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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruan Pott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ruan Pott!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pott misses with a low kick.
Benson staying out of range there.
Benson is looking to score with low kicks.
Benson is looking to chop away at Pott's legs.
Pott shoots in for a double leg but Benson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pott checks a low kick from Benson.
Benson fails with the takedown
and Pott counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pott.
Pott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pott being controlled here momentarily.
Pott trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Pott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pott scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pott.
Pott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pott tries to free his leg and advance position but Benson is retaining full guard.
Benson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pott chips away with some ground and pound.
Benson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson wants to control the position but Pott says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benson defending well though.
Pott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benson's head.
Benson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pott.
Pott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benson defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pott with the ground and pound but Benson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Pott working some strikes from top position.
Pott trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pott's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pott looking to pass the guard.
Benson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pott working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benson's head.
Benson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benson tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pott stands up over Benson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pott working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pott passes Benson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pott 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pott prevents Benson from improving his position.
Pott moves nicely into side control.
Benson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pott.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pott sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Benson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruan Pott 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.
Benson misses with a low kick.
Pott tries for a takedown but Benson circles away easily
and Benson counters with a single leg into guard. Pott didn't expect that.
Benson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benson throws a big right hand that misses.
Pott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benson.
Benson looking to pass the guard.
Benson lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pott is looking to sweep but instead, Benson has passed into half guard.
Benson is trying to control the action in half guard but Pott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pott wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pott works his way to full guard. Good work.
Benson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pott wants to sweep but no luck.
Benson postures up and lands a big shot to Pott's brow.
Pott looking for a sweep. Not yet Pott, not yet.
Benson lands a couple of digs.
Pott lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Benson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pott landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson controls Pott momentarily but Pott frees himself.
Benson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pott throwing strikes but missing.
Ruan Pott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pott is looking to work some ground and pound but Benson has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pott working some strikes from top position.
Pott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pott throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benson's head.
Pott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pott throws a big right hand that misses.
Pott postures up in Benson's guard and throws a big left but Benson blocks it.
Pott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pott is looking to work some ground and pound but Benson has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pott is looking to work some ground and pound but Benson has wrist control.
Pott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pott throws a big elbow that misses.
Pott postures up in Benson's guard and throws a big left but Benson blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pott is in close to Benson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pott distracts Benson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benson's head.
Benson keeping moving, preventing Pott from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruan Pott 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!
Pott throws a jab but it's blocked by Benson.
Pott misses with an uppercut.
Benson tries to score with a low kick but Pott moves his leg out of the way.
Pott checks the leg kick.
Pott throws the left hand but Benson avoids the punch easily.
Benson throws a leg kick that misses.
Benson fails to land the takedown.
Benson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benson somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pott lands a glancing blow to the side of Benson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Benson misses.
Pott missing with a left hand there. Benson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pott enables Benson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pott manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Benson won't allow Pott to sweep him here.
Benson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pott wants to sweep but no luck.
Benson trying to control but Pott is working from the bottom.
Pott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benson is one step ahead there.
Benson postures up in Pott's guard and throws a big left but Pott blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pott has momentary wrist control but Benson slips an elbow through the middle.
Pott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benson's guard.
Pott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benson has momentary wrist control but Pott slips an elbow through the middle.
Pott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Billy Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pott forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Pott.
Pott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benson wants to improve his position but Pott is controlling well.
Benson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pott scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pott lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson won't allow Pott to pass to mount.
Benson has hold of Pott's hands but Pott slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pott throwing shots but Benson is blocking nicely.
Pott lands with a punch from half guard.
Pott working Benson over with strikes.
Pott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Benson!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruan Pott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pott 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruan Pott!
Ruan Pott bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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pop
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