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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Kart (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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175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
4 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Kart!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kart leaves Benson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benson works over Kart's head and body with a nice combination.
Kart looks for a takedown but Benson sprawls well.
Benson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kart.
Benson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benson is aware though and is defending well.
Benson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benson postures up and lands a big shot to Kart's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benson is in close to Kart's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Benson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson with a nice head shot there.
Kart has his foot on Benson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benson works his way back into a safe position though.
Benson trying to control but Kart is working from the bottom.
Benson lands a couple of elbows.
Kart is looking for a triangle but Benson pushes his legs off easily.
Kart looks winded!
Benson is in close to Kart's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kart throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Benson escapes and throws Kart's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kart is looking for a sweep.
Benson trying to control the position but Kart is working away.
Benson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kart to see if he's OK.
Benson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kart is rocked!
Benson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson scores with punches from side control.
Kart is still in real trouble! Can Benson finish him?
Benson landing a few strikes.
Benson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kart looks calm but he's in trouble here. Benson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kart is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Benson lets go of the hold and Kart can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barry Benson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
78% |
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