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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russell Kairouz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kairouz's entrance music is Metallica - Seek and Destroy. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sean Benoit was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Kairouz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit throws a low kick but Kairouz avoids it.
Kairouz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benoit circles away.
Benoit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Benoit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benoit throws a series of punches but Kairouz moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kairouz.
Kairouz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kairouz slips a jab and a cross from Benoit.
Kairouz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Kairouz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benoit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kairouz.
Kairouz shoots in for a double leg but Benoit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kairouz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benoit.
Benoit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benoit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kairouz is breathing heavily.
Benoit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kairouz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kairouz closes the distance and clinches up with Benoit, looking for a takedown. Kairouz pushes Benoit against the cage but Benoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benoit lands with a nice combination. Kairouz backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
Benoit works Kairouz's body with a nice hook.
Benoit throws a head kick that misses.
Benoit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benoit lands a nice hook to Kairouz's body. Kairouz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benoit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kairouz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benoit throws a right hand that Kairouz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kairouz also avoids with ease.
Benoit gets a clinch.
Benoit effectively controlling the action here.
Benoit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kairouz has him pressed against the cage.
Kairouz fails to pull guard.
Benoit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benoit throws a leg kick which misses Kairouz's front leg but catches the back leg as Kairouz tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Benoit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit lands with a kick to the temple. Kairouz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Benoit misses with a body kick.
Benoit tries a head kick but it misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kairouz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Benoit scores with a sloppy right hand. Kairouz should have avoided that one.
Benoit scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit cracks a nice hook into Kairouz's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benoit.
Benoit works over Kairouz's head and body with a nice combination.
Kairouz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benoit throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Benoit!
Benoit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benoit breaks from the clinch.
Kairouz shoots for a double leg takedown but Benoit sprawls well. He's pushed Kairouz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benoit.
Benoit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benoit scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Benoit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kairouz doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Benoit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Benoit throws a right hand that Kairouz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kairouz also avoids with ease.
Kairouz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benoit throws a one two combo.
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!
Benoit scores with a body shot.
Benoit throws a left that rocks Kairouz and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Benoit dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kairouz regain composure!
Kairouz is rocked!
Benoit working away.
Kairouz tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kairouz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kairouz is trying to get back to half guard.
Kairouz is trying to control Benoit's posture but Benoit avoids it.
Benoit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kairouz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit wants to stand but Kairouz has his arm trapped.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kairouz fails with the takedown.
Benoit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kairouz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benoit lands a head kick!
Benoit lands a right hook to the body.
Sean Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Benoit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit scores with a jab.
Benoit lands with a cross.
Benoit fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benoit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kairouz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kairouz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benoit.
Some wild striking there from Benoit.
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benoit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benoit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benoit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benoit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benoit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benoit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benoit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benoit swinging wilding here.
Kairouz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benoit tries to avoid it but Kairouz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benoit to the ground. Benoit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benoit connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benoit scores with the left hand. Kairouz knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit throws a one two combo.
Benoit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Benoit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Benoit misses with the combination.
Benoit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Benoit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kairouz rather than just go for the knockout.
Benoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kairouz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benoit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benoit.
Benoit connects with a body shot.
Kairouz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Benoit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kairouz's calf.
Benoit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kairouz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kairouz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benoit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kairouz at a distance.
Kairouz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benoit finds it's way round the side to connect with Kairouz's head.
Kairouz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kairouz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benoit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benoit drops Kairouz with a left and a right! Oh, Kairouz is hurt - Benoit dives into side control looking to finish!
Benoit taking a breather here.
Kairouz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Benoit presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit controlling the pace for now.
Kairouz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Benoit controlling from mount.
Kairouz is desperately trying to improve his position but Benoit has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kairouz tries to hold on but Benoit postures up.
Benoit wants to stand but Kairouz is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Kairouz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Benoit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kairouz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Benoit is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kairouz, into his guard.
Kairouz has his foot on Benoit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benoit works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benoit passes Kairouz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benoit tries to stand and escape but Kairouz is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kairouz is looking for a sweep. Benoit 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.
Sean Benoit really 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.
Kairouz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Benoit. That snapped Kairouz's head back.
Benoit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kairouz walks into a straight right hand from Benoit.
Kairouz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benoit's waist but Benoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kairouz off to one side.
Kairouz shoots in for a takedown but Benoit shows good takedown defense.
Benoit lands a slapping body shot.
Benoit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Benoit scores with a four punch combination!
Kairouz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit jabs at Kairouz's body.
Kairouz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Benoit!
Benoit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benoit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kairouz at a distance.
Benoit feints and then cracks Kairouz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kairouz down.
Benoit tries to bum rush Kairouz with a series of wild strikes but Kairouz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benoit lands a nice hook to Kairouz's body. Kairouz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Benoit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benoit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kairouz backs up against the cage.
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Benoit.
Benoit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benoit dips to his left and cracks Kairouz with an uppercut!
Benoit throws a right and a left that Kairouz avoids nicely.
Benoit jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kairouz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benoit.
Benoit scores with a shot to the body.
Kairouz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benoit lands a jab-cross combination.
Benoit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Benoit.
Nice straight punches there by Benoit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benoit.
Benoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benoit fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit lands with an uppercut that bounces Kairouz off the cage and back into rage.
Benoit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit misses with a head kick.
Benoit thuds a left hand into Kairouz's body.
Benoit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benoit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benoit, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Benoit dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Benoit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kairouz fails to land the takedown.
Benoit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kairouz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benoit has Kairouz up against the cage in a clinch.
Kairouz pulls guard effortlessly.
Benoit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kairouz's guard.
Kairouz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kairouz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kairouz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benoit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kairouz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benoit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benoit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kairouz 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Benoit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kairouz shoots in for a double leg but Benoit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benoit goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kairouz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oh Kairouz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benoit throws a right hand that Kairouz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kairouz also avoids with ease.
Sean Benoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kairouz seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Benoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benoit throws a head kick that Kairouz semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Benoit. No joy for Kairouz on that attempt.
Russell Kairouz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Kairouz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Benoit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benoit scores with a punch to the head.
Benoit jabs at Kairouz's body.
A left and a right from Benoit both land. Nice combination.
Benoit throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit throws a leg kick which misses Kairouz's front leg but catches the back leg as Kairouz tries to avoid it.
Benoit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benoit throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Benoit.
Benoit rushes Kairouz and presses him up against the cage.
Benoit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benoit stalks Kairouz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kairouz's face. Kairouz staggers backwards, shaken.
Sean Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benoit swinging wilding here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benoit. That's going to slow Kairouz down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Benoit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benoit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 41:50
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 41:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 40:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Benoit!
Sean Benoit is the new welterweight champion!
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