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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chong Benton (ranked 4804 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 4679 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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278 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chong Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einstein digs a good body shot into Benton's ribs.
Einstein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Einstein did well to prevent Benton getting side control.
Einstein tries to kick Benton off but Benton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Einstein has one foot on Benton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Benton gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Einstein is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Benton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Benton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Einstein, who protects the arm well.
Benton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Einstein, who protects the arm well.
Einstein is trying to buck Benton off.
Benton working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Benton tries for a kimura but Einstein is defending well.
Benton scores with punches from side control.
Einstein wants to get back to his feet.
Benton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Einstein has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two 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.
The strikes coming from Benton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Einstein is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Benton decides to stand back up. Benton steps back and let's Einstein get back to his feet.
Einstein gets tackled into the cage by Benton. Benton maintains the clinch.
Benton gets control of Einstein's arms and successfully pulls guard. Benton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Benton is looking to stand up but Einstein isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benton is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton gets to his feet - Einstein follows without any prompting.
Einstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benton was well out of range. Poor timing from Einstein.
As Einstein looks to move away, Benton throws a big counter combo but Einstein just gets out of the way.
Einstein misses the jab.
Benton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benton instigates a clinch.
Benton stalling.
Benton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Einstein's efforts to push away.
Benton pulls guard.
Benton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Einstein stands up from Benton's guard - Einstein perhaps looking for a knockout.
Benton avoids the body shot from Einstein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Einstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Einstein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Einstein throws a shot to the body.
Benton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Einstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Einstein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benton 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton stands up over Einstein, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Benton stops Einstein from standing up.
Benton wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving.
Einstein has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Benton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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 Chong Benton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Einstein scores with a nice body kick.
Einstein wants to land a leg kick but Benton is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Benton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Einstein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Benton does no damage.
Einstein follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Einstein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benton if he has to take too many more of those.
Einstein misses with a straight right.
Benton clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton jumps guard.
Benton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Einstein on the ground.
Benton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Einstein is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Benton.
Einstein has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benton moves into the clinch.
Benton pulls guard successfully.
Benton trying to control the position.
Benton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Einstein stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
Benton is working an open guard so Einstein takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Einstein connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Einstein. That's going to slow Benton down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Einstein.
Nice body punch from Einstein.
Benton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Einstein's guard.
Benton throws a big right hand that misses.
Einstein is looking to stand up but Benton isn't so interested in that idea.
Benton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Einstein is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Benton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benton jumps guard and drags Einstein to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Einstein decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Albert Einstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein tries to land a front kick but Benton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Einstein cracks Benton with an open hand slap.
Einstein gets caught napping as Benton dives in and scores a takedown. Einstein manages to retain guard.
Einstein wriggles free and stands up.
Albert Einstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Einstein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benton's calf.
Einstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Einstein does it's job there.
Benton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Einstein napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Einstein sneaks out the side door and pushes Benton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Albert Einstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Einstein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Einstein. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Einstein scores with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Einstein.
Einstein works the jab nicely.
Einstein lands a head shot.
Einstein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Benton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Einstein is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Einstein.
Einstein misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Einstein.
Einstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Benton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benton throws a big right hand that misses.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Einstein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Einstein has escaped and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein stands up and waves to Benton to follow him.
Einstein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benton blocks the body kick.
Einstein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Einstein gets tackled into the cage by Benton. Benton maintains the clinch.
Benton jumps into guard, dragging Einstein to the mat.
Einstein stands up from Benton's guard - Einstein perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Einstein is trying to force a seperation but Benton has the dominant position.
Benton prevents Einstein from breaking the clinch.
Einstein is trying to force a seperation but Benton has the dominant position.
Benton pulls guard successfully.
Benton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Einstein has picked Benton up and slammed him! Benton can't keep hold of the triangle and Einstein manages to pass to side control!
Einstein decides to stand up, so the ref orders Benton to his feet.
Benton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Einstein has one foot on Benton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Einstein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Einstein. That's going to slow Benton down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein throws a push kick but Benton slaps the foot to one side.
Einstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Einstein. That's going to slow Benton down.
Benton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Einstein kicks off Benton and gets to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Einstein. That's going to slow Benton down.
Einstein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Einstein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benton.
Nice body punch from Einstein.
Crunch! Einstein slams his shin into Benton's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Einstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Einstein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Einstein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Einstein with a hook.
Einstein misses with a straight right.
Benton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Einstein.
Benton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benton tries to clinch there but Einstein circles away.
Benton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Einstein's half guard.
Einstein has one foot on Benton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Einstein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein!
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