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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between PJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bj Maia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, PJ Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Maia!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maia.
Maia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maia lands in his opponent's guard.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Benn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Benn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benn manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Benn's guard.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benn wants to sweep but no luck.
Maia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maia stands and throws Benn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maia tries for a kimura but Benn is defending well.
Maia taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia in side control, throwing shots but Benn defends.
Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maia is trying to get an arm triangle but Benn is defending well.
Benn is looking for a sweep.
Benn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Benn tries to roll over but Maia keeps him under control.
Maia trying to control from half guard but Benn is working away.
Benn is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maia trying to control the action but Benn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn is trying to get back to full guard.
Benn looking for submissions off his back.
Maia trying to control from half guard but Benn is working away.
Benn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Benn!
Maia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Benn is surviving well by controlling Maia's body position as best he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benn tries to hold on but Maia pushes him away.
Maia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maia looking to control but Benn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Benn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Benn shrugs it off.
Benn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Maia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Benn is defending against the submission attempts here by Maia.
Benn is defending against the submission attempts here by Maia.
Benn trying to control from the bottom.
Maia tries to pass to full mount but Benn defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Benn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benn wants to get back to full guard but Maia has passed into side control.
Maia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benn keeps working.
Maia working away.
Benn tries to bench press Maia off him but Maia keeps the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benn looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Maia dominated that round.
That's time! Benn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Benn. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
Maia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benn.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown. Benn tries to sprawl out of it but Maia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
PJ Benn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Maia.
Maia avoids the head kick by Benn.
Bj Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn throws a head kick but Maia moves out of range.
Benn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benn as he jumps to the side.
Maia avoids a kick to the body.
Maia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benn is trying to defend but Maia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Benn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benn.
Benn pulls Maia in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maia defends well.
Benn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maia defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maia won't allow Benn to sweep him here.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Benn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia postures up.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benn is keeping the position for now.
Benn keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Benn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benn is keeping the position for now.
Benn keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Maia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bj Maia.
Benn drives through with a takedown into Maia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benn is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benn trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Benn passes into half guard.
Bj Maia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maia is staying active underneath Benn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Benn prevents Maia from improving his position.
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Benn is trying to control. Maia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maia actively working from the bottom here.
Maia tries to roll over but Benn keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maia is looking for a sweep. Benn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bj Maia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benn's waist but Benn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maia off to one side.
Benn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Benn is in Maia's guard.
Benn trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Benn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maia controls Benn momentarily but Benn frees himself.
Benn trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Benn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benn trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Benn trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Benn passes into side control.
PJ Benn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Benn is defending against the submission attempts here by Maia.
Benn wants to improve his position but Maia is controlling well.
Benn trying to control but Maia postures up.
Maia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maia is thwarting Benn's attempts to control the position.
Maia is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benn is trying to escape back to his feet but Maia uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Maia is looking to take a break and control but Benn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benn tries to bench press Maia off him but Maia keeps the position.
Maia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Benn prevents Maia from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control the action but Benn is working from the bottom.
Maia throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Benn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Maia tries to get to full guard but Benn has control of the leg.
Maia actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benn connects with a nice short shot to Maia's temple.
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bj Maia.
I've got Maia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... PJ Benn!
PJ Benn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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