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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Berto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lewis Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrea Berto!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson darts in trying to clinch
and Berto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Benson really felt that one!
Benson tries to clinch there but Berto circles away.
Benson tries to clinch but Berto moves out of range.
Benson looks to score with a jab to the body but Berto is just out of range.
Benson tries to clinch up but Berto circles away and keeps his distance.
Berto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Berto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Berto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benson pinned against the cage. Benson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benson wants to clinch but Berto slips to the side
and Berto counters with a big head kick but Benson shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson closes the distance but Berto moves to the side
and Berto counters with a good low kick that Benson was not able to check.
Berto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berto is defended easily by Benson.
A swing and a miss from Benson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto connects with a solid leg kick.
Berto throws a head kick that half lands.
Benson moves in looking to clinch but Berto pushes him off.
Berto moves into range and clinches up with Benson.
Benson misses with a body punch.
Berto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benson after a bit of a struggle.
Lewis Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Berto.
Benson lands a hook that snaps the head of Berto backwards.
Berto is trying to drag Benson to the mat but Benson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benson stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Benson.
Berto looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berto is trying to pull guard but Benson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benson is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lewis Benson.
Berto looks for a takedown but Benson sprawls well.
Benson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benson darts in and clinches Berto up against the cage.
Berto jumps guard but Benson stands there with Berto around his waist. Berto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benson.
Berto lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Benson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A frustrated look appears on Berto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benson lands a left hand.
A short right from Benson.
Benson has Berto pressed against the cage.
Berto should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Benson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson lands a body shot.
Benson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Berto up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Benson.
Benson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Benson is leaning against Berto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Berto up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Benson.
Benson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benson lands with a left to the head.
Benson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benson is struggling to control the position.
Benson pushes Berto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Benson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Benson dominated that round.
That's time! Benson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Berto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benson.
Berto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benson closes the distance but Berto moves to the side
and Berto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Berto both land. Nice combination.
Berto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Berto counters with a big head kick but Benson shrugs it off.
It looks like Lewis Benson has been cut.
Benson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benson wants to clinch.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch but Berto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrea Berto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benson lands a hook that snaps the head of Berto backwards.
Berto is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto looking to slow down the pace here.
Benson works on Berto's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Berto can't find room to land a body shot as Benson controls the action.
Benson cracks Berto with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Benson.
Benson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berto can do to turn this around?
A short left from Benson.
Benson pushes Berto against the cage. Benson is working some dirty boxing. Benson pushes off with a quick right hook! Berto goes down! Berto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Benson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Benson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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