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Tim Elliot vs Ryan Benoit

UFC Fight Night: Elliott v Benoit

The first round was an exciting one, with the two have a flurry of exchanges. It was a mix of striking and scrambles. Elliot ended the round with a right hand and a takedown.

Round 2: Ryan Benoit seemed to catch Tim Elliot early in the second round with a kick that was close to the head. Benoit appeared to be more precise with his striking and he landed a takedown, only to be nearly caught in a guillotine trap. Elliot lost the grip after trying to adjust it. Ryan Benoit got a kneebar. Tim Elliot was in visible pain but was tough enough not to tap. An adjustment from Benoit saw him lose the grip but they got tangled. Tim Elliot wanted to get the angle.

Round 3: Tim Elliot got the early pressure and pressed Benoit against the fence. Benoit landed a few solid strikes and started to chase the knockout. Benoit landed a few short shots to the head and the final minute of the round saw them try to unload.

Result: Tim Elliot def. Ryan Benoit by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Co-main.Three rounds.@ESPN.Let's go. #UFCFightIsland1 pic.twitter.com/YgkUpOdzQZ

— UFC (@ufc) July 16, 2020

NON-STOP IN ROUND THREE. #UFCFightIsland1 pic.twitter.com/bgjVRzSuRJ

— UFC (@ufc) July 16, 2020

2️⃣9️⃣-2️⃣8️⃣2️⃣9️⃣-2️⃣8️⃣2️⃣9️⃣-2️⃣8️⃣@TElliott125 heads back to the States with the win. #UFCFightIsland1 pic.twitter.com/XtHxLIJIy8

— UFC (@ufc) July 16, 2020