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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
De Boise moves into the clinch successfully.
De Boise lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
De Boise manages to break the clinch.
Cedric De Boise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
De Boise closes the distance and pushes Benton back into the cage.#BC2#
De Boise breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
De Boise gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
De Boise trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benton's guard.
Benton is trying to control the position but De Boise postures up. #SU2#
Benton is working an open guard so De Boise takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
De Boise drives through and clinches with Benton against the cage.
#TD2#
De Boise has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Benton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton is really stuck here.
De Boise seems like he's trying to stand.
Benton tries to escape the position.
#T1#
De Boise is trying to stand.
De Boise has the hooks in. Benton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
De Boise gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
#CL2#
De Boise instigates a clinch.
Benton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Benton jumps guard and drags De Boise to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
De Boise wants to get up but he can't break Benton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Benton is trying to control the position but De Boise postures up. #SUB#
Benton is looking for a triangle but De Boise pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
De Boise stands up and waves to Benton to follow him. #CL2#
De Boise moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
De Boise throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bentons head.
De Boise lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Boise throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benton tries to score a body lock takedown but De Boise shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Benton gets control of De Boise's arms and successfully pulls guard. Benton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
De Boise has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Benton is proving hard to escape from.
Benton trying to control the position.
Benton 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##SUB#
Benton is looking for a kimura but De Boise is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benton to get the leverage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Benton stops De Boise from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Benton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. De Boise is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ezekiel Benton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Scab lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Benton has been cut.
Benton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scab misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Benton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Scab! #SUB#
Benton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scab, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Benton tries for a kimura but Scab is defending well.
Scab tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Scab manages to work his way to half guard, despite Benton's best efforts.
Benton sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Benton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scab doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton is trying to control. Scab wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scab really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Benton slows the pace down in half guard.
Scab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Benton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scab has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benton is taking a breather. Scab 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.
Scab is staying active underneath Benton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scab is trying to control but can't.
Scab tries to roll over but Benton keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Scab wants to improve his position but Benton is controlling well.
#SUB#
Benton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scab sees it coming and defends easily.
Benton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Benton trying to control the action but Scab is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Scab is defending well.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scab is just riding it out for now. Benton eventually gives up the hold.
Benton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Benton is keen to just control but Scab is a slippery customer.
Scab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benton is controlling the pace.
Scab is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Benton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scab has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Benton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scab defends it well. #SUB#
Benton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Scab defend it? Benton steps over the head and cranks it - Scab is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Benton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Benton!
In defeat, Brent Scab stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you learn. I will come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 101
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Mohabal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mohabal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benton in his tracks.
Benton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mohabal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mohabal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Desidido Mohabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohabal connects with a body shot.
Benton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benton drops his hands momentarily and Mohabal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mohabal is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mohabal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mohabal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Mohabal drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Benton right on the button. Benton goes down! Mohabal follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mohabal gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desidido Mohabal! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 79
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Vydaniya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Benton tries to keep at a distance but Vydaniya has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Benton pulls guard successfully.
#T1##SUB#
Benton working for a triangle but Vydaniya defends it easily.
Vydaniya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vydaniya wants to stand but Benton is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Vydaniya is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Benton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vydaniya is looking to defend but Benton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vydaniya! Benton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vydaniya taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ezekiel Benton! |
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Event:
SSG 311 McCain vs Macker
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ezekiel Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Bryson Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Franklin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benton tries to avoid it but Franklin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benton to the ground. Benton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Franklin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Benton did well to prevent Franklin getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benton (0) vs (2) Franklin
Benton is trying to get back to full guard.
Benton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Benton is retaining full guard.
Benton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franklin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (2) Franklin
Benton won't allow Franklin to sweep him here.
Benton wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Benton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving. #T1#
Franklin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benton is one step ahead there.
Benton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franklin seems keen to control Benton's posture.
Benton looking to pass the guard.
Benton preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Benton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Franklin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (4) Franklin
Benton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benton wants to control the position but Franklin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Franklin is trying to control the action in half guard but Benton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Benton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Franklin uses his free foot to push down on Benton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Benton. Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (2) vs (7) Franklin
Benton is squirming around, avoiding Franklin's attempts to control the action.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Benton wants to get back to full guard but Franklin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (2) vs (10) Franklin#SUB2#
Franklin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Franklin controls the position.
Benton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (4) vs (10) Franklin#SUB#
Benton seems to be looking for submissions.
Benton wants to take a breather but Franklin is having none of it. #T3#
Franklin moves into full guard.
Franklin seems keen to control Benton's posture.
Franklin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benton passes Franklin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Franklin is staying active underneath Benton, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Franklin is defending well.
#SUB#
Benton is looking for a kimura but Franklin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benton to get the leverage.
Franklin has his hands clasped together around Benton's back. He's all about the action.
Benton is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Franklin trying to hold on to Benton's head to control him but Benton postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Benton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Franklin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benton.
Franklin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Franklin has control of Benton's left arm, preventing Benton from doing any damage.
Benton wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin has control of Benton's left arm, preventing Benton from doing any damage.
Benton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Franklin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (4) vs (12) Franklin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there. #T5#
Franklin is stalling in the full guard.
Franklin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Benton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benton looking for a sweep. Not yet Benton, not yet.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Benton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franklin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franklin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T6#
Franklin passes Benton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benton is trying to get back to full guard.
Franklin trying to pass the guard but Benton defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franklin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (6) vs (12) Franklin
Benton passes into half guard.
Franklin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Benton wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy. #T7#
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Franklin is defending well.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin trying to hold on to Benton's head to control him but Benton postures up.
Franklin is concentrating on defense, preventing Benton from advancing position.
Franklin is not content to let Benton control the position.
Franklin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Franklin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB2#
Benton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton looking to sit in guard and control but Franklin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (6) vs (14) Franklin#SUB#
Benton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Franklin content to stall in guard here.
Benton looking for a sweep. Not yet Benton, not yet. #T9#
Benton working a defensive guard here.
Benton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Franklin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (6) vs (17) Franklin
Benton is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Franklin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Benton is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryson Franklin! |
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Event:
SSG 304 Solo vs Elvul
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ezekiel Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Brock Koli!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Koli shoots in and gets a takedown into Benton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benton (0) vs (2) Koli
Benton looking for a sweep. Not yet Benton, not yet.
Koli looking to pass the guard.
Benton wants to sweep here but Koli controlling him for the moment.
Benton is trying to control the position but Koli postures up.
Koli stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
Benton controls Koli momentarily but Koli frees himself. #SUB#
Benton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benton is keeping the position for now.
Koli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benton is trying to control the position but Koli postures up. #T1#
Koli stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
Benton is trying to control the position but Koli postures up.
Koli passes into half guard.
Benton trying to hold on to Koli's head to control him but Koli postures up.
Koli trying to mount his opponent but Benton defends it.
Benton tries to get to full guard but Koli has control of the leg.
Benton wants to control but Koli is keeping busy.
#T2#
Koli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benton (4) vs (2) Koli#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benton looking for the choke from the back.
Koli rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Benton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Benton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koli keeps working.
Koli trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Koli keeping hold of Benton's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Koli is defending well.
#SUB#
Benton is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koli is looking for a sweep. Benton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Benton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Benton maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Koli could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Benton has cracked it and Koli is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Benton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Benton! |
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Event:
SSG 300 Elvul vs Chai
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jakobe Blankenship! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ezekiel Benton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Benton gets caught flat footed, as Blankenship shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blankenship (2) vs (0) Benton
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Blankenship from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Benton has his feet on Blankenship's thighs here. He's pushed Blankenship off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blankenship screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Benton! |
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Event:
SSG 296 Feet vs McCain
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ezekiel Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Ivan Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Benton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ivanovic to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benton (0) vs (2) Ivanovic
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Benton is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Ivanovic from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic pushing down on Benton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ivanovic is pressing down on Benton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benton is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
Ivanovic uses his free foot to push down on Benton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Benton. Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (5) Ivanovic
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton gets back to half guard.
Ivanovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benton keeps working.
Benton trying to hold on to Ivanovic's head to control him but Ivanovic postures up.
Benton is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanovic sits in half guard.
Benton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Benton tries to roll over but Ivanovic keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ivanovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benton tries to get to full guard but Ivanovic has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ivanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Benton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ivanovic defends it easily.
Benton is trying to hold Ivanovic in close to prevent damage but Ivanovic has managed to pass into half guard.
Ivanovic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Benton tries to get to full guard but Ivanovic has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ivanovic passes into half guard.
Ivanovic is looking to take a break and control but Benton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Ivanovic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Benton is trying to control but can't.
Benton is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ivanovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benton is in trouble now - Ivanovic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (8) Ivanovic
Benton regains half guard.
Ivanovic wants to control but Benton is keeping him busy.
Benton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivanovic is working away from the top position though.
Ivanovic wants to pass to mount but Benton is defending the position. #T3#
Benton is trying to control but Ivanovic manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (11) Ivanovic
Benton is trying desperately to improve position.
Ivanovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ivanovic avoids the attempt from Benton to control.
Ivanovic looking to control but Benton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ivanovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Benton is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Benton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Benton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Benton is looking for a sweep. Ivanovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ivanovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benton trying to control the position.
Ivanovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Benton is retaining full guard.
Benton wants to improve his position but instead Ivanovic has moved into half guard.
Benton tries to roll over but Ivanovic keeps him under control.
Ivanovic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Benton! Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (14) Ivanovic
Ivanovic looking to control but Benton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Benton tries to hold on but Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic controlling from the full mount.
Benton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Benton is squirming around, avoiding Ivanovic's attempts to control the action.
Benton is looking to improve his position but Ivanovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivanovic trying to control but Benton is having none of it.
Benton wants to hold on but Ivanovic pushes him away.
Benton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Ivanovic has hold of Benton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Benton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Ivanovic jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Benton manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T6#
Benton is looking for a sweep.
Ivanovic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Ivanovic tries for a kimura but Benton is defending well.
Benton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ivanovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Benton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
Ivanovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (17) Ivanovic
Ivanovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Benton can't escape the position.
#T7#
Ivanovic controlling from mount.
Ivanovic tries to control but Benton wriggling away.
Ivanovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Benton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Benton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ivanovic is thwarting Benton's attempts to control the position.
Ivanovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benton wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic uses his free foot to push down on Benton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Benton. Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (20) Ivanovic
Benton manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Benton is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Benton is defending well.
Ivanovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Benton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Benton won't allow Ivanovic to pass to mount.
Benton is not content to let Ivanovic control the position.
Ivanovic is looking to advance position but Benton won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ivanovic is looking for a kimura but Benton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanovic to get the leverage.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
Ivanovic trying to mount his opponent but Benton defends it. #T9#
Ivanovic works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (23) Ivanovic
Benton is squirming around, avoiding Ivanovic's attempts to control the action.
Benton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Benton gets full guard.
Ivanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
Benton working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Benton is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ivanovic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Benton's body to avoid the submission. Benton has instead reached around Ivanovic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Benton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezekiel Benton! |
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Event:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paul Price! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ezekiel Benton!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Price shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Price (2) vs (0) Benton
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Benton has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Price is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Price.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Price is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Price passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Price (5) vs (0) Benton#T1#
Price manages to capitalize on a mistake by Benton to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Price (8) vs (0) Benton#SUB#
Price looking to break Benton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Benton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Price will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Price looking for the choke from the back.
Will Price go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Price working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Benton is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Price has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Benton wants to escape the position.
Benton is keeping busy.
Benton wants to control his opponent's hands but Price gets his hands free.
Benton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Price has good solid back control here.
Price is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Benton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Benton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Price avoids the attempt from Benton to control.
Benton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Price pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Price avoids the attempt from Benton to control.#SUB#
Price looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Benton manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Benton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Price is working away from the top position though.
Price prevents Benton from improving his position.
Benton wants to control but Price is keeping busy.
Benton won't allow Price to pass to mount.
Benton tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg. #SUB#
Price is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benton sees it coming and defends easily.
Benton wants to improve his position but Price is controlling well.
Benton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benton.#T4#
Benton keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price postures up.
Benton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benton wants to control the position but Price says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Benton trying to hold on to Price's head to control him but Price postures up.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
Benton trying to control but Price postures up.
Price is taking a breather. Benton 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.#T5#
Benton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Price is working away from the top position though.
Benton is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Price is thwarting Benton's attempts to control the position.
Benton wants to get back to full guard but Price has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Price (11) vs (0) Benton
Benton wants to control but Price postures up.
Benton tries to buck Price off but Price is having none of it.
Benton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benton tries to control but Price manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Price (14) vs (0) Benton
Benton trying to control the position but Price manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
Benton can't escape the position.
Benton trying to control the position but Price manages to sink in the hooks.
Benton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Price is persistently looking for the submission but Benton is defending it well.
Benton rolls, trying to escape but Price keeps control of the position.
Benton wants to control his opponent's hands but Price gets his hands free.
Benton can't escape the position.
Benton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Price's guard. Nice work there by Benton.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (14) vs (2) Benton
Benton trying to control but Price is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Price is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Price keeping full guard, as Benton tries to pass. #T7#
Benton wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Benton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Benton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Price looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Price looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Price! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Price (18) vs (2) Benton
Benton is trying to escape the position but Price is controlling the position.
Benton is trying to improve his position.
Price working away.
Benton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Benton moves into full guard.
#T8#
Price won't allow Benton to sweep him here.
Price seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Price won't allow Benton to sweep him here.
Benton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benton wants to improve his position but instead Price has moved into half guard.
Benton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Price's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Price's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Price (18) vs (6) Benton
Price is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Benton is trying to stick to Price's back but Price is turning into Benton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Benton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Price. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (20) vs (6) Benton
Benton wants to sweep but no luck.
Benton trying to keep a closed guard but Price is proving a slippery customer.
Price content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Price seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Benton for as long as he can get away with.
Benton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Price got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Price has managed to get both his arms back between Benton's legs - danger averted.
Benton 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.
Benton is trying to keep Price in close.
Price wants to pass the guard but Benton is keeping the position.
Price is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Price preventing the sweep.
Benton is looking to sweep but instead, Price has passed into half guard.
Benton wants to improve his position but Price is controlling well.
Price is trying to control. Benton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Price is taking a breather. Benton 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.
Benton is pressing down on Price's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Price being controlled here momentarily.
Price postures up.
#SUB2#
Benton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Benton working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Benton wants to sweep here but Price controlling him for the moment.
Price works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benton is looking to control Price's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benton avoid being mounted?
Benton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Price is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Benton trying to control but Price postures up.
Benton wants to get back to full guard.
Price is trying to control. Benton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Benton trying to control here.
Price is keen to just control but Benton is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Price is looking for a kimura but Benton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Price to get the leverage.
Benton wants to improve his position but Price is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price looking to pass the guard.
Benton controls Price momentarily but Price frees himself. #T13#
Benton wants to sweep but no luck.
Price tries to free his leg and advance position but Benton is retaining full guard.
Price preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Benton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Price gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benton trying to control the position.
Benton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Price is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Price postures up.
Benton wants to sweep here but Price controlling him for the moment.
Benton is trying to hold Price in close to prevent damage but Price has managed to pass into half guard.
Benton trying to control here.
Benton tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Price trying to mount his opponent but Benton defends it.
Benton manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Price takes the fight on points by 20 to 6. |
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