Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 391
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Pellegrini cracks a nice hook into Bengtsson's ribs.
Pellegrini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Benny Bengtsson has been cut.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bengtsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bengtsson tries to clinch up but Pellegrini circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been informed that Pellegrini has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jab, jab by Pellegrini - just one landing.
Donk. Pellegrini catches Bengtsson right on the button with a cross.
Pellegrini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pellegrini tests Bengtsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Bengtsson is rocked!#CL#
Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Oh Bengtsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Pellegrini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bengtsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Bengtsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pellegrini.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Pellegrini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pellegrini throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Bengtsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bengtsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pellegrini cracks Bengtsson with an open hand slap.
Pellegrini misses with an uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Pellegrini scores with a four punch combination!
Pellegrini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bengtsson tries to clinch up
and Pellegrini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pellegrini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pellegrini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinnie Pellegrini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pellegrini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bengtsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pellegrini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bengtsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Pellegrini does it's job there.
Pellegrini throws a hook but Bengtsson avoids it easily.
Pellegrini throws a looping overhand right but Bengtsson ducks down to avoid it.
Bengtsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pellegrini lands a jab to Bengtsson's midsection.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Bengtsson blocks the leg kick.
Bengtsson is looking for a counter combo.
Pellegrini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pellegrini swings widly with a right hand
and Bengtsson counters with a straight right hand.
Pellegrini misses with a hook. Bengtsson ducked under it nicely.
Bengtsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pellegrini looks to land a right hand but Bengtsson moved out of range.
A big left from Pellegrini misses.
Bengtsson is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Bengtsson rushes Pellegrini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Pellegrini breaks from the clinch.
Bengtsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pellegrini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pellegrini misses with an uppercut.
Pellegrini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bengtsson has time to react.
Pellegrini throws a series of punches but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Bengtsson is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Bengtsson wants to clinch up but Pellegrini keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bengtsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pellegrini, pushing him back against the cage.
Bengtsson misses with some punches.
Pellegrini lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bengtsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pellegrini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bengtsson closes the distance but Pellegrini moves to the side
and Pellegrini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bengtsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pellegrini lands a leg kick that knocks Bengtsson off balance momentarily.
Pellegrini swings widly with a right hand
and Bengtsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Pellegrini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bengtsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bengtsson ducks right into an uppercut from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini misses with a combination #CL#
and Bengtsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bengtsson thuds a left hand into Pellegrini's body.
Pellegrini misses with a wild body shot.
Bengtsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pellegrini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellegrini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pellegrini throws out a counter right but Bengtsson avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Pellegrini coming out on top.
Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bengtsson.#T1#
Pellegrini scores with a nice strike.
Pellegrini misses the jab.
We've been told by Bengtsson's head coaches at Valentinas Darlings that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bengtsson tries to clinch up.
Bengtsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pellegrini to score with a decent uppercut.
Pellegrini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pellegrini throws a series of punches but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Bengtsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pellegrini misses the shot to the body.
Bengtsson tries to counter by clinching up but Pellegrini breaks away and moves out of range.
Pellegrini misses with a wild body shot.
Bengtsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pellegrini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bengtsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bengtsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bengtsson feints a jab promting Pellegrini to slip. Bengtsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pellegrini slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Vinnie Pellegrini has been cut.
Bengtsson slips a jab from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini misses with an uppercut
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Bengtsson defending well as Pellegrini loads up on a big left hand.
Bengtsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick but Bengtsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vinnie Pellegrini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pellegrini swats away the attempt to clinch by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Bengtsson has Pellegrini up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pellegrini.
Bengtsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bengtsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pellegrini.
Bengtsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pellegrini backwards. #BC2#
Pellegrini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Pellegrini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bengtsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pellegrini.
Bengtsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bengtsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pellegrini lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bengtsson.
Pellegrini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bengtsson under the eye.
Pellegrini with a hook.#CUT2#Benny Bengtsson's cut is getting worse.
A big right from Pellegrini misses.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch.
Pellegrini was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pellegrini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bengtsson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Pellegrini misses with an uppercut. Bengtsson saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Pellegrini. Those never looked like landing.
Bengtsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pellegrini.
Bengtsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bengtsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bengtsson slips a straight right by Pellegrini.
As Pellegrini tries to get set, Bengtsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Pellegrini manages to avoid the attempt.
Pellegrini gets in close and tags Bengtsson with a short punch that almost sends Bengtsson to the mat! Oh Bengtsson is in big trouble! He turns his back on Pellegrini, trying to create some distance but Pellegrini rushes him, striking wildly and Bengtsson goes down! The referee tackles Pellegrini into the cage to end the fight! Pellegrini is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Pellegrini!
Vinnie Pellegrini is the new featherweight champion!
Vinnie Pellegrini took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Benny Bengtsson spoke after the fight, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: GC 389
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Christie connects with a crisp jab.
Bengtsson tries to clinch up.
Christie throws a poor cross that misses
and Bengtsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christie thinking.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bengtsson throws a right hand that Christie ducks under and follows up with a left that Christie also avoids with ease.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Bengtsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Bengtsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bengtsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Christie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bengtsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Christie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but Bengtsson slips the punch.
Christie scores with a hook.
Christie throws a shot to the body.
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!
Christie looks to land a right hand but Bengtsson moved out of range.
Bengtsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christie manages to circle out of the way.
Christie throws a hook but Bengtsson blocks it.#T1#
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Christie tries to bum rush Bengtsson with a series of wild strikes but Bengtsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Benny Bengtsson has been cut.
Christie lands a right hook to the body.
Bengtsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Bengtsson is rocked!
Christie lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Bengtsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christie lands an overhand right.
Christie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bengtsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie misses with a combination
and Bengtsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bengtsson seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Bengtsson.
Christie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie takes a swing at Bengtsson's ribcage but misses.
As Christie tries to get set, Bengtsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Christie manages to avoid the attempt.
Christie swings for the body but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but Christie is having none of it.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bengtsson manages to avoid it.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bengtsson manages to avoid it.
Christie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch but Christie is avoiding it.
Christie misses with a looping right.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bengtsson ducks right into an uppercut from Christie. #T3##CL#
Bengtsson rushes Christie and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Christie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christie misses with a wild combination.
Bengtsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Christie.
We've been told by Bengtsson's head coaches at Valentinas Darlings that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christie misses with a left hand
and Bengtsson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bengtsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bengtsson.
Christie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bengtsson ducks right into an uppercut from Christie.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Christie. #T4#
Christie lands with an uppercut that bounces Bengtsson off the cage and back into range.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
Christie misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Christie misses.
Bengtsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bengtsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Christie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Bengtsson counters with a left and a right that stings Christie.
Nice defenses there by Bengtsson.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Bengtsson moved out of range.
Christie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bengtsson in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Christie throws a hook but Bengtsson avoids it easily.
Bengtsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christie punishes Bengtsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bengtsson misses the target.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bengtsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.
Bengtsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie cracks Bengtsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Bengtsson defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Bengtsson's head but Bengtsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie slips under a jab from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bengtsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie. #T1#
Bengtsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bengtsson walks into a straight right hand from Christie.
Christie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bengtsson moves away from the strike by Christie.
Bengtsson throws a right hand that misses
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bengtsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Bengtsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bengtsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bengtsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christie circles away quickly and effectively.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Bengtsson ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christie misses the jab.
Bengtsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the body from Christie misses
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Bengtsson.
Donk. Christie catches Bengtsson right on the button with a cross.
Bengtsson avoids the body shot from Christie. #CL#
Bengtsson gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie. #BC2#
Christie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christie throws a jab when Bengtsson was well out of range.#T3#
Bengtsson defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christie throws a nice looking combination but Bengtsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bengtsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bengtsson misses the target.
Bengtsson slips a jab from Christie.
Christie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christie lands a nice hook to Bengtsson's body. Bengtsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bengtsson misses with a looping left.
Christie stuns Bengtsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bengtsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christie.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bengtsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bengtsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Bengtsson cracks Christie with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie throws the left hand but Bengtsson avoids the punch easily.
Christie works Bengtsson's body with a nice hook.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christie throws a body punch but Bengtsson moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christie.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie jabs at Bengtsson's body.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bengtsson slips under a jab from Christie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Christie misses with a straight right.
A big right from Christie misses.
Bengtsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bengtsson drops his hands momentarily and Christie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch.
Bengtsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Christie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christie missing with a left hand there. Bengtsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bengtsson throwing a counter right hand but Christie manages to avoid it.
Bengtsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Christie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steven Christie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christie clobbers Bengtsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Bengtsson saw that one coming.
Christie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bengtsson.#T1#
Bengtsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christie misses with a two punch combination.
Christie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Christie. Those never looked like landing.
Christie throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Bengtsson misses the target.
Christie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson 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.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bengtsson is looking to counter the offense by Christie and move into the clinch.
Christie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Bengtsson misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Christie.
Christie misses with a two punch combination.
Bengtsson slips a jab from Christie.
Christie sizes up Bengtsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch but Christie is avoiding it.
Bengtsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Danga de danga de dang - Christie scores with a four punch combination!
Christie misses with a jab to the body
and Bengtsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
Bengtsson tries to counter by clinching up but Christie breaks away and moves out of range.
Bengtsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bengtsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Bengtsson connects with a right hand. Christie shakes it off.
Bengtsson avoids the body shot from Christie.
Bengtsson tries to counter by clinching up but Christie breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Christie misses.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Bengtsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Bengtsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bengtsson has Christie pressed against the cage, preventing Christie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie.
Bengtsson digs a right hand into Christie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christie's gas tank. #BC2#
Christie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christie throws a one two combo. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Christie. Beautiful body shot.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bengtsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Bengtsson saw that one coming.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Bengtsson throws a lazy right hand but Christie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bengtsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bengtsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Christie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bengtsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie looks to land a combination but Bengtsson avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bengtsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bengtsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christie circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christie! But no joy.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bengtsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bengtsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie scores with a jab to the head.
Christie lands a glancing blow to the side of Bengtsson's head.
Christie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bengtsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Bengtsson instigates a clinch.
Bengtsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bengtsson digs a right hand underneath Christie's ribcage. Christie let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Christie throws a head punch that misses.
Christie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bengtsson cracks Christie with a nice body shot.
Christie working hard to break the clinch.
Bengtsson pushes Christie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson avoiding damage. #BC2#
Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christie misses with a lunging right hand
and Bengtsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Christie is rocked!
Bengtsson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Christie flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Christie is out cold! Bengtsson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Bengtsson!
Benny Bengtsson retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Benny Bengtsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Steven Christie had this to say: 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GC 387
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Slinger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bengtsson's guard.#SUB2#
Slinger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bengtsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bengtsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bengtsson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bengtsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Slinger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bengtsson postures up.
Slinger has his hands on Bengtsson's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bengtsson is one step ahead there.
Slinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bengtsson. #SUB2#
Slinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Slinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bengtsson defends it easily.
Bengtsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bengtsson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Valentinas Darlings that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bengtsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily.
Bengtsson postures up in Slinger's guard and throws a big left but Slinger blocks it.
Bengtsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bengtsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bengtsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slinger keeping moving, preventing Bengtsson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily.
Bengtsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Slinger has wrist control.#T2##SUB2#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bengtsson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bengtsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bengtsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bengtsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Slinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Slinger working for a triangle but Bengtsson defends it easily.
Bengtsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bengtsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bengtsson won't allow Slinger to sweep him here.
Slinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Bengtsson stands and throws Slinger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slinger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slinger wants to control but Bengtsson postures up.
Bengtsson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Slinger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bengtsson off and has taken his back!
Bengtsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for the choke from the back position but Bengtsson is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Slinger tightening his grip on Bengtsson, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Slinger has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bengtsson wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Slinger is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bengtsson is defending well though. Slinger let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Slinger patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Slinger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bengtsson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for the choke from the back position but Bengtsson is controlling his hands well.
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!
Slinger is controlling the position but Bengtsson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura here.
Slinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bengtsson keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bengtsson misses with a double jab.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bengtsson but Bengtsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bengtsson swivels and escapes.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Bengtsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger looks for a takedown but Bengtsson sprawls well.
Bengtsson misses with the combination. #T1#
Slinger misses with a takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a nice body shot.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bengtsson as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Slinger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slinger prevents Bengtsson from getting back to his feet.
Slinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Bengtsson is retaining full guard. #ES#
Bengtsson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bengtsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bengtsson'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.
Bengtsson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bengtsson prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2##BC#
Bengtsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Bengtsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Bengtsson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bengtsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slinger.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Bengtsson tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bengtsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Bengtsson sprawls well.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Bengtsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slinger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Slinger wants to pass the guard but Bengtsson is keeping the position.
Slinger looking to sit in guard and control but Bengtsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Slinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bengtsson.
Slinger 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##SUB2#
Slinger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bengtsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slinger. #SUB2#
Slinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Bengtsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Bengtsson is trying to stand back up but Slinger is controlling him
Bengtsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bengtsson tries to get out of the position.
Slinger stalling away here and it's allowed Bengtsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Slinger controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger won't allow Bengtsson to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Slinger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bengtsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bengtsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Bengtsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Slinger throws a head kick but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bengtsson but Bengtsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Slinger defending well as Bengtsson loads up on a big left hand.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson shows good takedown defense.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bengtsson sprawls well. Bengtsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slinger misses with a takedown
letting Bengtsson counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.#T1#
Slinger with a poor takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slinger fails with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Bengtsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slinger shoots in but no luck this time.
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Bengtsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bengtsson misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Bengtsson.#T2#
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bengtsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A cross from Bengtsson lands.#ROC#Slinger is rocked!
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bengtsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
Slinger with a poor takedown #KD#
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Slinger! Bengtsson lets Slinger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bengtsson looks to throw the jab but Slinger is out of range.
Slinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Slinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt - Bengtsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Bengtsson sprawls well.
Bengtsson throws a big counter combination but Slinger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bengtsson but Bengtsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bengtsson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Slinger's defenses. It connects perfectly with Slinger's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Bengtsson!
Benny Bengtsson retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Benny Bengtsson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Patrick Slinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: GC 381 Christie vs Bengtsson
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Christie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christie cracks Bengtsson with an open hand slap.
Bengtsson throws a series of punches but Christie moves out of range.
Christie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bengtsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bengtsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Christie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bengtssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut lands for Christie. That snapped Bengtsson's head back.
Christie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Bengtsson rushes Christie and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bengtsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bengtsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bengtsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bengtsson misses with a body punch. #T1#
Bengtsson keeps control of Christie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bengtsson has Christie pressed against the cage, preventing Christie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bengtsson lands an uppercut.
Bengtsson keeps control of Christie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christie is trying to push Bengtsson away but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Christie wants to break free but Bengtsson has control.
Bengtsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bengtsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Christie.
Christie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Bengtsson as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Christie manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Bengtsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bengtsson is working Christie over against the cage.
Bengtsson keeps control of Christie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bengtsson is leaning against Christie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Christie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Christie is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bengtsson stalling the fight.
Bengtsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Christie.
Bengtsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bengtsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christie is trying to break free.
Christie tries to break free but Bengtsson pushes him back against the cage.
Christie can't break the clinch.
Christie tries to break free but Bengtsson pushes him back against the cage.
Christie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Christie wants to break free but Bengtsson has control.
Christie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Christie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christie tries to break free but Bengtsson pushes him back against the cage.
Bengtsson just leaning against Christie, taking a breather.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christie is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bengtsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bengtsson throws a head punch that misses.
Christie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bengtsson prevents Christie from breaking the clinch.
Bengtsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Christie up against the cage.#BC#
Christie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christie scores with a nice strike.
Christie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bengtsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Christie counter with a right hand.
Bengtsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Christie misses with a looping left.#T4#
Bengtsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
Bengtsson throws a lazy right hand but Christie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Bengtsson saw that one coming.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Christie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bengtsson throws an off balance right hand
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Bengtsson clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Christie tries to circle away but Bengtsson has him pinned against the cage.
Bengtsson lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christie.
Christie wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Bengtsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bengtsson misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benny Bengtsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Christie moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Christie gets tackled into the cage by Bengtsson. Bengtsson maintains the clinch.
Bengtsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Christie breaks the clinch.
Bengtsson throws a shot to the body.
Bengtsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bengtsson scrambles back to his feet.
Christie throws a body punch but Bengtsson moves out of range. #CL2#
Bengtsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Christie breaks from the clinch.
Christie with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christie misses with a looping right.
Christie sizes up Bengtsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Bengtsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Christie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bengtsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christie throws a nice looking combination but Bengtsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bengtsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Bengtsson closes the distance and pushes Christie back into the cage.
Bengtsson has Christie pressed against the cage, preventing Christie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christie wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Bengtsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bengtsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christie is trying to force a seperation but Bengtsson has the dominant position.
Christie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bengtsson lands a right hand.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Christie working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Bengtsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bengtsson stalling against the cage.
Christie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bengtsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bengtsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christie can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bengtsson scores with a shot to the side of Christie's head.
Christie is trying to break free.
Christie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christie throws a hook but Bengtsson blocks it.
Christie misses with a looping left.#T3#
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson staying out of range there.
Christie takes a swing at Bengtsson's ribcage but misses.
Bengtsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
Good standup being displayed there by Christie as he connects with a hook.
Christie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christie sets himself, and Bengtsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Christie avoids it this time.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bengtsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bengtsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Christie finds it's target.
Christie throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Christie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Christie tries to break free but Bengtsson pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bengtsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Christie breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christie takes a swing at Bengtsson's ribcage but misses.
Bengtsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bengtsson.
Christie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bengtsson at a distance.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bengtsson tries to move into range but Christie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bengtsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Christie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bengtsson counters with a series of strikes. Christie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bengtsson ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Christie scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Bengtsson rushes Christie and presses him up against the cage.
Christie is trying to push Bengtsson away but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bengtsson prevents Christie from breaking the clinch.
Bengtsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bengtsson pushes Christie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Christie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christie wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Bengtsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Christie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Christie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Christie.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bengtsson moves away.
Bengtsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christie tries to bum rush Bengtsson with a series of wild strikes but Bengtsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bengtsson slips a jab from Christie.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christie.
Bengtsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bengtsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christie momentarily. #T2#
Christie throws a body punch but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Bengtsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Christie throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Christie working hard to break the clinch.
Bengtsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Bengtsson fails to land.
Bengtsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bengtsson stalling the fight.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christie is trying to break free.
Bengtsson keeps control of Christie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bengtsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bengtsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benny Bengtsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bengtsson misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bengtsson. #T3#
Christie has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bengtsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Christie takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bengtsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bengtsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christies head.
Christie is trying to force a seperation but Bengtsson has the dominant position.
Bengtsson can't find room to land a body shot as Christie controls the action.
Bengtsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christie tries to break free but Bengtsson pushes him back against the cage.
Christie has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bengtsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christie is trying to force a seperation but Bengtsson has the dominant position.
Christie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Christie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bengtsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christie backwards. #T4#
Bengtsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christie's efforts to push away.
Christie can't break the clinch.
Bengtsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Bengtsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christie's elbow.
Bengtsson'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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bengtsson.
Christie is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson is controlling him.
Bengtsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christie or not.
Christie has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Christie has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bengtsson effectively controlling the action here.
Bengtsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Bengtsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Bengtsson really dominated that round.
That's time! Christie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Bengtsson is looking to clinch but Christie is avoiding it.
Christie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steven Christie is winning the standup battle so far.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bengtsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Bengtsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Christie is rocked!#CL2#
Bengtsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Christie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Bengtsson.
Christie is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bengtsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bengtsson pushes Christie against the cage. Bengtsson is working some dirty boxing. Bengtsson pushes off with a quick right hook! Christie goes down! Christie tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bengtsson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Bengtsson!
Benny Bengtsson is the new featherweight champion!
Benny Bengtsson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Steven Christie spoke after the fight, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: GC 379 Brooks vs White
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Thrills digs a good hook to Bengtsson's body.
Thrills moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thrills looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bengtsson defending well as Thrills loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Thrills.
Thrills rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bengtsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bengtsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cheap Thrills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrills throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson is looking for a counter combo.
Thrills connects with a crisp jab.
Thrills moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bengtsson clinches up against the cage.
Thrills blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bengtsson prevents Thrills from breaking the clinch.
Bengtsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thrills misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrills misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Thrills.
Thrills can't find room to land a body shot as Bengtsson controls the action.
Thrills swings wildly with an uppercut but Bengtsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bengtsson misses with a body punch.
Thrills lands with a short shot to the head.
Bengtsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thrills tries to break the clinch but Bengtsson is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson digs a right hand into Thrills's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thrills's gas tank.
Bengtsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thrills tries to throw a body punch but Bengtsson avoids it by throwing Thrills back against the cage.
Thrills wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson leaning against his opponent.
Bengtsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bengtsson blocking some punches.
Bengtsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrills's elbow.
Bengtsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrills.
Bengtsson is pushing Thrills up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bengtsson has Thrills pushed against the cage.#T2#
Bengtsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thrills backwards.
Bengtsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Thrills has a couple of punches blocked by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson throws a head punch that misses.
Bengtsson misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Thrills breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bengtsson slips a straight right by Thrills.
Thrills misses with a hook. Bengtsson ducked under it nicely.
As Thrills tries to get set, Bengtsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Thrills manages to avoid the attempt.
Thrills swings widly with a right hand
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrills throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thrills throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thrills! Bengtsson lets Thrills back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Thrills is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cheap Thrills has been cut.
Thrills rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bengtsson rattles Thrills with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Thrills tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Bengtsson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Thrills stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Benny Bengtsson!
After the fight, Benny Bengtsson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GC 378 Paris vs Somebody
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Slinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bengtsson defends well and Slinger ends up having to push Bengtsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That kick from Slinger tenderised Bengtsson's leg. Bengtsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bengtsson as he avoids it easily.
Bengtsson stuffs the takedown.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bengtsson sprawls well. Bengtsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Slinger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Slinger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bengtsson sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Bengtsson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Slinger seems to be looking for submissions.
Bengtsson is trying to stand up here but Slinger is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Slinger is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bengtsson as he works his way to full guard.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Bengtsson keeps moving.
Slinger stops Bengtsson from standing up.
Slinger 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.
Slinger looking to sit in guard and control but Bengtsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Slinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bengtsson defends well.#T2#
Slinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slinger can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for a guillotine here but Bengtsson defends easily. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a triangle here but Bengtsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ground and pound from Bengtsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Slinger gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Slinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bengtsson pulls his head out easily.
Slinger is trying to maintain the position but Bengtsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Slinger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slinger.
Bengtsson throwing strikes from guard but Slinger blocks nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinger is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bengtsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bengtsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bengtsson has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.
Bengtsson postures up in Slinger's guard and throws a big left but Slinger blocks it. #SUB2#
Bengtsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bengtsson has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bengtsson throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bengtsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bengtsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slinger swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Slinger looking for a guillotine here but Bengtsson defends easily.
Bengtsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bengtsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Slinger is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bengtsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bengtsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Slinger has wrist control.
Slinger trying to keep a closed guard but Bengtsson is proving a slippery customer.
Bengtsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bengtsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bengtsson has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.
Bengtsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Slinger has wrist control.
Bengtsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Slinger will probably get the nod.
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#
Bengtsson lands a jab to Slinger's midsection.
No luck for Slinger with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Bengtsson misses.
Bengtsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Bengtsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Bengtsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bengtsson throwing a counter right hand but Slinger manages to avoid it.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slinger.#T1#
Slinger tries for a takedown but Bengtsson circles away easily
and Bengtsson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Patrick Slinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slinger shoots in but no luck this time.
Bengtsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Slinger. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slinger. #T2#
Slinger slips a jab from Bengtsson.
Slinger with the counter takedown but Bengtsson avoids it easily.
Bengtsson blocks a head kick by Slinger.
Bengtsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slinger manages to avoid it.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Bengtsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slinger slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Bengtsson.
Slinger fails with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Slinger tries for a takedown but Bengtsson circles away easily
and Bengtsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Slinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Bengtsson!
Benny Bengtsson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Patrick Slinger spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: GC 375 - Polus vs Yonic
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Bengtsson dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Bengtsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson misses with a hook.#CL#
Bengtsson clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson wants to break free but Bengtsson has control.
Bengtsson prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Bengtsson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bengtsson stalling the fight.
Bengtsson stalling the fight. #T1#
Bengtsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Bengtsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Bengtsson.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tries to work over Bengtsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bengtsson presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bengtsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bengtsson gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bengtsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Bengtsson scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Bengtsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bengtsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bengtsson has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Bengtsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bengtsson'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.
Bengtsson slowing the pace effectively.
Bengtsson lands with a left to the head.
Bengtsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson misses with a body punch. #T3#
Bengtsson is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bengtsson is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bengtsson.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Bengtsson is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bengtsson is working Johnson over against the cage.#T4#
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bengtsson backwards.
A short uppercut from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Bengtsson has the dominant position.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Bengtsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Bengtsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bengtsson moves away.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson stuns Bengtsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Bengtsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bengtsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Bengtsson rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Bengtsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bengtsson lands a left hand.
Bengtsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bengtsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
A short right from Bengtsson.
Benny Bengtsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Bengtsson tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Bengtsson back against the cage.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Bengtsson avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Bengtsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Bengtsson pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bengtsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bengtsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Bengtsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson is controlling him.
Bengtsson is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bengtsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Bengtsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Bengtsson on the inside.
Bengtsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Bengtsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bengtsson is keeping busy.
Johnson tries a body shot but Bengtsson blocks it.
Bengtsson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson looking to stall.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Bengtsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Bengtsson blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Bengtsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Bengtsson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bengtsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Bengtsson is struggling to control the position.
Bengtsson digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bengtsson's elbow.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bengtsson lands an uppercut.
Bengtsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Bengtsson taking a breather.
Good body shot from Bengtsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bengtsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Bengtsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Bengtsson moved out of range nicely.
Bengtsson misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Bengtsson is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bengtsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bengtsson tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson sizes up Bengtsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. Johnson catches Bengtsson right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bengtsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Bengtsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bengtsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Bengtsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Bengtsson staying out of range there.
Bengtsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bengtsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Bengtsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Elliot Johnson has been cut.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Bengtsson off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Bengtsson moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Bengtsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Bengtsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Elliot Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bengtsson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bengtsson.
A nice left hand lands by Bengtsson.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bengtsson blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Bengtsson blocking some punches.
Bengtsson is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Bengtsson misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Bengtsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Bengtsson avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Bengtsson'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.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Bengtsson avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bengtsson's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Bengtsson.
Still in the clinch, Bengtsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benny Bengtsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Bengtsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bengtsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bengtsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Bengtsson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bengtsson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short right from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elliot Johnson.
I think Bengtsson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Bengtsson!
Benny Bengtsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WPFA XLVII: Fudd vs PG
Date: Dec 18, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Kwande blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Kwande escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kwande getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kwande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bengtsson.
Kwande misses with a looping right.
Kwande looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kwande.
Kwande throws a body punch but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Kwande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kwande throws a big shot that misses.
Bengtsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kwande throws a hook but Bengtsson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Bengtsson closes the distance and clinches.
Kwande wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Kwande tries to break free but Bengtsson pushes him back against the cage.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Bengtsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kwande backwards. #T1#
Kwande has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kwande prevents a body shot from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwande wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kwande lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Benny Bengtsson has been cut.
Bengtsson keeps control of Kwande as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bengtsson lands an uppercut.#BC#
Kwande's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwande lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bengtsson circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Kwande misses.
Bengtsson tries to counter with a clinch but Kwande shakes him off and moves away.
A punch combination from Kwande misses.
Kwande scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bengtsson. Kwande does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwande lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Kwande.
Bengtsson moves away from the strike by Kwande. #T2#
Kwande throws an overhand right that lands on Bengtsson's shoulder, as Bengtsson tries to avoid the shot.
Kwande 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.#CL2#
Bengtsson takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bengtsson keeps control of Kwande as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Bengtsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kwande wants to break free but Bengtsson has control.
Bengtsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kwande seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bengtsson can turn it around.
Kwande is trying to push Bengtsson away but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bengtsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kwandes head.
Kwande has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bengtsson working aggressively here. #BC#
Kwande breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwande. Bengtsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwande lands with a right hand.
Kwande fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bengtsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bengtsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bengtsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Bengtsson blocks a head kick by Kwande.
Bengtsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwande.#CL2#
Bengtsson gets a clinch.
Kwande tries to circle away but Bengtsson has him pinned against the cage.
Bengtsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bengtsson tries a body shot but Kwande blocks it.
Kwande's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bengtsson gets through Kwande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bengtsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwande is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bengtsson lands an uppercut.
Kwande can't break the clinch.
Kwande misses with an elbow over the top.
Kwande wants to break free but Bengtsson has control.
Bengtsson is leaning against Kwande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kwande has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bengtsson cracks Kwande with a nice body shot.#T4#
Kwande is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kwande wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Kwande manages to break the clinch.
Kwande misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Kwande does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwande throws a hook to the side of Bengtsson's head but Bengtsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kwande misses with an uppercut. Bengtsson saw that one coming.
Bengtsson takes a swing at Kwande's ribcage but misses.
Kwande staying out of range there.
Bengtsson slips a straight right by Kwande.
Bengtsson swings for the body but Kwande moves out of range.
Kwande throws a one two combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kwande.
Kwande tried to score with a low kick but Bengtsson checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oluwadare Kwande dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kwande scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Bengtsson closes the distance and clinches.
Kwande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bengtsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kwande wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bengtsson misses with some punches. #BC#
Kwande breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kwande steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bengtsson.
Kwande throws a looping overhand right but Bengtsson ducks down to avoid it.
Kwande throws a hook to the side of Bengtsson's head but Bengtsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bengtsson slips a straight right by Kwande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kwande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Kwande finds it's way through Bengtsson's defenses.
Kwande misses with a series of wild punches.
Oluwadare Kwande is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bengtsson misses with a few strikes there.
Bengtsson avoids the body shot from Kwande.
Despite the aggression on Bengtsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bengtsson slips under a jab.
Bengtsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwande.
Bengtsson wants to counter with a clinch but Kwande pushes him away.
Kwande misses with a series of wild punches.
Kwande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bengtsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kwande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bengtsson moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Bengtsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bengtsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bengtsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kwande looks to score with a jab to the body but Bengtsson is just out of range.
Bengtsson checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Kwande throws a big shot that misses.
Kwande throws out a loose jab but Bengtsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwande lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bengtsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oluwadare Kwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bengtsson checks a low kick from Kwande.
Kwande scores with a jab. Bengtsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bengtsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwande throws out the jab.
Kwande scores with a jab. Bengtsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kwande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bengtsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kwande.
Kwande is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kwande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bengtsson ducks under a wild hook from Kwande.
Kwande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bengtsson's head backwards.
Kwande misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bengtsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwande throwing a counter right hand but Bengtsson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kwande lands a nice looking body shot.
Kwande misses the shot to the body.
Kwande misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bengtsson wants to counter the offense by Kwande and move into the clinch position.
Kwande thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Bengtsson has Kwande up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Kwande breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kwande needs to keep his hands up - Bengtsson had a free shot at his head there.
Kwande fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bengtsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Kwande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bengtsson wants to counter the offense by Kwande and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Bengtsson gets a clinch.
Kwande can't break the clinch.
Kwande is looking to break free of the clinch but Bengtsson has double underhooks.
Bengtsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bengtsson tries to work over Kwande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bengtsson can do to turn this around?#T4#
Bengtsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Kwande wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Bengtsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bengtsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kwande is looking to break free of the clinch but Bengtsson has double underhooks.
Kwande wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Kwande is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bengtsson as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kwande wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bengtsson lands a shot to the body.
Kwande is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bengtsson lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson scores with a hook to the body.
Bengtsson is struggling to control the position.
Bengtsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oluwadare Kwande dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benny Bengtsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kwande throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Kwande wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Bengtsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kwande's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bengtsson throws a head punch that misses.
Kwande misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Kwande manages to break the clinch.
Bengtsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Kwande clobbers Bengtsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson blocks a jab.
Kwande is looking to score with low kicks.
Kwande throws out a loose jab but Bengtsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwande looks to score with a jab to the body but Bengtsson is just out of range.
Bengtsson tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Bengtsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwande.
Kwande dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kwande throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Bengtsson forces Kwande back against the cage and clinches.
Kwande blocks a body shot from Bengtsson.
Kwande wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Kwande pushes off an throws an elbow but Bengtsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bengtsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benny Bengtsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bengtsson has Kwande pressed against the cage.
Bengtsson prevents Kwande from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kwande's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Kwande breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kwande.
Bengtsson wants to counter the offense by Kwande and move into the clinch position.
Bengtsson takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Bengtsson tries to clinch but Kwande moves out of range.
Bengtsson slips under a jab from Kwande.
Bengtsson moves out of range as Kwande throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Bengtsson.
A big left from Kwande misses.
Bengtsson unleashes a big counter combination but Kwande bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Bengtsson darts in and clinches Kwande up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Kwande's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kwande is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Kwande wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson is working Kwande over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kwande.
Bengtsson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Kwande wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands a body punch.
Kwande has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kwande tries to circle away but Bengtsson has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kwande is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Kwande has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bengtsson lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kwande breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bengtsson misses with a straight left.
Bengtsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kwande throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bengtsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwande.
Bengtsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Bengtsson has Kwande up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bengtsson.
Benny Bengtsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##BC#
Kwande breaks from the clinch.
Bengtsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bengtsson misses with a hook.
Kwande slips under a jab.
Kwande lands a jab to Bengtsson's midsection.
Kwande misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwande tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Bengtsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kwande, pushing him back against the cage.
Bengtsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kwande working hard to break the clinch.
Kwande wants to break free but Bengtsson has control.
Kwande has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bengtsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bengtsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oluwadare Kwande is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kwande is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Kwande breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benny Bengtsson.
I think Kwande 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oluwadare Kwande!
After the big win, Oluwadare Kwande made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Benny Bengtsson had this to say: 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: WPFA XLII: Estili vs Bleak
Date: Nov 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wharton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wharton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bengtsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bengtsson throws a hook but Wharton avoids it easily.
Wharton throws a head kick but Bengtsson moves out of range.
A combination from Bengtsson does no damage.
Wharton wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wharton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Wharton fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bengtsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bengtsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wharton backwards.
Bengtsson is leaning against Wharton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wharton wants to take the fight to the mat but Bengtsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Wharton.
Wharton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bengtsson to keep the fight standing.
Bengtsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bengtsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bengtsson prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
Bengtsson lands with a left to the head.
Wharton jumps guard but Bengtsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bengtsson is pressed up against the cage. Wharton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bengtsson down to the mat. Bengtsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wharton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wharton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wharton with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Bengtsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Wharton looks winded!
Bengtsson lands with a right to the head.
Bengtsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wharton misses with the head strike.
Wharton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bengtsson smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Wharton.
Wharton fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bengtsson counters by clinching up. #T3#
Wharton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bengtsson is defending well.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bengtsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wharton trying to control the position but instead, Bengtsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wharton into the cage.
Bengtsson is pressed up against the cage. Wharton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bengtsson down to the mat. Bengtsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bengtsson lands a head shot.
Wharton shoots and misses #CL#
and Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Wharton fails to pull guard.
Wharton has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bengtsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bengtsson slows down the pace here.
Wharton jumps guard but Bengtsson stands there with Wharton around his waist. Wharton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bengtsson gets through Wharton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bengtsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Bengtsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wharton doesn't manage to clinch there - Bengtsson circles away.
Wharton throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Bengtsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wharton can do to turn this around?
Bengtsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bengtsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wharton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bengtsson is keeping busy.
A short right from Bengtsson on the inside.
Bengtsson digs a right hand into Wharton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wharton's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wharton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bengtsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bengtsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wharton backwards.
Wharton takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Wharton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bengtsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Wharton.
Bengtsson lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Bengtsson.
Wharton tries to score a body lock takedown but Bengtsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wharton is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson is controlling him.
Bengtsson lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Bengtsson on the inside.
Bengtsson cracks Wharton with a nice body shot.
Wharton missing with knees to the body.
Wharton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bengtsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wharton is breathing heavily.
Bengtsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Bengtsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wharton or not.
Wharton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wharton tries to pull guard but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Bengtsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bengtsson stalling.
Bengtsson scores with a shot to the side of Wharton's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wharton can't find room to land a body shot as Bengtsson controls the action.
Wharton has Bengtsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bengtsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Bengtsson on the inside.
Bengtsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wharton misses with a body punch. #T3#
Bengtsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wharton backwards.
Wharton working hard to break the clinch.
Bengtsson lands with a light punch inside.
Bengtsson lands a left hand.
Bengtsson presses Wharton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bengtsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wharton looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bengtsson leaning against his opponent.
Wharton fails to pull guard.
Wharton takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Wharton is rocked!
Wharton takes a shot to the head.
Wharton is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?#T4#
Bengtsson keeps control of Wharton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bengtsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wharton seems to have recovered his senses.
Wharton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Bengtsson.
Wharton being controlled against the cage.
Benny Bengtsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wharton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wharton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wharton tries to pull guard but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Bengtsson cracks Wharton with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Bengtsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Wharton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wharton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Bengtsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wharton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Bengtsson on the inside.
Bengtsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wharton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bengtsson avoids it.
Bengtsson lands with a light punch inside.
Wharton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Bengtsson to work.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wharton wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it. #T1#
Bengtsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wharton backwards.
Wharton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bengtsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Wharton.
Wharton wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands with a right to the head.
Wharton is trying to pull guard but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Wharton is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson is controlling him.
Wharton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bengtsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wharton backwards.
Bengtsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wharton.
Wharton fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Bengtsson is leaning against Wharton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wharton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bengtsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wharton looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Bengtsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wharton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike.
Wharton is looking to control Bengtsson's arms but Bengtsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wharton has his back to the cage.
Wharton tries to pull guard but Bengtsson won't allow it. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whartons head.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bengtsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wharton misses with the head strike.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike.
Bengtsson lands with a left to the head.
Wharton tries to score a body lock takedown but Bengtsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bengtsson presses Wharton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bengtsson digs a right hand underneath Wharton's ribcage. Wharton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bengtsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Benny Bengtsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Bengtsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bengtsson'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.
Bengtsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wharton up against the cage.
Wharton has Bengtsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bengtsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike.
Wharton is trying to stall.
Lewis Wharton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wharton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bengtsson is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Bengtsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bengtsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Bengtsson!
A very excited looking Benny Bengtsson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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