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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CFL 1 - Freedom
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams. Benson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2# Williams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Benson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Benson pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Benson is retaining full guard. #T1# Williams 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. Benson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benson holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Benson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benson is defended easily by Williams.#CL2# Williams forces Benson back against the cage and clinches. Benson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Williams breaks the clinch.
#T2# Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Benson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Benson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jagger Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayo Williams. Williams swings for the body but Benson moves out of range.
Benson throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
#CL2# Williams closes the distance and pushes Benson back into the cage.#BC2# Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Benson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benson shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well. Benson tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Benson shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Williams shoots in for a takedown but Benson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2# Benson gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch. Williams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2# Williams breaks from the clinch.
#T3##TD# Benson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Benson getting side control. Williams is trying to stand.
Williams wants to control but Benson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Williams wants to stand back up but Benson manages to pass into side control.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Benson working the body and head with strikes. #T4# Benson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth. Williams regains half guard. Williams is trying to maintain the position but Benson is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.#SUB2# Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Benson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ayo Williams dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Benson's head back.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Benson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Benson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams. #CL# Benson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benson tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range. Williams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Jagger Benson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Williams rushes Benson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Benson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Benson wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2# Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benson circles away.#T1##TD2# Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benson sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams looks to land a strike but Benson avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Williams preventing the sweep. Williams content to stall in guard here. Benson pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Benson 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# Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Benson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Jagger Benson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Benson controlling the action here.#T3# Benson is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Williams is trying to stand.
#SUB# Benson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Williams tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Benson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jagger Benson! |
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