Round 1 Benson throws a push kick. Dante Ward shucks it and strikes with a overhand that crashes into Bensons nose.
Garret Benson shoots in and grabs a single leg. "Mickey" hops on one leg and defends the takedown. While on one leg, he leaps into the air and lands his apposing knee forcing Garret Benson to release the attempt. Both fighters trade glancing shots continuing to find their respective range. "Mickey" connects with a leg kick then a hook to the side of the head. The fighters circle one another hopping in and out trying to find their range. The round comes to an end.
Round 2 Both fighters begin to exchange Ward catches Garret with an eye poke. The referee calls time and lets Garret gather himself. Garret says he is ok and the fight continues. Dante gets hit with a strong punch, putting him to the mat, but he recovers just in time to give up his back. Dante carefully protects himself from Garret Bensons strikes. Dante slips out the back leading to both fighters standing up. "Mickey" connects with jab cross combination. Both fighters trade glancing shots continuing to find their respective range. Garrets legs are wobbled by a strong hook to the temple then a shovel punch to the jaw. The round comes to an end.
Round 3 Benson connects with jab cross combination. Benson throws a few jabs at "Mickey" that miss the mark. The fighters circle one another hopping in and out trying to find their range. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Garret Benson continues to maintain the clinch, creating space often for strong elbows. Garret continues to maintain the clinch, creating space often for strong elbows. Ward works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. Ward swims to double underhooks and turns Garret but Garret gets double underhooks of his own and rotates Ward right back into the cage. Round 3 is finished.
