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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fredy Benton (ranked 15850 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 2843 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Fredy Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Benton gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Benton (4) vs (0) Wayne
Wayne manages to get back to half guard.
Wayne is pressing down on Benton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Wayne.
Wayne is looking for a triangle but Benton pushes his legs off easily.
Benton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benton sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Wayne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne working for a triangle but Benton defends it easily.
Wayne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne wants to sweep here but Benton controlling him for the moment.
Wayne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (4) vs (2) Wayne
I've been told that Wayne has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Wayne trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne pushing down on Benton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wayne is working for a submission of some sort.
Benton is pressing down on Wayne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne looking to sit in guard and control but Benton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (6) vs (2) Wayne
Wayne is trying to control the position but Benton postures up.
Benton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benton wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.
Wayne controls Benton momentarily but Benton frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wayne is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (6) vs (4) Wayne
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne looking to pass the guard.
Wayne looking to sit in guard and control but Benton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (8) vs (4) Wayne
Wayne controls Benton momentarily but Benton frees himself.
Benton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wayne is looking for a triangle but Benton pushes his legs off easily.
Benton wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wayne looking for a guillotine here but Benton defends easily.
Wayne is looking for a triangle but Benton pushes his legs off easily.
Wayne controls Benton momentarily but Benton frees himself.
Wayne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wayne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benton is one step ahead there.
Benton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wayne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wayne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Benton stays in close to Wayne's body and controls the position.
Benton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wayne for as long as he can get away with.
Wayne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wayne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benton defends it easily.
Wayne looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wayne is trying to control the position but Benton postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wayne is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (8) vs (6) Wayne
Benton keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Benton has his hands on Wayne's head, controlling the position.
Benton trying to keep a closed guard but Wayne is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wayne passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (8) vs (9) Wayne
Benton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wayne wants to work for an arm triangle but Benton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benton won't allow Wayne to pass to mount.
Wayne wants to work for an arm triangle but Benton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benton is looking for a sweep. Wayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wayne is trying to work for a kimura but Benton is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benton is not content to let Wayne control the position.
Wayne stalling away here and it's allowed Benton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wayne looking to sit in guard and control but Benton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (10) vs (9) Wayne
Benton looking to pass the guard.
Benton wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Wayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to sweep but no luck.
Wayne wants to control the position but Benton says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wayne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Benton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wayne is looking to improve his position.
Wayne gets back to full guard.
Benton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Benton continues to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
Wayne wants to sweep but no luck.
Wayne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (10) vs (11) Wayne
Benton controlling the position well.
Wayne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benton defends it well.
Benton trying to hold on to Wayne's head to control him but Wayne postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wayne looking for a submission but Benton manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Wayne trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
Wayne being controlled here momentarily.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to control the position here.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wayne passes Benton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benton is not content to let Wayne control the position.
Wayne is looking for a kimura but Benton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wayne to get the leverage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benton defends it well.
Wayne is taking a breather. Benton 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.
Wayne trying to control the action but Benton is working from the bottom.
Benton is defending against the submission attempts here by Wayne.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wayne is working for a kimura but Benton is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne wins on points by 11 to 10.
Bruce Wayne took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 1497 p4p, 218 weight class) and Fredy Benton (ranked 16469 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tito & Tarantula . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Fredy Benton!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fjera clinches up against the cage.
Fjera jumps into guard, dragging Benton to the mat.
Fjera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Fjera.
Fjera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benton defends it easily.
Benton controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton passes Fjera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fjera actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera is trying to get back to full guard.
Benton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Benton prevents Fjera from improving his position.
Benton is pressing down on Fjera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fjera is holding on for now.
Fjera is pressing down on Benton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fjera is trying to keep Benton in close.
Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benton defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera trying to keep a closed guard but Benton is proving a slippery customer.
Benton preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton stays in close to Fjera's body and controls the position.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fjera looking for subs off his back but Benton has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton controlling the action here.
Fjera wants to get back to full guard.
Fjera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fjera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton postures up.
Fjera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benton tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjera is retaining full guard.
Fjera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benton defends it easily.
Fjera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fjera has his feet on Benton's thighs here. He's pushed Benton 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! Benton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jodi Joe Fjera!
Jodi Joe Fjera very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fredy Benton (ranked 16485 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Sexton (ranked 22928 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Fredy Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Drew Sexton!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sexton takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Benton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sexton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sexton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benton is working for takedown but Sexton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sexton is trying to drag Benton to the mat but Benton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sexton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sexton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fredy Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Sexton.
Sexton gets underhooks to prevent Benton's takedown attempt.
Sexton pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sexton keeping full guard, as Benton tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (0) vs (2) Sexton
Benton keeping full guard, as Sexton tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Benton seems keen to control Sexton's posture.
Sexton trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
Benton seems keen to control Sexton's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sexton looking to pass the guard.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Sexton from controlling successfully.
Sexton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Benton is controlling Sexton's posture.
Sexton trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton seems keen to control Sexton's posture.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Sexton from controlling successfully.
Sexton is pushing down on Benton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benton is fighting to maintain full guard but Sexton has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sexton tries to pass to full mount but Benton defends it.
Sexton trying to control the pace.
Benton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Benton is refusing to be controlled, as Sexton sits in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sexton is stalling here. Benton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sexton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Benton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benton (4) vs (2) Sexton
Sexton is trying to work for a sweep but Benton has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Benton (6) vs (2) Sexton
Sexton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sexton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Benton controlling the position easily from mount.
Sexton is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sexton regains half guard.
Sexton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Still in half guard, Benton seems content to control.
Sexton wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sexton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benton is working away from the top position though.
Sexton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sexton is trying to control but can't.
Benton is pressing down on Sexton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sexton is holding on for now.
Sexton is trying to control but Benton passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (9) vs (2) Sexton
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sexton's face as Benton controls the position.
Sexton trying to control but Benton flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Benton (12) vs (2) Sexton
Benton controlling from the back.
Sexton is in bad spot here.
Sexton trying to control but not successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sexton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Benton's guard. Nice work there by Sexton.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (12) vs (4) Sexton
Benton pulls Sexton in close to prevent any damage.
Sexton is looking to pass into half guard but Benton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Benton is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (14) vs (4) Sexton
Benton stays in close to Sexton's body and controls the position.
Benton preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sexton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sexton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sexton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sexton has his hands on Benton's head, controlling the position.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Sexton.
Sexton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Benton 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 Sexton. Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (17) vs (4) Sexton
Benton happy to just control the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sexton tries to improve position but can't.
Sexton is letting Benton control him for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sexton is trying to get back to half guard.
Benton controlling the position from side mount.
Sexton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sexton trying his best to control but Benton has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Benton (19) vs (4) Sexton
Benton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sexton working to try and regain half guard.
Benton controlling from the full mount.
Sexton is trying desperately to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Benton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Benton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sexton for as long as he can get away with.
Benton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sexton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sexton shrugs it off.
Sexton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benton content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benton takes the fight on points by 19 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fredy Benton and Baby Boy Harris. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Fredy Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Baby Boy Harris!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harris drives through and clinches with Benton against the cage.
Benton tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
Benton drags the fight down to the ground.
Benton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Benton is retaining full guard.
Benton is trying to keep Harris in close.
Harris is fighting to break Benton's control of his arms but Benton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is looking to sweep but instead, Harris has passed into half guard.
Harris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benton.
Benton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Benton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Benton keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Benton is controlling Harris's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris content to stall in guard here.
Benton is looking to sweep but instead, Harris has passed into half guard.
Harris not doing much here.
Benton controlling the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benton is keeping the position for now.
Benton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harris stays in close to Benton's body and controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benton working a defensive guard here.
Benton is pulling down on Harris's head. It's preventing any offense from Harris, at least for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Harris advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (3) Harris
Benton can't do much from the bottom here.
Harris is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Benton is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Benton sneaks back into half guard.
Benton wants to sweep but Harris has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (6) Harris
Harris has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Benton! Score +2 for reaching mount: Benton (0) vs (8) Harris
Harris controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harris fails to move to back control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris controlling the pace for now.
Harris is looking to work his way around to Benton's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Harris 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Benton is controlling an arm, preventing Harris from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Benton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harris seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Benton is holding on tight.
Harris controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Benton is looking to get to half guard.
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harris trying to control but Benton is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Benton is squirming around, avoiding Harris's attempts to control the action.
Harris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Benton is squirming around, avoiding Harris's attempts to control the action.
Harris content just to control the position here.
Benton is working to get back to half guard.
Harris goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Benton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (8) Harris
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harris pulls Benton in close to his closed guard and prevents Benton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Benton trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Benton postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benton controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris wins on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fredy Benton and Lenny Lukens Jr. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Fredy Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lenny Lukens Jr!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lukens Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Benton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fredy Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton gets a double leg takedown into Lukens Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (0) Lukens Jr
Lukens Jr is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Benton rolls with it to try and escape but Lukens Jr cranks on the arm and Benton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenny Lukens Jr! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fredy Benton and Alessandro Orsini. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Fredy Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Alessandro Orsini!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Benton looks for a takedown but Orsini sprawls well.
Orsini moves into the clinch.
Benton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Benton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Benton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benton is controlling Orsini's posture.
Benton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (0) Orsini
We've been hearing that Benton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini wants to get back to full guard.
Orsini trying to control from the bottom.
Benton controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Benton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Orsini for as long as he can get away with.
Benton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini wants to get back to full guard.
Benton wants to free his trapped foot but Orsini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orsini trying to control but Benton postures up.
Orsini wants to improve his position but Benton is controlling well.
Benton trying to control from half guard but Orsini is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (5) vs (0) Orsini
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to take his opponent's back but Orsini doesn't allow it.
Orsini is working to get back to half guard.
Benton controlling the position easily from mount.
Orsini is working to get back to half guard.
Orsini keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Orsini is looking to get to half guard.
Orsini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (5) vs (2) Orsini
Orsini looking to pass the guard.
Orsini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Orsini looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orsini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (7) vs (2) Orsini
Orsini has his foot on Benton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benton works his way back into a safe position though.
Orsini looking for a guillotine here but Benton defends easily.
Orsini trying to control the position.
Orsini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Orsini managing to control the position.
Orsini throws his legs up looking for a submission but Benton uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (10) vs (2) Orsini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini struggling a bit here.
Orsini manages to get back to half guard.
Orsini is trying to control but can't.
Benton trying to control the pace.
Orsini won't allow Benton to pass to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Orsini trying to hold on to Benton's head to control him but Benton postures up.
Well, if Benton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Orsini tries to roll over but Benton keeps him under control.
Benton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Benton prevents Orsini from improving his position.
Benton is thwarting Orsini's attempts to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Orsini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Benton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Benton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benton (10) vs (6) Orsini
Orsini looking for the RNC.
Orsini has the hooks in. Benton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Orsini looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Benton is controlling Orsini 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (12) vs (6) Orsini
Benton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orsini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Orsini looking to control.
Benton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orsini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benton defends well.
Benton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Orsini.
Orsini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benton defends it easily.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Orsini wants to improve his position but instead Benton has moved into half guard.
Orsini tries to roll over but Benton keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Benton is keen to just control but Orsini is a slippery customer.
Orsini is looking to control Benton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orsini avoid being mounted?
Benton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Orsini tries to roll over but Benton keeps him under control.
Orsini is pressing down on Benton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orsini wants to sweep here but Benton controlling him for the moment.
Benton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Benton won't allow Orsini to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Benton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orsini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benton preventing the sweep.
Benton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Orsini working for submissions but it's allowed Benton to get to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Orsini is not content to let Benton control the position.
Orsini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benton is working away from the top position though.
Orsini wants to improve his position but Benton is controlling well.
Orsini is trying to maintain the position but Benton is very close to passing his half guard.
Benton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orsini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to pass the guard but Orsini defending well.
Benton is taking a breather. Orsini 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.
Orsini wants to get back to full guard.
Orsini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benton is working away from the top position though.
Benton tries to pass to full mount but Orsini defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orsini tries to get to full guard but Benton has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
PFC 55
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Tiitti. Those never looked like landing.
Tiitti tries to bum rush Benton with a series of wild strikes but Benton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tiitti throws a right and a left that Benton avoids nicely. #TD2#
Tiitti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Benton is looking to reverse the position.
Benton is not content to let Tiitti control the position.
Benton trying his best to control but Tiitti has mounted him.
Tiitti throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tiitti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benton is looking to escape.
Benton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tiitti.
#T1#
Benton regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tiitti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tiitti is stalling here. Benton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tiitti seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Benton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tiitti is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Tiitti is pushing Benton's head away, looking to escape. Benton manages to hold on to the position though.
Tiitti is not content to let Benton control the position.
Tiitti struggling a bit here.
Tiitti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Benton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Benton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tiitti defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton is trying to control the action in half guard but Tiitti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Benton seems content to control.#T3#
Tiitti wants to get back to full guard.
Benton winds up and cracks Tiitti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tiitti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Benton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tiitti wants to get back to full guard.
Benton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tiitti's head. #SUB2#
Tiitti actively working from the bottom here.
Benton 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.
Benton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benton passes to full mount!
Tiitti is squirming around, avoiding Benton's attempts to control the action.
Benton working Tiitti over with strikes here. #T4#
Benton landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've been hearing that Benton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Benton trying to control but Tiitti is having none of it.
Benton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tiitti tries to hold on but Benton postures up.
Benton cracks Tiitti with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton working the ground and pound effectively.
Benton raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Tiitti is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredy Benton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Benton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tiitti on his heels. He'll look to pass Tiitti's guard now, I'm sure.
Tiitti is still in real trouble! Can Benton finish him?
Benton scoring with some ground and pound.
Benton postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tiitti covers up, he's hurt! Benton keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Benton and the ref steps in to end the fight! Benton can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredy Benton!
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Event:
PFC tbatba--
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Benton throws a hook but Mosby blocks it.
A big right from Benton misses.
Benton has a takedown stuffed.
Mosby slips a straight right by Benton.
Benton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mosby finds it's way round the side to connect with Benton's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benton.
Mosby feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Benton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mosby is looking for a sweep. Benton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benton is working away from the top position though.
Benton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Mosby tries to roll over but Benton keeps him under control.
Benton slips a nice elbow through Mosby's hands, connecting with Mosby's forehead.
Benton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mosby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mosby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mosby regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Mosby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mosby is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Benton frees his head nicely. Oh but Mosby has switched to an armbar! Benton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Daniel Mosby!
Daniel Mosby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 47
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Benton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vaughan throws a leg kick #TD#
and Benton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benton.
Vaughan trying to control the position.
Vaughan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benton 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.
Benton stays in close to Vaughan's body and controls the position.
Benton with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaughan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaughan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Benton connects with a couple of short punches.
Benton throws a big right hand that misses.
Benton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vaughan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Benton preventing the sweep.
Benton throws a strike but Vaughan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Benton has his hands on Vaughan's head, controlling the position.
Vaughan trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
Vaughan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Benton working a defensive guard but Vaughan passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Vaughan there.
Vaughan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vaughan trying to control from half guard but Benton is working away.
Benton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Benton is pressing down on Vaughan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vaughan trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
Vaughan is looking to advance position but Benton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vaughan wants to hold on but Benton pushes him away.
Benton punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Psycho Vaughan has been cut.#T3#
Benton with a couple of short strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Benton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vaughan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Benton is looking to take a break and control but Vaughan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vaughan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vaughan controls Benton momentarily but Benton frees himself.
Benton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT#
The cut above Psycho Vaughan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vaughan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benton. #T4#
Benton throwing strikes from guard but Vaughan blocks nicely.
Vaughan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vaughan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benton controlling from the top position.
Vaughan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaughan is fighting to break Benton's control of his arms but Benton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Benton has momentary wrist control but Vaughan slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredy Benton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Psycho Vaughan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vaughan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Fredy Benton has been cut.
Benton looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaughan is just out of range.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaughan can do to turn this around?#TD#
Benton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vaughan sprawls well initially but Benton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Benton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benton throwing shots but Vaughan is blocking nicely.
Benton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vaughan's head.
Benton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vaughan defending well though.
Benton is thwarting Vaughan's attempts to control the position.
Benton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton is trying to control. Vaughan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fredy Benton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benton prevents Vaughan from improving his position.
Benton trying to control the action but Vaughan is working from the bottom.
Vaughan wants to get back to full guard.
Vaughan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Benton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vaughan looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vaughan is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Vaughan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vaughan stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
Benton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vaughan postures up.
Vaughan throwing strikes but missing.
Benton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vaughan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vaughan stands up over Benton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Vaughan trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
Vaughan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benton. Vaughan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaughan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benton's calf.
Vaughan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benton has time to react.
Vaughan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Benton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Benton throws a big right hand that misses.
Benton throws a big right hand that misses.
Vaughan wants to sweep here but Benton controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Benton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vaughan controls Benton momentarily but Benton frees himself.
Benton won't allow Vaughan to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benton working some strikes from top position.
Benton chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredy Benton dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Benton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vaughan jabs Benton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vaughan throws a low kick, looking for Benton's leg but Benton calmly moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Vaughan as Benton shoots in.
Vaughan throws a leg kick but Benton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Vaughan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vaughan defends well and Benton ends up having to push Vaughan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Vaughan as Benton shoots in.
Benton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaughan throws out the jab. #TD#
Benton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vaughan is trying to defend but Benton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Benton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Benton trying to pass the guard but Vaughan defending well. #T1#
Benton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vaughan wants to control but Benton is keeping busy.
Vaughan is doing well to control the position and prevent Benton from advancing to side control.
Benton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vaughan is refusing to be controlled, as Benton sits in half guard.
Benton working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vaughan defending well though.
Benton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vaughan to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughan is adopting a defensive guard.
Vaughan trying to keep a closed guard but Benton is proving a slippery customer.
Vaughan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benton trying to control but Vaughan is working from the bottom.
Benton distracts Vaughan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benton wants to pass the guard but Vaughan is keeping the position.#T3#
Vaughan pulls Benton in close to prevent any damage.
Vaughan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vaughan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benton manages to avoid it.
Benton shoots in looking for a takedown. Vaughan tries to sprawl out of it but Benton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vaughan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benton shoots in but Vaughan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vaughan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Psycho Vaughan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vaughan.
Vaughan throws a head kick that misses.
Benton shoots in but Vaughan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4##TD#
Vaughan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Psycho Vaughan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vaughan holds on and takes a little breather.
Benton postures up.
Vaughan wants to sweep but no luck.
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fredy Benton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benton being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Psycho Vaughan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredy Benton!
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PFC: Fight Night 42
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Benton shoots in but Mac Airt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Benton lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Benton is just out of range.
Fredy Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Benton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Benton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benton stops Mac Airt from standing up.
Benton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mac Airt is looking to stand up but Benton isn't so interested in that idea.
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Benton is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Benton postures up in Mac Airt's guard and throws a big left but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt wants to stand but Benton is controlling the position.
Benton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mac Airt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Mac Airt pushes Benton off and gets back to his feet.
Benton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mac Airt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benton walks into a straight right hand from Mac Airt.
Nice shot by Mac Airt.#TD#
Mac Airt tries to sprawl but Benton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt is trying to stand.
#T2#
Benton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Benton trying to control from half guard but Mac Airt is working away.
Benton prevents Mac Airt from standing back up.
Benton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mac Airt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Benton 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.
Benton misses with a head shot. Mac Airt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Benton is controlling him. #T3#
Benton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benton stops Mac Airt from standing up.
Mac Airt is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Benton dives into side control.
Mac Airt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Mac Airt throws Benton to one side and escapes!
Mac Airt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mac Airt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mac Airt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Benton slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Benton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Benton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac Airt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Benton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benton showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt tries to kick Benton off but Benton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Benton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mac Airt's head.
Benton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Mac Airt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Benton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Benton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mac Airt is refusing to be controlled, as Benton sits in half guard.
Benton stops Mac Airt from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benton connects with a nice short shot to Mac Airt's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Benton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benton fails with the takedown
and Mac Airt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Benton.
Mac Airt scores with a jab. Benton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benton goes for a double leg but Mac Airt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mac Airt continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac Airt defends it nicely.#T1#
Benton fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Benton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Mac Airt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Benton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Benton pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Benton has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Benton has clasped his hands together around Mac Airt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mac Airt is not content to let Benton control the position.
Fredy Benton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Mac Airt taking a bit of punishment here - Benton scoring with strikes.
Mac Airt 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.
Mac Airt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Mac Airt explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Benton slips under a jab from Mac Airt.
Benton is looking to counter punch.
Benton blocks a jab.
Benton misses with a takedown attempt - Mac Airt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benton darts in looking for a takedown but Mac Airt gets double underhooks and turns Benton into the cage.
Mac Airt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mac Airt sprawls well. Mac Airt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benton gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Benton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Benton shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mac Airt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benton misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Benton with a poor takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Benton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benton lands in his opponent's guard.
Benton won't allow Mac Airt to get back to his feet.
Benton tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac Airt is retaining full guard. #T4##ES2#
Mac Airt kicks Benton off and gets to his feet.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mac Airt as he avoids it easily.
Mac Airt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benton with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benton dives in and grabs Mac Airt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac Airt pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Mac Airt jabs at Benton's body.
Mac Airt misses with the combination.
Benton missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benton tries to move into range but Mac Airt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Benton finds it's way through Mac Airt's defenses.
Benton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mac Airt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benton ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Benton tries for a takedown but Mac Airt circles away easily
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Benton dives in and grabs Mac Airt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac Airt pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Benton or perhaps it was just good defense by Mac Airt, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton shoots in looking for a takedown but Mac Airt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benton slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Benton throws a sloppy body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot.#T1#
Benton avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mac Airt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mac Airt wants it to stay on the feet.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benton with a poor takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Mac Airt lands with an overhand left.
Benton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac Airt's waist but Mac Airt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benton off to one side.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Benton moved out of range.
Mac Airt lands a nice shot that snaps Benton's head back.
Mac Airt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Benton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt is trying to get back to his feet.
Benton misses with the ground and pound.
Mac Airt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Benton trying to control the action but Mac Airt is working from the bottom.
Benton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've been hearing that Benton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mac Airt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Benton lands a decent elbow from side control. #ES2#
Mac Airt bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Benton dives in and grabs Mac Airt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac Airt pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
Mac Airt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mac Airt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benton somewhat.#T3#
Mac Airt lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Benton is rocked!
Benton misses the body punch
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Benton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benton shoots in looking for a takedown. Mac Airt tries to sprawl out of it but Benton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mac Airt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Benton shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt shows good takedown defense.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mac Airt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benton is looking to wear down Mac Airt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mac Airt misses with a few strikes there.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac Airt as he jumps to the side.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Benton avoids it with no problem.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benton.
Benton slips a jab and a cross from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a monster overhand right that drops Benton! Mac Airt follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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Event:
PFC 35: McCarty vs. Skif
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Flocka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Benton checks the leg kick.
Flocka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benton in his tracks.
Benton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Benton drives through with a takedown into Flocka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Benton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flocka's head.
Flocka wants to stand and escape but Benton is having none of it.
Benton postures up in Flocka's guard and throws a big left but Flocka blocks it.
Benton postures up in Flocka's guard and throws a big left but Flocka blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flocka's head.
Benton throwing strikes from guard but Flocka blocks nicely.
Benton stops Flocka from standing up. #T1#
Benton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Benton cracks Flocka with a solid left hand.
Benton throws a big right hand that misses.
Benton works over Flocka with some ground and pound from guard.
Flocka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flocka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benton is controlling him.
Benton is stalling in the full guard.
Flocka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Benton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flocka.
Flocka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flocka. #TD2#
Benton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flocka to the mat! Flocka manages to get full guard.
Benton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benton throws a big right hand that misses.
Flocka wants to stand and escape but Benton is having none of it.
Benton is looking to work some ground and pound but Flocka has wrist control.
Benton passes into half guard.
Flocka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benton.
Benton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Flocka wants to get back to his feet.
Flocka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benton.
Benton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flocka is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Benton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Benton is nestled in close to Flocka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Benton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benton winds up and cracks Flocka with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Flocka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Benton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flocka keeps working.
Benton slips a nice elbow through Flocka's hands, connecting with Flocka's forehead.
Ground and pound from Benton.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benton lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Wacka Flocka has been cut.
Benton prevents Flocka from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Benton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredy Benton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wacka Flocka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Benton dives in and scores a takedown into Flocka's guard.
Benton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flocka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benton stops Flocka from standing up.
Benton landing some decent shots from guard.
Benton chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flocka wants to stand but Benton is controlling the position.
Benton postures up and lands a big shot to Flocka's brow.
Benton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Flocka is rocked!#CUT2#
Wacka Flocka's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Benton arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Flocka's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fredy Benton!
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