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Event:
Combate 4: Jefferson vs. Dead
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrahoglu closes the distance and clinches up with Benitoy, looking for a takedown. Cerrahoglu pushes Benitoy against the cage but Benitoy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Benitoy has managed to clinch.
Cerrahoglu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benitoy is looking for a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cerrahoglu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Benitoy has Cerrahoglu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Benitoy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cerrahoglu tumbling to the mat - Benitoy dives into Cerrahoglu's guard.
Benitoy with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cerrahoglu is keeping the position for now.
Cerrahoglu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benitoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cerrahoglu is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Cerrahoglu is looking to stand back up but Benitoy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cerrahoglu.
Benitoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benitoy is looking to take a break and control but Cerrahoglu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benitoy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cerrahoglu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cerrahoglu wants to improve his position but Benitoy is controlling well.
Benitoy slows the pace down in half guard.
Cerrahoglu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Benitoy scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Benitoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benitoy is just content to waste time from the top position. Cerrahoglu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Benitoy throwing strikes but missing.
Cerrahoglu being controlled here, momentarily.
Cerrahoglu controlling Benitoy's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cerrahoglu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benitoy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Cerrahoglu wants to stand but Benitoy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cerrahoglu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cerrahoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Benitoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cerrahoglu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benitoy's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Benitoy keeping moving, preventing Cerrahoglu from controlling successfully.
Cerrahoglu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Benitoy shoots in and gets a takedown into Cerrahoglu's guard.
Benitoy 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.#SUB2#
Cerrahoglu working for a triangle but Benitoy defends it easily.
Cerrahoglu is trying to keep Benitoy in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cerrahoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benitoy is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Benitoy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cerrahoglu sneaks back into half guard.
Cerrahoglu is positioning himself well to prevent Benitoy advancing to mount.
Cerrahoglu is in trouble now - Benitoy has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrahoglu is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cerrahoglu is bucking up trying to escape but Benitoy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Benitoy punishing his opponent with strikes. #T1#
Benitoy lands with some strikes.
Benitoy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Benitoy looking to finish with strikes here!
Cerrahoglu wants to hold on but Benitoy pushes him away.
Cerrahoglu is in a horrible position here. Benitoy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Cerrahoglu is rocked!
Cerrahoglu wants to hold on but Benitoy pushes him away.
Benitoy postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Cerrahoglu in real trouble here! The ref calls for Cerrahoglu to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Michael Benitoy!
John Michael Benitoy is the new featherweight champion!
An intense looking John Michael Benitoy took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'At last, I got a belt wrapped around my waist. I want to express profound gratitude to my former manager Pajkatt Lille who contributed to this achievement greatly. I also want to thank Darren Russell for giving me a shot at this gold. With these words I retire from MMA for good and go over to TWGC.'. |
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Event:
Combate FN3: Benitoy vs. Ergun
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Cerrahoglu gets tackled into the cage by Benitoy. Benitoy maintains the clinch.
Benitoy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cerrahoglu prevents it.
Cerrahoglu stalls.
Benitoy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cerrahoglu is keeping busy.
Benitoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cerrahoglu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Benitoy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Benitoy trying to control the action but Cerrahoglu is working from the bottom.
Cerrahoglu wants to control but Benitoy is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy is trying to control the action in half guard but Cerrahoglu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cerrahoglu is trying to maintain the position but Benitoy is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Benitoy seems to be working for a kimura but Cerrahoglu defends the submission attempt.
Benitoy prevents Cerrahoglu from improving his position.
Cerrahoglu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Benitoy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Benitoy seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cerrahoglu has recovered full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cerrahoglu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Benitoy won't allow Cerrahoglu to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Benitoy seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benitoy is just content to waste time from the top position. Cerrahoglu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Benitoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cerrahoglu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benitoy.
Cerrahoglu is adopting a defensive guard.
Cerrahoglu working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Benitoy with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Cerrahoglu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benitoy defends it easily.
Benitoy looking to sit in guard and control but Cerrahoglu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cerrahoglu wants to control from the top but Benitoy keeps moving. #SUB#
Benitoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benitoy is trying to keep Cerrahoglu in close.
#T4#
Benitoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Benitoy, not yet.
Benitoy trying to keep a closed guard but Cerrahoglu is proving a slippery customer.
Cerrahoglu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cerrahoglu stopping the sweep attempt from Benitoy.
Benitoy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cerrahoglu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Benitoy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benitoy working away.
The referee asks Benitoy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Benitoy prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy dominated that round.
That's time! Benitoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Benitoy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
John Michael Benitoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Benitoy gets a double leg takedown into Cerrahoglu's guard.
Cerrahoglu looking to control.
Benitoy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benitoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cerrahoglu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benitoy prevents Cerrahoglu from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cerrahoglu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benitoy stopping the sweep attempt from Cerrahoglu.
Benitoy working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy throws a big right hand that misses.
Benitoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cerrahoglu can do to turn this around?
Cerrahoglu trying to control the position here.
Cerrahoglu keeping moving, preventing Benitoy from controlling successfully. #T1#
Cerrahoglu wants to sweep but no luck.
Cerrahoglu trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benitoy has a takedown stuffed.
Cerrahoglu throws a shot to the body.
Benitoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cerrahoglu tries to avoid it but Benitoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cerrahoglu to the ground. Cerrahoglu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick lands for Cerrahoglu.
#T2#
Benitoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Cerrahoglu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Michael Benitoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cerrahoglu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Benitoy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Benitoy manages to stand up with Cerrahoglu still on his back. Eventually Cerrahoglu drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cerrahoglu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cerrahoglu is looking for a sweep.
Cerrahoglu controls the position for a moment.
Cerrahoglu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
John Michael Benitoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Benitoy not doing much here.
Benitoy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Benitoy there.
Benitoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benitoy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cerrahoglu trying to hold on to Benitoy's head to control him but Benitoy postures up.
#SUB#
Benitoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cerrahoglu defends it well. #T4#
Cerrahoglu controlling the position for now.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cerrahoglu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benitoy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benitoy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Benitoy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Benitoy fails to land the takedown.
Benitoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cerrahoglu's waist but Cerrahoglu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benitoy off to one side.
Cerrahoglu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cerrahoglu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benitoy!
Cerrahoglu is putting a hurting on Benitoy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Benitoy is trying to control Cerrahoglu's posture but Cerrahoglu avoids it.
Cerrahoglu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Benitoy tries to buck Cerrahoglu off but Cerrahoglu is having none of it.
Cerrahoglu wants to stand but Benitoy has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Benitoy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy 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.
Cerrahoglu looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Cerrahoglu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cerrahoglu trying to control but Benitoy is working from the bottom.
Benitoy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cerrahoglu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Benitoy is not content to let Cerrahoglu control the position.
Cerrahoglu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benitoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benitoy trying to hold on to Cerrahoglu's head to control him but Cerrahoglu postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Benitoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cerrahoglu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Benitoy controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benitoy is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Benitoy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cerrahoglu pulls Benitoy in close to prevent any damage.
Cerrahoglu wants to get back to his feet but Benitoy is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Cerrahoglu looking for a guillotine here but Benitoy defends easily.
Benitoy landing with the ground and pound.
Ergun Cerrahoglu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benitoy preventing the sweep.
Benitoy stops Cerrahoglu from standing up.
Benitoy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benitoy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Benitoy wants to control from the top but Cerrahoglu keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cerrahoglu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cerrahoglu is looking to clinch but Benitoy is avoiding it.
Benitoy misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Cerrahoglu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cerrahoglu lands in his opponent's guard.
Cerrahoglu wants to pass the guard but Benitoy is keeping the position.
Benitoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
John Michael Benitoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ergun Cerrahoglu.
I think Benitoy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Michael Benitoy!
John Michael Benitoy took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Combate 1: Zoo vs. Jefferson
Date: Sep 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benitoy misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Poulter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benitoy tries to throw a body punch but Poulter avoids it by throwing Benitoy back against the cage.
Benitoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Poulter.
#TD#
Benitoy tightens his grip and picks Poulter up, before dumping him to the ground. Poulter manages to land in guard.
Benitoy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Benitoy stays in close to Poulter's body and controls the position.
Benitoy prevents Poulter from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Benitoy drops back looking for a leg! Poulter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poulter manages to kick Benitoy off! Benitoy jumps back into Poulter's guard.
Benitoy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poulter's head.#T1#
Benitoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy is working Poulter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Benitoy stands up over Poulter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Benitoy stands up from Poulter's guard - Benitoy perhaps looking for a knockout.
John Michael Benitoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Benitoy instigates a clinch. #TD#
Benitoy is trying to trip Poulter. He has hold of a leg but Poulter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Benitoy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Benitoy 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.
Poulter keeping moving, preventing Benitoy from controlling successfully.
Benitoy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Poulter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benitoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Benitoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poulter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Poulter 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.#T2#
Poulter trying to keep a closed guard but Benitoy is proving a slippery customer.
Benitoy chips away with some ground and pound.
Poulter trying to keep a closed guard but Benitoy is proving a slippery customer.
Poulter wants to stand and escape but Benitoy is having none of it.
Benitoy advances position into side control!
Benitoy working the ground and pound from side control.
We've been hearing that Benitoy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Benitoy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poulter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Benitoy lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Benitoy is putting a hurting on Poulter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Poulter struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poulter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benitoy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Poulter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Benitoy connects with a decent elbow. #ROC#Poulter is rocked!
Benitoy controls the position from side control.
Poulter is still in real trouble! Can Benitoy finish him?
Benitoy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Poulter to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Benitoy has hold of Poulter's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Poulter seems comfortable defending it but Benitoy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Poulter is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Poulter is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Benitoy couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Michael Benitoy!
John Michael Benitoy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 141
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Benitoy drives through with a takedown into Cooper's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Benitoy passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Benitoy lands strikes from half guard.
Benitoy prevents Cooper from improving his position.
Benitoy lands strikes from half guard.
Cooper gets full guard.
Cooper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benitoy.
Benitoy won't allow Cooper to sweep him here.
Benitoy postures up.
#SUB#
Cooper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Cooper looking for a guillotine here but Benitoy defends easily.
Benitoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Benitoy connects with a couple of short punches.
Benitoy chips away with some ground and pound.
Cooper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benitoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Cooper looking for a guillotine here but Benitoy defends easily.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Benitoy from controlling successfully.
Cooper seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Benitoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benitoy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Benitoy is in close to Cooper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Benitoy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Benitoy scoring with some ground and pound.
Benitoy stays in close to Cooper's body and controls the position.
Benitoy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Benitoy cracks Cooper with a solid left hand.
Benitoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cooper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Cooper gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Benitoy gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper stalling in the clinch but Benitoy improves position. #TD2#
Benitoy wants the takedown. Cooper is fighting it off but Benitoy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cooper's guard against the cage.
Benitoy lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Cooper is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oh Cooper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benitoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cooper's head.
Benitoy loads up on a big left hand. Cooper felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Benitoy looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cooper can't hide his disappointment, as Benitoy celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Michael Benitoy!
John Michael Benitoy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 131
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Benitoy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ivanov!
Benitoy working the ground and pound.
Ivanov tries to escape but Benitoy is in control.
Benitoy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Benitoy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ivanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ivanov trying to control but Benitoy flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Benitoy controlling well, preventing Ivanov from escaping the position.
Ivanov trying to control the hands but Benitoy breaks the grip.
Benitoy has the hooks in. Ivanov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ivanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benitoy misses with a punch to the head.
Benitoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benitoy looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov tries to roll but Benitoy sticks to his back.
Benitoy landing with strikes.
Benitoy softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Benitoy misses with an elbow to the head.
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet but Benitoy has full control of the position and if anything, Ivanov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ivanov wants to control his opponent's hands but Benitoy gets his hands free. #T1#
Benitoy lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Benitoy has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ivanov.
Ivanov wants to control his opponent's hands but Benitoy gets his hands free.
Benitoy landing with strikes.
Benitoy softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Benitoy 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 Ivanov!
Benitoy avoiding Ivanov 's attempts to control his hands.
Benitoy is punishing Ivanov with strikes - can he finish him?!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Benitoy scores with punches and elbows.
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!
Benitoy throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T2#
Benitoy scores with punches and elbows.
Ivanov grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Benitoy connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ivanov to escape the position.
Ivanov trying to control the position but Benitoy manages to sink in the hooks.
Benitoy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ivanov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Benitoy lands punches and elbows.
Benitoy is not going to allow Ivanov to sit and survive in this position.
Ivanov is trying to break free.
Ivanov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Benitoy.
Benitoy scores with strikes from the back.
#T3#
Benitoy lands shots from the back.
Ivanov trying to control the hands but Benitoy won't let him.
Benitoy connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ivanov to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Ivanov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Benitoy!
Benitoy punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Benitoy just sinks the hooks in.
Benitoy is punishing Ivanov with some ground and pound.
Benitoy gets his hands free as Ivanov looks to control.
Benitoy landing with strikes. #T4#
The referee is taking a good look at Ivanov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Benitoy!
Benitoy softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov rolls, trying to escape but Benitoy keeps control of the position.
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.
Ivanov trying to control but not successfully.
Benitoy has the hooks in. Ivanov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Benitoy lands a shot to the body.
Our spies down at at UnderGround BJJ & MMA inform us that Benitoy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ivanov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Benitoy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ivanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Benitoy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! Benitoy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ivanov wants to hold on but Benitoy pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Benitoy drives through and clinches with Ivanov against the cage.
#TD2#
Benitoy is trying to trip Ivanov. He has hold of a leg but Ivanov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Benitoy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Benitoy from controlling successfully.
Ivanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benitoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivanov is trying to keep Benitoy in close.
Ivanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov preventing the sweep.
Benitoy looking to control.
#T1#
Ivanov throwing strikes from guard but Benitoy blocks nicely.
Benitoy working a defensive guard here.
Benitoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanov landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benitoy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Benitoy works over Ivanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Benitoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanov has wrist control.
Benitoy is working Ivanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ivanov is controlling Benitoy's posture.#T2#
Benitoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benitoy is working Ivanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benitoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benitoy distracts Ivanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ivanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivanov tries to get out of the position.
Benitoy wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov has control of Benitoy's left arm, preventing Benitoy from doing any damage. #SUB#
Ivanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benitoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivanov is trying to keep Benitoy in close.
Benitoy connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Benitoy is fighting to break Ivanov's control of his arms but Ivanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Benitoy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benitoy postures up.
Benitoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ivanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivanov pulls Benitoy in close to his closed guard and prevents Benitoy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Benitoy landing some decent shots from guard.
Ivanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benitoy is controlling him.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Benitoy from controlling successfully.
Ivanov trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Benitoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benitoy wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Benitoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benitoy lands a couple of digs.
Ivanov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Benitoy with a nice head shot there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ivanov holds on and takes a little breather.
Benitoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benitoy passes Ivanov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ivanov tries to get to full guard but Benitoy has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Benitoy has closed the distance and engaged Ivanov in a clinch.
#TD2#
Benitoy has picked Ivanov up - he's going for a ride! Benitoy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Ivanov manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benitoy smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Ivanov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benitoy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benitoy distracts Ivanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ivanov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Ivanov throwing short punches from the bottom.
Benitoy lands a couple of digs.
Benitoy landing some decent shots from guard.
Benitoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benitoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benitoy working some strikes from top position.
Ivanov wants to sweep here but Benitoy controlling him for the moment.
Benitoy throwing strikes from guard but Ivanov blocks nicely.
John Michael Benitoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benitoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ivanov's head.
Ivanov has momentary wrist control but Benitoy slips an elbow through the middle.
Benitoy throwing strikes but missing.
Benitoy throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Ivanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Benitoy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Benitoy trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivan Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benitoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benitoy trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benitoy lands a couple of digs.
Benitoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benitoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benitoy looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benitoy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Benitoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benitoy throws a big right hand that misses.
Benitoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ivanov is adopting a defensive guard.
Benitoy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benitoy working some strikes from top position.
Benitoy trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov is trying to control the position but Benitoy postures up. #SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benitoy defends well.
Ivanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
Benitoy postures up and lands a big shot to Ivanov's brow.
Ivanov tries to strike from the bottom.
Benitoy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Benitoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ivanov's head.
Ivanov is pulling down on Benitoy's head. It's preventing any offense from Benitoy, at least for the moment.
Benitoy working some strikes from top position.
Benitoy trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Benitoy advances to half guard.
Ivanov pushes Benitoy off looking to stand but Benitoy dives back in and keeps control.
Benitoy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Michael Benitoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benitoy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Michael Benitoy!
After the big win, John Michael Benitoy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 119
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Benitoy shoots and misses
and Galeos counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Benitoy forces Galeos back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Galeos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benitoy fails with the takedown
and Galeos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benitoy misses with a takedown
and Galeos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kyle Kristian Galeos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Michael Benitoy.#CL2#
Benitoy clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Galeos manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy fails with the takedown
and Benitoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Benitoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benitoy is trying to drag Galeos to the mat but Galeos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benitoy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Galeos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Benitoy is trying to drag Galeos to the mat but Galeos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Galeos can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Galeos breaks from the clinch.
Benitoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Galeos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Galeos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Galeos as he jumps to the side.
Benitoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benitoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Galeos to counter with a crisp jab.
Kyle Kristian Galeos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Galeos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benitoy tries to clinch
and Galeos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Galeos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Galeos is pawing at Benitoy, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Benitoy's nose. Benitoy is badly hurt! Galeos pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Benitoy tries desperately to hold on but Galeos is relentless in his assault! As Benitoy receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Galeos away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kristian Galeos!
Kyle Kristian Galeos 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:
UnderGround FC 110
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Galeos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benitoy misses with a takedown
and Galeos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benitoy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Galeos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benitoy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Galeos throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Benitoy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Galeos's guard.
Benitoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galeos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benitoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benitoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benitoy stops Galeos from standing up.
Benitoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benitoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benitoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galeos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Galeos keeping moving, preventing Benitoy from controlling successfully.
Benitoy is in close to Galeos's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Benitoy landing with the ground and pound.
Galeos wants to stand up but Benitoy is controlling him.
Benitoy wants to control from the top but Galeos keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benitoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Galeos has wrist control.
Benitoy won't allow Galeos to get back to his feet.
Benitoy throwing strikes but missing.
Benitoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benitoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Benitoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galeos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benitoy with a nice head shot there.
Benitoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Benitoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Galeos wants to stand but Benitoy is controlling the position.
Benitoy connects with a couple of short punches.
Galeos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benitoy is controlling him.
Benitoy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Galeos's head.
Benitoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Galeos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy passes Galeos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Galeos tries to kick Benitoy off but Benitoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Benitoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benitoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benitoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benitoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Galeos defending well though.
Benitoy wants to pass to mount but Galeos is defending the position.
Benitoy lands strikes from half guard.
Benitoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benitoy lands strikes from half guard.
Benitoy misses with a head shot. Galeos uses the momentum to regain guard.
Benitoy wants to control from the top but Galeos keeps moving.
Benitoy connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Galeos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benitoy is controlling him.
Benitoy cracks Galeos with a solid left hand.
Benitoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Galeos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galeos tries to get out of the position.
Galeos keeping moving, preventing Benitoy from controlling successfully.
Galeos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benitoy on the ground.
Benitoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benitoy landing some decent shots from guard.
Benitoy passes Galeos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Benitoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Galeos defending well though.
Benitoy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benitoy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy dominated that round.
That's time! Galeos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A punch combination from Galeos misses.
Benitoy with the counter takedown but Galeos avoids it easily.
Galeos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benitoy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benitoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horrible takedown attempt by Benitoy or perhaps it was just good defense by Galeos, which made it look bad.
Benitoy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kyle Kristian Galeos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Michael Benitoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy shoots in for a double leg but Galeos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Galeos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Galeos.
Benitoy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Galeos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benitoy somewhat.#T1#
Benitoy has his takedown stuffed
and Galeos counters with a nice body shot.
Galeos scores with a hook.
Benitoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Galeos looks to land a combination but Benitoy avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Galeos there.
Galeos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Galeos lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Benitoy drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Benitoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Galeos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benitoy connects with a couple of short punches.
Benitoy throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Benitoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galeos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benitoy throws a big right hand that misses.
Galeos has momentary wrist control but Benitoy slips an elbow through the middle.
Benitoy trying to control but Galeos is working from the bottom.
Benitoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Galeos wants to stand and escape but Benitoy is having none of it.
Benitoy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Benitoy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benitoy with a nice head shot there.
Benitoy working some strikes from top position.
Benitoy passes Galeos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benitoy connects with a nice short shot to Galeos's temple. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benitoy connects with a nice short shot to Galeos's temple.
John Michael Benitoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benitoy working Galeos over with strikes.
Galeos taking some punishment here, with Benitoy in his half guard. #ROC2#
Galeos is rocked!
Nice strikes from Benitoy there.
Oh Galeos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benitoy lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Galeos! More strikes land and this one is all over! Benitoy jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Michael Benitoy!
John Michael Benitoy made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 106
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Benitoy scores with a takedown into Tycoon's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Benitoy won't allow Tycoon to sweep him here.
Benitoy scoring with some ground and pound.
Benitoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benitoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tycoon's head.
Tycoon wants to sweep here but Benitoy controlling him for the moment.
Benitoy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tycoon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benitoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tycoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benitoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Tycoon looking for a guillotine here but Benitoy defends easily.
Benitoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tycoon has wrist control.#T1#
Tycoon is trying to keep Benitoy in close.
Tycoon looking for a sweep. Not yet Tycoon, not yet.
Tycoon has momentary wrist control but Benitoy slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tycoon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benitoy controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benitoy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Benitoy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Benitoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tycoon has wrist control.
Benitoy trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
Benitoy passes into half guard. #T2#
Tycoon regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Benitoy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tycoon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benitoy has managed to get both his arms back between Tycoon's legs - danger averted.
Benitoy landing with the ground and pound.
Benitoy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benitoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tycoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benitoy postures up and lands a big shot to Tycoon's brow.
Benitoy is in close to Tycoon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Benitoy with a nice head shot there.
Benitoy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benitoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benitoy throws a big right hand that misses.
Benitoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Benitoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benitoy looking to pass the guard.
Tycoon trying to keep a closed guard but Benitoy is proving a slippery customer.
Benitoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tycoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benitoy throws an elbow that misses. Tycoon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Benitoy's guard. Nice move by Tycoon!#REVB#
Benitoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tycoon trying to control but Benitoy is working from the bottom.
Benitoy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tycoon's guard. #REVR#
Benitoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benitoy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Benitoy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tycoon's guard.
Tycoon is pressing down on Benitoy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benitoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tycoon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benitoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tycoon has wrist control.
Tycoon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Benitoy gets back to full guard.
Tycoon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benitoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benitoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Benitoy, not yet.
Benitoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benitoy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy 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#
Benitoy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tycoon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tycoon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Benitoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tycoon is one step ahead there.
Benitoy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tycoon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Tycoon working for a triangle but Benitoy defends it easily.
#T1#
Benitoy chips away with some ground and pound.
Benitoy trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
Benitoy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tycoon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tycoon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benitoy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benitoy looking to pass the guard.
Benitoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benitoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tycoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John Michael Benitoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tycoon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Tycoon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benitoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benitoy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tycoon being controlled here, momentarily.
Benitoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tycoon has wrist control.
Benitoy working some strikes from top position.
Benitoy controlling from the top position.
Benitoy postures up in Tycoon's guard and throws a big left but Tycoon blocks it. #T3#
Benitoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benitoy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benitoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benitoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benitoy 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.
Benitoy throws an elbow that misses. Tycoon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Benitoy's guard. Nice move by Tycoon!#REVB#
Benitoy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Benitoy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benitoy lands a nice short elbow.
Benitoy slips a nice elbow through Tycoon's hands, connecting with Tycoon's forehead.#T4#
Benitoy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tycoon wants to improve his position but Benitoy is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy winds up and cracks Tycoon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benitoy lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benitoy lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Benitoy slips a nice elbow through Tycoon's hands, connecting with Tycoon's forehead.
Benitoy lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benitoy connects with a nice short shot to Tycoon's temple. #ROC#
Tycoon is rocked!
Benitoy trying to control from half guard but Tycoon is working away.
Tycoon is still in real trouble! Can Benitoy finish him?
Benitoy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Benitoy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Benitoy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Benitoy moves into range and clinches up with Tycoon.
Tycoon seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Benitoy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tycoon is trying to control Benitoy's posture but Benitoy avoids it.
Benitoy cracks Tycoon with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Tycoon's face as Benitoy controls the position.
Benitoy scoring with punches and elbows.
Benitoy 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.
Benitoy cracks Tycoon with a big right hand but Tycoon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tycoon defending against the ground and pound.
Benitoy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Benitoy cracks Tycoon with a big right hand but Tycoon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benitoy is looking to take a break and control but Tycoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Tycoon tries to bench press Benitoy off him but Benitoy keeps the position.
Tycoon manages to get back to half guard.
Tycoon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tycoon is trying to get back to full guard.
Benitoy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tycoon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Benitoy scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benitoy lands a nice short elbow.
Benitoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benitoy is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tycoon is hurt! He's hurt bad - Benitoy fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tycoon from any more punishment! Congratulations to Benitoy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Michael Benitoy!
John Michael Benitoy very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Ky Tycoon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well he got me tonight he's a tough guy appreciate his effort tonight and it bring him the W I'm sure that I learned from this and use it as a motivation to keep improving'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 97
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Benitoy closes the distance and pushes Lievremont back into the cage.#TD2#
Benitoy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lievremont regains guard.
Benitoy stopping the sweep attempt from Lievremont.
Benitoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benitoy scoring with some ground and pound.
Benitoy postures up in Lievremont's guard and throws a big left but Lievremont blocks it.
Benitoy won't allow Lievremont to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benitoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Lievremont has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Benitoy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lievremont has tightened it up now! Benitoy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sylvain Lievremont!
Sylvain Lievremont took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
UGFC79 Christmas Beatdown
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Correa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Benitoy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Correa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benitoy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Benitoy working the head and body with strikes.
Correa is not content to let Benitoy control the position.#SUB#
Correa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Correa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Benitoy.
Benitoy working Correa over with strikes. #SUB#
Correa looking for submissions off his back.
Benitoy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Correa looking for submissions off his back.
Benitoy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Benitoy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benitoy lands a nice short elbow.
Benitoy drops an elbow to the side of Correa's head.
Correa taking some punishment here, with Benitoy in his half guard.
Benitoy lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#
Correa is rocked!
Benitoy lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Correa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benitoy is looking to advance position but Correa won't allow it.
Benitoy is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Correa is hurt! He's hurt bad - Benitoy fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Correa from any more punishment! Congratulations to Benitoy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Michael Benitoy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Michael Benitoy waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 70
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Benitoy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richter swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Benitoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benitoy is working for takedown but Richter is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Richter breaks the clinch.
Richter slaps away a takedown attempt from Benitoy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benitoy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hans Richter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Michael Benitoy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Richter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Richter.
Benitoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richter counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Benitoy moves into the clinch.#BC#
Richter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benitoy tries to clinch up but Richter circles away and keeps his distance.
Richter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Richter throws a series of strikes that have Benitoy backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Benitoy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richter wants to get back to his feet but Benitoy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benitoy scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Benitoy with a nice head shot there.
Benitoy won't allow Richter to get back to his feet.
Benitoy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benitoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy prevents Richter from getting back to his feet.
Benitoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benitoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benitoy working some strikes from top position.
Benitoy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Benitoy working some strikes from top position.
Benitoy is in close to Richter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Richter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Richter wants to free his trapped foot but Benitoy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Benitoy tries to get to full guard but Richter has control of the leg. #T2#
Benitoy is trying to maintain the position but Richter is very close to passing his half guard.#SU#
Richter escapes and gets back to his feet.
Richter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benitoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richter lands with an uppercut that bounces Benitoy off the cage and back into range.
Richter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benitoy on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richter punishes Benitoy's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Benitoy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Benitoy lands a couple of digs.
Richter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Richter trying to control the position.
Richter wants to stand and escape but Benitoy is having none of it. #T3#
Benitoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richter wants to sweep here but Benitoy controlling him for the moment.
Benitoy prevents Richter from getting back to his feet.
Benitoy is working Richter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Benitoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benitoy landing some decent shots from guard.
Benitoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Benitoy is working Richter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Richter is rocked!
Benitoy works over Richter with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Richter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benitoy arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Richter'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 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Michael Benitoy!
John Michael Benitoy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 62
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Tycoon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benitoy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Benitoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tycoon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tycoon wants to stand and escape but Benitoy is having none of it.
Benitoy scoring with some ground and pound.
Tycoon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benitoy distracts Tycoon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benitoy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benitoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benitoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tycoon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benitoy postures up in Tycoon's guard and throws a big left but Tycoon blocks it.
Benitoy throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benitoy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tycoon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Benitoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Benitoy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaptajnernes Trćningscenter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tycoon is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tycoon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benitoy's guard. #SUB#
Tycoon 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.
Tycoon trying to mount his opponent but Benitoy defends it.
Benitoy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Tycoon is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Benitoy manages to get to full guard.
Benitoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benitoy keeping moving, preventing Tycoon from controlling successfully.
Tycoon tries to free his leg and advance position but Benitoy is retaining full guard.
Benitoy throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Benitoy keeping moving, preventing Tycoon from controlling successfully.
Benitoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tycoon takes a decent strike to the side of the head. #T3#
Tycoon wants to stand but Benitoy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Benitoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Benitoy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tycoon's guard. #REVB#
Benitoy landing with the ground and pound.
Benitoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tycoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benitoy lands a couple of elbows.
Benitoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Benitoy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Benitoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benitoy with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Tycoon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benitoy is one step ahead there.
Tycoon is working hard here to advance position.
Benitoy lands a couple of elbows.
Benitoy throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Benitoy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tycoon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benitoy has managed to get both his arms back between Tycoon's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benitoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benitoy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Benitoy distracts Tycoon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benitoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benitoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benitoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tycoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benitoy is in close to Tycoon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tycoon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benitoy sprawls well. Benitoy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tycoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tycoon sprawls well. Tycoon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benitoy gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Benitoy closes the distance and pushes Tycoon back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon goes for a takedown attempt but Benitoy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John Michael Benitoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benitoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benitoy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ky Tycoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benitoy fails to land the takedown.
Tycoon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benitoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tycoon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Benitoy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benitoy. #TD2#
Tycoon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Benitoy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tycoon to the mat. Tycoon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Tycoon is looking for a triangle but Benitoy pushes his legs off easily.
Benitoy cracks Tycoon with a solid left hand.
Benitoy landing some decent shots from guard.
Benitoy cracks Tycoon with a solid left hand.
Tycoon working a defensive guard here.
Benitoy trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
John Michael Benitoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benitoy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tycoon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Benitoy stands up over Tycoon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Benitoy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benitoy is in close to Tycoon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Benitoy postures up and lands a big shot to Tycoon's brow.
Benitoy is in close to Tycoon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tycoon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tycoon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benitoy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benitoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benitoy postures up and lands a big shot to Tycoon's brow.
Benitoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benitoy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benitoy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Benitoy connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Benitoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Tycoon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benitoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benitoy won't allow Tycoon to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benitoy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tycoon has momentary wrist control but Benitoy slips an elbow through the middle.
Benitoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tycoon is keeping the position for now.
Benitoy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benitoy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tycoon's head.
Benitoy works over Tycoon with some ground and pound from guard.
Tycoon wants to sweep here but Benitoy controlling him for the moment.
Tycoon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benitoy's guard. #REVR##T4#
Benitoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tycoon is one step ahead there.
Benitoy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Tycoon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benitoy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benitoy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Benitoy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benitoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tycoon's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benitoy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Benitoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tycoon counters with a left to the body.
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tycoon misses the target.#TD2#
Benitoy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tycoon on his heels. He'll look to pass Tycoon's guard now, I'm sure.
Benitoy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Benitoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benitoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benitoy preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy cracks Tycoon with a solid left hand.
Benitoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tycoon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benitoy.
Benitoy is working Tycoon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Benitoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tycoon's head.#T1#
Benitoy chips away with some ground and pound.
Benitoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Benitoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tycoon is keeping the position for now.
Benitoy advances to half guard.
Tycoon has hold of Benitoy's hands but Benitoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#
Tycoon is rocked!
Benitoy working Tycoon over with strikes.
Oh Tycoon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benitoy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benitoy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tycoon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benitoy lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tycoon! More strikes land and this one is all over! Benitoy jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Michael Benitoy!
After the big win, John Michael Benitoy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Ky Tycoon spoke after the fight, saying 'Well he got me tonight he's a tough guy appreciate his effort tonight and it bring him the W I'm sure that I learned from this and use it as a motivation to keep improving'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 50
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Benitoy misses with a takedown
and Rosenthal counters with a three punch combo that has Benitoy backing up. Benitoy nods at Rosenthal to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Benitoy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rosenthal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rosenthal wants to get back to his feet but Benitoy is dominant here and he's now got Rosenthal's back!
Rosenthal is trying to stand back up.
Benitoy lands a shot to the head.
Benitoy lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosenthal is taking damage to the body and head.
Rosenthal is trying to stand back up.
Benitoy loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rosenthal hold on?
Benitoy scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Rosenthal turns into Benitoy and is now in his guard.
#SU2#
Rosenthal stands up and waves to Benitoy to follow him. #TD2#
Benitoy tries to sprawl but Rosenthal drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Rosenthal tries to stand and escape but Benitoy is controlling the position.
Rosenthal content to control rather than advance.
Benitoy tries to kick Rosenthal off but Rosenthal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Benitoy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SU2#
Rosenthal decides to stand up.
Rosenthal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benitoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Rosenthal. #TD#
Benitoy drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Rosenthal pushes Benitoy off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Benitoy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rosenthal's guard.
Rosenthal is wriggling around but Benitoy manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
Still in half guard, Benitoy seems content to control.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benitoy connects with a nice short shot to Rosenthal's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benitoy lands a nice short elbow.
Benitoy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benitoy is controlling the pace.
Benitoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benitoy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benitoy working over Rosenthal with some ground and pound. Rosenthal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SU#
Benitoy stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Rosenthal clinches with his opponent.
Rosenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Rosenthal - that landed with a thud.
#TD#
Benitoy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Benitoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benitoy wants to control from the top but Rosenthal keeps moving. #T3#
Benitoy 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. #ES2#
Rosenthal pushes Benitoy off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Rosenthal closes the distance and pushes Benitoy back into the cage.
Rosenthal stops a takedown attempt from Benitoy.
Rosenthal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benitoy's elbow.
Benitoy is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Michael Benitoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benitoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rosenthal's efforts to push away.
Rosenthal can't find room to land a body shot as Benitoy controls the action.
Rosenthal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benitoy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rosenthal after a bit of a struggle.
Benitoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rosenthal pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Rosenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benitoy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rosenthal prevents it.
Rosenthal prevents the takedown attempt.
Rosenthal misses with a body punch.
Benitoy prevents a body shot from Rosenthal.
Rosenthal lands a knee to the head.
Benitoy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rosenthal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benitoy goes for a takedown attempt but Rosenthal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Rosenthal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benitoy has a closed guard, preventing Rosenthal from standing up. #SU2#
Rosenthal gets to his feet - Benitoy follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rosenthal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rosenthal fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Benitoy gets the takedown into side control.
Rosenthal tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Benitoy is hanging on to Rosenthal's back as he tries to escape.
Rosenthal is trying to get back to his feet but Benitoy has full control of the position and if anything, Rosenthal has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Benitoy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Benitoy gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Benitoy gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Benitoy apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Johnny Rosenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rosenthal gets caught flat footed, as Benitoy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rosenthal looking for a guillotine here but Benitoy defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rosenthal has his foot on Benitoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benitoy works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SU#
Benitoy gets to his feet. Rosenthal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Benitoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Rosenthal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benitoy to the mat! Benitoy manages to get full guard.
Benitoy has a closed guard, preventing Rosenthal from standing up.
Benitoy is looking to stand up but Rosenthal isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Benitoy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Benitoy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rosenthal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rosenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Benitoy controls his hands.
Rosenthal lands a body shot. #BC2#
Rosenthal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Benitoy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rosenthal swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Michael Benitoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benitoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rosenthal dives in and grabs Benitoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benitoy pushes down on Rosenthal's head and hops out.#CL2#
Rosenthal darts in and clinches Benitoy up against the cage.
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!
Rosenthal tries to pull guard but Benitoy holds him up against the cage and eventually Rosenthal drops back down to his feet.
Rosenthal tries to throw a body punch but Benitoy avoids it by throwing Rosenthal back against the cage.
Rosenthal misses with a body punch.
Rosenthal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benitoy tries to score a body lock takedown but Rosenthal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benitoy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benitoy is looking for a takedown.
Benitoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rosenthal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rosenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Rosenthal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benitoy is trying to defend but Rosenthal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3##ES#
Benitoy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Benitoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Rosenthal drives through and clinches with Benitoy against the cage.
Benitoy keeps control of Rosenthal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Benitoy has picked Rosenthal up - he's going for a ride! Benitoy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Rosenthal kicks Benitoy off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Rosenthal dives in and scores a takedown into Benitoy's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenthal wanted to stand there but Benitoy had control of the position.
Rosenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benitoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benitoy wants to stand but Rosenthal is controlling the position. #T4#
Rosenthal is looking to stand up but Benitoy won't let him.
Rosenthal won't allow Benitoy to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Rosenthal stands up from Benitoy's guard - Rosenthal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rosenthal sprawls well. Rosenthal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benitoy gets slowly back to his feet.
As Benitoy backs off Rosenthal throws a huge counter combo but Benitoy manages to avoid it all.
Rosenthal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rosenthal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rosenthal shoots for a takedown but Benitoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benitoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rosenthal counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Rosenthal rushes Benitoy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Benitoy wants a takedown but no success here.
Benitoy wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Michael Benitoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benitoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rosenthal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rosenthal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Benitoy's face.
Benitoy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rosenthal is defending well.#TD#
Benitoy has Rosenthal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Benitoy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rosenthal tumbling to the mat - Benitoy dives into Rosenthal's guard.
Rosenthal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Rosenthal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benitoy defends well.
Rosenthal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benitoy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Benitoy stands up over Rosenthal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES2#
Rosenthal has his feet on Benitoy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rosenthal tries for a takedown but Benitoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rosenthal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Rosenthal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Benitoy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnny Rosenthal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benitoy fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosenthal tries for a takedown but Benitoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rosenthal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benitoy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Benitoy tries to escape but Rosenthal is in control. #T2#
Rosenthal tries to stand but Benitoy is controlling his head. #SU2#
Rosenthal stands up and beckons Benitoy to his feet.
Rosenthal shoots in for a double leg but Benitoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benitoy goes for a double leg but Rosenthal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rosenthal continues to drive forward.
Rosenthal throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Benitoy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Benitoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Benitoy is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Rosenthal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Benitoy has passed into half guard!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Benitoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnny Rosenthal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benitoy lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Benitoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rosenthal is trying to stand.
Rosenthal has hold of Benitoy's hands but Benitoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Benitoy seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Benitoy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy slips a nice elbow through Rosenthal's hands, connecting with Rosenthal's forehead.
Benitoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rosenthal wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Benitoy decides to stand up.
Rosenthal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Benitoy shoots in and bounces Rosenthal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benitoy works over Rosenthal with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Benitoy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
John Michael Benitoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benitoy stays in close to Rosenthal's body and controls the position. #SU#
Benitoy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Benitoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benitoy misses with a takedown attempt - Rosenthal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benitoy closes the distance and clinches up with Rosenthal, looking for a takedown. Benitoy pushes Rosenthal against the cage but Rosenthal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Rosenthal closes the distance and pushes Benitoy back into the cage.
Rosenthal crunches a lovely knee into Benitoy's ribcage.
Benitoy wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Rosenthal.
Rosenthal is pressed up against the cage. Benitoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rosenthal down to the mat. Rosenthal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Michael Benitoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rosenthal tries for a takedown but Benitoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Michael Benitoy.
I think Rosenthal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Rosenthal!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 43
Date: Sep 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Benitoy closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Benitoy pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benitoy shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Benitoy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Benitoy wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his arm.
Benitoy working the ground and pound from side control.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benitoy wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benitoy lands a nice forearm strike.
Benitoy wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his arm.
Benitoy scores with punches from side control.
Benitoy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benitoy wants to stand but Anderson has his arm trapped.
We've been hearing good reports from Benitoy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Anderson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Benitoy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anderson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Benitoy tries to score with some ground and pound. Anderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Benitoy controls the position.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Benitoy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Benitoy lands some shots froms side control.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benitoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benitoy lands a nice forearm strike.
Anderson wants to control but Benitoy postures up.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Benitoy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Benitoy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Benitoy 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.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anderson has hold of Benitoy's hands but Benitoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Benitoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Benitoy tries to stand and escape but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Benitoy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Benitoy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy is working Anderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benitoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson has Benitoy pulled in close to control his posture.
Benitoy postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it. #T3#
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Benitoy has moved into half guard.
Anderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The King's Road. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Benitoy wants to stand up but Anderson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Benitoy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benitoy working the head and body with strikes.
Benitoy is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Benitoy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Anderson.
Anderson has hold of Benitoy's hands but Benitoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Benitoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Benitoy not doing much here.
Anderson is trying to stand.
Benitoy not doing much here.
#T4#
Benitoy misses with a head shot. Anderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benitoy is one step ahead there.
Anderson looking to control.
Benitoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Benitoy from standing up.
Anderson wants to hit a switch here but Benitoy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anderson there!
Benitoy prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Anderson tries to sprawl but Benitoy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Benitoy wants to stand up but Anderson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Benitoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benitoy is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.#SU#
Benitoy escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Benitoy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Benitoy 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. #SU#
Benitoy gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting. #TD#
Benitoy scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Benitoy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SU#
Benitoy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Benitoy avoids them all with ease.
Benitoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benitoy closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Benitoy pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benitoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Michael Benitoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Benitoy moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a hook
#TD#
and Benitoy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson! #SU#
Benitoy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anderson to his feet.
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benitoy gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benitoy.
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!#TD#
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Benitoy manages to mount him!
Benitoy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Benitoy trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Benitoy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson wants to hold on but Benitoy pushes him away.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Benitoy tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Benitoy raining down shots from the mount!
Benitoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Benitoy landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Benitoy maintains control.
Benitoy controlling the pace for now.
Benitoy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anderson for as long as he can get away with.
Anderson wants to hold on but Benitoy pushes him away.
Benitoy controlling from mount.
Benitoy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Anderson's face.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Benitoy tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Benitoy looking to score a takedown here. Anderson is defending well but Benitoy drives through and ends up in Anderson's guard.#SU#
Benitoy gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting.
Benitoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Benitoy persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Benitoy with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benitoy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Michael Benitoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
No luck for Benitoy with that takedown attempt.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1##TD#
Anderson gets caught napping as Benitoy dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
Benitoy won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Benitoy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson is pulling down on Benitoy's head to control his posture.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benitoy is controlling him. #SU#
Benitoy gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting. #TD#
Benitoy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Benitoy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benitoy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##ES#
Benitoy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benitoy fails to land the takedown.
Benitoy shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Benitoy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benitoy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benitoy.
Benitoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3##TD#
Benitoy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benitoy lands in his opponent's guard.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Benitoy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Benitoy defends it.
John Michael Benitoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benitoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson prevents Benitoy from standing back up.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Benitoy tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benitoy defending well though.
Benitoy is looking to escape.
Anderson trying to advance position but Benitoy counters by regaining guard.
Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson postures up in Benitoy's guard and throws a big left but Benitoy blocks it.
Benitoy wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jerome Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benitoy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Michael Benitoy!
John Michael Benitoy made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
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UnderGround FC 32
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Benitoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Benitoy shoots in but no luck this time.
Rosenthal tries to counter by clinching up but Benitoy breaks away and moves out of range.
Benitoy with a poor takedown
and Rosenthal counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnny Rosenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Michael Benitoy.#TD2#
Benitoy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rosenthal sprawls well initially but Benitoy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rosenthal trying to get back to full guard but Benitoy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rosenthal wants to control but Benitoy is having none of it.
Rosenthal is trying desperately to improve position.
Rosenthal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benitoy keeping moving, preventing Rosenthal from controlling successfully.
Rosenthal stops Benitoy from standing up. #T1##SUB#
Rosenthal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Benitoy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rosenthal has Benitoy in his guard.#REVB#
Rosenthal keeping moving, preventing Benitoy from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rosenthal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benitoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benitoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rosenthal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rosenthal keeping full guard, as Benitoy tries to pass. #SUB#
Rosenthal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Benitoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU2#
Benitoy stands up from Rosenthal's guard - Benitoy perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Rosenthal gets caught flat footed, as Benitoy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Benitoy scoring with some ground and pound.
Benitoy cracks Rosenthal with a solid left hand.
Rosenthal strikes from his own guard.
Benitoy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Rosenthal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benitoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rosenthal working for a triangle but Benitoy defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Michael Benitoy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Benitoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rosenthal's waist but Rosenthal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benitoy off to one side. #TD2#
Benitoy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rosenthal is looking to improve his position.
Rosenthal is working hard here to advance position.
Benitoy is nestled in close to Rosenthal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Benitoy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rosenthal looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rosenthal actively working from the bottom here.
Benitoy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Benitoy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Rosenthal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benitoy pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Benitoy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rosenthal to stand up. #TD2#
Benitoy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benitoy showed some decent athleticism there.
Benitoy slows the pace down in half guard.
Benitoy working Rosenthal over with strikes.
Benitoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenthal keeps working.
John Michael Benitoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2##SU2#
Benitoy stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rosenthal to get to his feet.
John Michael Benitoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Benitoy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Rosenthal has his feet on Benitoy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Benitoy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Benitoy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rosenthal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rosenthal trying to hold on to Benitoy's head to control him but Benitoy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenthal wants to get back to full guard.
Benitoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benitoy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Benitoy not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rosenthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Benitoy goes for a double leg but Rosenthal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rosenthal continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Benitoy scores with a takedown into Rosenthal's guard.#ES#
Rosenthal pushes Benitoy off and gets back to his feet.
Benitoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Rosenthal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rosenthal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Benitoy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benitoy trying to control the position but Rosenthal is working away.
Rosenthal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Benitoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Benitoy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Benitoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benitoy winds up and cracks Rosenthal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Benitoy slips a nice elbow through Rosenthal's hands, connecting with Rosenthal's forehead.
Benitoy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benitoy is looking to advance position but Rosenthal won't allow it.
Benitoy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rosenthal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Benitoy is controlling the pace.
Rosenthal wants to control but Benitoy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnny Rosenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rosenthal tries to kick Benitoy off but Benitoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Benitoy lands strikes from half guard.
Benitoy passes to full mount!
Benitoy avoids the attempt from Rosenthal to control.
Rosenthal throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Benitoy looking to control but Rosenthal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rosenthal throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Benitoy working Rosenthal over with strikes here.
Benitoy unloading with bombs!
Benitoy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benitoy working the ground and pound effectively.
John Michael Benitoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benitoy controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Michael Benitoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benitoy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Michael Benitoy!
John Michael Benitoy gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
UnderGround FC 25
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Benitoy shoots in and gets a takedown into Tycoon's guard.
Benitoy prevents Tycoon from getting back to his feet.
Benitoy cracks Tycoon with a solid left hand.
Tycoon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benitoy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Benitoy trying to strike off his back.
Benitoy with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Tycoon can't handle though.
Tycoon wants to get up but he can't break Benitoy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Benitoy throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Tycoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benitoy is keeping the position for now.
Benitoy lands an upkick as Tycoon stands over him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon wants to control from the top but Benitoy keeps moving.
Tycoon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Tycoon wants to control from the top but Benitoy keeps moving.
Benitoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Benitoy trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tycoon won't allow Benitoy to sweep him here.
Benitoy striking off his back but it's not causing Tycoon any problems.
Tycoon wants to stand but Benitoy has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Tycoon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benitoy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benitoy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benitoy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Benitoy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tycoon has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Benitoy is looking to defend but Tycoon has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Benitoy! Tycoon pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Benitoy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ky Tycoon!
Ky Tycoon made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'First of all I would like to thank GOD for giving me this skills and to my opponent. Man he's tough I respect him if he's a montser, to the Organization and to my family trainers coaches teammates I couldn't do this without you guys and also the #JustTrain gym my sponsors and specially the Fans than'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 18
Date: Jul 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Pinsinchai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benitoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinsinchai somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinsinchai is defended easily by Benitoy.
Pinsinchai fails with a takedown attempt.
Benitoy attempts a counter takedown but Pinsinchai avoids it well and moves away.
John Michael Benitoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berklerk Pinsinchai.#TD#
Pinsinchai gets caught flat footed, as Benitoy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Benitoy scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy connects with a couple of short punches.
Benitoy connects with a couple of short punches.
Pinsinchai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benitoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Benitoy distracts Pinsinchai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benitoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Pinsinchai is rocked!
Benitoy postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Pinsinchai covers up, he's hurt! Benitoy keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Benitoy and the ref steps in to end the fight! Benitoy can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Michael Benitoy!
John Michael Benitoy gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
UnderGround FC 14
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Tanaka clinches up with Benitoy and pushes him back against the cage.
Benitoy is working for takedown but Tanaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benitoy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tanaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Tanaka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Benitoy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tanaka to the mat. Tanaka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Benitoy postures up in Tanaka's guard and throws a big left but Tanaka blocks it.
Tanaka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benitoy is controlling him.
Benitoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benitoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Tanaka looking for a guillotine here but Benitoy defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Benitoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benitoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tanaka wants to stand and escape but Benitoy is having none of it.
Benitoy lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka wants to stand and escape but Benitoy is having none of it.
Benitoy working some strikes from top position.
Benitoy cracks Tanaka with a solid left hand.#T1#
Benitoy scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Tanaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benitoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benitoy distracts Tanaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tanaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benitoy distracts Tanaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benitoy is in close to Tanaka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Benitoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanaka's head.#ROC2#
Tanaka is rocked!
Benitoy throws a big elbow that misses.
Oh Tanaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benitoy scoring with some ground and pound.
Tanaka is trying to keep Benitoy in close.
Tanaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Tanaka is looking to stand up but Benitoy isn't so interested in that idea.
Benitoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benitoy landing some decent shots from guard. #T2##SUB#
Tanaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benitoy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy is in close to Tanaka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benitoy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tanaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benitoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Tanaka has his feet on Benitoy's thighs here. He's pushed Benitoy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Benitoy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shiro Tanaka!
Shiro Tanaka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
UFC WNF 2
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Benitoy on that attempt.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benitoy backs up against the cage.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benitoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benitoy tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Benitoy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Smith pushes Benitoy off and gets back to his feet.
John Michael Benitoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Benitoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benitoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Michael Benitoy.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith lands with a straight right. Benitoy didn't see that one coming.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
A punch lands to the side of Benitoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benitoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith connects with a right hand. Benitoy shakes it off.#T1#
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benitoy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Benitoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Benitoy should have avoided that one.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Benitoy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benitoy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Benitoy's ribs.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Benitoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benitoy shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Benitoy is rocked!
Benitoy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Benitoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Smith with a nice cross.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Benitoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
As Benitoy looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Benitoy just gets out of the way.
Benitoy looks winded!
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Benitoy misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benitoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Benitoy! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Smith!
After winning the bout, Joe Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Benitoy back into the cage.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Benitoy won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.#BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benitoy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Benitoy gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benitoy has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Benitoy has Anderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Benitoy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Benitoy dives into Anderson's guard.#SUB2#
Benitoy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Benitoy, into his guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benitoy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Benitoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benitoy has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position.
Benitoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Benitoy, not yet.
Benitoy keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benitoy wants to hit a switch here but Anderson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Benitoy there!
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Benitoy to take his back!
Benitoy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anderson's guard. Nice work there by Benitoy.
Benitoy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Benitoy tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Benitoy connects with a couple of short punches.
Benitoy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Benitoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benitoy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benitoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benitoy won't allow Anderson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Benitoy drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Benitoy is working Anderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Hans Christian Anderson has been cut.
Benitoy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benitoy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Benitoy lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benitoy passes into half guard.
Benitoy works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hans Christian Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hans Christian Anderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Benitoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Benitoy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Benitoy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Benitoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Benitoy throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Benitoy manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Benitoy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Benitoy seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Benitoy controlling the action here.
Benitoy lands with a punch from half guard.
Benitoy thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benitoy lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benitoy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benitoy on the ground.
Benitoy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Benitoy is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Benitoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson has hold of Benitoy's hands but Benitoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Benitoy lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Benitoy there.
Benitoy stalling. #T3#
Benitoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Benitoy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anderson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Benitoy.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Benitoy is having none of it.
Benitoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benitoy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Benitoy loads up on a big left hand. Anderson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Benitoy looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Anderson can't hide his disappointment, as Benitoy celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Michael Benitoy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Davies delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davies is trying to break the clinch but Benitoy is controlling him.#BC2#
Benitoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davies's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Davies duly obliges. #CL#
Davies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Benitoy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Benitoy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Davies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benitoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davies wants to control from the top but Benitoy keeps moving.
Benitoy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davies's guard. #REVB#
Benitoy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Benitoy wants to stand but Davies is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Davies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benitoy is one step ahead there.
Benitoy landing with the ground and pound.
Benitoy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davies has a closed guard, preventing Benitoy from standing up.
Davies looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benitoy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Benitoy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Benitoy misses with a leg kick
and Davies counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Davies tries to close the distance and clinch but Benitoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Benitoy takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Benitoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benitoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davies tries to clinch there but Benitoy circles away.
#CL2#
Benitoy closes the distance and clinches.
Davies tries to pull guard but Benitoy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Benitoy gets control of Davies's arms and successfully pulls guard. Benitoy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Benitoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benitoy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Benitoy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Benitoy looking to pass the guard.
Davies can't keep his opponent in guard - Benitoy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Benitoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Davies missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davies wants to control but Benitoy is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Michael Benitoy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Davies throws a front kick that sends Benitoy stumbling back into the cage.
Davies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benitoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davies scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benitoy throws a body kick that misses
and Davies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benitoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benitoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davies moves in looking to clinch but Benitoy pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benitoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy misses with a takedown
and Benitoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamish Davies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Michael Benitoy.
Davies scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Davies lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benitoy backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davies with a hook.#T1#
Davies scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Benitoy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davies defends it nicely.
Davies is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Benitoy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davies swivels and escapes.
Davies seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Benitoy gets a clinch.
Benitoy tries to land knees in the clinch but Davies avoids the damage to the body.
Davies tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benitoy smiles and moves away.
Davies lands a two punch combo.
Davies throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benitoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Davies defends it well.
Benitoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2##TD2#
Benitoy looking to score a takedown here. Davies is defending well but Benitoy drives through and ends up in Davies's guard.
John Michael Benitoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Benitoy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Davies, up you get! #CL2#
Benitoy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davies goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benitoy prevents it.
#BC2#
Benitoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davies scores with a one two! Benitoy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Benitoy rushes Davies and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Benitoy manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Benitoy working for a triangle but Davies defends it easily.
Benitoy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davies's guard. #REVB#
Davies knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benitoy on the ground.#T3#
Davies being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benitoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Davies is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy pushes down on Davies's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Benitoy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benitoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
Benitoy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hamish Davies is winning the standup battle so far.
Benitoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davies.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davies darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Benitoy drives through and clinches with Davies against the cage.
#BC2#
Benitoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamish Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davies cracks Benitoy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left and a right from Davies both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish Davies dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Benitoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Benitoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Davies is looking to control Benitoy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davies avoid being mounted?
Davies taking some punishment here, with Benitoy in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitoy not doing much here.
#SU2#
Benitoy decides to stand up. #T1#
Benitoy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davies to score with a decent uppercut.
Benitoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davies attempts a counter takedown but Benitoy avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Davies gets tackled into the cage by Benitoy. Benitoy maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Benitoy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Benitoy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Davies controls his leg.
Benitoy controlling the pace. #T2#
Let's hope that Benitoy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Benitoy lands with a punch from half guard.
Benitoy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Davies is in trouble now - Benitoy has advanced to mount!
Benitoy working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Benitoy with a couple of short strikes.
Benitoy unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Davies wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Benitoy celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Michael Benitoy!
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