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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Safej (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdul Benson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdul Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Safej!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson tries to clinch but Safej moves out of range.
Safej fails to land the takedown.
Safej misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Safej clinches with his opponent.
Safej leaning against his opponent.
Benson throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Safej.
Benson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Safej pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benson misses with a knee strike.
Come on Safej - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Safej connects with a nasty looking knee right to Benson's face.
It looks like Abdul Benson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benson managing to block the knees to the body from Safej.
Benson taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benson.
Benson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Safej walks away with a smile on his face. Benson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Safej sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Safej pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benson wants to clinch.
Benson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson throws a body kick that misses
so Safej counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Benson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Safej gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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!
Safej gets a clinch.
Benson is trying to pull guard but Safej turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Safej is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Safej avoids the elbow strike from Benson, against the cage.
Benson wants to take the fight to the mat but Safej manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Safej.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safej throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benson blocks it with crossed arms.
Benson can't get the takedown.
Benson tries to land knees in the clinch but Safej avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Safej - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Safej avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson effectively controlling the action here.
Safej connects with a nasty looking knee right to Benson's face.
Benson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Safej as Benson tries to tie him up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Safej receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Safej dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Benson's cut.
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.
Safej tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abdul Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Safej with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benson to score with a decent uppercut.
Benson forces Safej back against the cage and clinches.
Benson is looking to break free of the clinch but Safej has double underhooks.
Safej leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Safej gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Safej keeps control of Benson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson tries to pull guard but Safej holds him up against the cage and eventually Benson drops back down to his feet.
Benson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Safej stalling.
Benson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Safej prevents it.
Safej missing with knees to the body.
Benson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Safej is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safej stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kevin Safej.
Safej shoots in for a takedown but Benson shows good takedown defense.
Safej throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benson's waist but Benson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Safej off to one side.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Safej paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safej misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Benson as Safej shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Safej is defended easily by Benson.
Safej is breathing heavily.
Safej shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Safej tries to keep at a distance but Benson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
Safej is trying to maintain a safe position but Benson gets an underhook and turns Safej into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benson is working for takedown but Safej is calmly controlling the position for now.
Safej is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Benson goes for a takedown attempt but Safej pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Safej shoots in for a double leg but Benson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abdul Benson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdul Benson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Safej tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Safej somewhat.
Safej slaps away a takedown attempt from Benson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abdul Benson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benson tries to score with a low kick but Safej moves his leg out of the way.
Safej tries a head kick but it misses.
Safej shoots in looking for a takedown but Benson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Safej's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Safej fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abdul Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Safej.
Safej keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Safej wants to clinch up but Benson keeps it at a distance.
Safej takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safej tries to clinch there but Benson circles away.
Benson moves into the clinch successfully.
Safej stalling in the clinch but Benson improves position.
Safej stalling the fight.
Kevin Safej seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Safej tries to land a knee to the head but Benson blocks with his arms.
Benson throws an elbow that misses.
Benson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Safej walks away with a smile on his face. Benson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benson shoots in for a takedown but Safej shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benson thuds a left hand into Safej's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Safej avoids it really well and circles away.
Safej slaps away a takedown attempt from Benson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Safej will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Safej shoots in for a double leg but Benson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Safej avoids it really well and circles away.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Safej swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson shoots for a takedown but Safej saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Safej counters with a takedown into side control.
Benson tries to bench press Safej off him but Safej keeps the position.
Safej decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Benson looks for a takedown but Safej sprawls well.
Benson throws a sloppy head kick and Safej moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safej shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Benson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Safej trying to control the position from guard on top but Benson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Safej is aware though and is defending well.
Benson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Safej comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Safej 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Safej!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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