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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Benzali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 cm
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181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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172 cm
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guillermo Benzali! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mack Turner! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Turner looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Benzali looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Turner wants to pass the guard but Benzali is keeping the position. Benzali trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benzali keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully. Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benzali is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benzali working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Benzali drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benzali tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. You can see the frustration on Turner's face as Benzali controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turner tries to improve position but can't. Turner is not content to let Benzali control the position. Benzali slows the pace down. Turner is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Turner gets back to half guard. Benzali is taking a breather. Turner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Benzali wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy. Benzali keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Benzali trying to mount his opponent but Turner defends it. Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Turner is staying active underneath Benzali, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Turner is looking to control Benzali's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted?
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benzali. Turner shoots in but Benzali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Turner doesn't succeed with the takedown and Benzali counters with a shoot takedown. Turner fights it but they end up in guard. Turner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benzali controls the pace. Turner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benzali defends it easily. Turner trying to keep a closed guard but Benzali is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at DJs Locker inform us that Turner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Benzali trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Turner wants to improve his position but instead Benzali has moved into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Turner is staying active underneath Benzali, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Benzali passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turner! Turner gets back to half guard. Turner works his way to full guard. Good work. Turner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benzali defends well. Turner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benzali is aware though and is defending well. Benzali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Benzali trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Benzali tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard. Benzali trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Benzali stopping the sweep attempt from Turner. Benzali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benzali has managed to get both his arms back between Turner's legs - danger averted. Turner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turner has his feet on Benzali's thighs here. He's pushed Benzali off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Benzali screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mack Turner!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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