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AKT 10
Date: Sep 05, 2019 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Benoit. Forge works Benoit's body with a nice hook. Benoit is looking to clinch but Forge is avoiding it.
Forge on the wrong end of a nice hook. Forge misses with a two punch combination.
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch but Forge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Forge throws a jab when Benoit was well out of range. Benoit wants to clinch up but Forge keeps it at a distance. A head kick by Forge misses and Benoit counters with a three punch combo that has Forge backing up. Forge nods at Benoit to acknowledge the strikes. Forge misses the shot to the body. Forge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forge lands with a good body shot. Emeritus Forge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Benoit swinging wildly here.
Benoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forge. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Forge throws an off balance right hand
letting Benoit counter with a right hand. Forge throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Benoit works the jab nicely.#T1# Forge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benoit connects with a high kick. Forge throws a jab when Benoit was well out of range. Forge throws a leg kick but Benoit sees it coming and checks it nicely. Forge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benoit. Some wild striking there from Benoit.
Benoit wants to clinch. Forge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Benoit tries to clinch up. Forge takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Forge misses with a double jab.
Forge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forge tries a low kick but Benoit avoids it.#T2# 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! Forge tries to bum rush Benoit with a series of wild strikes but Benoit uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Benoit throws a good cross that connects.
Forge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Forge misses with a combination
and Benoit counters with a stiff right hand. Benoit slips under a jab. Benoit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Forge misses with a wild combination.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Benoit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Forge has him pressed against the ropes. Benoit is trying to break the clinch but Forge has him pressed against the ropes. Benoit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2# Forge breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benoit looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Forge tries to counter by closing the distance. Benoit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3# Benoit moves in looking to clinch but Forge pushes him off. Forge blocks a head kick by Benoit.
Forge lands a jab. Forge throws a push kick but Benoit slaps the foot to one side. Forge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Forge blocks a head kick by Benoit.
Forge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benoit. Forge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Benoit slips a jab from Forge. Benoit tries to counter by clinching up but Forge breaks away and moves out of range. Forge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Forge misses with a jab to the body
and Benoit counters with a left and a right that stings Forge. Forge throws a right and a left that both miss. Forge swats away the attempt to clinch by Benoit. Forge fails to land with a series of punches.
Benoit feints a jab promting Forge to slip. Benoit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Forge slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Forge misses with a jab to the body
and Benoit counters with a nice uppercut. Benoit blocks a head kick by Forge.
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benoit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Forge missing with a left hand there. Benoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Forge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benoit. Benoit tests Forge's chin there with a solid looking shot. Forge misses with a looping left. Benoit tries to clinch up but Forge circles away and keeps his distance. A swing and a miss from Forge. Benoit defending well as Forge loads up on a big left hand. Forge throws a wild body kick that Benoit sees coming a mile off. Benoit tries to clinch up. Forge takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benoit defending well as Forge loads up on a big left hand. 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 Stevo Benoit will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Forge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Forge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Benoit getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Forge avoids the head kick by Benoit.
Forge throws a push kick but Benoit slaps the foot to one side. Forge misses with the combination.
Forge throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range. Benoit lands a head kick!
Benoit is looking to clinch but Forge is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Forge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forge throws a hook but Benoit avoids it easily. Forge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forge there as he acknowledges the shot. Benoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forge. Benoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Stevo Benoit is winning the standup battle so far. Forge avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Forge looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely. It looked like Benoit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Benoit moves in looking to clinch but Forge pushes him off. Benoit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Forge. Forge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forge misses with a wild combination.
Forge missing with a left hand there. Benoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. As Forge looks to move away, Benoit throws a big counter combo but Forge just gets out of the way. Benoit wants to clinch up but Forge keeps it at a distance. Forge throws an off balance right hand
and Benoit counters with a good, hard body kick but Forge shrugs it off. Stevo Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Benoit connects with a high kick. Benoit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Forge is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Benoit with a body punch. A glancing blow. Forge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benoit. Forge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2# Forge throws a nice looking combination but Benoit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Benoit scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Benoit slips a straight right by Forge. Benoit avoids the head kick by Forge.
Forge throws a jab when Benoit was well out of range. Benoit wants to clinch up but Forge keeps it at a distance. Benoit fails in his attempt to clinch. Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benoit is looking to clinch but Forge is avoiding it.
Forge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benoit. Benoit scores with a nice body kick.
Forge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benoit. Benoit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Forge. That one must have hurt. Forge throws a poor cross that misses
and Benoit counters with a stiff right hand. Forge misses with a straight right. #T3# Benoit is looking to clinch. Forge misses with a looping right. Benoit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Forge throws the left hand but Benoit avoids the punch easily. Forge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Forge keeps the fight on the outside. Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Benoit is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Benoit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Forge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Forge throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Forge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Benoit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Benoit slips under a jab.#T4# Forge misses with a combination
and Benoit counters with a nice body shot. Benoit slips a straight right by Forge. Forge looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely. Forge throws a combination that misses and Benoit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Benoit lands a jab to Forge's midsection. Forge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benoit backs up against the ropes.
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! Forge misses with a looping left. It looked like Benoit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Forge misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Benoit. Forge looks to throw a body kick and Benoit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Forge misses with a body shot.
Benoit dodges the punch combination from Forge.
Forge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emeritus Forge will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Benoit fails in his attempt to clinch. Forge swinging wildly here.
Benoit thinks about countering with a body kick. Benoit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forge throws a shot from downtown. Benoit moves away and avoids it. Benoit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forge thinks about the counter body kick. Forge swings widly with a right hand
and Benoit counters with a lovely shot to the body. Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Forge paws at him with a jab and circles away. Forge throws a jab when Benoit was well out of range. Forge throws a looping overhand right but Benoit ducks down to avoid it. Forge misses the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benoit moves away from the strike by Forge. Benoit fails in his attempt to clinch. Benoit scores with a head kick. Forge tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Forge throws a head kick that misses. Benoit is looking to counter the offense by Forge and move into the clinch. Forge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1# Forge missing with a left hand there. Benoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Forge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Forge misses. Benoit blocks the body kick.
Benoit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Forge momentarily.
Forge throws a looping overhand right but Benoit ducks down to avoid it. Crunch! Benoit slams his shin into Forge's torso. Benoit scores with a push kick. Forge misses with a few strikes there.
Forge misses with a series of wild punches.
Forge swinging wildly here.
Forge tries to clinch but Benoit moves out of range. #T2# Benoit is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Forge tries a head kick but it misses.
Benoit wants to clinch. Benoit thuds his right hand into Forge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch but Forge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. This has been an exciting period of action! Forge throws a lazy uppercut
and Benoit counters with a body kick. Forge throws a sloppy head kick and Benoit moves out of range easily. Benoit throws a big counter combination but Forge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Benoit tries to clinch up but Forge circles away and keeps his distance. A chopping leg kick lands by Benoit. Forge throws a sloppy head kick and Benoit moves out of range easily. #T3# Benoit blocks the body kick.
Benoit tries to clinch up. A head kick misses from Benoit. Benoit works over Forge's head and body with a nice combination. Benoit feints a jab promting Forge to slip. Benoit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Forge slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Forge misses with a double jab.
Benoit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forge swats him away and circles back towards the center. The fighters circling - Forge throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Forge jabbing away but nothing is landing. Benoit works over Forge's head and body with a nice combination. Forge fails to land with a series of punches.
Benoit tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Forge manages to circle out of the way. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forge scores with a leg kick.
Benoit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Forge. That did some damage!#T4# Forge misses the jab. Forge cracks Benoit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Benoit cracks a nice hook into Forge's ribs. Benoit tries to clinch up but Forge circles away and keeps his distance. Forge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benoit sees it coming and avoids it easily. Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forge misses with an uppercut. Benoit saw that one coming. Left hook, right uppercut from Benoit. Forge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benoit misses with a series of wild punches.
Forge misses with an uppercut. Benoit thinks about countering with a head kick. Forge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Benoit dodges the punch combination from Forge.
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 Stevo Benoit. I think Benoit 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevo Benoit!
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Event:
AKT 7
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1# Forge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. As Forge looks to move away, Benoit throws a big counter combo but Forge just gets out of the way. Benoit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Forge. Forge swings widly with a right hand
and Benoit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Benoit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Forge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Benoit lands a jab to Forge's midsection. Forge looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely. Benoit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Forge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Forge misses with a body shot.
Benoit scores with a kick to the midsection. Forge missing with a left hand there. Benoit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Benoit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Forge doesn't seem bothered though. This has been an exciting period of action! Forge tries to land a front kick but Benoit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Benoit tries to clinch but Forge moves out of range. Forge throws a series of punches but Benoit avoids them all with ease. Forge throws a push kick but Benoit slaps the foot to one side. A shot to the liver by Benoit. Beautiful body shot. Benoit fakes the leg kick and cracks Forge in the body. #T1# Benoit scores with a shot to the body.
Forge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Benoit is looking to wear down Forge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Forge misses the shot to the body. Benoit jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Benoit staying out of range there. Forge throws a hook to the side of Benoit's head but Benoit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Forge misses with a two punch combination.
Benoit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forge. A slow jab from Forge misses its intended target. Benoit looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Forge throws a lazy body kick and Forge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forge swats him away and circles back towards the center. Forge wants to counter the offense by Benoit and move into the clinch position. Forge pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Forge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Forge misses the shot to the body. Forge misses with a hook
and Benoit counters with a slapping leg kick. A big left from Forge misses. Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Forge paws at him with a jab and circles away. Forge is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2# Forge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benoit counters with a straight right hand. Benoit looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Forge. As Forge looks to move away, Benoit throws a big counter combo but Forge just gets out of the way. Forge misses with a looping left. Benoit is looking to clinch. Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Forge off balance momentarily. Benoit moves out of range as Forge strikes. Forge just misses with a punch to the body.
Benoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Benoit wants to clinch.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Forge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3##BC2# Forge breaks the clinch.
Benoit slips a jab from Forge. Forge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benoit. Benoit moves out of range as Forge throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Benoit misses the target. Benoit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Forge takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Benoit defending well as Forge loads up on a big left hand. Forge pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benoit back to the ropes. Forge follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Benoit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Forge thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice defenses there by Benoit. Forge tries to land a front kick but Benoit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Benoit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Forge if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Benoit connects with a crisp jab. Benoit goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Forge throws a lazy body kick and Benoit counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4# Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Emeritus Forge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Forge misses. Benoit wants to clinch. Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Forge paws at him with a jab and circles away. Forge throws a hook to the side of Benoit's head but Benoit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Forge throws a jab when Benoit was well out of range. Benoit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Benoit slips under a jab. Forge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Forge just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBenoit. Forge misses with a straight left. Benoit wants to clinch up but Forge keeps it at a distance. Forge throws a looping overhand right but Benoit ducks down to avoid it. 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 Stevo Benoit will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Forge throws a body kick that misses. Benoit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forge. Benoit is looking to clinch but Forge is avoiding it.
Forge throws a body kick that misses. Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch but Forge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Forge throws a right and a left that both miss. Stevo Benoit is winning the standup battle so far. Forge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benoit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Forge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Benoit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Forge. Benoit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benoit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Forge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A combination from Forge does no damage. Benoit wants to clinch.#T1# Benoit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Forge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It looked like Benoit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Benoit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Forge looks to throw a body kick and Benoit counters with a one-two to the body. Forge swats away the attempt to clinch by Benoit. Benoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Forge throws a head kick that misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Benoit looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Benoit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Forge's head. Benoit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Forge. Forge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benoit circles away quickly and effectively.#T2# Forge throws a series of punches but Benoit avoids them all with ease. Nice defenses there by Benoit. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Benoit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Forge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benoit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Forge thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like Benoit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Forge. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Benoit!
Benoit moves in looking to clinch but Forge pushes him off. Forge throws a big shot that misses. Forge throws a series of punches but Benoit moves out of range. Forge circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benoit looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Forge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benoit. Forge throws a lazy uppercut
and Benoit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Benoit is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Forge wants to counter with a clinch but Benoit pushes him away.#T3# Forge misses with an uppercut
and Benoit counters with an inside leg kick. Benoit thuds his shin into the meat of Forge's side. Forge thows a left - swing and a miss! A telegraphed right hand from Forge misses the target. #CL2# Forge darts in and clinches Benoit up against the ropes. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Benoit looking to stall.
Benoit trying to stall but Forge improves his position.
Maybe Benoit would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Benoit blocking some punches.
Forge lands a body punch. Benoit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Forge tries to break the clinch but Benoit is controlling the position. Forge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Forge is leaning against Benoit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Benoit is looking to break free of the clinch but Forge has double underhooks. #T4# Benoit tries to circle away but Forge has him pinned against the ropes. Benoit blocks a body shot from Forge. Forge avoiding damage.
Forge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Forge can't find room to land a body shot as Benoit controls the action.
Benoit can't break the clinch.
Benoit prevents a body shot from Forge. Benoit is trying to break the clinch but Forge has him pressed against the ropes. Benoit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Forge lands with a light punch inside. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Forge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Benoit blocks the elbow strike.
Benoit is trying to break the clinch but Forge is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emeritus Forge will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Forge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Forge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Forge throws a big shot that misses. Benoit tries to counter by clinching up but Forge breaks away and moves out of range. Benoit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Forge finds it's way round the side to connect with Benoit's head. Benoit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
A little jabbing left from Forge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Benoit goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Forge fails to land with a series of punches.
Forge throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Forge misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benoit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Forge if he has to take too many more of those.
Stevo Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Forge takes a swing at Benoit's ribcage but misses. Benoit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Forge throws out the jab. Benoit lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Benoit displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Forge keeps the fight on the outside.#T1# Benoit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Forge swats away the attempt to clinch by Benoit. Forge throws a big shot that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Forge misses the target. A shot to the liver by Benoit. Beautiful body shot. Forge looks to throw the jab but Benoit is out of range. Benoit throws a leg kick which misses Forge's front leg but catches the back leg as Forge tries to avoid it. Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Forge. Benoit tries to clinch but Forge moves out of range. Benoit catches Forge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Forge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Benoit tries to clinch but Forge moves out of range. Forge throws a jab but it's blocked by Benoit. Benoit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Forge has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Benoit.#T2# Benoit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Forge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benoit is able to avoid easily. Forge throws a lazy right hand but Benoit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. 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! Benoit throws a nice head kick!
Benoit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2# Forge gets a clinch. Forge misses with a punch on the inside.
Forge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benoit's elbow. Benoit tries to break the clinch but Forge is controlling the position. A short right from Forge on the inside. Benoit has had enough of the clinch but Forge keeps him there for the moment. Benoit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Forge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Forge tries to clinch but Benoit is having none of it. Benoit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Forge throws a hook but Benoit blocks it. Forge misses with a two punch combination.
#T3# Forge misses with a right hand and Benoit counters with a two punch combo. Forge throws a right and a left that both miss. Benoit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Forge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Benoit lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Benoit slips a jab from Forge. Forge misses with a head kick.
Benoit throws a big counter combination but Forge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Forge throws a push kick but Benoit slaps the foot to one side. Benoit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forge. Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Forge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benoit.
Benoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Benoit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Forge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benoit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Forge throws a half hearted mid kick. Benoit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Benoit defending well as Forge loads up on a big left hand. #T4# Forge misses with an uppercut
and Benoit counters with a three punch combo that has Forge backing up. Forge nods at Benoit to acknowledge the strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Forge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Forge. Forge throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range. Benoit lands a high kick!
Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Forge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Forge misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Forge misses. Benoit tries to clinch there but Forge circles away.
Forge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Benoit shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Forge eats them both and turns towards Benoit to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Forge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benoit tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Forge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Forge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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 Stevo Benoit. I think Benoit 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
AKT 4
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1# Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y circles away from the clinch attempt and Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y counters with a stiff right hand. Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benoit. Benoit circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Benoit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y catches Benoit napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Benoit crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). He Was A Skater Boy She Said See You Later Boy He Now Hes A Super Star Slamming On His Guitar Does Y!
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Event:
AKT 1
Date: Jul 03, 2019 |
#R1# Freight keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Benoit clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Freight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freight keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Benoit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Freight effectively controlling the action here. Freight avoids the elbow strike from Benoit, against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Benoit.
Freight tries to circle away but Benoit has him pinned against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Freight breaks the clinch.
#CL# Freight clinches up with Benoit and pushes him back against the ropes. Freight scores with a hook to the body. Freight throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Freight stalling.
#T1# Freight is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC# Freight manages to break the clinch.
Freight looks for the body kick but Benoit saw that one coming. #CL# Freight takes the fight into the clinch. Benoit is looking to break free of the clinch but Freight has double underhooks. Freight has had enough of the clinch but Benoit keeps him there for the moment. Benoit throws an elbow that misses.
Freight blocks an elbow strike from Benoit.
Benoit is trying to break free.#BC# Freight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Freight paws at him with a jab and circles away. Freight wants to clinch up but Benoit keeps it at a distance.#T2# Crunch! Freight slams his shin into Benoit's torso. A slapping leg kick lands for Freight.
Freight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Freight misses with a head kick.
Benoit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Benoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Despite the aggression on Benoit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Benoit cracks a nice hook into Freight's ribs.#CL# Freight closes the distance and clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Benoit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benoit digs a right hand underneath Freight's ribcage. Freight let out a lung full of air as it connected. Freight pushes Benoit back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #BC# Freight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Freight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL# Freight clinches up against the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lennox Freight dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Freight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Freight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Benoit throws a nice outside leg kick. A head kick by Freight misses and Benoit counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Freight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2# Benoit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Freight is looking to control Benoit's arms but Benoit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Freight has his back to the ropes. Freight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benoit is looking to break free of the clinch but Freight has double underhooks. #BC# Freight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Benoit tests Freight's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1# Benoit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Freight gets tackled into the ropes by Benoit. Benoit maintains the clinch. Freight tries to circle away but Benoit has him pinned against the ropes. Freight's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Benoit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Freight.
Benoit tries to break free but Freight pushes him back against the ropes.#BC# Freight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Benoit jabs Freight to the body, keeping him at a distance. Benoit tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Benoit takes the fight into the clinch. #T2# Benoit is trying to force a seperation but Freight has the dominant position. Benoit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Benoit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Freight is keeping busy. Freight is trying to break the clinch but Benoit is controlling him. Freight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benoit's efforts to push away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Benoit misses with a punch on the inside.
Benoit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevo Benoit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Freight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Benoit doesn't manage to clinch there - Freight circles away.
Benoit avoids the head kick by Freight.
A little jabbing left from Benoit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2# Benoit clinches up against the ropes. Benoit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Freight working hard to break the clinch. Benoit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Freight is defending well for now. Benoit struggles to land a body shot inside as Freight controls his hands.
Benoit tries to break the clinch but Freight is controlling the position. #T1# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benoit as Freight tries to tie him up. #BC# Freight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL# Freight has Benoit up against the ropes in a clinch.
Benoit gets through Freight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Benoit is trying to break the clinch but Freight is controlling him. Benoit stalling in the clinch but Freight improves position. Benoit tries to stall but Freight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benoit seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#BC# Freight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Freight moves in looking to clinch but Benoit pushes him off. Freight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lennox Freight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Freight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benoit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Freight if he has to take too many more of those.
Freight wants to clinch and Benoit counters with a solid body kick. Benoit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freight swats him away and circles back towards the center. Benoit tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Freight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Freight keeps the fight on the outside. Benoit tries to clinch but Freight moves out of range. Freight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Benoit tries to clinch there but Freight circles away.
Lennox Freight is winning the standup battle so far. Benoit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benoit throws a counter combo. Freight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight! Lennox Freight showed his dominance in that final round. I think Freight 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennox Freight!
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