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Event:
STRIKE! 10
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Kronke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benedict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kronke lands a jab to the head.
Kronke tries to bum rush Benedict with a series of wild strikes but Benedict uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benedict on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#KD2#
Benedict cracks Kronke with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Kronke is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Kronke is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Kronke is rocked!
We've been informed that Benedict 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.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benedict counters with a low kick, right behind Kronke 's knee.
Benedict steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kronke.
Kronke walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Julius Benedict! |
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Event:
STRIKE! 7
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Benedict throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Benedict loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Benedict throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Benedict changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray checks a leg kick.
Benedict takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murray.
Benedict misses with a left hand
and Murray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Benedict's shoulder, as Benedict tries to avoid the shot.
Benedict let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedict throws out the jab.
Benedict misses with a leg kick
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedict throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Benedict misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray is looking to clinch.
Murray lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #KD#
Murray cracks Benedict with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Benedict get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Benedict looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#Benedict is rocked!
Benedict is looking to slow Murray down with leg kicks.
Benedict is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Benedict thuds his shin into the meat of Murray's side.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Murray.
Benedict is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedict.
Benedict just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Murray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benedict doesn't seem phased though.
Murray doesn't manage to clinch there - Benedict circles away.
Murray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benedict throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Benedict throws a front kick aimed at Murray's knee but Murray avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Benedict 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Murray. Beautiful body shot.
Murray checks a leg kick.
Murray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray scores with a decent looking hook.
Benedict tries a low kick but Murray avoids it.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Benedict misses the jab.
Benedict takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray feints and then cracks Benedict's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benedict down.
Murray checks a leg kick nicely.
Benedict misses with a kick to the body.
Benedict seems to have recovered his senses.
Murray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Benedict takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benedict has time to react.
We've been informed that Benedict 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.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Murray tenderised Benedict's leg. Benedict is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benedict swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murray.
Julius Benedict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Murray forces Benedict back against the ropes and clinches.
Benedict tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Benedict back against the ropes.
Murray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benedict.
Benedict swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Murray.
Benedict struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Benedict misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benedict is defending well for now.
Murray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Benedict throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benedict lands a body shot.
Benedict blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray should take that round, based on the knockdown.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Benedict misses with a head kick.
Benedict feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murrays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Benedict.
Benedict throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray connects with a body shot that sends Benedict's belly button to the back.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Benedict.
Murray throws a counter high kick but Benedict was just alert enough to avoid it.
Benedict misses with a body punch
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedict throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Murray is looking to counter with head kicks.
Donk. Benedict catches Murray right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Murray.
Murray blocks a head kick by Benedict.
Benedict tried to score with a low kick but Murray checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedict misses with a right hand #KD#
and Murray counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Benedict to the mat! Murray runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Benedict is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Benedict walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Benedict is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lee Murray!
A victorious Lee Murray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Rothschild chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedict can pounce on him.
Rothschild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedict throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rothschild pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedict swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothschild staying out of range there.
Rothschild slips a straight right by Benedict.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut. Benedict saw that one coming.
Rothschild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rothschild swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rothschild scores with a decent looking hook.
Benedict has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Benedict fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benedict misses with a body shot.
Benedict connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rothschild. Rothschild circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Theodore Rothschild has been cut.
Rothschild is looking to slow Benedict down with leg kicks.
Rothschild throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild checks a leg kick.
Benedict lands a jab.
Benedict doesn't manage to clinch there - Rothschild circles away.
Benedict tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rothschild has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Benedict throws a shot from downtown. Rothschild moves away and avoids it.
Benedict connects with a solid leg kick.
Benedict tests Rothschild's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Benedict rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rothschild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Rothschild cracks Benedict with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Benedict get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Benedict looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Julius Benedict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothschild thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Benedict misses the target.
Benedict lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rothschild's sensitive parts.
Benedict misses with an uppercut.
Rothschild looks to throw the jab but Benedict is out of range.
Benedict scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rothschild.
Benedict paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benedict chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rothschild scores with a jab to the head.
Benedict ducks under a wild hook from Rothschild.
Benedict walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Theodore Rothschild! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Benedict - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Zé Jiurgite has been cut.
A slow jab from Benedict misses its intended target.
Benedict swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedict looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiurgite is just out of range.
Jiurgite on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jiurgite looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jiurgite takes one to the side of the head.
Benedict misses with an uppercut
and Jiurgite counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Jiurgite misses.
Benedict keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiurgite slips under a jab from Benedict.#KD2#
Jiurgite steps into range and cracks Benedict with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Benedict flops backwards and Jiurgite dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Benedict is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedict looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oh Benedict is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedict has his hands on Jiurgite's head, controlling the position.
Benedict seems to have got his legs back now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Benedict looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiurgite is one step ahead there. #T1#
Benedict pulls Jiurgite in to control the position.
Jiurgite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benedict swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benedict looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Benedict pulls Jiurgite in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Julius Benedict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Benedict takes the fight into the clinch.
Jiurgite blocks an uppercut.
Jiurgite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jiurgite has a couple of punches blocked by Benedict.
Benedict blocks an uppercut.
Benedict is leaning against Jiurgite and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jiurgite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedict works on Jiurgite's body with a couple of short punches.
Benedict throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jiurgites head.
Jiurgite fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedict throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jiurgite blocks it with crossed arms.
Jiurgite tries to pull guard but Benedict holds him up against the cage and eventually Jiurgite drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Benedict lands a left hand.
Benedict lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jiurgite.
Jiurgite blocks a body shot from Benedict.
Benedict taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jiurgite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Benedict.
Benedict goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Benedict lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benedict avoiding damage.
Benedict avoiding damage.
Benedict blocks a body shot from Jiurgite.
Benedict blocks a body shot from Jiurgite.
Benedict tries to work over Jiurgite's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Benedict scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benedict scores with a shoulder strike.
Benedict tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiurgite's elbow. #T4#
Benedict blocks an uppercut.
Jiurgite fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Benedict.
Jiurgite working aggressively here.
Jiurgite jumps guard but Benedict stands there with Jiurgite around his waist. Jiurgite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benedict misses with a punch to the body.
Benedict misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedict blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedict working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benedict is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jiurgite fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedict blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Benedict.
Jiurgite swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedict lands a left hand.
Benedict lands a left hand.
Jiurgite misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Benedict dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zé Jiurgite's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Benedict clobbers Jiurgite with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD#
Benedict lands a big right hand that sends Jiurgite crashing to the mat! Benedict stays standing though and waves Jiurgite back to his feet!#ROC#Jiurgite is rocked!
Jiurgite is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Benedict doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Jiurgite crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Jiurgite's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Benedict! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Benedict looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Julius Benedict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shrute looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jab from Benedict.#CL#
Benedict closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shrute letting Benedict take a breather here.
Benedict lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedict.
Shrute jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benedict walks away with a smile on his face. Shrute gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benedict weaves into range and cracks Shrute right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Shrute goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Benedict is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Benedict! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Benedict has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benedict dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dyer.
We've been informed that Benedict 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.#BC2#
Benedict breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benedict with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dyer lands a slapping body shot.
Dyer leaves Benedict with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dyer lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedict misses with a takedown attempt
and Dyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedict tries to clinch there but Dyer circles away.
Benedict goes for a double leg but Dyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dyer continues to drive forward.
It looked like Dyer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Benedict.
Dyer throws a body punch but Benedict moves out of range. #T1#
Benedict dives in for a single leg takedown but Dyer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A left lands for Dyer.
Benedict uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyer.
Benedict shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benedict dives in and grabs Dyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dyer pushes down on Benedict's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Dyer misses its target.
Benedict looks to clinch
enabling Dyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Dyer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Benedict has managed to clinch.
Benedict tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dyer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dyer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benedict manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2#
Dyer lands a shoulder strike.
Benedict trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Benedict escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dyer stuffs the takedown.
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!
Benedict shoots in but no luck this time.
Dyer lands with a nice body punch.
Julius Benedict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedict misses with a takedown
and Dyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benedict looks winded!
Benedict misses with a kick to the body.
Benedict shoots in for a double leg but Dyer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benedict walks into a left hand.
Dyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Benedict throws a leg kick
and Dyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephen Dyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benedict doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dyer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benedict thinking.
Dyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benedict staying out of range there.
Dyer misses with a looping left.
Dyer throws a big shot that misses.
Dyer misses the jab.
Benedict closes the distance but Dyer moves to the side
and Dyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benedict.
A quick step to the side and Dyer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4##CL2#
Dyer gets tackled into the cage by Benedict. Benedict maintains the clinch.
Dyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benedict is pushing Dyer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dyer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benedict misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Benedict breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benedict tries to clinch up
and Dyer counters with a series of strikes. Benedict will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Benedict closes the distance and clinches up with Dyer, looking for a takedown. Benedict pushes Dyer against the cage but Dyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Dyer gets tackled into the cage by Benedict. Benedict maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Benedict pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephen Dyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Benedict dodges the punch combination from Dyer.
Despite the aggression on Benedict's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benedict tries to clinch up
and Dyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benedict throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer takes a swing at Benedict's ribcage but misses.
Julius Benedict is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benedict throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dyer's waist but Dyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benedict off to one side.
Benedict keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Dyer backs off Benedict throws a huge counter combo but Dyer manages to avoid it all.
Dyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Benedict misses.#T1#
Benedict slips a jab from Dyer.
Benedict shoots and misses
and Benedict takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Benedict.#CL2#
Benedict has Dyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Benedict is trying to drag Dyer to the mat but Dyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dyer takes a shot to the head.
Benedict is trying to pull guard but Dyer has him pressed against the cage.
Dyer wants to break free but Benedict has control.
Dyer tries to work over Benedict's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dyer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benedict taking a breather.
Benedict slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Benedict's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
Dyer tries to break free but Benedict pushes him back against the cage.
Dyer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benedict pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedict controls his hands.
Dyer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benedict.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dyer.
Dyer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dyer wants to break free but Benedict has control.
Dyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedict prevents a body shot from Dyer.
Benedict is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dyer is trying to break the clinch but Benedict is controlling him.
Benedict wants to take the fight to the mat but Dyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Benedict wants to take the fight to the mat but Dyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Benedict has double underhooks.
Dyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Benedict won't allow it.
#BC2#
Benedict manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Benedict takes the fight into the clinch.
Dyer tries to stall but Benedict uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benedict tries to throw a body punch but Dyer avoids it by throwing Benedict back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dyer as the two fighters clinch.
Benedict has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dyer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Julius Benedict seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dyer misses with the head strike.
Benedict misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dyer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benedict is breathing heavily.
Benedict tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dyer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Dyer is trying to break free.
Benedict fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer is looking to control Benedict's arms but Benedict gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dyer has his back to the cage.
Benedict tries to pull guard but Dyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Benedict drops back down to his feet.
Dyer tries to break free but Benedict pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benedict tries to clinch up
and Dyer counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benedict misses with a takedown attempt
and Dyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benedict throws a series of punches but Dyer avoids them all with ease.
Dyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Benedict darts in and clinches Dyer up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dyer misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dyer as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dyer prevents a body shot from Benedict. #BC2#
Benedict escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dyer digs a good hook to Benedict's body.
Benedict looks for a takedown but Dyer sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedict misses with a leg kick.
Dyer throws a body punch but Benedict moves out of range.
Dyer thuds a left hand into Benedict's body.
Dyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Dyer lands a body shot.
Dyer scores with a body shot.
Benedict gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dyer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benedict fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benedict fails to land the takedown.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Benedict.
Benedict takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Dyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Benedict darts in and clinches Dyer up against the cage.#T2#
Benedict drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dyer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Benedict escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dyer scores with a shot to the body.
Dyer lands a jab to the head.
Benedict misses with a head kick.
Benedict is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedict is looking to clinch.
Benedict tries to clinch up.
Dyer misses with a wild body shot.
Benedict lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dyer's sensitive parts.
Dyer is looking to wear down Benedict with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benedict is defended easily by Dyer.
Dyer slips a jab and a cross from Benedict.
Dyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedict backwards.
Dyer can't find room to land a body shot as Benedict controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dyer throws a head punch that misses.
Dyer has had enough of the clinch but Benedict keeps him there for the moment.
Stephen Dyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##BC2#
Benedict escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Benedict ducks under a wild hook from Dyer.
Dyer misses with a looping left.
Benedict shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dyer as he avoids it easily.
Dyer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Dyer.
Dyer cracks Benedict with a good jab.
Dyer cracks Benedict with an open hand slap.
Benedict darts in trying to clinch
and Dyer counters with a straight right hand.
Julius Benedict has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedict misses the body punch
and Dyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Dyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dyer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Dyer! |
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Event:
DMMA 241 Cortez vs Thorn
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Kapula avoids a kick to the body.
Kapula looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benedict throws a jab but it's blocked by Kapula .
Kapula scores with a nice strike.
Benedict lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benedict throws a jab but it's blocked by Kapula .
Kapula misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Benedict.
Benedict misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapula .
Kapula takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedict. That's going to slow Kapula down.
Kapula jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedict jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapula takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#KD2#
Kapula cracks Benedict with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Benedict looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kapula finish him?
#ROC2#Benedict is rocked!
Benedict 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.
Oh Benedict is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedict ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedict seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedict misses the target. #T1#
Benedict just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedict misses with an uppercut. Kapula saw that one coming.
Benedict moves out of range of the leg kick from Kapula .
Benedict misses with a wild combination.
Kapula misses with a hook. Benedict ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Benedict misses.
Kapula is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kapula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedict.
Benedict ducks under a wild hook from Kapula .
Benedict steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kapula .
Kapula misses with an uppercut
and Benedict counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benedict misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kapula seems to be stalking Benedict here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Benedict drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tris Kapula !
After the big win, Tris Kapula made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Real Men Juice and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
DMMA 234 Drake vs Cortez
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Benedict misses with a body shot.
Benedict throws a right and a left that Mumba avoids nicely.
Benedict lands a right hook to the body.
Mumba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mumba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Mumba has managed to clinch.
Mumba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benedict walks away with a smile on his face. Mumba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mumba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD#
Mumba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Benedict sprawling to the canvas! Benedict rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mumba finish him?!
#ROC#Benedict is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedict looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benedict is still on wobbly legs! Can Mumba finish him?
Mumba throws a pinpoint strike between Benedict's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Benedict crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Mumba scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwawi Mumba!
Kwawi Mumba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 224 Thorn vs Khan
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Benedict misses the jab.
Julius Benedict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kvakkestad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benedict's half guard.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benedict doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kvakkestad.
Benedict on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benedict tries to get out of the position.
Benedict is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedict slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kvakkestad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benedict is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kvakkestad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvakkestad pushing down on Benedict's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedict tries to roll over but Kvakkestad keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura here.
Kvakkestad is trying to control the action in half guard but Benedict is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benedict trying to control but Kvakkestad postures up.
Kvakkestad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kvakkestad trying to pass the guard but Benedict defending well.
Kvakkestad moves into full mount! Benedict won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is working for a guillotine from mount but Benedict frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Kvakkestad working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad looking for a guillotine from mount but Benedict is having none of it.
Benedict is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Kvakkestad trying to control but Benedict is having none of it.
Benedict is trying desperately to improve position.
Kvakkestad landing shots from mount.
Kvakkestad scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB2#
Kvakkestad has hold of Benedict's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Benedict manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Benedict is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Kvakkestad tries to control but Benedict wriggling away.
Kvakkestad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Benedict is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad working for a submission but Benedict is keeping him at bay.
Benedict is controlling an arm, preventing Kvakkestad from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Benedict really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loki Kvakkestad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Benedict misses with a head kick.
Kvakkestad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kvakkestad as he connects with a hook.
Benedict just misses with a punch to the body.
Kvakkestad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kvakkestad swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Benedict to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedict misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad ducks under a wild hook from Benedict.
A shot to the body from Kvakkestad misses
and Benedict counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedict keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kvakkestad.#TD2#
Kvakkestad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benedict quickly recovers to half guard.
Kvakkestad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Kvakkestad wants to work for an arm triangle but Benedict is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kvakkestad throwing shots but Benedict is blocking nicely. #T1#
Benedict is looking for a sweep. Kvakkestad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benedict pushes Kvakkestad off looking to stand but Kvakkestad dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Kvakkestad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benedict has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benedict is looking for a sweep. Kvakkestad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kvakkestad is trying to control. Benedict wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kvakkestad in particular looking to stall.
Kvakkestad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Benedict is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Loki Kvakkestad!
A victorious Loki Kvakkestad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Benedict lands a nice shot to the body.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch but Benedict moves away #KD#
and Benedict counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pawlikowski! Benedict lets Pawlikowski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pawlikowski throws a right hand that Benedict ducks under and follows up with a left that Benedict also avoids with ease.
Pawlikowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pawlikowski looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedict fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benedict jabs Pawlikowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benedict jabs at Pawlikowski's body.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Benedict engages and cracks Pawlikowski with a massive lead left hook - Pawlikowski tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Benedict is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Benedict!
Julius Benedict 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Benedict thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Weismuller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benedict's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Benedict manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Weismuller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benedict pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benedict swings wildly with an uppercut but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weismuller is looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Weismuller 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.
Benedict prevents a takedown attempt there.
Julius Benedict has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Weismuller.
A short right from Benedict.
Benedict working aggressively here.
Benedict lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benedict is defending well.
Benedict misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedict working aggressively here.
Weismuller blocks an elbow strike from Benedict.
Benedict is pressed up against the cage. Weismuller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benedict down to the mat. Benedict avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benedict has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cobra Kai Workout Center in the buildup to the fight.
Benedict avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Benedict misses its intended target.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Weismuller slips a jab from Benedict.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benedict as he avoids it easily.
Benedict is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benedict thumps Weismuller with a low kick.#TD2#
Weismuller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benedict looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Benedict tries to bench press Weismuller off him but Weismuller keeps the position. #SU2#
Weismuller stands up and beckons Benedict to his feet.
Weismuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Benedict.
Weismuller throws the kick towards the body but Benedict avoids it.
Weismuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedict.
Benedict ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller moves out of range of the strikes.
Julius Benedict is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benedict scores with a hook to the body. Weismuller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick and Benedict moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Benedict misses its target.
Benedict throws a hook but Weismuller blocks it.#T2#
Weismuller dives in and grabs Benedict's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benedict pushes down on Weismuller's head and hops out.
Benedict lands with a good body shot.
Weismuller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benedict sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weismuller looks winded!
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Weismuller misses with a takedown attempt
and Benedict counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
Benedict jabs at Weismuller's body.
Benedict lands a lovely overhand right.
Benedict throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedict tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weismuller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Benedict drops Weismuller with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Weismuller looks back up at him and smiles so Benedict waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Weismuller is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Tommy Weismuller's cut even more.
Benedict ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Weismuller out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Benedict!
In his post fight interview, Julius Benedict started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Weismuller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benedict sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weismuller somewhat.
Weismuller looks winded!
Benedict digs a good body shot into Weismuller's ribs.
Benedict lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#That has opened up Tommy Weismuller's cut even more.
Benedict measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Weismuller! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Julius Benedict! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Borisov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Borisov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benedict counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borisov looks to land a body kick but Benedict moved away.
It seemed like Benedict was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Borisov misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Benedict counters with a crisp right hand that drops Borisov! Benedict lets Borisov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Borisov is rocked!
Borisov is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedict fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Borisov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Borisov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedict lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Borisov head around and knocks him out cold! Benedict hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Benedict! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck for Kopel with that takedown attempt.
Kopel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Benedict cracks Kopel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Benedict has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kopel to stand back up!#ROC#Kopel is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sage Kopel has been cut.#CL#
Kopel gets tackled into the cage by Benedict. Benedict maintains the clinch.
Kopel is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedict finish him?
Benedict creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kopel with a big uppercut! Kopel tries to clinch up but Benedict pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kopel to the mat! Kopel covers up and Benedict unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Julius Benedict!
After winning the bout, Julius Benedict thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NRC 9
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Klose takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Klose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Klose.
Klose bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benedict's head.
Klose just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Benedict.
Benedict misses with a left hand #KD#
and Klose counters with a nice right hand that sends Benedict toppling to the canvas! Benedict scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Klose finish him?!#ROC#Benedict is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Benedict.
Benedict is still on wobbly legs! Can Klose finish him?#CUT2#It looks like Heinrich Klose has been cut.
Julius Benedict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedict throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klose counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heinrich Klose!
Heinrich Klose decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Iron Wolf - Crowd Card
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Shifter slips a straight right by Benedict.
Benedict lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Benedict closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benedict can't find room to land a body shot as Shifter controls the action.
Benedict stops a takedown attempt from Shifter.
Shifter wants a takedown but no success here.
Shifter wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benedict tries a body shot but Shifter blocks it.
#TD#
Benedict is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shifter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Benedict to the mat. Benedict regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Benedict trying to keep a closed guard but Shifter is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Shifter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shifter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Shifter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedict is adopting a defensive guard.
Benedict lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Benedict stays in close to Shifter's body and controls the position. #T1#
Shifter trying to strike off his back.
Benedict really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shifter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benedict wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.
Shifter being controlled here, momentarily.
Benedict 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedict passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benedict controls the position.
Shifter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benedict is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shifter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Benedict's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Benedict's back!#SUB#
Shifter is looking for the choke from the back position but Benedict is controlling his hands well.
Benedict tries to roll but Shifter sticks to his back.
Benedict covering up well under a series of strikes from Shifter.
Benedict trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Benedict might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shifter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Shifter working for the choke. #SUB#
Benedict defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shifter's arms.
Benedict rolls, trying to escape but Shifter keeps control of the position.
Shifter not allowing Benedict to control his hands.
Benedict is in bad spot here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shifter throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB#
Shifter is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Benedict defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shifter keeps control of the position as Benedict tries to break free.
#SUB#
Shifter looking for the RNC.
Benedict breaks Shifter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Benedict preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Shifter has his foot on Benedict's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benedict works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Benedict trying to control but Shifter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shifter working for a triangle but Benedict defends it easily.
Benedict seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Shifter has his foot on Benedict's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benedict works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Benedict defends easily.
Benedict slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shifter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benedict manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Shifter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Benedict is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Shifter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benedict is pulling down on Shifter's head to control his posture.
Benedict preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shifter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Shifter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Benedict preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benedict looking for a sweep. Not yet Benedict, not yet.
Benedict managing to control the position.
Benedict is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benedict is controlling Shifter's posture.
Shifter is pushing down on Benedict's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benedict is fighting to maintain full guard but Shifter has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Benedict misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Shifter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shifter showed some decent athleticism there.
Benedict tries to roll over but Shifter keeps him under control.
Benedict trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
Shifter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Benedict regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Benedict is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benedict manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Benedict's guard.
Benedict tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benedict looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter advances position into side control!#SUB#
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benedict knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shape Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Shifter tries for a kimura but Benedict is defending well.
Shifter working away.#SUB#
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Benedict is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Who's going to make the next move?
Benedict sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Benedict is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Benedict tries to roll over but Shifter keeps him under control.#SUB#
Benedict is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifter.
#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Benedict is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
Shifter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benedict can do to turn this around?
Shifter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benedict is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter wants to free his trapped foot but Benedict is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Benedict wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
#SUB#
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Benedict defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benedict has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Benedict is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
Benedict trying to control from the bottom.
Benedict holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Benedict wants to get back to full guard.
Shifter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Benedict is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifter.
#SUB#
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benedict doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Shifter prevents Benedict from improving his position.#T4##SUB#
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benedict trying to control from the bottom.
Shifter prevents Benedict from improving his position.#SUB#
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Benedict is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shifter is thwarting Benedict's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Shifter is working for a kimura but Benedict is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benedict has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shifter is working away from the top position though.
Benedict is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Benedict lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shifter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedict misses the target.
Shifter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shifter slips a straight right by Benedict.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benedict misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Benedict. No joy for Shifter on that attempt.
Benedict throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter postures up in Benedict's guard and throws a big left but Benedict blocks it.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Benedict is keeping the position.
Benedict bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shifter's guard. #REVB#
Shifter throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Benedict avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benedict must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Benedict pushing down on Shifter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benedict is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benedict trying to mount his opponent but Shifter defends it.
Benedict trying to control the pace.
Benedict wants to advance to full mount but Shifter doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Benedict looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benedict looking to pass the guard.
Julius Benedict has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Shifter has his foot on Benedict's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benedict works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Benedict avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benedict tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
Benedict trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benedict pushes down on Shifter's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benedict perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Benedict tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it.
Benedict is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benedict wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Benedict is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benedict pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benedict pulls his head out easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benedict prevents Shifter from improving his position.
Benedict not doing much here.
Shifter won't allow Benedict to pass to mount.
Benedict controlling the pace.
Benedict prevents Shifter from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shifter is defending against the submission attempts here by Benedict.
Benedict is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Benedict comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shifter 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shape Shifter! |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Dome
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
A left lands for Mandiang.
Mandiang wants to land a leg kick but Benedict is out of range.
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Benedict.
Mandiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandiang lands with an overhand left.
Benedict is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandiang.
Benedict listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Mandiang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mandiang there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Benedict misses its intended target.
Benedict misses with a wild body shot.
Benedict tests Mandiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedict throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Mandiang lands a glancing blow to the side of Benedict's head.
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!
A lazy left from Benedict finds it's target.
Benedict fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mandiang on the side of the head.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedict moves away.
Benedict takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Benedict throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandiang.
Benedict has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Benedict throws a lazy uppercut
and Mandiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedict tries to clinch there but Mandiang circles away.
Mandiang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benedict tests Mandiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedict lands with a right hand.
Benedict ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Mandiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedict.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedict was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Benedict jabs at Mandiang's body.
Mandiang lands a head shot.
Benedict throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mandiang on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedict misses with a hook. Mandiang ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick there by Mandiang.
Benedict throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Benedict misses with a left hand
and Mandiang counters with a low kick, right behind Benedict 's knee. #T2#
A left lands for Mandiang.
Benedict misses with a right hand #KD#
and Mandiang counters with a nice right hand that sends Benedict toppling to the canvas! Benedict scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mandiang finish him?!#ROC#Benedict is rocked!
Mandiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benedict is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandiang finish him?
Mandiang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Benedict.
Mandiang throws a monster overhand right that drops Benedict! Mandiang follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aboubacar Mandiang!
During a confident post fight interview, Aboubacar Mandiang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Garns is looking to clinch but Benedict is avoiding it.
Benedict has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Benedict loads up on a big right hand but Garns slips the punch.
Garns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garns throws a body shot but no joy.
Garns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garns takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Garns is rocked!
Benedict circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Garns tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Benedict wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Benedict!
Julius Benedict bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Hayden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayden tries to pull guard but Benedict holds him up against the cage and eventually Hayden drops back down to his feet.
Hayden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Benedict's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayden tries to clinch there but Benedict circles away.
Benedict bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hayden walks into a stiff left hand from Benedict.#CUT#It looks like Issac Hayden has been cut.
Benedict throws a lazy right hand but Hayden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedict tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedict.
Benedict throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benedict scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hayden in his tracks.
Hayden throws the kick towards the body but Benedict avoids it.
Benedict connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hayden momentarily.
#ROC#Hayden is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedict lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Hayden - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Benedict!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Benedict!
Julius Benedict was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedict throws a hook but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Lesnar jabs Benedict right on the nose. Benedict blinks but takes it well.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benedict swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benedict connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the liver by Benedict. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Lesnar moves into the clinch.
Benedict lands with a light punch inside.
Benedict throws a head punch that misses.
Benedict lands a left hand.
Benedict tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Benedict breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benedict throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lesnar on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedict swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedict leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benedict is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Benedict misses.
Lesnar defending well as Benedict loads up on a big left hand.
Benedict fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Benedict tries to clinch up.
Lesnar throws a sloppy head kick and Benedict moves out of range easily.
Benedict was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benedict checks the leg kick.
Julius Benedict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar walks into a stiff left hand from Benedict.
Lesnar misses with a body kick.#KD#
Benedict lands a big right hand that sends Lesnar crashing to the mat! Benedict stays standing though and waves Lesnar back to his feet!#ROC#Lesnar is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cain Lesnar has been cut.
Benedict throws a shot to the body.
Lesnar is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedict finish him?
Lesnar looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedict connects with a body shot.
Benedict lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Lesnar up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Benedict from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Lesnar's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Benedict!
Julius Benedict bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedict misses with a body shot.
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Force uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedict.
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benedict rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Force counters with a one-two to the body.
Benedict lands with a good body shot.
Benedict lands with an uppercut that bounces Force off the cage and back into range.
Force is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Benedict missing with a left hand there. Force was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Force is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Force displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedict throws out the jab.
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Force shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benedict definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Force slips a straight right by Benedict.
Force is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Benedict pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedict looks to land a right hand but Force moved out of range.
Force throws a counter combo.
A leg kick checked by Force.
Force ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Force's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benedict misses with a hook. Force ducked under it nicely.
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Benedict misses with a straight right.
Benedict fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Force manages to avoid it.
Benedict throws a lazy right hand but Force sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Force is looking for the big counter here.
Force uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedict.
The crowd cheers as Benedict lands an impressive looking overhand right. Force doesn't seem phased though.
Force keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedict.
A swing and a miss from Benedict.
Nice defenses there by Force.
As Benedict backs off Force throws a huge counter combo but Benedict manages to avoid it all.
Benedict swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Force takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benedict throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Force sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Force unleashes a big counter combination but Benedict bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Benedict misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Force's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benedict scores with a body shot.
Benedict is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Force uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedict.
Force throws a counter combo.
Force slips a straight right by Benedict.
Force throws a counter combo.
Force displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedict throws out the jab.
Force throws a counter combo.
Force uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedict.
A cross from Benedict lands.#CUT#It looks like Unstoppable Force has been cut.
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!
Benedict loads up on a big right hand but Force slips the punch.
Force unleashes a big counter combination but Benedict bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benedict throws a right hand that misses
and Force counters with a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Benedict misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Force's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benedict throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Force uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedict.
As Benedict backs off Force throws a huge counter combo but Benedict manages to avoid it all.
Benedict just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedict bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Force's head backwards.
Benedict throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
The fighters circling - Benedict throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Force ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Julius Benedict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedict.
Benedict thows a left - swing and a miss!
Force unleashes a big counter combination but Benedict bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benedict swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedict throws a body punch but Force moves out of range.
Force is looking for the big counter here.
Benedict tries to clinch
and Force counters with a series of strikes. Benedict will be more careful next time no doubt.
Force uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedict.
Force defending well as Benedict loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Force's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Force ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Force is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Benedict has closed the distance and engaged Force in a clinch.
#BC#
Benedict breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Benedict throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Force's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Benedict throws a shot from downtown. Force moves away and avoids it.
Force unleashes a big counter combination but Benedict bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benedict throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedict misses with a straight right.
Force unleashes a big counter combination but Benedict bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Force.
Benedict is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Force's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Benedict throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedict waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Force.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedict walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Force checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Force staying out of range there.
A big left from Benedict misses.
As Benedict backs off Force throws a huge counter combo but Benedict manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benedict looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Force is looking for the big counter here.
Benedict swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Benedict backs off Force throws a huge counter combo but Benedict manages to avoid it all.
Benedict digs a good hook to Force's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Benedict dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Unstoppable Force's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Benedict throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedict tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Force was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedict.
Benedict is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Force can do to turn this around?
Force keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Benedict instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Force breaks the clinch.
Benedict fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Force looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benedict throws a lazy right hand but Force sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedict throws a solid leg kick but Force takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benedict.
Force ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Benedict backs off Force throws a huge counter combo but Benedict manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedict fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Force defending well as Benedict loads up on a big left hand.
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benedict misses with a straight right.
Force bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Force is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Force uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedict.
As Benedict backs off Force throws a huge counter combo but Benedict manages to avoid it all.
Benedict misses with a low kick.
As Benedict backs off Force throws a huge counter combo but Benedict manages to avoid it all.
Benedict throws a hook but Force blocks it.
Force is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Force slips under a jab.
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Julius Benedict is winning the standup battle so far.
Benedict throws a big shot that misses.
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benedict thows a left - swing and a miss!
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benedict takes a swing at Force's ribcage but misses.
Force is looking for the big counter here.
Benedict throws a jab when Force was well out of range.
Benedict dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Force walks into a straight right hand from Benedict.
Benedict jabs at Force's body.
Force steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedict.
Benedict jabs Force to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Benedict just misses with a punch to the body.
As Benedict backs off Force throws a huge counter combo but Benedict manages to avoid it all.
Benedict misses with a straight left.
Benedict misses the shot to the body.
Benedict looks to land a left hand but Force moved out of range nicely.
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benedict throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Force blocks a jab.
Force is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Benedict misses with a shot to the body
and Force counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benedict takes a swing at Force's ribcage but misses.
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benedict just misses with a punch to the body.
Force uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedict.
Force throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Benedict.
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Force has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedict finds it's way round the side to connect with Force's head. #T3#
Benedict misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Benedict.
Benedict throws a big shot that misses.
Force looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benedict punishes Force's body with a nice straight punch.
Benedict throws a hook to the side of Force's head but Force sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Force's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Force ducks under a wild hook from Benedict.
Benedict jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Force blocks a jab.
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benedict misses with an uppercut.
Force is looking for the big counter here.
Benedict throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Force sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Force slips under a jab.
Force is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Force.
Benedict throws a jab but it's blocked by Force.
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benedict takes a swing at Force's ribcage but misses.
Unstoppable Force is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benedict throws a jab but it's blocked by Force.
Force slips under a jab from Benedict.
As Benedict backs off Force throws a huge counter combo but Benedict manages to avoid it all.
Good work by Force as he checks the leg kick.
Benedict misses the shot to the body.
Force is looking for the big counter here.
Force ducks under a wild hook from Benedict.
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!
Benedict throws a hook but Force avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Force's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benedict swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Force unleashes a big counter combination but Benedict bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benedict just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Benedict dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Unstoppable Force's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Benedict misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Force.
Force throws a counter combo.
Benedict looks to throw the jab but Force is out of range.
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benedict lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benedict throws a jab when Force was well out of range.
Benedict throws the left hand but Force avoids the punch easily.
Force is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Benedict missing with a left hand there. Force was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Force throws a counter combo.
Benedict bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Force's head backwards.
Benedict throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Benedict backs off Force throws a huge counter combo but Benedict manages to avoid it all.
Force uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedict.
As Benedict backs off Force throws a huge counter combo but Benedict manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force moves out of range of the strikes.
Force unleashes a big counter combination but Benedict bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benedict wants to clinch up but Force keeps it at a distance.
Benedict throws out a loose jab but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Force's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benedict doesn't manage to clinch there - Force circles away.
#T1#
Force uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedict.
Force ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Force unleashes a big counter combination but Benedict bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benedict missing with a left hand there. Force was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedict fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Force on the side of the head.
Benedict connects with a looping right hand.
Benedict throws a hook to the side of Force's head but Force sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Force's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benedict digs a good body shot into Force's ribs.
Force uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedict.
Benedict throws an overhand right that lands on Force's shoulder, as Force tries to avoid the shot.
Benedict lands with a hook. Force tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benedict throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Benedict backs off Force throws a huge counter combo but Benedict manages to avoid it all.
Force bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Benedict ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Force moves away.
Benedict listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Force uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedict.
Force gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#Force is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedict swings for the body but Force moves out of range.
Force ducks right into an uppercut from Benedict.
Benedict throws out a loose jab but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
Force lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Benedict closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedict. #BC2#
Force pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benedict throws a jab but it's blocked by Force.
Benedict throws a looping overhand right but Force ducks down to avoid it.
Force is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Benedict wants to clinch.
Force unleashes a big counter combination but Benedict bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benedict is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Force unleashes a big counter combination but Benedict bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A cross from Benedict lands.
A jab from Benedict misses.
Force is looking for the big counter here.
Benedict throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedict throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Force sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Force uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedict.
Despite the aggression on Force's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benedict fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Force manages to avoid it.
Force unleashes a big counter combination but Benedict bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Benedict swings for the body but Force moves out of range.
Benedict throws a lazy right hand but Force sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedict misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Benedict.
As Benedict backs off Force throws a huge counter combo but Benedict manages to avoid it all.
Force slips under a jab.
Force throws a counter combo.
Benedict throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedict tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Force manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benedict.
Benedict fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Force manages to avoid it.
Benedict throws a jab when Force was well out of range.
Benedict throws a shot from downtown. Force moves away and avoids it.
Unstoppable Force has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedict thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Benedict showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benedict 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Benedict!
In his post fight interview, Julius Benedict started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frederick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Frederick moves into range and clinches up with Benedict.
Benedict misses with some punches.
Benedict cracks Frederick with a nice body shot.
Frederick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frederick jumps guard but Benedict turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Benedict misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Benedict scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benedict lands a right hand. #BC2#
Frederick breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Benedict moves into the clinch.
Frederick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frederick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benedict avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Julius Benedict has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Frederick.
Benedict has a couple of punches blocked by Frederick.
Benedict misses with a body punch.
Benedict lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frederick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Frederick looks winded!
Benedict lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedict swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedict swings wildly with an uppercut but Frederick uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Benedict throws a head punch that misses.
Benedict lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benedict scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frederick is trying to break the clinch but Benedict is controlling him.
Frederick blocking some punches.
Benedict tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frederick's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Benedict.
Benedict lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benedict lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benedict lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frederick backwards.
Still in the clinch, Benedict scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benedict lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Benedict.
Benedict scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Benedict digs a right hand into Frederick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frederick's gas tank.
Benedict scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedict tries to throw a body punch but Frederick avoids it by throwing Benedict back against the cage. #T2#
Benedict lands a left hand.
Benedict swings wildly with an uppercut but Frederick uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Benedict.
Benedict lands with a right to the head.
Benedict swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frederick tries to break free but Benedict pushes him back against the cage.
Benedict lands a hook that snaps the head of Frederick backwards.
Benedict stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benedict lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benedict works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benedict misses with a body punch.
Benedict lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benedict pushes Frederick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedict lands a left hand.
Benedict tries to throw a body punch but Frederick avoids it by throwing Benedict back against the cage.
Frederick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedict makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benedict.
Benedict lands with a left to the head.
Benedict misses with some punches.
Benedict throws a head punch that misses.
Benedict stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benedict goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benedict scores with a shot to the side of Frederick's head.
Benedict fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedict lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benedict fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benedict.
Benedict misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benedict softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frederick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Frederick is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kent Frederick has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frederick.
Frederick is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedict finish him?
Still in the clinch, Benedict scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedict presses Frederick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benedict lands a nice uppercut.
Benedict creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Frederick with a big uppercut! Frederick tries to clinch up but Benedict pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Frederick to the mat! Frederick covers up and Benedict unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Julius Benedict!
Julius Benedict was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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