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Event:
DFN#25 Conchito vs White
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Benjamin moves away and avoids it.
Steele misses with an uppercut. Benjamin saw that one coming.
Benjamin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a left to the body.
Benjamin misses with a few strikes there.
Steele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benjamin. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benjamin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.
Benjamin misses with a combination
and Steele counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Benjamin moves into the clinch.
A short right from Steele.
Steele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benjamin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steele cracks Benjamin with a nice body shot.
Benjamin looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Steele. #CUT#
It looks like Brock Benjamin has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Steele.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Steele - that landed with a thud.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benjamin backwards.
Steele is leaning against Benjamin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steele putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Benjamin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Steele.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benjamin backwards.
Benjamin throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Steele.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benjamin.
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benjamin managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benjamin or not.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Benjamin is rocked!
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benjamin is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?#T2#
Steele has Benjamin pressed against the cage. He pushes Benjamin back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Steele throws a beautiful elbow that sends Benjamin crashing to the floor! Steele piles on the pressure with more strikes! Benjamin is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Steele!
Brock Benjamin spoke after the fight, saying 'I wish to thank the fans for standing by me, my sponsor IniTech Nutirtion, and my camp for getting me ready. I'll be back better then ever.'.
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Event:
DUEL#96 Feltre vs Pearson
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Benjamin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Battle counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Brock Benjamin has been cut.
Benjamin throws a series of punches but Battle moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Battle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benjamin throws a big shot that misses.
Benjamin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Battle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benjamin throws out the jab. #CL2#
Benjamin clinches up with Battle and pushes him back against the cage.
Battle pushes Benjamin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Battle. #ROC#
Benjamin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benjamin avoids it.
Benjamin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Battle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benjamin is still on wobbly legs! Can Battle finish him?
Benjamin misses with a body punch.
Benjamin working aggressively here.
Benjamin seems to have recovered his senses.
Benjamin is trying to stall.
Benjamin wants to take the fight to the mat but Battle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Benjamin lands a shot to the body.
Benjamin blocks a body shot from Battle.
Benjamin tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Battle.
Benjamin can't find room to land a body shot as Battle controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Benjamin fails to land.
Benjamin tries to score a body lock takedown but Battle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brody Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Benjamin.
A short left from Benjamin.
Battle blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benjamin.
Battle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Battle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Battle works on Benjamin's body with a couple of short punches.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Benjamin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Battle lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Benjamin to his knees! Battle keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Battle!
Brody Battle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Brock Benjamin was interviewed post fight and said 'I wish to thank the fans for standing by me, my sponsor IniTech Nutirtion, and my camp for getting me ready. I'll be back better then ever.'.
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Event:
DFC 61: In The Crosshairs
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Benjamin looking to score a takedown here. Seppala is defending well but Benjamin drives through and ends up in Seppala's guard.
Benjamin stands up over Seppala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Benjamin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seppala is keeping the position for now.
Benjamin stays in close to Seppala's body and controls the position.
Seppala 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.
Seppala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Seppala tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Benjamin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benjamin controlling from the top position.
Seppala keeping moving, preventing Benjamin from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Benjamin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Seppala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benjamin is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benjamin blocks a jab.
Benjamin scores with a hook.#CL#
Seppala gets a clinch. #TD2#
Benjamin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Seppala can't fight it off and eventually Benjamin manages to take the fight to the floor. Seppala looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benjamin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Benjamin trying to control the position from guard on top but Seppala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seppala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seppala keeping moving, preventing Benjamin from controlling successfully.
Benjamin throws a big elbow that misses.
Seppala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Seppala tries to get out of the position.
Benjamin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benjamin trying to control but Seppala is working from the bottom. #T3#
Benjamin lands a couple of elbows.
Benjamin throws a big right hand that misses.
Benjamin connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin throws a big right hand that misses.
Benjamin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benjamin slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Benjamin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seppala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benjamin.
Benjamin throwing shots but Seppala is blocking nicely. #T4#
Seppala is refusing to be controlled, as Benjamin sits in half guard.
Benjamin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Seppala to regain full guard.
Seppala is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seppala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benjamin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seppala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Benjamin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Seppala has managed to clinch.
Benjamin blocks a body shot from Seppala.
Seppala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seppala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benjamin misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Benjamin.
Seppala letting Benjamin take a breather here.
Seppala blocking some punches.
Benjamin slowing the pace effectively.
Benjamin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Seppala as Benjamin tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seppala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Benjamin fails to land.
Benjamin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seppala struggles to land a body shot inside as Benjamin controls his hands.
Benjamin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Seppala is defending well.#T1#
Seppala blocking some punches.
Benjamin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benjamin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benjamin scores with a shot to the side of Seppala's head.
Benjamin misses with a punch to the body.
Seppala working aggressively here.
Benjamin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benjamin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benjamin misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benjamin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seppala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benjamin just leaning against Seppala, taking a breather.
Benjamin tries a body shot but Seppala blocks it.
Benjamin wants a takedown but no success here.
Onni Seppala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Benjamin.
Seppala is leaning against Benjamin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Seppala misses with a body punch.
Benjamin just leaning against Seppala, taking a breather.
Benjamin trying to stall but Seppala improves his position.
Seppala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benjamin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Seppala is keeping busy.
Seppala scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brock Benjamin.
Seppala tries to clinch up.
Seppala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benjamin in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Brock Benjamin has been cut.
Seppala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benjamins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Benjamin is rocked!
Benjamin looks up at the clock. Bad move! Seppala lands a right hand from hell, dropping Benjamin. Seppala pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onni Seppala!
Onni Seppala managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop - Q160/$250, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Brock Benjamin had this to say: 'I wish to thank the fans for standing by me, my sponsor IniTech Nutirtion, and my camp for getting me ready. I'll be back better then ever.'.
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Event:
DFC 33: Stephens Vs Dog
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Benjamin ducks under a wild hook from Jay Ray.
A nice combination there by Benjamin.
#CL2#
Jay Ray takes the fight into the clinch.
Benjamin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benjamin blocks an elbow strike.
Jay Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Benjamin.
Jay Ray misses with some punches.
Jay Ray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jay Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Benjamin stops a takedown attempt from Jay Ray.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jay Ray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Benjamin.
Jay Ray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benjamin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jay Ray is defending well for now.
Jay Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Benjamin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jay Ray looks winded!
Benjamin has Jay Ray pushed against the cage.
Jay Ray has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benjamin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jay Ray can turn it around.
Jay Ray misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Jay Ray.
A nice left hand lands by Benjamin.
Jay Ray wants a takedown but no success here.
Jay Ray blocks an uppercut.
Jay Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benjamin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benjamin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jay Ray.
Jay Ray pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benjamin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jay Rays head.
Jay Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay Ray stalling against the cage.
Jay Ray tries to score a body lock takedown but Benjamin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brock Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Jay Ray.#T2#
Benjamin blocks a body shot from Jay Ray.
Benjamin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jay Ray.
Jay Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin avoids a wild elbow strike from Jay Ray.
Benjamin gets underhooks to prevent Jay Ray's takedown attempt.
Benjamin just leaning against Jay Ray, taking a breather. #TD2#
Benjamin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jay Ray is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Benjamin to the mat. Benjamin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Benjamin wants to sweep but no luck.
Benjamin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Benjamin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jay Ray doesn't defend quickly enough and Benjamin has managed to lock this one up! Can Jay Ray escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Benjamin on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brock Benjamin!
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Event:
DFC 25: Bloodbath
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Stephens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benjamin.
Stephens swings for the body but Benjamin moves out of range.
#TD2#
Benjamin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stephens is trying to stand up here but Benjamin is controlling him well.
Stephens is trying to escape back to his feet but Benjamin uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Benjamin working the body and head with strikes.
Benjamin trying to control the position but Stephens is working away.
Benjamin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stephens is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Benjamin is trying to get an arm triangle but Stephens is defending well.
Stephens is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Benjamin lands an elbow.
Benjamin advances to mount. #T1#
Benjamin won't let Stephens get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Benjamin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stephens squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stephens's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Stephens trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T2#
Benjamin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stephens is looking to escape.
Stephens is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Benjamin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Stephens somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Stephens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stephens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Benjamin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Stephens breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Benjamin moves into the clinch.
Stephens is trying to force a seperation but Benjamin has the dominant position.
Benjamin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stephens working hard to break the clinch.
Benjamin swings wildly with an uppercut but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Stephens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benjamin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stephens up against the cage.
Stephens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benjamin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stephens can't break the clinch.
Benjamin has Stephens pressed against the cage, preventing Stephens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stephens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benjamin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Benjamin tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephens avoids the damage to the body.
Stephens is looking to break free of the clinch but Benjamin has double underhooks.
Benjamin looking to throw knees to the head but Stephens is blocking nicely.
Benjamin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stephens avoids it.
Stephens can't break the clinch.
Benjamin prevents Stephens from breaking the clinch.
Benjamin tries to land knees in the clinch but Stephens avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Stephens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benjamin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benjamin stalls.
Benjamin has Stephens pressed against the cage, preventing Stephens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benjamin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Benjamin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Stephens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stephens misses the shot to the body.
Stephens lands a nice shot that snaps Benjamin's head back.
Stephens lands with a straight right. Benjamin didn't see that one coming.
Craig Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benjamin tries a low kick but Stephens avoids it.
Stephens scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Benjamin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Benjamin wants to land a leg kick but Stephens is out of range.
Stephens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benjamin's sensitive parts.
Benjamin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some bone on bone action there as Benjamin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brock Benjamin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benjamin swinging wildly here.
It looked like Stephens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stephens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stephens throws a jab when Benjamin was well out of range.
Benjamin blocks a head kick by Stephens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Stephens does no damage.
Benjamin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stephens to score with a decent uppercut.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Benjamin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stephens lands a right hook to the body.
Benjamin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
Benjamin throws a low kick but Stephens moves out of range easily.
Stephens lands a body shot.
Stephens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benjamin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stephens. That's going to slow Benjamin down.
Benjamin scores with a leg kick.
Stephens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benjamin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Stephens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benjamin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens scores with a jab.
No joy there for Benjamin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephens ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benjamin walks into a stiff left hand from Stephens.
Stephens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Craig Stephens is winning the standup battle so far.
Benjamin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stephens.
A low kick from Stephens misses #CL2#
and Benjamin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benjamin.
Stephens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benjamin scores with a shot to the side of Stephens's head.
A short right from Benjamin. #T3#
Benjamin missing with knees to the body.
Stephens wants to break free but Benjamin has control.
A frustrated look appears on Stephens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benjamin trying to land knees to the body.
Brock Benjamin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stephens avoiding damage as Benjamin throws knees to the body.
Benjamin leaning against his opponent.
Stephens is trying to break free.
Benjamin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stephens is defending well for now.
Stephens is trying to push Benjamin away but Benjamin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Benjamin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stephens up against the cage.#BC#
Stephens manages to break the clinch.
Stephens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benjamin.
Benjamin lands with a nice combination. Stephens backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Good exchange - Stephens coming out on top.
Benjamin wants to clinch.
Stephens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benjamin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benjamin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benjamin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stephens tests Benjamin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stephens looks to land a combination but Benjamin avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens misses with an uppercut. Benjamin saw that one coming.
Stephens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Stephens dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Benjamin misses with a few strikes there.
Benjamin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stephens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benjamin wants to counter with a clinch but Stephens pushes him away.
Benjamin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stephens.
Benjamin wants to counter the offense by Stephens and move into the clinch position.
Benjamin tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
Benjamin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Stephens misses.
Stephens misses with a straight left.
Stephens digs a good body shot into Benjamin's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens jabs Benjamin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benjamin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stephens cracks Benjamin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Benjamin gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Stephens explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Stephens throws a hook to the side of Benjamin's head but Benjamin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Craig Stephens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benjamin walks into a straight right hand from Stephens.
Benjamin misses with a few strikes there.
Benjamin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benjamin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benjamin takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#
Benjamin is rocked!
Stephens drops Benjamin with a huge uppercut! Benjamin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Stephens is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Stephens!
Craig Stephens retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Craig Stephens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DFC 19: Battleground
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Armageddon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brock Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benjamin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bo Ma Ye Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Armageddon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benjamin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Armageddon.
Armageddon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benjamin throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Benjamin.
#CL2#
Armageddon has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armageddon backwards.
Benjamin prevents Armageddon from breaking the clinch.
Benjamin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Benjamin presses Armageddon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benjamin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armageddon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benjamin walks away with a smile on his face. Armageddon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A good leg kick by Benjamin.
Armageddon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Benjamin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Benjamin lands a hook that snaps the head of Armageddon backwards.
Benjamin lands a knee to the body.
Armageddon looks winded!
Benjamin prevents Armageddon from breaking the clinch.
Benjamin lands a good knee to the midsection. Armageddon won't want to take too many of those.
Benjamin lands a knee to the body.
Benjamin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Armageddon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Benjamin lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Benjamin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Armageddon regains guard.
Benjamin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benjamin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Benjamin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Armageddon down.
Benjamin is staying tight to Armageddon's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Benjamin scores with punches from side control.
Benjamin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Benjamin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Benjamin lands some shots froms side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Benjamin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Benjamin is putting a hurting on Armageddon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Benjamin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
Benjamin cracks Armageddon with a big elbow. #SUB#
Benjamin has hold of Armageddon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Armageddon seems comfortable defending it but Benjamin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Armageddon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Armageddon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Benjamin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Benjamin!
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Event:
DFC 14: No Mercy
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Taktarov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Benjamin closes the distance and pushes Taktarov back into the cage.
Benjamin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benjamin stalls.
Benjamin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taktarov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benjamin with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taktarov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benjamin has Taktarov pressed against the cage.
Benjamin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
Benjamin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benjamin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taktarov up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Benjamin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Benjamin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benjamin misses with a body punch.
Benjamin is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benjamin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brock Benjamin.
Taktarov dives in and grabs Benjamin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benjamin pushes down on Taktarov's head and hops out.
Taktarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taktarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benjamin.
Benjamin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taktarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Benjamin's corner calls for a 1-2. Benjamin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Oleg Taktarov has been cut.#TD2#
Taktarov looking to score a takedown here. Benjamin is defending well but Taktarov drives through and ends up in Benjamin's guard.#ES#
Benjamin wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Taktarov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Benjamin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benjamin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taktarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taktarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taktarov stalling.
Benjamin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Taktarov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Benjamin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taktarov lands a nice short elbow.
Taktarov thows a huge punch but Benjamin dodges it nicely.
Benjamin trying to control from the bottom.
Taktarov is trying to control. Benjamin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benjamin is trying to maintain the position but Taktarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Benjamin gets back to full guard.
Benjamin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taktarov is controlling him. #T4#
Taktarov trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Benjamin has his hands on Taktarov's head, controlling the position.
Taktarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taktarov trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Benjamin seems keen to control Taktarov's posture.
Benjamin wants to stand but Taktarov is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taktarov, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Benjamin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Taktarov'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.
#R2#
Taktarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benjamin circles away.
Benjamin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Taktarov throws out a loose jab but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taktarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Taktarov misses with a body shot.
Benjamin throws a right hand that Taktarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Taktarov also avoids with ease.
Benjamin moves away from the strike by Taktarov.
Benjamin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taktarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Taktarov lands.
Benjamin works over Taktarov's head and body with a nice combination.
Oleg Taktarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taktarov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benjamin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taktarov feints the counter takedown.
Taktarov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benjamin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Oleg Taktarov's cut even more.
Taktarov throws a hook to the side of Benjamin's head but Benjamin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Benjamin. Those never looked like landing.
Taktarov misses with a takedown
and Benjamin counters with a straight right hand.
Brock Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Taktarov.
Benjamin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taktarov circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Taktarov gets a double leg takedown into Benjamin's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benjamin holds on and takes a little breather.
Taktarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taktarov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Benjamin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Benjamin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taktarov can do to turn this around?
Benjamin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taktarov is one step ahead there. #T2#
Taktarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taktarov is one step ahead there.
Taktarov is fighting to break Benjamin's control of his arms but Benjamin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taktarov fails to land the takedown.
Benjamin tries to counter by clinching up but Taktarov breaks away and moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taktarov.#T3#
Benjamin looks to score with a jab to the body but Taktarov is just out of range.
Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taktarov.
Benjamin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Benjamin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taktarov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Taktarov dives in and scores a takedown into Benjamin's guard.
Taktarov advances to half guard.
Benjamin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taktarov is working away from the top position though.
Taktarov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES#
Benjamin kicks off Taktarov and gets to his feet.
Taktarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Benjamin slips a jab from Taktarov.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin ducks under a wild hook from Taktarov.
Benjamin moves away from the strike by Taktarov.
Benjamin throws a big counter combination but Taktarov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from Benjamin does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Benjamin.
Benjamin lands with a straight right. Taktarov didn't see that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Benjamin as Taktarov shoots in.
Benjamin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Benjamin closes the distance and pushes Taktarov back into the cage.
Taktarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benjamin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benjamin lands a knee to the body.
Benjamin lands a nice shot to the body.
Taktarov is breathing heavily.
Benjamin is pushing Taktarov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Benjamin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Taktarov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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#
Benjamin scores with a jab to the head.
Taktarov looks to throw the jab but Benjamin is out of range.
Taktarov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taktarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benjamin avoids it really well and circles away.
Taktarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Benjamin darts in and clinches Taktarov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin stalling the fight.
Benjamin scores a nice knee to the body.
Benjamin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taktarov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taktarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benjamin has Taktarov pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Taktarov is working for takedown but Benjamin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benjamin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taktarov letting Benjamin take a breather here.
Taktarov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benjamin connects with a knee to the head.
Benjamin trying to land knees to the body.
Oleg Taktarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Benjamin wants a takedown.
Taktarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benjamin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brock Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Taktarov.
Taktarov is trying to drag Benjamin to the mat but Benjamin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taktarov tries to score a body lock takedown but Benjamin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Taktarov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benjamin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taktarov cracks Benjamin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Benjamin ducks under a wild hook from Taktarov.
Brock Benjamin is winning the standup battle so far.
Benjamin tries to clinch up.
Benjamin lands with a nice combination. Taktarov backs away looking to recover.
Benjamin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benjamin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Benjamin moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
The cut above Oleg Taktarov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Taktarov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benjamin misses with a wild combination.
Brock Benjamin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taktarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Benjamin counters with a three punch combo that has Taktarov backing up. Taktarov nods at Benjamin to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Benjamin moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taktarov being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Benjamin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Benjamin landing knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A knee to the head by Benjamin.
#CUT#
Oleg Taktarov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oleg Taktarov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brock Benjamin!
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Event:
DFC 8: Sonjay Vs Hobson
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Benjamin throws a chopping leg kick but Erikson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Erikson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Benjamin misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a leg kick
and Erikson counters with a nice uppercut.
Erikson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Erikson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benjamin on the side of the head.
Erikson 's coach down at Die Trying Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Erikson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Benjamin slips a jab and a cross from Erikson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benjamin is defended easily by Erikson .#T1#
Benjamin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benjamin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Erikson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.
Benjamin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benjamin is looking to clinch but Erikson is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Erikson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benjamin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benjamin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Erikson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Benjamin looks to clinch
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Erikson as he avoids it easily.
Erikson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brock Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin just misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benjamin misses the jab.
Benjamin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erikson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Erikson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benjamin with a body shot.
Benjamin misses with a left hand
and Erikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Erikson . That snapped Benjamin's head back.
#T3##TD#
Benjamin shoots in and gets a takedown into Erikson 's guard.
Erikson looking to control.
Benjamin advances position into side control!
We've been hearing that Benjamin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet but Benjamin drags him back down.
Erikson is trying to get back to half guard.
Erikson is trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Erikson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benjamin cracks Erikson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Erikson tries to bench press Benjamin off him but Benjamin keeps the position.
Benjamin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Erikson to see if he's OK.
Benjamin staying calm.
Benjamin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Erikson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Erikson wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Benjamin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Erikson 's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Erikson is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Benjamin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brock Benjamin!
The defeated Leif Erikson had this to say: 'I will now rape and pillage!'.
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Event:
DFC 4: Lee Vs Boggs
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Benjamin. Those never looked like landing.
Benjamin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benjamin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swick counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Benjamin does no damage. #TD2#
Swick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benjamin won't allow Swick to sweep him here.
Benjamin throws a big elbow that misses.
Benjamin is looking to work some ground and pound but Swick has wrist control.
Benjamin wants to control from the top but Swick keeps moving.
Swick wants to stand but Benjamin is controlling the position. #T1#
Benjamin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benjamin with a nice head shot there.
Swick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benjamin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benjamin prevents Swick from getting back to his feet.
Swick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benjamin trying to control the position from guard on top but Swick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swick keeping full guard, as Benjamin tries to pass.
Benjamin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benjamin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benjamin swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Swick counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Benjamin tightens his grip and picks Swick up, before dumping him to the ground. Swick manages to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Benjamin working his ground and pound in the gym.#T2#
Benjamin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Swick's head.
Benjamin stands up over Swick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Swick some visible discomfort.
Benjamin lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swick is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Benjamin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Swick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swick tries to get out of the position.
Benjamin landing a few strikes.
Swick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benjamin on the ground.
Swick wants to get back to his feet but Benjamin drags him back down.
Swick is looking to regain half guard here but Benjamin keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Benjamin lands some shots froms side control.
Benjamin controls the position.
Swick on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Swick is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Swick has been cut.#SUB2#
Benjamin tries for a kimura but Swick is defending well.
Oh Swick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benjamin cracks Swick with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Benjamin immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Swick is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Benjamin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Benjamin!
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Event:
DFC 1: Initiation
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Sarulo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benjamin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benjamin cracks the inside of Sarulo's front leg.
Benjamin slips a jab and a cross from Sarulo.
Benjamin attempts a counter takedown but Sarulo avoids it well and moves away.
Sarulo throws a series of punches but Benjamin moves out of range.
Benjamin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sarulo.
Benjamin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benjamin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Sarulo - just one landing.
Benjamin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sarulo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sarulo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benjamin circles away quickly and effectively.
As Sarulo tries to get set, Benjamin tries to push him back and clinch up but Sarulo manages to avoid the attempt.
Sarulo misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sarulo.
Sarulo lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarulo scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Benjamin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benjamin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Sarulo does no damage.
It appears Benjamin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Benjamin slips a jab and a cross from Sarulo.
Sarulo throws a one two combo.
Benjamin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sarulo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benjamin just misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin misses with a two punch combination.
Sarulo lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarulo lands with a cross.
Benjamin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sarulo's sensitive parts.
Sarulo takes a swing at Benjamin's ribcage but misses.
Benjamin feinted with a counter takedown.
Benjamin misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Sarulo clobbers Benjamin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sarulo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sarulo avoids the body shot from Benjamin.
Sarulo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sarulo misses with a two punch combination.
Sarulo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Benjamin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sarulo tests Benjamin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sarulo misses with a series of wild punches.
Sarulo with a nice cross.
Sarulo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sarulo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benjamin.
#T3#
Benjamin connects with a leg kick. Sarulo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sergio Sarulo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarulo misses with an uppercut
and Benjamin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Benjamin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benjamin missing with a left hand there. Sarulo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Benjamin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sarulo did well to prevent Benjamin getting side control.
Well, if Benjamin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Sarulo actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Benjamin there. #T4#
Benjamin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sarulo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarulo moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benjamin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sarulo on the ground.
Benjamin arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sarulo's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brock Benjamin!
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