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Event:
MFN 353: Chekhov vs Badger
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1# Benn Jnr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shot defends well and Benn Jnr ends up having to push Shot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Benn Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Shot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Shot throws a leg kick that misses. Shot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Benn Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shot. Shot looks to land a right hand but Benn Jnr moved out of range. Shot looks to throw the jab but Benn Jnr is out of range. Benn Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shot.
Benn Jnr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benn Jnr.#TD2# Shot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benn Jnr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shot is in Benn Jnr's guard. Shot with a nice head shot there. Shot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Benn Jnr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1# Shot throws an elbow that misses. Benn Jnr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shot's guard. Nice move by Benn Jnr!#REVR# Benn Jnr wants to control from the top but Shot keeps moving. Shot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Shot has his foot on Benn Jnr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benn Jnr works his way back into a safe position though. Benn Jnr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shot holds on and takes a little breather. Shot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benn Jnr's guard. #REVB# Shot postures up in Benn Jnr's guard and throws a big left but Benn Jnr blocks it. Shot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Shot scoring with punches to the head and body. Benn Jnr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shot. Shot with a flurry of punches that miss. Shot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Shot scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2##SUB2# Shot postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Benn Jnr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shot, into his guard. #REVR# Benn Jnr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Shot controls Benn Jnr momentarily but Benn Jnr frees himself. #SUB2# Shot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shot seems keen to control Benn Jnr's posture. Shot is continuing to stall. Benn Jnr scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3# Shot pulls Benn Jnr in close to his closed guard and prevents Benn Jnr from doing any damage or advancing position. Shot keeping moving, preventing Benn Jnr from controlling successfully. Shot wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Shot isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Benn Jnr stacks Shot on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Benn Jnr! Shot is trying to get back to half guard. Shot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4# Shot is looking to improve his position.
Benn Jnr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Shot is trying to get back to full guard. Shot has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Shot manages to get to full guard.
Benn Jnr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Shot wants to sweep but no luck. Shot has momentary wrist control but Benn Jnr slips an elbow through the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Shot dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Benn Jnr connects with a leg kick. Shot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Shot blocks a low kick nicely. Shot connects with a nice looking jab.
Shot has a takedown stuffed. Benn Jnr throws a chopping leg kick but Shot manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Shot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Shot throws a big shot that misses. Benn Jnr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shot scores with a decent looking hook. Benn Jnr defending well as Shot loads up on a big left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shot moves into range and connects with a jab. Shot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Shot misses with a straight right. Benn Jnr misses with a body shot.
Shot checks a leg kick. Sebastian Shot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Shot lands with a hook. Benn Jnr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Shot misses with a low kick as Benn Jnr jumps back. Shot tries to land a leg kick but Benn Jnr saw it coming and moves away.
Shot misses with a straight left. A lazy body kick from Benn Jnr and Benn Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Shot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Benn Jnr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benn Jnr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Shot throws a big shot that misses. Shot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benn Jnr moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A head kick misses from Benn Jnr. Shot misses with a double jab.
Benn Jnr connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2# Shot gets a takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Benn Jnr tries to roll over but Shot keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2# Shot is looking for a kimura but Benn Jnr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shot to get the leverage. Shot throwing shots but Benn Jnr is blocking nicely. 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. Shot connects with a nice short shot to Benn Jnr's temple. Shot thows a huge punch but Benn Jnr dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Shot scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Shot prevents Benn Jnr from improving his position. Benn Jnr is looking to control Shot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benn Jnr avoid being mounted? Shot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benn Jnr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Nice strikes from Shot there. #T3##SUB2# Shot is working for a kimura but Benn Jnr is defending it quite comfortably.
Benn Jnr is looking to control Shot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benn Jnr avoid being mounted? Benn Jnr moves into full guard.
Shot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head. Shot has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Shot would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Shot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benn Jnr is keeping the position for now. Shot throws an elbow that misses. Benn Jnr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shot's guard. Nice move by Benn Jnr!#REVR##T4# Benn Jnr looking to pass the guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shot is on top in guard.
#REVB# Shot looking to pass the guard. Benn Jnr looking for a sweep. Not yet Benn Jnr, not yet. Benn Jnr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Shot cracks Benn Jnr with a solid left hand. Shot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benn Jnr swivels though and keeps the full guard. Shot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Benn Jnr looking for a sweep. Not yet Benn Jnr, not yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Shot 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! #R3# Benn Jnr throws a wild body kick that Shot sees coming a mile off. Shot lunges at Benn Jnr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benn Jnr's hand. A low kick from Benn Jnr misses and Shot counters with a nice uppercut. Shot scores with a punch to the head. Benn Jnr scores with a hook to the body. Shot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A slow jab from Shot misses its intended target. Benn Jnr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shot to score with a decent uppercut. Shot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Benn Jnr misses with a low kick. Benn Jnr shoots in looking for a takedown. Shot tries to sprawl out of it but Benn Jnr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Shot with the counter takedown but Benn Jnr avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benn Jnr blocks a jab. Sebastian Shot seems to be getting the better of the standup. Benn Jnr defending well as Shot loads up on a big left hand. Benn Jnr misses with a low kick.
Shot throws a jab but it's blocked by Benn Jnr. #T1# Benn Jnr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Shot throws a counter combo. Shot misses with a body shot.
Shot throws a poor cross that misses
and Benn Jnr counters with an inside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Benn Jnr. Shot does a little dance to reset his feet. Benn Jnr slips a jab from Shot. A big right from Benn Jnr misses. Shot works the jab nicely. Shot jabbing away but nothing is landing. Shot throws a hook but Benn Jnr blocks it. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick that misses. Shot tries to clinch up. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benn Jnr, right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Benn Jnr and Shot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick and Shot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice sprawl there from Benn Jnr as Shot shoots in. Shot blocks the body kick.
#T2# Shot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benn Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Shot. Shot misses with a looping left. Shot thuds his right hand into Benn Jnr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benn Jnr.
Shot throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Shot slips a jab from Benn Jnr. Shot throws out a counter right but Benn Jnr avoids it with no problem. Jab, jab by Benn Jnr - just one landing. Shot lands a jab. Shot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr obviously looking to wear him down.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick that is checked and Shot counters with a nice uppercut. Shot moves away from the strike by Benn Jnr. Shot throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Shot looks to land a combination but Benn Jnr avoids it well. Benn Jnr keeps Shot at a distance using the push kick. #T3# Benn Jnr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Shot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A swing and a miss from Shot. Benn Jnr throws a hook to the side of Shot's head but Shot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Shot throws a hook but Benn Jnr avoids it easily. Shot throws a front kick aimed at Benn Jnr's knee but Benn Jnr avoids it well. Shot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shot connects with a body shot. Shot tries to clinch up. Benn Jnr looks to land a body kick but Shot moved away. Shot throws a looping overhand right but Benn Jnr ducks down to avoid it. Benn Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shot. Shot obviously looking to wear him down.
Benn Jnr lands with a cross. Nice jab there from Shot. Benn Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shot.#T4# Shot misses the jab. Shot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benn Jnr. A nice leg kick lands there from Benn Jnr. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shot takes a swing at Benn Jnr's ribcage but misses. Benn Jnr is looking to slow Shot down with leg kicks. Shot lands with a right hand. Shot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Shot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Sebastian Shot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Benn Jnr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shot. Benn Jnr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shot. Shot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A low kick from Shot misses and Benn Jnr counters with a thumping low kick. Benn Jnr misses with a jab to the body
enabling Shot to counter with a crisp jab. Shot scores with a leg kick.
Nigel Benn Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Benn Jnr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shot scores with a jab. Benn Jnr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Sebastian Shot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Shot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Shot! Our winner, Sebastian Shot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MFN 347: Trigger Happy
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1# Andrey clobbers Benn Jnr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A thudding body kick lands there by Benn Jnr!
Andrey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Benn Jnr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Andrey misses with a head kick.
Benn Jnr is looking to chop away at Andrey's legs. Andrey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Andrey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Benn Jnr scores with a leg kick.
Andrey scores with a head kick. Benn Jnr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Benn Jnr avoids the head kick by Andrey.
Benn Jnr shoots and misses and Andrey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Andrey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Benn Jnr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Andrey to counter with a crisp jab. Andrey looks to land a combination but Benn Jnr avoids it well. Andrey throws a right hand that Benn Jnr ducks under and follows up with a left that Benn Jnr also avoids with ease. Benn Jnr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Andrey blocks it well.#TD2# Benn Jnr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andrey is trying to defend but Benn Jnr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# Andrey pushes Benn Jnr off and gets back to his feet.#T1# Benn Jnr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Andrey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Andrey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Benn Jnr's head. Good leg kick by Benn Jnr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benn Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrey. Benn Jnr is looking to score with low kicks. Andrey tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrey digs a good body shot into Benn Jnr's ribs. Benn Jnr slips a jab and a cross from Andrey.
Benn Jnr scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Benn Jnr lands a jab to Andrey's midsection. Benn Jnr dives in and grabs Andrey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andrey pushes down on Benn Jnr's head and hops out. Benn Jnr slips under a jab. Andrey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benn Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrey throws out the jab. Benn Jnr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2# Nice straight punches there by Andrey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrey. Andrey lands with a kick to the temple. Benn Jnr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Andrey lands with a kick to the temple. Benn Jnr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" That kick from Benn Jnr tenderised Andrey's leg. Andrey is trying to keep his angry face on. Andrey moves forwards but Benn Jnr connects with a nice, crisp jab. Benn Jnr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andrey throws a lazy uppercut
and Benn Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Andrey misses with a wild body shot. Andrey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benn Jnr under the eye. A low kick from Benn Jnr misses and Andrey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Benn Jnr drops his hands momentarily and Andrey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Andrey misses with a head kick.
Benn Jnr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrey. Andrey moves out of range of the body kick. Benn Jnr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3# Benn Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrey. Benn Jnr swings for the body but Andrey moves out of range.
Benn Jnr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A head kick by Andrey misses and Benn Jnr counters with a nice body kick.
Benn Jnr misses with a low kick. A solid body kick from Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr throws a solid leg kick but Andrey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benn Jnr.#TD2# Benn Jnr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andrey! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Benn Jnr cracks Andrey with a big elbow. Benn Jnr in side control, throwing shots but Andrey defends. Andrey is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES# Andrey throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Benn Jnr takes one on the button.#T4# Andrey throws a head kick but Benn Jnr moves out of range.
Benn Jnr misses with a body kick. Malutin Andrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Benn Jnr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but Andrey sees it coming and moves out of range. Andrey lands with a shot to the body. Andrey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benn Jnr. Andrey throws a series of strikes that have Benn Jnr backpedaling.
Benn Jnr lands a jab to Andrey's midsection. Benn Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Andrey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benn Jnr is looking to chop away at Andrey's legs. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Benn Jnr throws a sloppy head kick and Andrey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Andrey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Benn Jnr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Andrey throws a counter high kick but Benn Jnr was just alert enough to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Andrey. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malutin Andrey dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Andrey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benn Jnrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Jab by Andrey. Benn Jnr tries to work over Andrey's front leg with a kick but Andrey checks it. Andrey blocks a low kick nicely. Andrey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benn Jnr can do to turn this around? Benn Jnr cracks the inside of Andrey's front leg. A head kick by Benn Jnr misses and Andrey counters with a flying knee. Nice. Benn Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrey misses with a body shot.
Benn Jnr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Andrey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Andrey cracks a nice hook into Benn Jnr's ribs. Benn Jnr throws a head kick but Andrey moves out of range.
Andrey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benn Jnr. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A low kick from Benn Jnr is predictable there and Andrey counters with a nice body shot. Andrey throws the left hand but Benn Jnr avoids the punch easily. Benn Jnr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andrey. Andrey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrey backing away here, and Benn Jnr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1# Benn Jnr slips under a jab. Andrey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Andrey misses. Benn Jnr connects with a solid leg kick. Malutin Andrey is winning the standup battle so far. Benn Jnr goes for a double leg but Andrey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andrey continues to drive forward. Andrey lands with an uppercut that bounces Benn Jnr off the cage and back into range. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benn Jnr.
Andrey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benn Jnr with a hook. Benn Jnr motions for Andrey to come forward. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Andrey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Andrey misses with a head kick.
Andrey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slow jab from Benn Jnr misses its intended target. Andrey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Andrey misses with a head kick.
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! Andrey throws the left hand but Benn Jnr avoids the punch easily.#T2# Benn Jnr slips a jab from Andrey. Benn Jnr scores with a leg kick.
Benn Jnr throws a nice inside leg kick. Benn Jnr lands a head kick. Andrey smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Andrey throws a head kick that misses. Benn Jnr lands with a nice body kick. Benn Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrey throws a head kick that half lands.
Benn Jnr tries to land a front kick but Andrey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Andrey tries to work over Benn Jnr's front leg with a kick but Benn Jnr checks it. And Benn Jnr tries to counter it with a takedown but Andrey pushes his down on his head and steps out. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benn Jnr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andrey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Benn Jnr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A leg kick checked by Andrey. Andrey throws a nice head kick!
Andrey throws a right hand that Benn Jnr ducks under and follows up with a left that Benn Jnr also avoids with ease.#T3# A decent looking cross lands there for Andrey. A head kick by Andrey misses #TD2# and Benn Jnr counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Benn Jnr winds up and cracks Andrey with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Benn Jnr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Andrey is looking to escape. My spies in Team Meanor MMA™ inform me that Benn Jnr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Benn Jnr is trying to control the action in half guard but Andrey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Benn Jnr controlling the pace. Benn Jnr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Benn Jnr trying to control from half guard but Andrey is working away. Benn Jnr winds up and cracks Andrey with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ground and pound from Benn Jnr. Andrey pushes Benn Jnr off looking to stand but Benn Jnr dives back in and keeps control.
#T4# Benn Jnr looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Andrey is trying to stand back up but Benn Jnr is controlling him
Andrey is not content to let Benn Jnr control the position. Benn Jnr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andrey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benn Jnr in particular looking to stall. Andrey is trying to stand.
Nigel Benn Jnr has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick that is checked#CL# and Andrey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Benn Jnr with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Malutin Andrey will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Benn Jnr wants to slow Andrey down by chopping away at his legs. Benn Jnr misses the shot to the body. Left hook, right uppercut from Andrey. A left lands for Andrey. Benn Jnr misses with a leg kick. Andrey misses with a head kick.
Andrey throws a right and a left that both miss. Benn Jnr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick which misses Andrey's front leg but catches the back leg as Andrey tries to avoid it. Andrey throws a head kick but Benn Jnr moves out of range.
Benn Jnr throws a front kick aimed at Andrey's knee but Andrey avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Andrey misses with a double jab.
Benn Jnr feints the counter takedown. Andrey throws a sloppy head kick and Benn Jnr moves out of range easily. Benn Jnr scores with a spinning back kick! Benn Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Benn Jnr throws a series of punches but Andrey avoids them all with ease. Andrey is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1# Benn Jnr connects with a solid leg kick. Benn Jnr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Andrey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andrey throws a series of punches but Benn Jnr avoids them all with ease. A big left from Andrey misses. Benn Jnr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andrey defends it well. A jab lands there for Andrey. Benn Jnr moves away from the strike by Andrey. Benn Jnr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Benn Jnr slips a straight right by Andrey. Good work by Andrey as he checks the leg kick. Andrey scores with a body shot.
Malutin Andrey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Andrey scores with a three punch combo!
Benn Jnr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrey. Benn Jnr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrey to score with a decent uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Benn Jnr dips to his left and cracks Andrey with an uppercut!#T2# Andrey lands a high kick!
Benn Jnr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Andrey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr throws a right and a left that Andrey avoids nicely. Benn Jnr misses with a leg kick. Benn Jnr throws a head kick but Andrey moves out of range.
Benn Jnr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A low kick from Benn Jnr is predictable there and Andrey counters with a left and a right that stings Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andrey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Benn Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Andrey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Benn Jnr misses with a straight right. Benn Jnr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Andrey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3# Benn Jnr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Benn Jnr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Andrey misses with a wild combination.
Andrey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andrey throws a leg kick that misses. Andrey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benn Jnr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Andrey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Andrey duly obliges. Andrey ducks right into an uppercut from Benn Jnr. Andrey checks a leg kick. Andrey swings for the body but Benn Jnr moves out of range.
Benn Jnr blocks a jab. Benn Jnr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Andrey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4# Benn Jnr tries to score with a low kick but Andrey moves his leg out of the way. Benn Jnr blocks a head kick by Andrey.
Benn Jnr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrey is fending him off so far but Benn Jnr persists. Nope, Andrey circles away and we're back to standing. Andrey misses with a hook to the body
and Benn Jnr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Andrey cracks Benn Jnr with a right hand to the side of the head. Andrey tries to bum rush Benn Jnr with a series of wild strikes but Benn Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Andrey swings for the body but Benn Jnr moves out of range.
Andrey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Andrey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benn Jnr feints a counter leg kick. Andrey tries to bum rush Benn Jnr with a series of wild strikes but Benn Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Andrey throws a nice inside leg kick. Benn Jnr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Benn Jnr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nigel Benn Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Malutin Andrey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Benn Jnr is looking to chop away at Andrey's legs.
And that's the end of the fight! Malutin Andrey showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andrey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malutin Andrey! Malutin Andrey tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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ROV 72
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Redman jabs at Benn Jnr's body. Benn Jnr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benn Jnr throws a wild body kick that Redman sees coming a mile off. Benn Jnr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benn Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr feints and then cracks Redman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redman down. Benn Jnr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Benn Jnr closes the distance and clinches up with Redman, looking for a takedown. Benn Jnr pushes Redman against the ropes but Redman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Benn Jnr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benn Jnr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redman. Benn Jnr misses with a head kick.
Redman checks a leg kick. Redman wants to counter with a clinch but Benn Jnr pushes him away. Redman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1# Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but Redman sees it coming and checks it nicely. Redman now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick enabling Redman to counter with a crisp jab. Benn Jnr misses with a body kick. Benn Jnr throws a half hearted mid kick. Benn Jnr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Benn Jnr throws a right and a left that both miss. Good work by Redman as he checks the leg kick. Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Benn Jnr - that will leave a mark!
Benn Jnr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benn Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redman moves away. Benn Jnr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Redman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2# Redman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2# Redman moves into the clinch. Benn Jnr takes an elbow to the temple. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Redman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benn Jnr backwards. Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it. Benn Jnr misses with an elbow over the top. Nice body punch from Benn Jnr. Redman scores with a shot to the side of Benn Jnr's head. Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Benn Jnr trying to land knees to the body.
Redman taking a breather. Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benn Jnr is trying to stall.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Benn Jnr gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.#T3# Redman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benn Jnr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Benn Jnr gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damien Redman. Benn Jnr throws a quick inside leg kick. Benn Jnr throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily. Redman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Benn Jnr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Redman avoids the head kick by Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Redman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Benn Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redman throws out the jab. Benn Jnr lands a head kick. Redman smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Benn Jnr tries to land a leg kick but Redman saw it coming and moves away.
#T4##TD# Benn Jnr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benn Jnr showed some decent athleticism there. Benn Jnr stalling away here and it's allowed Redman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Benn Jnr forces his way into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Redman is not content to let Benn Jnr control the position. Benn Jnr wants to pass to mount but Redman is defending the position. #T5# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benn Jnr in particular looking to stall. Benn Jnr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Benn Jnr is keen to just control but Redman is a slippery customer. Redman is concentrating on defense, preventing Benn Jnr from advancing position. Benn Jnr is trying to control the action in half guard but Redman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Benn Jnr works his way into side control. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Benn Jnr tries to move to mount but Redman blocks the move with his legs. #T6# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Benn Jnr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES2# Redman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! A nice leg kick lands there from Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr throws a sloppy head kick and Redman counters with a straight right hand. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Benn Jnr swings for the body but Redman moves out of range.
#T7# Benn Jnr misses with a leg kick and Benn Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A slapping leg kick lands for Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr throws a head kick that misses. Nigel Benn Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Benn Jnr fails with a takedown attempt. Redman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benn Jnr with a body shot. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Benn Jnr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benn Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benn Jnr. Redman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Benn Jnr misses with a leg kick. Redman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Benn Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T8# Redman avoids the head kick by Benn Jnr.
Redman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Benn Jnr shoots in looking for a takedown but Redman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benn Jnr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Benn Jnr is looking to chop away at Redman's legs. A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Benn Jnr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Redman now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Benn Jnr throws a head kick that misses and Redman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Benn Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Redman avoids it. Benn Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Redman is just out of range. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick and Redman counters with a nice uppercut. #T9# Redman blocks a leg kick. Redman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Benn Jnr throws a body shot but no joy. Benn Jnr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benn Jnr is looking to wear down Redman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick which misses Redman's front leg but catches the back leg as Redman tries to avoid it. Benn Jnr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benn Jnr misses with a body kick. A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Benn Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redman's corner calls for a 1-2. Redman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Benn Jnr tried to score with a low kick but Redman checks it. Redman wants to counter with a clinch but Benn Jnr pushes him away. Benn Jnr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Benn Jnr is looking to slow Redman down with leg kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jnr dominated that round. That's time! Benn Jnr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Benn Jnr throws a head kick that misses and Redman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Benn Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redman can do to turn this around? A low kick from Benn Jnr misses #CL2# and Redman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman. Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benn Jnr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redman has him pressed against the ropes. Redman blocks an elbow strike from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr is looking to break free of the clinch but Redman has double underhooks. Benn Jnr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redman blocks it with crossed arms. A shot in the inside from Redman. Benn Jnr takes an elbow to the forehead. Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Redman stalling.
Redman trying to stall but Benn Jnr improves his position.
Redman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Redman stops a takedown attempt from Benn Jnr.
A knee to the head by Benn Jnr.
#T1# Benn Jnr trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Redman digs a right hand into Benn Jnr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benn Jnr's gas tank. A short right from Redman. Benn Jnr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redman blocks it with crossed arms. Benn Jnr is trying to break free. Benn Jnr wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Redman lands with a right to the head. Benn Jnr lands a nice elbow. Benn Jnr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Redman has Benn Jnr pressed against the ropes, preventing Benn Jnr from circling away and getting back to striking at range. The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Benn Jnr.
Redman lands with a left to the head. Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benn Jnr's defenses. #T2# Benn Jnr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Damien Redman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Redman stalling in the clinch.
Redman blocks the elbow strike.
Benn Jnr is trying to break the clinch but Redman has him pressed against the ropes. Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Benn Jnr tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Benn Jnr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Benn Jnr throws a front kick aimed at Redman's knee but Redman avoids it well. Redman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Benn Jnr swats away the attempt to clinch by Redman. Benn Jnr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benn Jnr is looking to land body kicks. Benn Jnr takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3# Benn Jnr wants to land a leg kick but Redman is out of range. A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Benn Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Redman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benn Jnr shoots for a takedown but Redman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Benn Jnr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Benn Jnr throws a lazy right hand but Redman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Redman digs a good body shot into Benn Jnr's ribs. Redman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benn Jnr to score with a decent uppercut. A good leg kick by Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but Redman sees it coming and moves out of range. Redman lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4# Redman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr obviously looking to wear him down.
Redman misses with a wild body shot. Redman moves in looking to clinch but Benn Jnr pushes him off. Redman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Redman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Redman is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benn Jnr moves away. An inside leg kick from Benn Jnr misses. Redman tries to counter by closing the distance. Benn Jnr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Redman's calf. Benn Jnr shoots in for a double leg but Redman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Redman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr obviously looking to wear him down.
#T5# Benn Jnr avoids the body shot from Redman.
Benn Jnr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Benn Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redman is out of range. Benn Jnr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Redman throws a body shot but no joy. Benn Jnr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Benn Jnr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Redman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Redman checks a leg kick. Benn Jnr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Redman wants to counter with a clinch but Benn Jnr pushes him away. Benn Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redman is out of range. Redman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benn Jnr with a body shot. Nigel Benn Jnr is winning the standup battle so far. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick letting Redman counter with a right hand. #T6# Redman lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2# Redman moves into range and clinches up with Benn Jnr. Redman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Redman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Benn Jnr up against the ropes. Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Redman.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benn Jnr's defenses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Redman prevents a body shot from Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr misses with a body punch.
Benn Jnr tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Benn Jnr looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T7# Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it. Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Benn Jnr is leaning against Redman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Benn Jnr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redman blocks it with crossed arms. Benn Jnr takes an elbow to the forehead. Redman lands a damaging elbow. Redman has Benn Jnr pressed against the ropes.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benn Jnr's defenses. Benn Jnr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Redman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benn Jnr missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Redman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T8# Redman stalling in the clinch but Benn Jnr improves position. Redman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman. Benn Jnr avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
Redman is working Benn Jnr over against the ropes. Benn Jnr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redman has him pressed against the ropes. Benn Jnr misses with a body punch.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Redman avoids the elbow strike from Benn Jnr, against the ropes.
Benn Jnr lands a nice elbow. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Redman lands with a short shot to the head. Redman avoids a wild elbow strike from Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr being controlled against the ropes.#T9##BC# Benn Jnr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Benn Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redman.
Benn Jnr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Benn Jnr pushes Redman away with a front kick. Benn Jnr throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and Redman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A body shot lands from Redman.
Redman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Nigel Benn Jnr has been cut. Benn Jnr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Benn Jnr takes an elbow to the temple. Redman lands a damaging elbow. A short right from Benn Jnr. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Nigel Benn Jnr's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R3# Benn Jnr throws a leg kick and Redman counters with a nice body shot. Redman misses with a body punch
#TD# and Benn Jnr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Benn Jnr is looking to take a break and control but Redman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Redman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr is trying to control the action in half guard but Redman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Benn Jnr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Redman is refusing to be controlled, as Benn Jnr sits in half guard. Benn Jnr thows a huge punch but Redman dodges it nicely.
#T1# Benn Jnr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Benn Jnr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A countering left hand to the body from Redman misses. Benn Jnr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Redman's head. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Redman fails in his attempt to clinch. Redman lands a right hook to the body.
Redman avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Benn Jnr tries to bum rush Redman with a series of wild strikes but Redman uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Benn Jnr stuns Redman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2# Benn Jnr misses with a body kick. Benn Jnr closes the distance and clinches up with Redman, looking for a takedown. Benn Jnr pushes Redman against the ropes but Redman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Redman wants to counter with a clinch but Benn Jnr pushes him away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Benn Jnr misses with a kick to the body and Redman counters with a nice body shot. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but Redman moved away. Benn Jnr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benn Jnr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick and Redman counters with a nice body shot. Benn Jnr lands a head kick. Redman smiles back at him and beckons him forward. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Benn Jnr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Benn Jnr misses with a head kick.
Redman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Benn Jnr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3# Benn Jnr avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Benn Jnr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Redman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Redman checks a low kick from Benn Jnr. Redman cracks Benn Jnr with a right hand to the side of the head. Redman just misses with a punch to the body.
Benn Jnr throws a low kick, looking for Redman's leg but Redman calmly moves out of range. Redman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benn Jnr with a body shot. Benn Jnr swinging wildly here.
#CL2# Redman has managed to clinch.
#T4# Benn Jnr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redman blocks it with crossed arms. Redman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Benn Jnr wants to break free but Redman has control.
Benn Jnr blocks an elbow strike. Benn Jnr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Nice elbow from Benn Jnr. Redman prevents a body shot from Benn Jnr. Redman lands an elbow just above Benn Jnr 's eye. Redman taking a breather. Benn Jnr is trying to force a seperation but Redman has the dominant position. Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Benn Jnr trying to land knees to the body.
#T5# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redman dodges an elbow strike from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr missing with knees to the body.
Benn Jnr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Redman avoiding damage as Benn Jnr throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Redman - that landed with a thud.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Benn Jnr tries to pull guard but Redman holds him up against the ropes and eventually Benn Jnr drops back down to his feet.
Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Benn Jnr.
Redman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Redman lands an elbow that stopped Benn Jnr in his tracks for a moment. Benn Jnr misses with an elbow over the top. Redman trying to stall but Benn Jnr improves his position.
#BC# Benn Jnr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T6# Benn Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Benn Jnr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Redman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2# Redman pushes Benn Jnr up against the ropes in a clinch. Benn Jnr blocks the elbow strike.
Benn Jnr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Redman has Benn Jnr pressed against the ropes, preventing Benn Jnr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Benn Jnr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Redman checks the leg kick. Redman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Redman blocks a head kick by Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr throws a front kick aimed at Redman's knee but Redman avoids it well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Redman cracks a nice hook into Benn Jnr's ribs. Redman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benn Jnr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Redman scrambles back to his feet.#T7# Benn Jnr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benn Jnr swats him away and circles back towards the center. Benn Jnr is looking to land body kicks. Redman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Redman moves out of range as Benn Jnr throws a body kick.
Redman now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Redman checks a leg kick nicely. Redman avoids the head kick by Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr blocks a low kick nicely. Benn Jnr lands a head kick!
#CL2# Benn Jnr tries to keep at a distance but Redman has taken the fight into the clinch.#T8# Redman avoiding damage as Benn Jnr throws knees to the body.
Benn Jnr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Benn Jnr trying to land knees to the body.
Benn Jnr trying to control the position but instead, Redman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benn Jnr into the ropes. A nice left hand lands by Redman.
Redman tries to stall but Benn Jnr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benn Jnr's brow. Redman looking to slow down the pace here. Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it. Redman stalling in the clinch but Benn Jnr improves position. #T9# Benn Jnr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Redman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benn Jnr or not. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Benn Jnr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Redman dodges an elbow strike from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body. Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Benn Jnr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Redman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Benn Jnr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Redman is stalling here.
Redman avoids the elbow strike from Benn Jnr, against the ropes.
Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it. Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benn Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jnr clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Nigel Benn Jnr's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R4# Redman checks a low kick from Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A head kick misses from Benn Jnr. Redman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A shot to the liver by Benn Jnr. Beautiful body shot. Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but Benn Jnr is just out of range. Redman throws a body shot but no joy. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benn Jnr. A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Redman checks a low kick from Benn Jnr. Redman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Redman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD# Benn Jnr drives through with a takedown into Redman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Benn Jnr throws a big elbow that misses. #T1# Redman managing to control the position. Benn Jnr wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving. Benn Jnr connects with a couple of short punches. Benn Jnr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Nigel Benn Jnr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Redman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Benn Jnr tries a low kick but Redman avoids it. Benn Jnr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redman as he avoids it easily. Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benn Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman. Benn Jnr looks to land a right hand but Redman moved out of range. Redman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Benn Jnr with a body punch. A glancing blow. Benn Jnr connects with an inside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Benn Jnr. Redman does a little dance to reset his feet. Redman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Redman doesn't manage to clinch there - Benn Jnr circles away.
Benn Jnr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Redman just manages to avoid it.#T3# Redman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Benn Jnr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Redman wants to counter the offense by Benn Jnr and move into the clinch position. Benn Jnr lands with an uppercut that bounces Redman off the ropes and back into range. Benn Jnr walks into a straight right hand from Redman. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick and Redman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Redman defending well as Benn Jnr loads up on a big left hand. Benn Jnr misses with a hook. Redman ducked under it nicely. Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but Benn Jnr is just out of range. Benn Jnr attempts a counter takedown but Redman avoids it well and moves away. Benn Jnr connects with a looping right hand.
A leg kick checked by Redman.#T4# Benn Jnr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Benn Jnr wants to land a leg kick but Redman is out of range. Benn Jnr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Redman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benn Jnr with a body shot. Benn Jnr lands a nice hook to Redman's body. Redman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. An inside leg kick lands from Benn Jnr. Redman dips to his left and cracks Benn Jnr with an uppercut! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Benn Jnr looks to throw the jab but Redman is out of range. A nice side step and Redman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Benn Jnr misses with a low kick as Redman jumps back. Benn Jnr wants to slow Redman down by chopping away at his legs. Redman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benn Jnr with a body shot.#T5# Benn Jnr wants to land a leg kick but Redman is out of range. A low kick from Benn Jnr is predictable there letting Redman counter with a right hand. Benn Jnr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Redman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Benn Jnr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Benn Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Benn Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Benn Jnr misses #CL2# and Redman counters by moving into the clinch. Redman leaning against his opponent.
Redman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow. Benn Jnr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redman's defenses. Redman stalling in the clinch but Benn Jnr improves position. Benn Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T6# Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it. Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Benn Jnr controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Redman. A frustrated look appears on Benn Jnr's face as he tries to break the clinch. Redman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Both fighters working to control the clinch. Redman has Benn Jnr pushed against the ropes. Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Benn Jnr tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body. #BC# Benn Jnr manages to break the clinch.
Benn Jnr tries to score with a low kick but Redman moves his leg out of the way. Redman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Redman fails to land with a series of punches.
#T7# Benn Jnr throws a lazy head kick and Redman counters with a left to the body. Redman lands a nice looking body shot.
Benn Jnr stuns Redman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2# Redman closes the distance and clinches. Redman scores with a shoulder strike. A right hand to the body from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr is trying to break the clinch but Redman is controlling him. Redman has Benn Jnr pressed against the ropes, preventing Benn Jnr from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Redman lands an uppercut. Benn Jnr lands a nice elbow. Redman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redman lands on the inside with an uppercut. A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T8# A battle for position here, against the ropes. A nice glancing elbow lands by Benn Jnr. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Redman lands with a short shot to the head. Benn Jnr is looking to control Redman's arms but Redman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benn Jnr has his back to the ropes. A right handed body shot lands from Benn Jnr.
Redman holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Benn Jnr avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman. A short left from Redman. #BC# Benn Jnr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redman moves out of range of the leg kick from Benn Jnr. Redman wants to counter with a clinch but Benn Jnr pushes him away. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T9# A bone on bone clash there as Redman blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redman! But no joy. Redman avoids a low kick by using good footwork. It seemed like Redman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Redman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr half committed to a counter leg kick. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick which misses Redman's front leg but catches the back leg as Redman tries to avoid it. An inside leg kick from Benn Jnr misses. A countering left hand to the body from Redman misses. Benn Jnr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redman. Redman slips a jab from Benn Jnr. Redman avoids a kick to the body.
Benn Jnr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Benn Jnr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Redman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benn Jnr with a body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nigel Benn Jnr will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nigel Benn Jnr's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# Benn Jnr throws a nice inside leg kick. Redman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redman wants it to stay on the feet. That kick from Benn Jnr tenderised Redman's leg. Redman is trying to keep his angry face on. Redman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benn Jnr is out of range. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but Redman checks it. #TD# Redman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benn Jnr to score an easy takedown into full guard. Benn Jnr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benn Jnr trying to control but Redman is working from the bottom. #T1# Benn Jnr throwing strikes but missing. Benn Jnr is pushing down on Redman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redman is fighting to maintain full guard but Benn Jnr has managed to sneak the leg through. Benn Jnr is keen to just control but Redman is a slippery customer. Benn Jnr trying to pass the guard but Redman defending well. Redman is staying active underneath Benn Jnr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Benn Jnr is taking a breather. Redman 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. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Benn Jnr wants to take a breather but Redman is having none of it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Benn Jnr scores with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Redman checks a leg kick. Benn Jnr cracks the inside of Redman's front leg. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Benn Jnr - that will leave a mark!
Benn Jnr scores with a kick to the body.
Benn Jnr shoots for a takedown but Redman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Redman unleashes a big counter combination but Benn Jnr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3# Some bone on bone action there as Redman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Benn Jnr throws a quick inside leg kick. Redman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benn Jnr can pounce on him.
Redman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Benn Jnr attempts a counter takedown but Redman avoids it well and moves away. Benn Jnr throws a push kick but Redman slaps the foot to one side. Redman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Benn Jnr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Benn Jnr takes a body punch but keeps moving. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick but Redman sees it coming and checks it nicely. Good work by Redman as he checks the leg kick.#T4# Benn Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benn Jnr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Redman wants to counter the offense by Benn Jnr and move into the clinch position. A slapping leg kick lands for Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr throws out a loose jab but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Benn Jnr misses with a body kick. Redman is looking for the big counter here. Redman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A nice side step and Redman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Redman just misses with a punch to the body.
Redman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Redman avoids the head kick by Benn Jnr.
#T5# Benn Jnr misses with an attempted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr throws a low kick but Redman avoids it. Benn Jnr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Redman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Benn Jnr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Benn Jnr misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Redman misses its intended target. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benn Jnr. It seemed like Redman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2# Redman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benn Jnr, pushing him back against the ropes. Redman managing to block the knees to the body from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr missing with knees to the body.
#T6# Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Redman lands an elbow inside that Benn Jnr shrugs off. Benn Jnr is trying to force a seperation but Redman has the dominant position. Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Benn Jnr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redman avoids it. Benn Jnr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benn Jnr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Benn Jnr misses with an elbow over the top. A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Redman gets through Benn Jnr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Benn Jnr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redman blocks it with crossed arms. Redman blocks an elbow strike.#T7# Redman stalling.
A hook to the body from Benn Jnr.
Redman avoiding damage as Benn Jnr throws knees to the body.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Benn Jnr tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benn Jnr as Redman tries to tie him up. Redman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benn Jnr backwards. Benn Jnr looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Redman.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benn Jnr is keeping busy. Redman blocks the elbow strike.
Redman is leaning against Benn Jnr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Redman avoiding damage.
Damien Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8# Redman taking a breather. Benn Jnr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now. Benn Jnr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Redman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Benn Jnr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Benn Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Redman avoids it by throwing Benn Jnr back against the ropes. Redman lands an elbow inside. Redman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Redman avoids the elbow strike from Benn Jnr, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redman. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Benn Jnr misses with a short punch on the inside. Benn Jnr stalling in the clinch but Redman improves position. Redman prevents Benn Jnr from breaking the clinch.#T9# Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benn Jnr's defenses. Benn Jnr misses with the head strike.
Benn Jnr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman has Benn Jnr pressed against the ropes, preventing Benn Jnr from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Redman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benn Jnr's efforts to push away. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benn Jnr's brow. Redman tries to stall but Benn Jnr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Benn Jnr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Benn Jnr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redman is trying to stall.
Redman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Benn Jnr up against the ropes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Redman lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Nigel Benn Jnr showed his dominance in that final round. I think Benn Jnr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:47 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:46 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Benn Jnr! Nigel Benn Jnr is the new featherweight champion!
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ROV 70
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Benn Jnr clinches up against the ropes. Matador drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benn Jnr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benn Jnr prevents the takedown attempt.
Benn Jnr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nigel Benn Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador. Benn Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benn Jnr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Benn Jnr.
Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benn Jnr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benn Jnr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Benn Jnr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matador, pushing him back against the ropes. Benn Jnr trying to stall but Matador improves his position.
#BC2# Matador breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Benn Jnr.#T1# Benn Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
Benn Jnr is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And Matador tries to counter it with a takedown but Benn Jnr pushes his down on his head and steps out. Benn Jnr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benn Jnr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benn Jnr connects with a leg kick. Matador looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Matador takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Nigel Benn Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Matador takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Benn Jnr scores with a kick to the body.
Benn Jnr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Meanor MMA™ in the buildup to the fight.#T2# Benn Jnr lands a nice looking body kick. Matador stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benn Jnr. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benn Jnr, right into the meat.
A head kick from Benn Jnr lands but Matador takes it in his stride. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Matador sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Benn Jnr feints and then cracks Matador's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matador down. Matador circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matador is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Matador blocks a leg kick.#TD# Benn Jnr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Matador won't allow Benn Jnr to pass to mount. #T3# 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. Benn Jnr connects with a nice short shot to Matador's temple. Matador gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Matador is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Benn Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Matador trying to keep a closed guard but Benn Jnr is proving a slippery customer.
#ES2# Matador is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matador avoids it. Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benn Jnr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benn Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4# Benn Jnr throws a head kick that misses. A nice side step and Matador releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Benn Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD# Benn Jnr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Benn Jnr prevents Matador from standing back up.
Benn Jnr is figuring out what he wants to do next. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Benn Jnr wants to control but Matador is keeping him busy. Matador taking some punishment here, with Benn Jnr in his half guard. Matador tries to get to full guard but Benn Jnr has control of the leg. Matador manages to get to full guard.
Matador wants to sweep here but Benn Jnr controlling him for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jnr 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# Benn Jnr getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Benn Jnr throws a low kick but Matador avoids it. Matador drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benn Jnr defends it well. Benn Jnr throws a low kick but Matador avoids it. Matador feints the counter takedown. Benn Jnr tries to clinch up but Matador circles away and keeps his distance. Benn Jnr thows a leg kick but Matador checks it #TD2# and Matador counters with a single leg into guard. Benn Jnr didn't expect that. #SUB2# Matador drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matador jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matador scoring with some ground and pound. Matador throws a big right hand that misses. Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head. Matador with a flurry of punches that miss. Benn Jnr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Benn Jnr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Matador chips away with some ground and pound. Benn Jnr pulls Matador in close to his closed guard and prevents Matador from doing any damage or advancing position. Matador with a flurry of punches that miss. Matador throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Matador is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Matador is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Benn Jnr wants to sweep but no luck. Benn Jnr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Matador works over Benn Jnr with some ground and pound from guard. Matador is looking to work some ground and pound but Benn Jnr has wrist control. Matador lands a couple of elbows. Benn Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matador can do to turn this around? Benn Jnr wants to get back to his feet but Matador is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2# Matador stopping the sweep attempt from Benn Jnr. Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head. Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Benn Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benn Jnr pulls Matador in close to prevent any damage. Benn Jnr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Benn Jnr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Benn Jnr wants to sweep here but Matador controlling him for the moment. Matador distracts Benn Jnr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Benn Jnr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Matador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Matador missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Matador throwing strikes but missing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. That kick from Benn Jnr tenderised Matador's leg. Matador is trying to keep his angry face on. Benn Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Matador tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nigel Benn Jnr is winning the standup battle so far. Benn Jnr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matador has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Benn Jnr misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Matador counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2# Matador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Benn Jnr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2# Matador drops back looking for a leg! Benn Jnr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benn Jnr manages to kick Matador off! Matador jumps back into Benn Jnr's guard. Benn Jnr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4# Benn Jnr is adopting a defensive guard. Matador postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Matador throws a big elbow that misses. Matador with a nice head shot there. Benn Jnr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there. Benn Jnr is working hard here to advance position. Benn Jnr is trying to control the position but Matador postures up. El Matador has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Benn Jnr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there. Matador has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Benn Jnr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Matador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benn Jnr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matador has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matador and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Matador tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Benn Jnr throws a leg kick which misses Matador's front leg but catches the back leg as Matador tries to avoid it. Benn Jnr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL# Benn Jnr darts in and clinches Matador up against the ropes. Benn Jnr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benn Jnr obliges. Benn Jnr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Benn Jnr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matador is looking for a takedown. Benn Jnr cracks Matador with a nice body shot.#TD# Benn Jnr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matador clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Matador trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Benn Jnr has good solid back control here. #T1# Benn Jnr is trying to stick to Matador's back but Matador is turning into Benn Jnr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Benn Jnr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Matador. Matador lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Matador works over Benn Jnr with some ground and pound from guard. Benn Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matador landing some decent shots from guard. Matador stands up over Benn Jnr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Matador postures up.
Matador with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Matador drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matador jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Benn Jnr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head. Matador landing with the ground and pound. #T2# Benn Jnr tries to land a sweep but no joy. Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head. Benn Jnr is trying to keep Matador in close.
#SUB2# Matador drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Benn Jnr dives on top into guard.#REVR# Matador controlling the position. Let's hope that Matador has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Benn Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Matador wants to sweep but no luck. Matador not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matador is looking to stand up but Benn Jnr isn't so interested in that idea. Matador is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3# Benn Jnr passes Matador's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Benn Jnr not landing any meaningful shots this time. Matador tries to get to full guard but Benn Jnr has control of the leg. Matador is trying to stand back up but Benn Jnr is controlling him
Benn Jnr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matador with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Matador tries to roll over but Benn Jnr keeps him under control. Matador keeps trying to improve his position. Benn Jnr controlling the pace. Benn Jnr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matador defending well though. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Benn Jnr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matador does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4# Matador tries to get to full guard but Benn Jnr has control of the leg. Matador tries to kick Benn Jnr off but Benn Jnr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Matador wants to control but Benn Jnr is keeping busy and won't allow it. Matador wants to improve his position but Benn Jnr is controlling well.
Benn Jnr trying to mount his opponent but Matador defends it. Matador is trying to get back to full guard. Matador avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benn Jnr. Benn Jnr is thwarting Matador's attempts to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice strikes from Benn Jnr there. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benn Jnr in particular looking to stall. Matador is refusing to be controlled, as Benn Jnr sits in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jnr clearly takes that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R4# Benn Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Matador feints the counter takedown. Benn Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matador circles away quickly and effectively. Matador feints the counter takedown. Good leg kick by Benn Jnr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benn Jnr takes a swing at Matador's ribcage but misses. Matador is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD# Benn Jnr drives through with a takedown into Matador's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Benn Jnr won't allow Matador to sweep him here. Matador lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matador lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Matador working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Benn Jnr wants to sweep here but Matador controlling him for the moment. Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benn Jnr is on top in guard.
#REVR# Benn Jnr trying to control but Matador is working from the bottom. Benn Jnr stops Matador from standing up. Benn Jnr wants to control from the top but Matador keeps moving. Benn Jnr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Matador managing to control the position. Matador is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Benn Jnr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matador is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Matador is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benn Jnr sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2# Matador is looking for a kimura here.
Benn Jnr trying to hold on to Matador's head to control him but Matador postures up.
Matador throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2# Matador is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benn Jnr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matador. #SUB2# Benn Jnr is defending against the submission attempts here by Matador.
Benn Jnr is trying to control but can't.
#T3# Matador looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2# Matador seems to be looking for submissions.
Matador seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Benn Jnr tries to roll over but Matador keeps him under control. Benn Jnr wants to control but Matador is keeping busy and won't allow it. Benn Jnr is looking to improve his position.
Matador scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Matador seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Matador throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Matador missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Matador throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4##SUB2# Matador is trying to work for a kimura but Benn Jnr is defending well.
#SUB2# Matador wants to work for an arm triangle but Benn Jnr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matador is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Benn Jnr trying to hold on to Matador's head to control him but Matador postures up.
Benn Jnr wants to get back to full guard. Benn Jnr wants to control but Matador is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Matador is looking for a kimura but Benn Jnr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matador to get the leverage. Benn Jnr trying to control but Matador postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Matador is pressing down on Benn Jnr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benn Jnr is holding on for now. Benn Jnr keeping control of the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Matador dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round! #R5##CL# Benn Jnr clinches. Benn Jnr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benn Jnr trying to land knees to the body.
Benn Jnr lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye. Matador blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2# Benn Jnr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Matador is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Benn Jnr to the mat. Benn Jnr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Benn Jnr looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head. Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matador's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1# Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Matador throws a big right hand that misses. Benn Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matador distracts Benn Jnr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Benn Jnr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Matador landing with the ground and pound. Benn Jnr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matador. Matador throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benn Jnr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Matador content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Benn Jnr looking to control.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Benn Jnr lands a body shot.
Benn Jnr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
El Matador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Benn Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Benn Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matador is out of range. #CL# Benn Jnr pushes Matador up against the ropes in a clinch. Matador's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Benn Jnr tries to work over Matador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Matador tries to score a body lock takedown but Benn Jnr shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Benn Jnr lands a knee to the body.
Matador is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Benn Jnr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matador.
Matador wants to take the fight to the mat but Benn Jnr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Benn Jnr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matador has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benn Jnr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matador can turn it around. Benn Jnr taking a breather. Matador tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benn Jnr just stands there and leans against the ropes. Nigel Benn Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador. Benn Jnr is pressed up against the ropes. Matador has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benn Jnr down to the mat. Benn Jnr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Benn Jnr thumps Matador with a low kick. 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! Benn Jnr connects with a looping right hand.
#T3# Benn Jnr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Matador sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. A head kick from Benn Jnr lands but Matador takes it in his stride. Benn Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benn Jnr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matador drops his hands momentarily and Benn Jnr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Matador checks a low kick from Benn Jnr. Matador feints the counter takedown. Benn Jnr scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4##TD# Benn Jnr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Matador is controlling Benn Jnr's trapped leg to prevent Benn Jnr from advancing to side control. Matador trying to control here.
Matador gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Matador tries to land a sweep but no joy. Matador keeping moving, preventing Benn Jnr from controlling successfully. Benn Jnr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Matador controlling the position. Benn Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Matador is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Nigel Benn Jnr showed his dominance in that final round. I think Benn Jnr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Benn Jnr!
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