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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Matterhorn has chosen Disturbed-Animal as his entrance music. Sam Benton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Matterhorn misses with an uppercut
and Benton counters with a one-two to the body.
Benton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Matterhorn misses the shot to the body.
Von Matterhorn tries for a takedown but Benton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Von Matterhorn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Benton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Von Matterhorn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Benton can't do much from the bottom here.
Von Matterhorn throws a strike aimed at the side of Benton's head but Benton avoids it well.
Benton chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton is not content to let Von Matterhorn control the position.
Benton wants to control but Von Matterhorn postures up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Matterhorn scores with a couple of short elbows.
Von Matterhorn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Benton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Benton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Benton has his hands clasped together around Von Matterhorn's back. He's all about the action.
Von Matterhorn is pressing down on Benton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benton is holding on for now.
Benton is looking to control Von Matterhorn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benton avoid being mounted?
Von Matterhorn lands strikes from half guard.
Benton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Matterhorn.
Benton is staying active underneath Von Matterhorn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Von Matterhorn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benton sees it coming and defends easily.
Von Matterhorn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Benton wants to control but Von Matterhorn is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn is working for a submission of some sort.
Von Matterhorn wants to pass to mount but Benton is defending the position.
Benton trying to control from the bottom.
Von Matterhorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benton's head.
Benton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Von Matterhorn postures up in Benton's guard and throws a big left but Benton blocks it.
Von Matterhorn being controlled here momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Matterhorn is one step ahead there.
Von Matterhorn is fighting to break Benton's control of his arms but Benton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sam Benton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Benton misses with a few strikes there.
Von Matterhorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Benton.
Von Matterhorn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benton's waist but Benton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Matterhorn off to one side.
Von Matterhorn misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Matterhorn is defended easily by Benton.
Sam Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton lands the left hand.
Benton slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Matterhorn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Von Matterhorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Matterhorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Matterhorn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benton's waist but Benton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Matterhorn off to one side.
Benton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benton throws a nice looking combination but Von Matterhorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Matterhorn thows a body shot but no joy.
Von Matterhorn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benton as he jumps to the side.
Benton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Benton moves into range and clinches up with Von Matterhorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sam Benton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Benton misses with a double jab.
Sam Benton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Matterhorn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Benton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Matterhorn throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Matterhorn postures up and lands a big shot to Benton's brow.
Benton is pulling down on Von Matterhorn's head to control his posture.
Von Matterhorn trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lorenzo Von Matterhorn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Benton misses with a head kick.
Von Matterhorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benton manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Benton is just out of range.
Benton stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Matterhorn. Von Matterhorn gets slowly back to his feet.
Benton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Matterhorn shoots in for a double leg but Benton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Von Matterhorn misses with a wild combination.
Benton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benton leaves Von Matterhorn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sam Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Von Matterhorn.
Benton lands with a nice combination. Von Matterhorn backs away looking to recover.
Sam Benton is winning the standup battle so far.
Benton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Matterhorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benton.
Some wild striking there from Benton.
Benton moves away from the strike by Von Matterhorn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benton.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body shot.
Benton stalks Von Matterhorn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Von Matterhorn's face. Von Matterhorn staggers backwards, shaken.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Matterhorn shoots in for a double leg but Benton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Von Matterhorn's half guard.
Benton prevents Von Matterhorn from improving his position.
Von Matterhorn is breathing heavily.
Benton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Benton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Matterhorn's head.
Von Matterhorn is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benton.
Von Matterhorn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Benton throwing shots but Von Matterhorn is blocking nicely.
Von Matterhorn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Benton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Benton is nestled in close to Von Matterhorn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Benton lands strikes from half guard.
Von Matterhorn is looking for a sweep. Benton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Von Matterhorn is not content to let Benton control the position.
Von Matterhorn missing with punches from the bottom.
Benton wants to take a breather but Von Matterhorn is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton decides to stand and escape the position.
Von Matterhorn throws a nice looking combination but Benton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Matterhorn shoots in but Benton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Benton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Matterhorn gets caught flat footed, as Benton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Benton chips away with some ground and pound.
Von Matterhorn wants to sweep here but Benton controlling him for the moment.
Benton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Matterhorn is trying to control the position but Benton postures up.
Von Matterhorn has Benton pulled in close to control his posture.
Von Matterhorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Benton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Benton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Von Matterhorn swings for the body but Benton moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benton's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton is staying active underneath Von Matterhorn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Von Matterhorn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Matterhorn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benton keeps working.
Benton trying to control here.
Von Matterhorn is working for a submission of some sort.
Von Matterhorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benton won't allow Von Matterhorn to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is trying to stand back up but Von Matterhorn is controlling him
Von Matterhorn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Matterhorn prevents Benton from improving his position.
Benton wants to control but Von Matterhorn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Von Matterhorn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Benton trying to control from the bottom.
Von Matterhorn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Von Matterhorn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benton regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton is staying active underneath Von Matterhorn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Benton gets back to full guard.
Von Matterhorn passes Benton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benton is pressing down on Von Matterhorn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Matterhorn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Matterhorn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Benton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a big elbow that misses.
Benton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Von Matterhorn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Matterhorn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Benton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Benton is looking for a triangle but Von Matterhorn pushes his legs off easily.
Von Matterhorn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Matterhorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Matterhorn looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
Von Matterhorn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Von Matterhorn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Matterhorn has managed to get both his arms back between Benton's legs - danger averted.
Benton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Matterhorn drops back looking for a leg! Benton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benton manages to kick Von Matterhorn off! Von Matterhorn jumps back into Benton's guard.
Benton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sam Benton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Matterhorn throwing strikes from guard but Benton blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lorenzo Von Matterhorn.
I think Benton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Benton!
Sam Benton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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hype
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