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Event:
LAFC Fight Night 6
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Benn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Friendly napping and manages to drive through into side control! Friendly tries to bench press Benn off him but Benn keeps the position. #SUB2# Benn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Friendly tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Friendly is pushing Benn's head away, looking to escape. Benn manages to hold on to the position though. Friendly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Benn is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Benn is looking for a kimura but Friendly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benn to get the leverage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Friendly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Friendly 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. Friendly tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB# Friendly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Friendly looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB# Friendly looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Benn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Friendly has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Benn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Benn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Friendly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benn. #SUB2# Benn seems to be working for a kimura but Friendly defends the submission attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Friendly flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Benn blocks the strikes from Friendly.
#SUB2# Benn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Friendly throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2# Benn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Friendly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Benn seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3# Friendly tries to kick Benn off but Benn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Friendly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benn. Friendly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benn goes for a double leg but Friendly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Friendly continues to drive forward. Friendly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benn as he avoids it easily. #TD2# Benn drives through with a takedown into guard. Friendly is breathing heavily. Benn stopping the sweep attempt from Friendly.#SUB2# Benn has gone for a leg lock! Friendly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Benn's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Benn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friendly defends it easily. Friendly throws a big right hand that misses. #T4# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Friendly's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Benn keeping moving, preventing Friendly from controlling successfully. #SUB# Friendly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Benn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friendly defends it easily. Friendly postures up and lands a big shot to Benn's brow. #SUB2# Benn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Friendly is aware though and is defending well. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benn can do anything to dispel that myth. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friendly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Friendly drops back looking for a leg! Benn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benn manages to kick Friendly off! Friendly jumps back into Benn's guard. Friendly landing with the ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harris Benn will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Benn leaves Friendly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Friendly misses with a body shot.
Friendly throws a right and a left that Benn avoids nicely. #TD2# Friendly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Friendly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Benn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Friendly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benn has Friendly in his guard.#REVR##SUB2# Benn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Friendly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Friendly wants to control from the top but Benn keeps moving. Friendly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1# Friendly wants to get up but he can't break Benn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Benn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Friendly. Friendly throws a big elbow that misses. Friendly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Friendly trying to control the position from guard on top but Benn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Benn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2# Benn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Benn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Friendly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Friendly drops back looking for a leg! Benn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benn manages to kick Friendly off! Friendly jumps back into Benn's guard. #SUB2# Benn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friendly defends it easily.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Benn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Friendly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Friendly trying to control but Benn is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Benn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Friendly is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Friendly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Friendly controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Friendly tries to clinch up. It seemed like Benn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD# Friendly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Friendly showed some decent athleticism there. Friendly is trying to control the action in half guard but Benn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3# Benn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB# Friendly is working for a kimura but Benn is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Benn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Friendly trying to control from half guard but Benn is working away. #SUB2# Benn looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Friendly wants to stand but Benn has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Friendly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#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. Friendly is trying to control. Benn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Friendly throwing shots but Benn is blocking nicely. Benn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Friendly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Friendly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2# Benn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Benn actively working from the bottom here. Friend Friendly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Friendly seems to be looking for submissions.
Friendly working over Benn with some ground and pound. Benn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Benn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Friendly pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Benn looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Friend Friendly dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL# Friendly moves into the clinch.#TD2# Benn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Friendly clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Friendly is trying to get back to his feet but Benn has full control of the position and if anything, Friendly has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2# Benn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Friendly is defending well though. Benn let's go of the attempt for now. I really don't envy Friendly right now.
Friendly trying to get back to his feet but Benn is in full control for now. Friendly rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB# Friendly actively working from the bottom here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Benn wants to pass to mount but Friendly is defending the position. #T1# Friendly looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2# Benn is looking for a kimura but Friendly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benn to get the leverage. Friendly wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Friendly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Benn is looking for a kimura here.
Friendly wants to get back to his feet.#T2# 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.#SUB2# Benn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Friendly sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Benn wants to work for an arm triangle but Friendly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Benn is looking for a kimura but Friendly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benn to get the leverage. #SUB2# Benn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Friendly has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Friendly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Benn is working for a kimura but Friendly is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3# Friendly is trying to stand.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Benn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Friendly stalks Benn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benn's face. Benn staggers backwards, shaken. Friendly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD# Friendly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benn sprawls well initially but Friendly persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Benn actively working from the bottom here. Friendly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Benn tries to roll over but Friendly keeps him under control.#T4# Ground and pound from Friendly. Friendly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Friendly working Benn over with strikes. #SUB2# Benn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Benn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Friendly seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Benn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Friendly pulls his head out easily. Friendly tries to stand and escape but Benn is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Friend Friendly showed his dominance in that final round. Well Friendly 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friend Friendly! Friend Friendly got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
LAFC Fight Night 3
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1# Friendly tries to clinch up but Bobandy circles away and keeps his distance. Friendly shoots for a double leg takedown but Bobandy sprawls well. He's pushed Friendly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Friendly tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobandy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Friendly tries to clinch up. Bobandy tries to counter with a takedown but Friendly is quick to defend against it.#TD# Bobandy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bobandy lands in his opponent's guard. Bobandy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Friendly working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bobandy has passed into half guard!
Bobandy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Friendly is trying to stand back up but Bobandy is controlling him
#T1# Bobandy moves into full mount! Friendly won't be happy about that! Bobandy content just to control the position here. Friendly swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Bobandy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Friendly holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bobandy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Friendly throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bobandy. What's that going to do exactly? Bobandy dominating with strikes here. Bobandy fails to take his opponent's back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Bobandy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Friendly is trying to stand. Bobandy mounts Friendly! Really nice guard pass there! Bobandy content just to control the position here. Friendly throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bobandy. What's that going to do exactly? Bobandy controlling from the full mount. #T3# Bobandy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Friendly is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Friendly is looking to improve his position but Bobandy isn't that keen on the idea. Bobandy controlling the pace for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Friendly is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB# Bobandy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Friendly is on top in guard.
Bobandy pulls Friendly in to control the position. Friendly wants to control from the top but Bobandy keeps moving. Bobandy wants to sweep but no luck. Bobandy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bobandy tries to get out of the position. Bobandy is working hard here to advance position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bobandy controlling Friendly's posture. Bobandy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Bobandy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Friendly's guard. #REVR# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Bobandy dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Friendly enables Bobandy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Friendly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Friendly is looking to stand back up but Bobandy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Friendly. #REVB# Bobandy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Friendly wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Friendly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobandy pulls his head out easily. Friendly wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bobandy controlling the action here.#T1##SUB# Bobandy seems to be working for a kimura but Friendly defends the submission attempt. Bobandy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Friendly is trying to stand back up but Bobandy is controlling him
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bobandy passes to side control. Bobandy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Friendly throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB# Bobandy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Friendly has escaped the position, nice work there. Bobandy blocks the strikes from Friendly.
Bobandy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Bobandy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3# Friendly seems a little lost for a moment, as Bobandy dominates the positioning. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. This is a sustained period of stalling by Bobandy.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Bobandy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2# Friendly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bobandy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bobandy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4# Friendly wants to stand but Bobandy is controlling the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bobandy controlling from the top position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Bobandy dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD# Bobandy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bobandy showed some decent athleticism there. Friendly is in trouble now - Bobandy has advanced to mount! Bobandy controlling his opponent. Bobandy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Friendly because Bobandy loaded up on that one. Bobandy looking to control and managing it successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bobandy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Friendly for as long as he can get away with. Friendly is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T1# Bobandy prevents Friendly from getting the reversal. Bobandy controlling the position easily from mount. Friendly is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bobandy looking to ground and pound but Friendly is blocking nicely. Bobandy controlling his opponent. Randy Bobandy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Bobandy continues to hold on tight. Bobandy continues to stall. Friendly has given up his back here. Will Bobandy look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#T3# Friendly trying to get back to his feet but Bobandy is in full control for now. #SUB# Bobandy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Friendly has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB# Friendly defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bobandy's arms. Friendly wants to get back to his feet. Bobandy biding his time, controlling Friendly. #T4# Friendly tries to break free.
Bobandy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB# Bobandy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bobandy misses with an elbow to the head. Friendly is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bobandy.
Friendly covering up well under a series of strikes from Bobandy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bobandy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Friendly.
And that's the end of the fight! Randy Bobandy showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bobandy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Bobandy! Randy Bobandy thanked the fans post fight for their support. Friend Friendly spoke after the fight, saying 'I give up'. |
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Event:
LAFC Pizziconi vs Haze
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1# Friendly fails with the takedown and Babinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Friend Friendly has been cut. Friendly tries to clinch but Babinski moves out of range. #CL2# Babinski rushes Friendly and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Babinski breaks the clinch.
Friendly shoots and misses and Babinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Babinski darts in looking for a takedown but Friendly gets double underhooks and turns Babinski into the cage. Friendly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Babinski. Babinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Friendly appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL# Friendly moves into the clinch successfully.
Babinski wants a takedown but no success here.
Babinski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Friend Friendly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timofey Babinski. Babinski jumps guard but Friendly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Babinski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1# The referee calls for Babinski to work.
#TD# Friendly has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Babinski uses from the top position. #SUB# Friendly has his foot on Babinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Babinski works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Friendly working for a triangle but Babinski defends it easily.
Babinski trying to move into half guard but instead Friendly has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB# Friendly 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. Babinski wants to get back to his feet but Friendly passes into half guard.
#T2# Babinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Friendly is looking for a kimura but Babinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Friendly to get the leverage. #SUB# Babinski is defending against the submission attempts here by Friendly.
Friendly winds up and cracks Babinski with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ground and pound from Friendly. Babinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3# Babinski taking some punishment here, with Friendly in his half guard. Babinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Friendly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Friendly throwing shots but Babinski is blocking nicely. Babinski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Friendly scores with a couple of nice shots. Friendly not landing any meaningful shots this time. Babinski is trying to get back to full guard. Friendly has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Babinski wants to get back to his feet.
Friendly performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Friendly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babinski keeps working. #T4# Babinski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Friendly is working away from the top position though. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Friendly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Babinski is defending against the submission attempts here by Friendly.
Babinski tries to roll over but Friendly keeps him under control.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Friendly clinches. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Friend Friendly dominated that round. The cut man is working on Friend Friendly's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL# Friendly rushes Babinski and presses him up against the cage. Friendly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babinski smiles and moves away.
Babinski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Friendly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Babinski closes the distance looking to clinch #TD# and Friendly counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB# Babinski is defending against the submission attempts here by Friendly.
#SUB# Friendly is trying for a kimura here. Babinski looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Friendly wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Friend Friendly! A pretty intense looking Friend Friendly took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2022 |
#R1# No luck for Friendly with that takedown attempt. Friendly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Friend Friendly has been cut. Friendly misses with a few strikes there.
Bennett lands a glancing blow to the side of Friendly's head. Bennett lands with a cross. Friendly dodges the punch combination from Bennett.
Nice sprawl there from Bennett as Friendly shoots in.#CL2# Friendly moves into range and clinches up with Bennett.#BC2# Friendly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD# Oooh a lovely combination from Bennett sends Friendly down but not out. Bennett dives into side control looking to finish. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Friendly is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bennett is controlling him well. Bennett tries to advance to mount but Friendly denies him. #ES2# Friendly sneaks out the side door and pushes Bennett away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Bennett pounces like a tiger and cracks Friendly with a vicious hook! Friendly is down but not out! Bennett follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Grant Bennett! Friend Friendly spoke after the fight, saying 'I give up'. |
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