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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roronoa Zorro Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roronoa Zorro Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, mr Benn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn tries to land a leg kick but Zorro Ii saw it coming and moves away.
Benn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zorro Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zorro Ii is trying to get back to half guard.
Benn scores with punches from side control.
Zorro Ii can't do much from the bottom here.
Benn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zorro Ii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Zorro Ii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zorro Ii is working to avoid the ground and pound but Benn connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Benn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zorro Ii has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zorro Ii is trying to get back to half guard.
Zorro Ii takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zorro Ii sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zorro Ii gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zorro Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benn is one step ahead there.
Zorro Ii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Benn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro Ii wants to sweep here but Benn controlling him for the moment.
Benn trying to control the position from guard on top but Zorro Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benn passes Zorro Ii's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zorro Ii has hold of Benn's hands but Benn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benn is working for a kimura but Zorro Ii is defending it quite comfortably.
Zorro Ii is refusing to be controlled, as Benn sits in half guard.
Benn prevents Zorro Ii from improving his position.
Benn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zorro Ii with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn prevents Zorro Ii from improving his position.
Benn stops Zorro Ii from getting back to his feet.
Benn is taking a breather. Zorro Ii says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Benn is looking for a kimura but Zorro Ii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benn to get the leverage.
Benn thows a huge punch but Zorro Ii dodges it nicely.
Benn uses his free foot to push down on Zorro Ii's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zorro Ii.
Benn trying to control but Zorro Ii is having none of it.
Zorro Ii is bucking up trying to escape but Benn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Benn looking to control but Zorro Ii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zorro Ii has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Benn's lack of action.
Benn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benn is trying to control the action in half guard but Zorro Ii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Benn wants to work for an arm triangle but Zorro Ii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benn in particular looking to stall.
Zorro Ii looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zorro Ii wants to get back to full guard.
Zorro Ii is refusing to be controlled, as Benn sits in half guard.
Zorro Ii won't allow Benn to pass to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zorro Ii is staying active underneath Benn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zorro Ii tries to get to full guard but Benn has control of the leg.
Zorro Ii actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr Benn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Benn scores with a takedown into Zorro Ii's guard.
Benn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benn wants to control from the top but Zorro Ii keeps moving.
Benn throwing strikes from guard but Zorro Ii blocks nicely.
Zorro Ii keeping moving, preventing Benn from controlling successfully.
Zorro Ii wants to sweep here but Benn controlling him for the moment.
Benn throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zorro Ii is on top in guard.
Zorro Ii postures up.
Benn keeping moving, preventing Zorro Ii from controlling successfully.
Benn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Benn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zorro Ii defending well though.
Benn trying to control from half guard but Zorro Ii is working away.
Zorro Ii wants to get back to his feet.
Zorro Ii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Benn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Benn's back!
Even with his hooks in, Zorro Ii manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Zorro Ii missing with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zorro Ii is trying to stick to Benn's back but Benn is turning into Zorro Ii. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zorro Ii's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Benn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benn stops Zorro Ii from standing up.
Benn is pushing down on Zorro Ii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zorro Ii is fighting to maintain full guard but Benn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Benn passes to full mount!
Benn lands a couple of good shots and Zorro Ii has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Zorro Ii trying to control the position but Benn manages to sink in the hooks.
Benn looking for the RNC.
Benn working for a choke but Zorro Ii is defending well.
Benn doesn't have the hooks in and Zorro Ii manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorro Ii postures up.
Benn looking for a sweep. Not yet Benn, not yet.
Zorro Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Benn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zorro Ii manages to get himself to full guard.
Benn looking to pass the guard.
Benn cracks Zorro Ii with a solid left hand.
Benn trying to control but Zorro Ii is working from the bottom.
Zorro Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorro Ii lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Benn!
Zorro Ii trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Benn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
mr Benn has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zorro Ii stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr Benn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Benn clinches with his opponent.
Zorro Ii trying to stall but Benn improves his position.
Zorro Ii prevents the takedown attempt.
Zorro Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Zorro Ii digs a right hand underneath Benn's ribcage. Benn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zorro Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zorro Ii tries to throw a body punch but Benn avoids it by throwing Zorro Ii back against the cage.
Zorro Ii tries to land a knee to the head but Benn blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Zorro Ii fails to land.
Zorro Ii putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Benn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benn tries to clinch but Zorro Ii is having none of it.
Benn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorro Ii misses with the head strike.
Benn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zorro Ii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roronoa Zorro Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr Benn.
Zorro Ii lands with a good body shot.
Benn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
mr Benn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zorro Ii lands with an uppercut that bounces Benn off the cage and back into range.
Benn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zorro Ii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roronoa Zorro Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro Ii blocks a head kick by Benn.
Zorro Ii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benn tries to clinch
and Zorro Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roronoa Zorro Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zorro Ii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zorro Ii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benn throws a leg kick which misses Zorro Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Zorro Ii tries to avoid it.
Benn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zorro Ii tries to avoid it but Benn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zorro Ii to the ground. Zorro Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zorro Ii wants to clinch.
Zorro Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zorro Ii tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Zorro Ii.
mr Benn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn is looking to clinch but Zorro Ii is avoiding it.
Zorro Ii steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Benn. That one must have hurt.
Benn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zorro Ii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benn somewhat.
Benn shoots in for a double leg but Zorro Ii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zorro Ii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benn somewhat.
Benn takes the fight into the clinch.
Benn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zorro Ii lands a shot to the body.
Zorro Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zorro Ii just leaning against Benn, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn wants to break free but Zorro Ii has control.
Zorro Ii prevents Benn from breaking the clinch.
Benn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zorro Ii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benn wants to clinch up but Zorro Ii keeps it at a distance.
Benn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zorro Ii avoids it really well and circles away.
mr Benn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zorro Ii slips a straight right by Benn.
Zorro Ii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benn on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benn misses with a combination
and Zorro Ii counters with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zorro Ii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benn showed some decent athleticism there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roronoa Zorro Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mr Benn!
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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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