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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aleksander Benton (ranked 7872 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aleksander Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ed Driver!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benton enables Driver to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benton (0) vs (2) Driver
Benton trying to keep a closed guard but Driver is proving a slippery customer.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
Benton is pulling down on Driver's head to control his posture.
Driver wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Benton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Driver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is trying to hold Driver in close to prevent damage but Driver has managed to pass into half guard.
Driver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benton is refusing to be controlled, as Driver sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Driver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Benton wants to improve his position but Driver is controlling well.
Driver controlling the pace.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton is pressing down on Driver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Benton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benton looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Driver stays in close to Benton's body and controls the position.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
Driver tries to free his leg and advance position but Benton is retaining full guard.
Driver trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benton tries to get out of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benton managing to control the position.
Benton keeping full guard, as Driver tries to pass.
Driver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Driver wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Benton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Driver uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (5) Driver
Driver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Driver tries to move to mount but Benton blocks the move with his legs.
Driver trying to control the position but Benton is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to remain calm as Driver controls from the top position.
Driver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Driver working away.
Driver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Driver working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benton seems a little lost for a moment, as Driver dominates the positioning.
Driver working away.
Benton is trying to improve his position.
Driver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Driver trying to control the position but Benton is working away.
Benton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Driver swings around for an armbar but Benton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Driver's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (5) Driver
Driver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Driver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Benton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Benton trying to control but Driver is working from the bottom.
Driver has his foot on Benton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benton works his way back into a safe position though.
Driver keeping full guard, as Benton tries to pass.
Benton postures up.
Benton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Driver looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Driver looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Driver! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benton (2) vs (9) Driver
Benton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Driver's best efforts.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Driver wants to control but Benton is keeping him busy.
Benton moves into full guard.
Driver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Driver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Driver from controlling successfully.
Benton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Driver sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benton's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Driver 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.
Driver trying to control the action but Benton is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benton is pressing down on Driver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Driver wins on points by 9 to 2.
Ed Driver tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aleksander Benton (ranked 7838 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 15868 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aleksander Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Benton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benton showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (0) Krejza
Krejza is refusing to be controlled, as Benton sits in half guard.
Krejza actively working from the bottom here.
Benton trying to control the pace.
Krejza is trying to control but can't.
Krejza tries to roll over but Benton keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krejza defends it well.
Benton wants to work for an arm triangle but Krejza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Krejza is defending well.
Benton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Krejza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krejza.
Benton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krejza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (2) Krejza
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krejza wants to pass the guard but Benton is keeping the position.
Benton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krejza 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.
Krejza forces his way into half guard.
Benton is trying to control but can't.
Benton actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krejza is stalling here. Benton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Krejza seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Benton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benton (6) vs (2) Krejza
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Krejza is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Krejza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Benton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krejza actively working from the bottom here.
Benton wants to take a breather but Krejza is having none of it.
Krejza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Benton passes Krejza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Benton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krejza has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to free his trapped foot but Krejza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krejza looking for submissions off his back.
Krejza trying to control but Benton postures up.
Benton wants to take a breather but Krejza is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krejza is defending against the submission attempts here by Benton.
Benton seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benton is working for a submission of some sort.
Benton trying to control the action but Krejza is working from the bottom.
Krejza wants to get back to full guard.
Krejza is controlling Benton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Krejza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Benton looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benton has gone for a leg lock! Krejza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Benton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (6) vs (4) Krejza
Krejza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krejza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (8) vs (4) Krejza
Krejza wants to control but Benton is keeping busy.
Krejza is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Benton is staying active.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krejza is defending against the submission attempts here by Benton.
Krejza manages to get to full guard.
Benton postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Benton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Krejza.
Krejza trying to control the position here.
Benton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krejza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benton is pushing down on Krejza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krejza is fighting to maintain full guard but Benton has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benton is looking for a kimura here.
Krejza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benton pulls his head out easily.
Krejza is not content to let Benton control the position.
Benton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krejza sees it coming and defends easily.
Krejza trying to control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Krejza actively working from the bottom here.
Benton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Krejza is concentrating on defense, preventing Benton from advancing position.
Krejza gets full guard.
Benton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benton is stalling here. Krejza is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Benton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Krejza has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benton (8) vs (8) Krejza
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Krejza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Krejza wants to control but Benton is keeping him busy.
Krejza tries for a kimura but Benton is defending well.
Krejza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krejza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Krejza goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Benton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krejza's guard! Nice work there by Benton! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (10) vs (8) Krejza
Benton stays in close to Krejza's body and controls the position.
Benton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krejza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benton looking to pass the guard.
Benton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krejza dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (10) vs (10) Krejza
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (12) vs (10) Krejza
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Krejza keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Benton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krejza dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (12) vs (12) Krejza
Benton keeping full guard, as Krejza tries to pass.
Krejza keeps trying to improve his position.
Benton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krejza's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (14) vs (12) Krejza
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Benton looking to pass the guard.
Benton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Krejza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Krejza has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (14) vs (14) Krejza
Krejza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krejza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krejza passes Benton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benton wants to improve his position but Krejza is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krejza is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Benton gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Benton takes the fight on points by 15 to 14.
Aleksander Benton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Benton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Benton tries to score with some ground and pound. Fatu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Benton is looking to take a break and control but Fatu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fatu wants to control but Benton postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton working the head with strikes.
Benton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fatu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Benton working the ground and pound from side control.
Fatu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fatu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Benton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fatu works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T1#
Fatu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benton is working away from the top position though.
Fatu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fatu defending well though.
Benton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fatu taking some punishment here, with Benton in his half guard.
Benton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fatu to regain full guard.
Benton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Benton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fatu looking for a sweep. Not yet Fatu, not yet.
Benton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Benton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benton trying to control but Fatu is working from the bottom.
Benton stands up over Fatu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fatu keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Benton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fatu 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fatu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fatu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benton is working Fatu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fatu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Benton throwing strikes but missing.
Benton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fatu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton lands a couple of elbows.
Benton wants to control from the top but Fatu keeps moving.
Fatu pulls Benton in to control the position.
Benton is pushing down on Fatu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fatu is fighting to maintain full guard but Benton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Benton throwing shots but Fatu is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Benton there. #T4#
Benton drops an elbow to the side of Fatu's head.
Benton is trying to control. Fatu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Benton there.
Benton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fatu defending well though.
Fatu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Benton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fatu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Benton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fatu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Benton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Benton lands with a punch from half guard.
Benton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Benton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Benton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Benton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fatu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Benton working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Benton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Benton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fatu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Benton landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton throws a strike aimed at the side of Fatu's head but Fatu avoids it well.
Benton tries to score with some ground and pound. Fatu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Benton throwing strikes but Fatu manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Benton tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Benton is looking for a sweep.
Fatu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fatu throwing strikes but Benton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Benton trying to control the action but Fatu is working from the bottom.
Benton lands an elbow.
Fatu parries the strikes from Benton easily there. Benton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fatu to escape.
Benton looks up at the clock and then as Fatu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Benton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Benton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Benton landing a few strikes.
Benton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Benton working away.
Benton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fatu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Benton scoring with punches and elbows.
Benton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#
Fatu is rocked!
Benton lands a strong strike to the head of Fatu. That's dazed him! Benton looking to finish here. Fatu is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Benton lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksander Benton!
Aleksander Benton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BFF 4: Ward vs. James
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Benton tries for a takedown but Karlsson circles away easily
and Karlsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benton tries to clinch
and Karlsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benton falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Karlsson counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Aleksander Benton has been cut.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Benton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD2#
Karlsson lands a left and a right that send Benton crashing to the mat, dazed. Karlsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Benton is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton misses with a takedown attempt
and Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Benton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benton is breathing heavily.
Benton glances at the clock... BAM! Karlsson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Benton crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Benton is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torn Karlsson!
A victorious Torn Karlsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 833 Round 4
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Avery stuffs the takedown attempt from Benton. Benton gets slowly back to his feet.
Avery attempts a counter takedown but Benton avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Benton moves into the clinch.
Avery looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Benton gets control of Avery's arms and successfully pulls guard. Benton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Avery wants to pass the guard but Benton is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Avery looking to sit in guard and control but Benton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton scoring with some ground and pound.
Benton wants to control from the top but Avery keeps moving.
Avery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Benton with a nice head shot there.
Avery pulls Benton in close to prevent any damage.
Benton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Avery working a defensive guard here.
Benton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benton is looking to work some ground and pound but Avery has wrist control.
Benton cracks Avery with a solid left hand.
Benton throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Benton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Avery is rocked!
Avery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oh Avery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benton controlling from the top position.
Benton won't allow Avery to sweep him here.
Avery trying to keep a closed guard but Benton is proving a slippery customer.
Benton connects with a couple of short punches.
Benton throwing strikes but missing.
Benton stands up over Avery, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Benton with a nice head shot there.
Benton postures up in Avery's guard and throws a big left but Avery blocks it.
Benton wants to control from the top but Avery keeps moving.
Benton working some strikes from top position.
Benton throws a big right hand that misses.
Avery is breathing heavily.
Benton throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Benton lands a couple of digs.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Avery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benton postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Avery covers up, he's hurt! Benton keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Benton and the ref steps in to end the fight! Benton can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksander Benton!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 833 Round 3
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Philippoussis scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Philippoussis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Philippoussis walks away with a smile on his face. Benton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benton tries to clinch up but Philippoussis circles away and keeps his distance.
Benton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Philippoussis counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Aleksander Benton has been cut.
Philippoussis is looking to clinch.
Benton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Philippoussis.
Benton fails with the takedown
and Philippoussis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anthony Philippoussis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Benton.#CL#
Philippoussis closes the distance and clinches.
Philippoussis lands an uppercut.
Philippoussis lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Aleksander Benton's cut even more.
Benton tries to score a body lock takedown but Philippoussis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Philippoussis pushes Benton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philippoussis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Philippoussis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Benton tries to pull guard but Philippoussis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Benton takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Benton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Philippoussis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Philippoussis trying to control the hands but Benton breaks the grip.
Philippoussis tries to roll but Benton sticks to his back.
Philippoussis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benton on the ground.
Benton lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Philippoussis.
Philippoussis takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Benton throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Philippoussis!
Benton is punishing Philippoussis with strikes - can he finish him?!
Philippoussis trying to control but not successfully.
Benton lands a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Philippoussis has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Philippoussis is keeping busy.
#T2#
Benton scores with punches and elbows.
Benton loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Philippoussis hold on?
#CUT2#
Anthony Philippoussis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Philippoussis trying to control the position but Benton manages to sink in the hooks.
Philippoussis is keeping busy.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Benton.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Anthony Philippoussis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Philippoussis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleksander Benton!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 833 Round 2
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Benton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagasaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Benton is in Nagasaki's guard.
Benton stands up over Nagasaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benton is one step ahead there.
Benton throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagasaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Nagasaki.
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki is pulling down on Benton's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nagasaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nagasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki working a defensive guard here.
Nagasaki controlling the position.
Nagasaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benton.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Nagasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benton landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki throwing strikes from guard but Benton blocks nicely.
Nagasaki looking to pass the guard.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Benton is trying to control the position but Nagasaki postures up.
Benton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki. #T2#
Benton keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
Benton is working hard here to advance position.
Benton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Nagasaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Benton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benton keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Benton trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but Benton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nagasaki 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.
No luck for Benton with that takedown attempt.
Nagasaki tries a low kick but Benton avoids it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nagasaki has eaten all the pies!
Benton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagasaki tries to avoid it but Benton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagasaki to the ground. Nagasaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benton dives in for a single leg takedown but Nagasaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Benton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nagasaki to the mat! Nagasaki manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Benton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT#
It looks like Baki Nagasaki has been cut.
Benton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nagasaki managing to control the position.
Benton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nagasaki managing to control the position.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Benton stands and throws Nagasaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nagasaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benton wants to take a breather but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki wants to control but Benton is keeping busy.
Benton throwing shots but Nagasaki is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Benton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baki Nagasaki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nagasaki throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Benton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Benton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nagasaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagasaki is controlling Benton's posture.
Nagasaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Benton working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.#CUT#
The cut above Baki Nagasaki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki is pulling down on Benton's head. It's preventing any offense from Benton, at least for the moment.#T1#
Benton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Nagasaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benton trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Benton cracks Nagasaki with a solid left hand.
Benton distracts Nagasaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Nagasaki.
Benton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benton is one step ahead there.
Benton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.#ROC#
Nagasaki is rocked!#CUT#
Baki Nagasaki'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 Baki Nagasaki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleksander Benton!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 833 Round 1
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Benton misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith controls Benton momentarily but Benton frees himself.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benton stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Benton is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Benton slips an elbow through the middle.
Benton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benton connects with a couple of short punches.
Benton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Benton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benton lands a couple of elbows.
Benton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Benton with a nice head shot there.
Benton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Benton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Benton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Benton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benton connects with a couple of short punches.
Benton is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Benton distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith looks winded!
Benton landing with the ground and pound.
Benton lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Benton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benton landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Benton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benton cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Benton is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Benton slips an elbow through the middle.
Benton lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Benton stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Benton finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benton cracks Smith with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Benton immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Smith is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Benton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksander Benton!
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