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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lester Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Benefield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Benefield has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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177 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lester Berger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Benefield!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berger tries to keep at a distance but Benefield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benefield lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Lester Berger has been cut.
Berger breaks the clinch.
Benefield avoids the head kick by Berger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benefield is defended easily by Berger.
Benefield dives in and grabs Berger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berger pushes down on Benefield's head and hops out.
Benefield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berger is trying to push Benefield away but Benefield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Berger is looking to break free of the clinch but Benefield has double underhooks.
Benefield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berger walks away with a smile on his face. Benefield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lester Berger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Benefield.
Berger drives through with a takedown into Benefield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benefield keeping moving, preventing Berger from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benefield trying to control the position.
Berger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Benefield will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Benefield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berger is aware though and is defending well.
Berger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Benefield is trying to control the position but Berger postures up.
Benefield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benefield seems keen to control Berger's posture.
Berger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger passes into half guard.
Berger 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.
Benefield is refusing to be controlled, as Berger sits in half guard.
Benefield desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benefield is staying active underneath Berger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lester Berger has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Benefield tries for a takedown but Berger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benefield darts in looking for a takedown but Berger gets double underhooks and turns Benefield into the cage.
Berger really is a fat lump.
Benefield looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger lands a nice knee to the body.
Berger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benefield has him pressed against the cage.
Berger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benefield is defending well.
Benefield is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Berger is defending well.
Benefield manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berger.
Benefield fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Berger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Berger or perhaps it was just good defense by Benefield which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Benefield throws a push kick but Berger slaps the foot to one side.
Berger tries to clinch but Benefield moves away
and Benefield counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Berger is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Berger lands with a slapping head kick.
Berger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benefield.
Berger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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.
Benefield tries for a takedown but Berger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benefield takes a swing at Berger's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Berger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Berger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Benefield. No joy for Berger on that attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Benefield scores with a four punch combination!
Benefield darts in and clinches Berger up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Berger is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Benefield to work.
Berger takes an elbow to the temple.
Benefield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Berger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Benefield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benefield goes for a double leg but Berger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Berger continues to drive forward.
Benefield is breathing heavily.
Berger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benefield or not.
Benefield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Berger after a bit of a struggle.
Lester Berger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Benefield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benefield has Berger pressed against the cage, preventing Berger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Berger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Berger wants to break free but Benefield has control.
Berger is trying to pull guard but Benefield has him pressed against the cage.
Berger tries to score a body lock takedown but Benefield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Berger tries to pull guard but Benefield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benefield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Berger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robert Benefield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benefield shoots in for a takedown but Berger shows good takedown defense.
Benefield shoots in for a double leg but Berger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benefield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berger somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benefield swivels and escapes.
Berger shoots in for a takedown but Benefield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benefield shoots in but Berger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benefield defends well and Berger ends up having to push Benefield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benefield tries to pull guard but Berger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benefield breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benefield looks for a takedown but Berger sprawls well.
Berger lands a head kick. Benefield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Horrible takedown by Berger or perhaps it was just good defense by Benefield which made him look bad.
Berger lands with a slapping head kick.
Benefield shoots in looking for a takedown. Berger tries to sprawl out of it but Benefield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Berger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benefield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Berger as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Berger or perhaps it was just good defense by Benefield which made him look bad.
Berger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benefield is out of range and Berger settles back down.
Berger moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benefield fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benefield has him pressed against the cage.
Benefield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Berger smiles and moves away.
Benefield closes the distance and clinches up with Berger, looking for a takedown. Benefield pushes Berger against the cage but Berger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert Benefield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lester Berger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Berger misses with a takedown attempt - Benefield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Berger slaps away a takedown attempt from Benefield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benefield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Berger. That did some damage!
Benefield fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Berger. No joy for Benefield on that attempt.
Lester Berger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Benefield.
Benefield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Berger with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benefield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benefield shoots in but Berger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benefield shoots in for a takedown but Berger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Berger misses with a takedown attempt - Benefield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benefield gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benefield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benefield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berger trying to control but Benefield is working from the bottom.
Benefield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berger chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger trying to control the position from guard on top but Benefield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Benefield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berger trying to control but Benefield is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Lester Berger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Benefield shoots in for a takedown but Berger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Benefield's head.
Benefield blocks a head kick by Berger.
Nice takedown defense from Benefield. No joy for Berger on that attempt.
Benefield shoots in but no luck this time.
Benefield tries a head kick but it misses.
Berger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benefield rushes Berger and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Berger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berger 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Berger!
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energy
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hype
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