Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Infinity: Live Wire
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Benson tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Benson.#CL#
Benson drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Benson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.#BC#
Benson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benson connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Jackie Lee has been cut.#CL#
Benson instigates a clinch.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Benson manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Benson.
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!#CL#
Benson forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
Benson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Benson landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benson obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Benson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Benson moves away from the strike by Lee.
Benson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benson moves away.
Lee moves away from the strike by Benson.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Benson shakes him off and moves away.
Benson lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Benson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benson tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Benson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Benson.
Benson throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Evan Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benson misses with a leg kick.
Lee blocks a head kick by Benson.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Benson.
Lee lands with a straight right. Benson didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Benson throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Benson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Benson misses with a few strikes there.
Benson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee lands with a hook. Benson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benson momentarily. #ROC2#
Benson is rocked!
Benson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Benson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Benson clinches with his opponent.
Benson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benson is trying to break free.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Benson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benson.#BC2#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee drops Benson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Benson! Lee dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackie Lee!
Jackie Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2016

#R1#
Poo swats away the attempt to clinch by Benson.
Poo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Benson manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Poo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benson defending well though.
Poo slows the pace down in half guard.
Poo is thwarting Benson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson tries to roll over but Poo keeps him under control.
Poo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Benson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Benson tries to roll over but Poo keeps him under control.
Poo wants to pass to mount but Benson is defending the position.
Poo not doing much here.
Poo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Poo is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Poo there.
Poo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Poo wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Poo is looking to advance position but Benson won't allow it. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poo loads up on a big right hand but Benson slips the punch.#CL#
Benson tries to keep at a distance but Poo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Poo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Benson uses from the top position.
Poo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benson is one step ahead there.
Benson stops Poo from standing up.
Poo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Benson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benson has managed to get both his arms back between Poo's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Benson won't allow Poo to get back to his feet.
Poo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Poo tries to get out of the position.
Poo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Poo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Benson. #ROC2#
Poo is rocked!
Benson lands a nice looking body kick.
Oh Poo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evan Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poo is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Benson rushes Poo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Benson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Poo tries to keep at a distance but Benson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson lands a knee to the head.
Benson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Poo with a big uppercut! Poo tries to clinch up but Benson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Poo to the mat! Poo covers up and Benson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Evan Benson!

Event: The Island Season 5, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Benson tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Benson tries to clinch but Cruz moves away #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Benson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz lands strikes from half guard.
Cruz trying to control the pace.
Benson is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
Benson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benson trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Benson tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benson is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Benson is defending it quite comfortably.
Benson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.#T3#
Benson trying to control here. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Benson trying to control but Cruz postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Benson is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Benson taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darko Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Benson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Benson wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz looking to finish Benson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Benson!
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Benson taking shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson is looking to get to half guard.
Cruz with a couple of short strikes.
Benson is desperately trying to improve his position but Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Cruz with a couple of short strikes.
Benson regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Benson defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darko Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Cruz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Benson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cruz has cracked it and Benson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cruz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darko Cruz!
In his post fight interview, Darko Cruz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016

#R1#
James fails with a takedown attempt.
As James backs off Benson throws a huge counter combo but James manages to avoid it all.
James circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Benson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
James stands and steps away. Benson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Benson stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Benson has managed to clinch.
James working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Benson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Andy James has been cut.
James is trying to pull guard but Benson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benson throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
James drags the fight down to the ground.
I've been told that Benson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Benson wanted to stand there but James had control of the position. #SU2#
Benson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Benson did well to prevent James getting side control.
Benson wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James trying to control the pace.
Benson wants to control but James is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with James in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Benson is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benson is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benson is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Benson.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
Benson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James fails to pull guard.
Benson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Our sources have told us that James has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Benson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
James avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
Benson misses with the head strike.
James fails to pull guard.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benson.
Benson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Benson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
James is trying to pull guard but Benson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benson unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Benson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Benson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy James's cut.
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##CL2#
Benson pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benson blocks a body shot from James.
Benson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Benson.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
James effectively controlling the action here.
Benson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James blocks the elbow strike.
Benson lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Benson lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
James wants to stall.
Benson lands a knee to the head.
James is trying to pull guard but Benson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benson lands a nice shot to the body.
Benson lands a nice uppercut.
Benson connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
James is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benson misses with a knee to the head.
Benson landing knees to the head. #T2#
Benson connects with a knee to the head.
Benson lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benson after a bit of a struggle.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benson lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Evan Benson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James is trying to pull guard but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
James looking for a takedown.
Benson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benson tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
James tries to pull guard but Benson holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
Benson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards. #T3##TD#
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Benson uses from the top position.
Benson wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James pulls Benson in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benson stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Benson is looking to stand up but James won't let him. #SUB#
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benson is aware though and is defending well.
James controls Benson momentarily but Benson frees himself.
Benson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benson tries to clinch but James is having none of it. #CL2#
Benson clinches with his opponent.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benson lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Benson is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James attempts a counter takedown but Benson avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Benson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benson to keep the fight standing.
Benson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Benson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James. #TD#
Benson is fighting off a takedown attempt but James is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Benson to the mat. Benson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Benson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Benson wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Benson 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#
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James is trying to control but can't.
Benson is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
Benson wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
James trying to hold on to Benson's head to control him but Benson postures up.
James preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Benson is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
Benson looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Benson wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Benson is still trying to improve position.#T3#
James trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benson trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Benson has James up against the cage in a clinch.
Benson keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James tries to circle away but Benson has him pinned against the cage.
Benson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
James stalling. #T4#
Benson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
Benson working James over with knees to the body.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andy James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benson with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Benson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Benson has managed to clinch.
Benson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Benson throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Stones breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Benson moves into range and clinches up with Stones.
Stones tries a body shot but Benson blocks it.
Stones blocks an elbow strike.
Stones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benson smiles and moves away. #CL#
Stones has Benson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stones misses with a punch to the body.
Stones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benson smiles and moves away. #T1#
Stones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Benson clinches up against the cage.
Benson trying to land knees to the body.
Stones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benson avoids it.#BC#
Stones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evan Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stones can pounce on him. #CL2#
Benson takes the fight into the clinch.
Stones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benson connects with a knee to the head. #BC#
Stones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Benson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Stones tries to keep at a distance but Benson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Stones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stones blocks an elbow strike from Benson.
Benson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Stones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benson moves in looking to clinch but Stones pushes him off.
Stones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stones misses with a wild body shot.
Benson shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Stones has managed to clinch. #BC#
Stones manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Stones clinches with his opponent. #T3##BC#
Stones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Benson forces Stones back against the cage and clinches.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benson obliges.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
Stones scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Stones breaks from the clinch. #T4##CL#
Stones has closed the distance and engaged Benson in a clinch.
Stones lands with a short shot to the head.
Stones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benson blocks a body shot from Stones.
A frustrated look appears on Stones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stones.
Stones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stones avoiding damage.
Stones blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evan Benson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Benson fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Stones clinches with his opponent.
Stones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stones managing to block the knees to the body from Benson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stones wants to take the fight to the mat but Benson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stones tries to break the clinch but Benson is controlling the position.
Benson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stones's defenses.
Benson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Stones blocks an elbow strike.
Stones blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Stones breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stones.
Stones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benson but Benson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evan Benson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benson tries to clinch but Stones is having none of it.
Stones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Benson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Benson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Stones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Stones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stones effectively controlling the action here.
Benson gets underhooks to prevent Stones's takedown attempt.
Evan Benson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benson lands a good knee to the midsection. Stones won't want to take too many of those.
Stones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Stones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevie Stones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benson misses with a knee strike.
Benson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Stones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson landing knees to the head.
Benson is pressed up against the cage. Stones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benson down to the mat. Benson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Benson clinches with his opponent.
Stones tries to score a body lock takedown but Benson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Benson tries a body shot but Stones blocks it.
Benson unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Stones breaks the clinch. #T4#
Stones misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Benson moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benson.
Stones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stones tries to land knees in the clinch but Benson avoids the damage to the body.
Benson misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stones backwards.
Knees to the body from Benson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Stones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Stones fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Benson clinches.
Benson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson scores a nice knee to the body.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
Benson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Stones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Stones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benson working Stones over with knees to the body.
Stones is trying to break free.
Benson gets underhooks to prevent Stones's takedown attempt.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
Stones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benson avoids it.
Benson lands a shoulder strike.
Benson lands a knee to the body.
Stones is trying to break the clinch but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
Benson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stones avoids it.#T2#
Stones wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Stones.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Benson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stones's brow.
Stones has Benson pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benson.
Benson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stones fails to pull guard.
Benson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stones avoids it.
Stones is trying to drag Benson to the mat but Benson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stones stalling. #T3#
Stones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stones wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
Stones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benson.
Stones fails to pull guard. #TD#
Stones jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Benson stands and steps away. Stones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benson misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stones. #BC#
Stones breaks from the clinch.
Stones shoots in and drives through. Benson sprawls well.
Stones misses with a head kick.
Benson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benson blocks a head kick by Stones. #CL2#
Stones gets tackled into the cage by Benson. Benson maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benson obliges.#BC#
Stones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevie Stones is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Benson pushes Stones up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson prevents Stones from breaking the clinch.
Stevie Stones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Benson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016

#R1#
Peterson misses with the combination.
Benson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Peterson gets the takedown into side control.
Peterson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Peterson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peterson in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Peterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peterson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Peterson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Peterson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Peterson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Benson to see if he's OK.
Benson trying to remain calm as Peterson controls from the top position.
Benson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peterson working the head with strikes. #ROC#
Benson is rocked!
Peterson lands an elbow.
Benson is still in real trouble! Can Peterson finish him?
Benson seems a little lost for a moment, as Peterson dominates the positioning.
Peterson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Peterson grinds an elbow into Benson's temple. #SUB#
Peterson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Benson is trying to escape and Peterson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Benson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Peterson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JP Peterson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016

#R1#
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Benson moves out of range.
Benson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benson.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Benson avoids it well. #KD2#
Armstrong lands a left and a right that send Benson crashing to the mat, dazed. Armstrong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Benson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Evan Benson has been cut.
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!
Armstrong connects with a superb combination that knocks Benson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Armstrong before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Benson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ajax Armstrong!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016

#R1##CL#
Benson moves into the clinch.
Benson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Benson keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Benson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz avoids it.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Benson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Benson has double underhooks.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
Benson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benson prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Evan Benson has been cut.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Benson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Benson pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz tries to circle away but Benson has him pinned against the cage.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Benson has the dominant position.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruz can't break the clinch.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benson smiles and moves away. #T2#
Benson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz. #CL#
Benson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Benson is controlling him.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Benson.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benson keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Evan Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Cruz.
Cruz tries to circle away but Benson has him pinned against the cage.
Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU2#
Cruz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Benson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cruz is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL2#
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benson, pushing him back against the cage.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Benson avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benson circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Benson has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Benson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cruz wants to break free but Benson has control.
Benson keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Benson. #BC2#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz throws a wild body kick that Benson sees coming a mile off.
Benson throws a quick counter head kick but Cruz was just out of range.#CL#
Benson takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Benson prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch.
Benson has Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benson lands an elbow inside.
Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hector Cruz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evan Benson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cruz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Benson is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Benson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Oh Benson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz throws an overhand right that drops Benson like a sack of potatoes! Cruz dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Cruz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1##CL#
Benson darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.
Benson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benson prevents it.
Benson prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch.
Cruz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Benson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cruz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benson prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch.
Cruz tries to circle away but Benson has him pinned against the cage.
Cruz misses with a knee strike.
Cruz can't break the clinch.
Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Benson holds him up against the cage and eventually Cruz drops back down to his feet.
Benson misses with an elbow strike.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benson trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Benson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Benson has Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benson won't allow Cruz to get back to his feet.
Benson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Cruz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Benson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benson prevents Cruz from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Cruz is trying to control the position but Benson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Cruz pushes Benson off and gets back to his feet.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Benson avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz cracks Benson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD2#
Cruz lands a left and a right that send Benson crashing to the mat, dazed. Cruz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Benson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Evan Benson has been cut.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Benson got wobbled bad by a big combination! Cruz presses forward with punches and knees until Benson stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Benson closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Cruz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Soto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benson avoids it really well and circles away.
Benson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soto.
Soto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soto throws a series of punches but Benson moves out of range.
Soto darts in looking for a takedown but Benson gets double underhooks and turns Soto into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Soto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Soto closes the distance and clinches.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson prevents Soto from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Soto decides to pull guard.
Soto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Soto has Benson pulled in close to control his posture.
Soto wants to get back to his feet but Benson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Soto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Soto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Soto has his feet on Benson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Benson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Benson moves in looking to clinch but Soto pushes him off.
Soto misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Soto or perhaps it was just good defense by Benson, which made it look bad.
Benson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Benson forces Soto back against the cage and clinches.
Soto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Benson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto can't get the takedown.
Soto avoids the elbow strike from Benson, against the cage.
Soto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benson smiles and moves away.
Benson tries to clinch but Soto is having none of it.
Soto throws a right and a left that Benson avoids nicely.
Benson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Soto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soto darts in looking for a takedown but Benson gets double underhooks and turns Soto into the cage.
Benson tries to clinch but Soto moves out of range.
Benson tries to clinch up but Soto circles away and keeps his distance.
Benson avoids the head kick by Soto.
Benson fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Benson moves into range and clinches up with Soto.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson.
Soto jumps guard but Benson stands there with Soto around his waist. Soto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Benson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Benson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soto.
Benson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soto backwards.
Soto is trying to force a seperation but Benson has the dominant position.
Soto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Benson misses with some punches. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Soto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Soto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soto stalling against the cage.
Soto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Soto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benson to keep the fight standing.
Soto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benson is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A frustrated look appears on Soto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Soto lands a nice uppercut.
Soto is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nathan Soto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Soto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Benson moves out of range of the leg kick from Soto.#CL#
Soto instigates a clinch. #TD#
Soto jumps guard.
Soto has Benson pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Soto is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Benson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Soto pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Soto avoiding damage.
Soto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Soto taking a breather.
Benson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soto avoids it.
Benson trying to land knees to the body.
Soto is looking to break free of the clinch but Benson has double underhooks.
Soto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Soto successfully pulls guard. #T2#
Soto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benson's guard. #REVR#
Soto passes Benson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Benson won't allow Soto to pass to mount.
Soto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nathan Soto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Soto stands up and beckons Benson to join him on the feet.
Nathan Soto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Soto closes the distance and pushes Benson back into the cage.
Benson with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD#
Soto pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Soto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benson is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Benson tries to stand but Soto is controlling from the bottom.
Soto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Soto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benson defends it easily.
Soto pulls Benson in close to his closed guard and prevents Benson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Soto keeping moving, preventing Benson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Soto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson stuffs the takedown attempt from Soto. Soto gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benson as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Benson clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Soto dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Soto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Soto! #CUT#
It looks like Evan Benson has been cut.#CL#
Soto closes the distance and clinches.
Soto wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
Soto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soto is trying to break free.
Soto is trying to force a seperation but Benson has the dominant position.
Benson stops a takedown attempt from Soto. #TD#
Soto pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Soto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Soto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Soto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Benson wants to stand but Soto has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Soto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benson defends it easily.
Soto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Soto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soto is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Benson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soto has a closed guard, preventing Benson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Soto. Those never looked like landing.
Soto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Benson as Soto shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Soto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soto throws a counter high kick but Benson was just alert enough to avoid it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A head kick misses from Soto.
Soto has a takedown stuffed.
Soto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benson as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Soto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benson misses with a knee strike.
Soto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evan Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathan Soto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benson has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Soto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soto, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Soto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016

#R1#
Benson slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Benson darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.
We've been informed that Benson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cruz lands with a left to the head.
Benson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Benson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benson lands a knee to the body.
Benson lands an elbow inside.
Benson tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Benson keeps him there for the moment.
Cruz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cruz lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruz is trying to drag Benson to the mat but Benson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cruz takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Benson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Benson avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benson obliges.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Benson has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Cruz pulls Benson into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Benson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cruz, up you get! #CL2#
Benson clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Benson landing knees to the head.
Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Benson has double underhooks.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Benson needs to keep his hands up - Cruz had a free shot at his head there.
Benson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Cruz darts in and clinches Benson up against the cage.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benson lands a knee to the body.
Benson lands a nice elbow.
Benson landing knees to the body.
Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Cruz manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Benson gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benson circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Benson moves into the clinch.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benson is defending well.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Benson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benson scores a nice knee to the body.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
Benson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Benson working Cruz over with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Benson.
Benson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
Cruz wants to break free but Benson has control.
Benson stops a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Benson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards. #T4#
Cruz has Benson pushed against the cage.
Benson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Benson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
Benson lands with a right to the head.
Benson lands an elbow inside that Cruz shrugs off.
Benson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Benson lands a left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Benson.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benson to keep the fight standing.
Benson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Benson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Benson has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Benson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benson scores with a shot to the side of Cruz's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
Benson lands a knee to the head.
Cruz is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benson.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Benson stops a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Benson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Benson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
Benson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benson crunches a lovely knee into Cruz's ribcage.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Benson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benson.
Benson landing knees to the head.
Benson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Benson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Benson crunches a lovely knee into Cruz's ribcage.
Evan Benson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Benson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Benson.
Benson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Benson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz's defenses.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benson prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benson.
Cruz tries to break the clinch but Benson is controlling the position.
Benson lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Cruz looking to slow down the pace here.
Benson lands a damaging elbow.
Benson scores a nice knee to the body.
Cruz can't break the clinch.
Benson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cruz is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Benson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benson.
Benson connects with a knee to the head.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
Benson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cruz wants to break free but Benson has control. #T4#
Cruz misses with the head strike. #BC#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Hector Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Benson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Benson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benson crunches a lovely knee into Cruz's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Benson.
A bit of stalling here from Cruz.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Benson won't allow it.
Benson lands a damaging elbow.
Benson with a knee to the head.
Benson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cruz.
Benson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cruz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cruz is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Benson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Benson.
A short right from Cruz.
Cruz has Benson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benson has Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benson landing knees to the body.
Benson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Benson is controlling him.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benson fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Benson instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Cruz wants to break free but Benson has control.
Benson lands a knee to the body.
Benson stops a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Benson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Benson scores a nice knee to the body.
Benson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Benson connects with a knee to the head.
Benson lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Benson.
Benson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Benson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson scores with a knee to the head.
Benson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benson after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Benson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benson crunches a lovely knee into Cruz's ribcage.
Cruz tries to stall but Benson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Benson.
Nice elbow from Benson.
Benson lands an elbow inside that Cruz shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Benson.
Benson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benson to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Benson on the inside.
Benson lands an elbow just above Cruz 's eye. #ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benson crunches a lovely knee into Cruz's ribcage.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Benson lands a damaging elbow. #T3##TD#
Cruz lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Benson has his feet on Cruz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Benson darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.
Benson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz's defenses.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Benson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Benson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
Benson landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benson obliges.
Good body shot from Benson.
Benson scores with a knee to the head. #T4#
Benson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Benson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruz's efforts to push away.
Benson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
Benson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz's defenses.
Benson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Benson lands a knee to the head.
Benson lands with a short shot to the head.
Cruz tries to circle away but Benson has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Benson is controlling him.
Cruz pushes off an throws an elbow but Benson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hector Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benson scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Benson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016

#R1##CL#
Benson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Evan Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Johnson.
Benson lands an elbow inside.
Benson pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson just leaning against Benson, taking a breather.
Benson pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Benson.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Benson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Benson.
Benson blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Benson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Benson avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Benson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face. #T2#
Benson landing knees to the head.
Benson cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Benson lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Benson finish him?
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Benson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benson walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Benson saw that one coming. #CL#
Benson clinches up against the cage.
Benson tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Benson is controlling him.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benson lands with a short shot to the head.
Benson connects with a knee to the head.
Benson has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Benson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Benson. #T4##TD2#
Johnson decides to pull guard.
Johnson controls Benson momentarily but Benson frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Benson gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Benson moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Benson keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Benson misses with a knee to the head.
Benson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Benson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Benson wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws a counter combo.#CL#
Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Benson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benson works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Benson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
Benson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benson lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson fails to pull guard. #T1#
Benson pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Benson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Benson landing knees to the body.
Johnson is looking to control Benson's arms but Benson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson.
Benson with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Benson has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to circle away but Benson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Benson keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Benson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benson walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Evan Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Johnson.
Johnson swinging wildly here. #CL#
Benson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Benson misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson lands an elbow inside. #TD2#
Johnson jumps guard and drags Benson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Benson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson trying to strike off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Benson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Johnson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Benson is looking to defend but Johnson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Benson! Johnson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Benson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carson Johnson!
A less than humble Carson Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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