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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Benko throws a nice looking combination but Nastula bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Nastula forces Benko back against the cage and clinches.
Nastula being controlled against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Benko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nastula.
Benko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Nastula gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Benko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benko keeping moving, preventing Nastula from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nastula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nastula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nastula drops back looking for a leg! Benko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benko manages to kick Nastula off! Nastula jumps back into Benko's guard.
Benko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benko tries to get out of the position.
Benko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Benko is working hard here to advance position.
Benko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nastula gets full guard.
Benko wants to control from the top but Nastula keeps moving.
Nastula is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Nastula is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Benko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Benko controls Nastula momentarily but Nastula frees himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nastula working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Benko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nastula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benko is keeping the position for now.
Benko looking for a sweep. Not yet Benko, not yet.
Benko is trying to control the position but Nastula postures up.
Benko wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Nastula thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Nastula has gone for a leg lock! Benko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nastula's guard.#REVR##T3#
Benko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Benko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nastula manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benko manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Benko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nastula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Benko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Benko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Benko! #REVR##T4#
Check out the look on Benko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Benko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Benko trying to control the position but Nastula is working away.
Nastula manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benko trying to control from Nastula's half guard. Nastula has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Benko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Primoz Benko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Nastula shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Benko's guard.
Nastula trying to control the position from guard on top but Benko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benko trying to control the position.
Benko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nastula on the ground.
Nastula preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benko is trying to keep Nastula in close.
Nastula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Benko lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Benko wants to sweep here but Nastula controlling him for the moment.
Benko looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benko stuffs the takedown attempt from Nastula. Nastula gets slowly back to his feet.
Nastula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benko but Benko pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Nastula drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Benko looking for a sweep. Not yet Benko, not yet. #SUB2#
Nastula postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Benko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nastula, into his guard. #REVR#
Benko distracts Nastula with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Nastula has momentary wrist control but Benko slips an elbow through the middle.
Benko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nastula's head.
Benko trying to control but Nastula is working from the bottom.
Nastula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Benko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benko tries to free his leg and advance position but Nastula is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nastula is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Benko looking to control.
Nastula won't allow Benko to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Benko wants to reverse the position here. Nastula has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Benko is forced to tap! Benko looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pawel Nastula! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Ulatov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ulatov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ulatov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Ulatov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Benko is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergei Ulatov!
Sergei Ulatov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Benko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Provodnikov.
Benko throws out a loose jab but Provodnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Provodnikov with the counter takedown but Benko avoids it easily.#CL2#
Provodnikov clinches.
Benko controlling the action here for a moment.
Benko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benko tries to work over Provodnikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Benko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Provodnikov is trying to keep an underhook but Benko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Provodnikov controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Provodnikov trying to control but Benko postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benko lands with a punch from half guard.
Provodnikov gets full guard.#T1#
Provodnikov wants to sweep here but Benko controlling him for the moment.
Benko being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Provodnikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Provodnikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benko is one step ahead there.
Benko stands up over Provodnikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Provodnikov controlling the position.
Benko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Provodnikov is looking to stand up but Benko isn't so interested in that idea.
Provodnikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Provodnikov, not yet.
Benko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benko postures up in Provodnikov's guard and throws a big left but Provodnikov blocks it.
Benko trying to control the position from guard on top but Provodnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benko preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benko just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Provodnikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Benko, which made it look bad.
Primoz Benko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Provodnikov darts in and clinches Benko up against the cage.
Provodnikov misses with the head strike.
Benko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benko throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benko controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Benko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Benko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benko lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Provodnikov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Benko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Provodnikov to the mat. Provodnikov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Benko won't allow Provodnikov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Benko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Provodnikov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4##SUB2#
Provodnikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benko working some strikes from top position.
Provodnikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Provodnikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Primoz Benko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Benko throws out a loose jab but Provodnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Provodnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benko throws a shot to the body.
Benko throws a lazy right hand but Provodnikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Provodnikov closes the distance and clinches.
Benko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Benko.
Provodnikov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Provodnikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Provodnikov prevents a body shot from Benko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benko misses with a punch on the inside.
Benko misses with a punch on the inside.
Provodnikov tries to circle away but Benko has him pinned against the cage.
Benko is pushing Provodnikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Provodnikov wants to break free but Benko has control.
#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Provodnikov is trying to pull guard but Benko has him pressed against the cage.
Provodnikov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benko walks away with a smile on his face. Provodnikov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Primoz Benko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Provodnikov.
Benko scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Benko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Provodnikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Benko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benko stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Provodnikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Benko gets an underhook and turns Provodnikov into the cage.
Provodnikov being controlled against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benko.
Benko seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Benko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Provodnikov's efforts to push away.
Benko misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Benko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Provodnikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benko throws a head punch that misses.
Provodnikov jumps guard but Benko stands there with Provodnikov around his waist. Provodnikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Provodnikov.
Benko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Benko fails to land.
Benko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benko goes for a takedown attempt but Provodnikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Provodnikov dives in for a single leg takedown but Benko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Benko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Provodnikov can do to turn this around?
Provodnikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benko.#TD2#
Provodnikov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benko is trying to defend but Provodnikov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Benko is looking for a sweep. Provodnikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Provodnikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Benko taking some punishment here, with Provodnikov in his half guard.
Benko wants to control but Provodnikov is keeping busy.
Benko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Provodnikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Provodnikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Benko moves into full guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Provodnikov won't allow Benko to sweep him here.
Provodnikov is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Benko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Provodnikov on the ground.
Benko working a defensive guard but Provodnikov passes into half guard.
Benko trying to control but Provodnikov postures up.
Provodnikov controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benko is looking for a sweep. Provodnikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Primoz Benko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Provodnikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Primoz Benko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Benko wants the takedown. Provodnikov is fighting it off but Benko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Provodnikov's guard against the cage.
Provodnikov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Provodnikov clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benko tries a body shot but Provodnikov blocks it.
Provodnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Benko scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Provodnikov wants to stall.
Benko stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Benko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benko has Provodnikov pushed against the cage.
Benko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Benko tightens his grip and picks Provodnikov up, before dumping him to the ground. Provodnikov manages to land in guard.
Provodnikov pushes Benko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Provodnikov clinches with his opponent.
Provodnikov tries to pull guard but Benko won't allow it.
Benko taking a breather.
Benko has a couple of punches blocked by Provodnikov.
Provodnikov tries for a takedown but Benko manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Provodnikov is looking for a takedown.
Primoz Benko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Provodnikov.
Benko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Provodnikov's elbow.
Benko has a couple of punches blocked by Provodnikov.
Benko tries a body shot but Provodnikov blocks it.
Benko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Provodnikov blocks a body shot from Benko.
Benko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Provodnikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benko throws a punch but it's blocked by Provodnikov.
Provodnikov looking to stall.
Benko lands a left hand.
Provodnikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benko stalling.
#T3#
Benko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Provodnikov.
Benko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Provodnikov tries to pull guard but Benko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Provodnikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benko prevents it.
Provodnikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Benko won't allow it.
Provodnikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Provodnikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benko prevents it.
Benko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benko struggles to land a body shot inside as Provodnikov controls his hands.
Benko stalling the fight.
Benko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Provodnikov's elbow.
Provodnikov is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Benko is struggling to control the position.
Benko tries to throw a body punch but Provodnikov avoids it by throwing Benko back against the cage.
Provodnikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benko is pushing Provodnikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Primoz Benko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benko has Provodnikov pressed against the cage.
Benko misses with some punches.
Dmitry Provodnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Provodnikov working hard to break the clinch.
Provodnikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Primoz Benko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benko, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Primoz Benko!
After winning the bout, Primoz Benko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Benko misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gomez lands a jab.#CL2#
Benko drives through and clinches with Gomez against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Benko fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Benko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gomez tries to work over Benko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gomez up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Benko.
Benko has Gomez pushed against the cage.
Benko misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benko continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Primoz Benko.
Benko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benko looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Benko misses with a right hand
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomez half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Benko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gomez quickly recovers to half guard.
Gomez tries to kick Benko off but Benko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Benko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gomez is looking for a sweep. Benko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benko is stalling here. Gomez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Benko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gomez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benko is trying to get back to half guard.
Benko keeps trying to improve his position.
Gomez controls the position from side control.#T2#
Benko is looking for a sweep.
Benko throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Benko is not content to let Gomez control the position.
Benko misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Benko regains half guard.
Gomez is stalling here. Benko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gomez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Benko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gomez is trying to improve his position.
Benko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working. #T3#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Benko wants to control but Gomez is keeping him busy.
Benko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gomez some visible discomfort.
Benko trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Benko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Benko is working Gomez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Benko looks up at the clock and then as Gomez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Benko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2#Gomez is rocked!#T4#
Gomez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Gomez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benko working the body and head with strikes.
Gomez is trying to improve his position.
Benko in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Gomez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Benko turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Primoz Benko!
An out of breath Primoz Benko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Heart lands a front kick.
Benko misses with a hook. Heart ducked under it nicely.
Heart seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Heart dives in and grabs Benko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benko pushes down on Heart's head and hops out.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Benko.
Heart can't do much from the bottom here.
Heart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heart is not content to let Benko control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Benko off and has taken his back!
Benko trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Benko is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Heart gets his way!
#T1#
Benko is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Heart is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Benko is defending well though. Heart let's go of the attempt for now.
Benko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Heart's guard. Nice work there by Benko.
Heart is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Benko connects with a couple of short punches.
Benko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Benko throwing strikes but missing.
Benko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heart's head.
Heart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Benko trying to control the position from guard on top but Heart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Heart has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Benko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Benko tightens his grip and picks Heart up, before dumping him to the ground. Heart manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Heart wants to stand and escape but Benko is having none of it.
Heart keeping moving, preventing Benko from controlling successfully.
Heart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Benko trying to hold on to Heart's head to control him but Heart postures up.
Benko wants to get back to full guard.
Benko punching from the bottom.
Benko is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benko trying to control but Heart postures up.
Benko has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Heart not doing much here.
Heart blocks the strikes from Benko.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Benko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Heart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benko defending well though.
Heart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benko is trying to get back to full guard.
Heart trying to pass the guard but Benko defending well.
Benko is looking for a sweep. Heart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benko is staying active underneath Heart, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heart moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Angel Heart will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heart.
Heart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Benko moves into the clinch.
Heart tries to score a body lock takedown but Benko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Heart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Heart is trying to force a seperation but Benko has the dominant position.
Heart looking to stall.
Heart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart tries to break free but Benko pushes him back against the cage.
Heart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heart wants a takedown.
Heart blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Benko has picked Heart up - he's going for a ride! Benko dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Heart pushes Benko off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Benko throws a shot from downtown. Heart moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Benko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Heart takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Heart is not content to let Benko control the position.
Benko looks up at the clock and then as Heart takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Benko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Benko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Heart to see if he's OK.
Benko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Benko trying to control the action but Heart is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benko scoring with punches and elbows.
Heart takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Benko lands a nice forearm strike.
Benko is looking to take a break and control but Heart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heart is trying to control Benko's posture but Benko avoids it.
Benko trying to control the position but Heart is working away. #T3#
Heart takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Heart can't do much from the bottom here.
Heart is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Benko wants to control but Heart is keeping him busy.
Benko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Benko.
Heart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Heart is refusing to be controlled, as Benko sits in half guard. #T4#
Benko scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Heart is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Heart is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heart tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Benko has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Heart takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Benko postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Heart badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Benko around the waist but Benko pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Benko is the winner by TKO! Benko jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Primoz Benko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Benko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stevenson Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benko has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevenson Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Benko backing up. Benko nods at Stevenson Jr to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Benko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Benko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benko has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Benko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benko scoring with some ground and pound.
Benko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Benko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stevenson Jr's guard. #T1#
Benko working Stevenson Jr over with strikes.
Stevenson Jr is looking to escape.
Benko working Stevenson Jr over with strikes.
Benko working Stevenson Jr over with strikes.
Benko winds up and cracks Stevenson Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Benko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benko is taking a breather. Stevenson Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stevenson Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benko on the ground.
Benko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Benko working the head and body with strikes.
Benko working over Stevenson Jr with some ground and pound. Stevenson Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Benko content to control rather than advance.
Benko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Benko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Benko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Benko lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Well, if Benko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Benko drops an elbow to the side of Stevenson Jr's head.
Ground and pound from Benko.
Stevenson Jr pushes Benko off looking to stand but Benko dives back in and keeps control.
Benko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Benko lands with a punch from half guard.
Benko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Benko lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benko in particular looking to stall.
Benko drops an elbow to the side of Stevenson Jr's head.
Stevenson Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stevenson Jr tries to get out of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benko in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benko lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Primoz Benko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Benko misses with a jab to the body
and Stevenson Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Donk. Stevenson Jr catches Benko right on the button with a cross.
Primoz Benko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benko misses the body punch
and Stevenson Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benko misses with a left hand
and Stevenson Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Benko drives through and clinches with Stevenson Jr against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Stevenson Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Benko fails to land.
Benko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson Jr tries to circle away but Benko has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Benko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benko stalls.
Stevenson Jr blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benko.
A head punch on the inside from Benko fails to land. #TD2#
Benko has clasped his hands together around Stevenson Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stevenson Jr bucks up and tries to throw Benko off but instead Benko has got his back!#T2#
Stevenson Jr covers up after that shot from Benko.
Benko landing with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benko scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Stevenson Jr takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Benko lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Benko biding his time, controlling Stevenson Jr.
Stevenson Jr grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T3#
Benko softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Stevenson Jr right now.
Benko lands a shot to the head.
Benko is punishing Stevenson Jr with some ground and pound.
Benko lands strikes to the head.
Benko biding his time, looking for the opening.
Benko is punishing Stevenson Jr with strikes - can he finish him?!
Stevenson Jr covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T4#
Benko is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Stevenson Jr up.
#ROC2#Stevenson Jr is rocked!
Stevenson Jr is trying to remain composed but Benko is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Oh Stevenson Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benko lands a series of strikes from the back and Stevenson Jr goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Primoz Benko!
Sean Stevenson Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost, end of story what more can I say than just, I am young and improving more and more and I will get way better soon, so thank you to my opponent for whooping my ass and making me a better fighter.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Benko has his takedown stuffed
and Dee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benko throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Dee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benko prevents it.
Dee is trying to pull guard but Benko has him pressed against the cage.
Benko stops a takedown attempt from Dee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Dee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Benko wants the takedown. Dee is fighting it off but Benko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dee's guard against the cage.
Benko won't allow Dee to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benko throws a strike but Dee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Benko wants to sweep but no luck.
Dee throws a big right hand that misses.
Benko looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Benko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dee 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.
Benko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dee passes Benko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dee passes to full mount! #SUB#
Dee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dee landing strikes, looking to finish!
Benko tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2##SU#
Dee stands up from mount. Strange move.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dee.
Dee slaps away a takedown attempt from Benko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Primoz Benko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dee.#TD#
Dee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benko is trying to control but can't.
Benko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Dee prevents Benko from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benko wants to sweep but Dee has passed to side control!
Benko is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Benko reaches up around Dee's neck trying to control. But Dee takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Benko! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Benko is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Dee celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Dee! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Benko shoots and misses
and Matti counters with a two punch combo.
Benko closes the distance and clinches up with Matti, looking for a takedown. Benko pushes Matti against the cage but Matti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Benko.#CL#
Matti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benko working aggressively here.
Benko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matti trying to land knees to the body.
Benko has a couple of punches blocked by Matti.
Benko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benko leaning against his opponent.
Benko has Matti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gustav Matti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Primoz Benko.#T1#
Benko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matti looking to stall.
Benko wants a takedown but no success here.
Benko tries to work over Matti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benko managing to block the knees to the body from Matti.
Matti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matti tries a body shot but Benko blocks it.
Matti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benko has a couple of punches blocked by Matti.
Benko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benko misses with a punch on the inside.
Benko stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Benko.
#T2#
Matti can't find room to land a body shot as Benko controls the action.
Matti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Benko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benko stalls.
Benko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matti prevents a body shot from Benko.
Benko working aggressively here.
Matti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matti blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Benko fails to land.
Benko slows down the pace here.
Matti lands an elbow inside that Benko shrugs off. #T3#
Matti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benko.
Benko tries to work over Matti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Benko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Benko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matti tries to kick Benko off but Benko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benko stays in close to Matti's body and controls the position.
Benko slips nicely into half guard.
Benko prevents Matti from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Benko content to control rather than advance.
Matti wants to control but Benko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matti wants to control the action here but instead Benko manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matti tries to hold on but Benko pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Primoz Benko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Benko misses with a hook
and Matti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benko's head backwards.#TD2#
Benko gets a double leg takedown into Matti's guard.
Benko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matti tries to get out of the position.
Matti can't keep his opponent in guard - Benko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benko is working away from the top position though.
Benko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benko working over Matti with some ground and pound. Matti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Benko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Primoz Benko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benko not doing much here.
Matti is pressing down on Benko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matti's head.
Benko is stalling in the full guard.
Matti wants to sweep here but Benko controlling him for the moment.
Benko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Benko cracks Matti with a solid left hand.
Matti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benko on the ground.
Benko chips away with some ground and pound.
Matti trying to control the position here.
Matti is trying to control the position but Benko postures up.
Benko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Benko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Benko stands and throws Matti's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Benko scoring with punches and elbows.
Benko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Matti down.
Benko takes a little break here. Matti wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Benko scores with punches from side control.
Benko controls the position. #T4#
Matti is trying to improve his position.
Matti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Benko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Matti is being controlled here.
Matti is trying to buck Benko off.
Matti is working to avoid the ground and pound but Benko connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benko takes a little break here. Matti wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Primoz Benko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matti duly obliges.
Benko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matti lands a nice looking body shot.
Matti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benko backs up against the cage.
Benko misses with a takedown attempt - Matti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matti.
Benko misses with a looping left.
Matti moves out of range as Benko strikes.
Matti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benko throws a right hand that misses
and Matti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matti works over Benko's head and body with a nice combination.
Matti scores with a hook to the body. Benko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benko throws a lazy uppercut
and Matti counters with a straight right hand.
Gustav Matti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Benko throws a lazy uppercut
and Benko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matti lands a two punch combo.
#CL#
Matti rushes Benko and presses him up against the cage.
Benko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benko tries to throw a body punch but Matti avoids it by throwing Benko back against the cage.
Benko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benko wants to take the fight to the mat but Matti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matti blocks an uppercut.
Matti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benko has Matti pressed against the cage.
Benko slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Benko's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Primoz Benko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Benko pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benko.
Benko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benko slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Primoz Benko.
Matti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3##CL#
Matti drives through and clinches with Benko against the cage.
Benko has Matti pushed against the cage.
Matti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matti is struggling to control the position.
Benko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Matti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benko is defending well for now.
Benko has a couple of punches blocked by Matti.
Matti blocks an uppercut.
Benko misses with a body punch.
Benko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benko has Matti pressed against the cage.
Benko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Primoz Benko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matti tries a body shot but Benko blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gustav Matti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Matti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Primoz Benko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Orange Peel sizes up Benko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Orange Peel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Orange Peel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Benko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orange Peel being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orange Peel working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benko wants to control from the top but Orange Peel keeps moving. #T1#
Benko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benko trying to control but Orange Peel is working from the bottom.
Orange Peel is trying to keep Benko in close.
#SUB#
Orange Peel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Benko should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Orange Peel has tightened it up now! Benko should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dalton Orange Peel! |
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