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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bennie Dillon (ranked 25510 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Bensch (ranked 5747 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Bensch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bennie Dillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Bensch!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bensch clinches up against the cage.
Bensch just leaning against Dillon, taking a breather.
Dillon takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Bennie Dillon has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Dillon.
Bensch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bensch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dillon defends well and Bensch ends up having to push Dillon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bensch moves into range and clinches up with Dillon.
Bensch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dillon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dillon prevents the takedown attempt.
Bennie Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Bensch.
Bensch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bensch.
It looked like Dillon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bensch clinches up with Dillon and pushes him back against the cage.
Dillon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon has hold of one of Bensch's legs. Bensch is fighting the takedown attempt but Dillon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bensch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dillon has gone for a leg lock! Bensch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dillon's guard.
Bensch gets to his feet. Dillon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown attempt by Bensch or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillon, which made it look bad.
Bensch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimmy Bensch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bensch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dillon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bensch shoots in for a takedown but Dillon shows good takedown defense.
Bensch dives in for a single leg takedown but Dillon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bensch looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Bensch is predictable there
and Dillon counters with a single leg into guard. Bensch didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bensch being controlled here, momentarily.
Bensch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dillon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bensch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dillon clinches.
Dillon leaning against his opponent.
Dillon jumps guard.
Dillon has a closed guard, preventing Bensch from standing up.
Dillon wants to stand and escape but Bensch is having none of it.
Dillon has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bensch is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dillon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bensch prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon slowing the pace effectively.
Bensch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bensch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dillon is defending well.
Dillon goes for a takedown attempt but Bensch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bensch dives in for a single leg takedown but Dillon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bensch pushes Dillon up against the cage in a clinch.
Bensch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dillon prevents it.
Bensch wants a takedown but no success here.
Dillon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bensch is defending well.
Bensch gets underhooks to prevent Dillon's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bennie Dillon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bennie Dillon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dillon is looking to land body kicks.
Bensch fails with a takedown attempt.
Dillon throws a head kick but Bensch moves out of range.
Bensch shoots in but no luck this time.
Bensch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillon as he avoids it easily.
Bennie Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Bensch.
Bensch misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bensch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bensch is breathing heavily.
Bensch has closed the distance and engaged Dillon in a clinch.
Bensch tries to pull guard but Dillon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dillon tries to score a body lock takedown but Bensch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensch stalling in the clinch but Dillon improves position.
Dillon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bensch kicks off Dillon and gets to his feet.
Bensch blocks a head kick by Dillon.
Bensch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillon is fending him off so far but Bensch persists. Nope, Dillon circles away and we're back to standing.
Dillon tried to counter with a leg kick but Bensch avoided it.
Bensch swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Dillon.
Bensch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bensch takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dillon looking for a takedown.
Dillon has picked Bensch up - he's going for a ride! Dillon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dillon is thwarting Bensch's attempts to control the position.
Dillon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dillon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bensch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillon controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillon has hold of Bensch's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bensch manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dillon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bensch is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dillon controlling the position easily from mount.
Bensch working to try and regain half guard.
Dillon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dillon with a couple of short strikes.
Dillon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillon goes for an armbar but Bensch turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bensch.
Dillon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bennie Dillon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bennie Dillon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bensch misses with a takedown attempt - Dillon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bensch closes the distance and clinches up with Dillon, looking for a takedown. Bensch pushes Dillon against the cage but Dillon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dillon tries to score with a low kick but Bensch moves his leg out of the way.
Dillon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bensch.
Bennie Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Bensch.
Bensch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bensch clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bensch tries to stall but Dillon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bensch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon is pressed up against the cage. Bensch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dillon down to the mat. Dillon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dillon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bensch shoots in for a takedown but Dillon shows good takedown defense.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillon misses with a head kick.
Bennie Dillon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bensch avoids a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Bensch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dillon throws a wild body kick that Bensch sees coming a mile off.
Bensch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bensch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bensch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dillon but Dillon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Bensch tries to counter it with a takedown but Dillon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bennie Dillon is winning the standup battle so far.
Bensch drives through and clinches with Dillon against the cage.
Dillon is looking for a takedown.
Dillon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dillon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bensch is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bensch's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dillon working away.
Dillon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bensch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dillon landing a few strikes.
Bensch is looking for a sweep.
Dillon working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dillon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dillon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bensch can do to turn this around?
Bensch struggling a bit here.
Dillon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bensch being controlled for a moment.
Bensch is trying to control Dillon's posture but Dillon avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jimmy Bensch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennie Dillon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bennie Dillon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bennie Dillon!
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