Sean McComb vs Kaisee Benjamin (06-05-2023) Full Fight
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00:00 [INAUDIBLE]
00:10 >> Howard Foster there,
00:12 the man in the middle with his final instructions.
00:15 And this is a real bubbling atmosphere in Birmingham Resorts World Arena.
00:20 Casey Benjamin in the home corner because he's the boxer fighter, but
00:24 in this instance, he's the challenger for Sean McComb's belt.
00:29 And all week this one's been building.
00:30 [SOUND]
00:36 So McComb in the black shorts,
00:38 Casey Benjamin in the skirt light trunks with the red and white.
00:43 McComb, the southpaw, Casey Benjamin, the orthodox, but he can switch it.
00:49 And quite frankly, Matt, this could be anything because both fighters in
00:54 the past have shown that they have high ring IQ, that they can box.
00:59 But he also won't shy away from a phone box type of fight.
01:05 They won't need too much invitation.
01:06 Good body shot from Casey Benjamin, who switches to southpaw straight away.
01:10 >> I think Casey Benjamin will take a lot of confidence from his performance
01:14 against Thornton, I know he got beat, but I think he's stuffed Rose in defeat.
01:20 And Sean McComb, like I said, he was moving so
01:23 nicely at that last stand in his career, and he just kind of got off the boil a bit.
01:27 So a win here tonight would really sort of reignite his career, so
01:32 a lot on the line here for both men.
01:34 >> [NOISE]
01:41 >> Good southpaw left hand to
01:43 the midsection of Casey Benjamin from Sean McComb.
01:46 >> [NOISE]
01:49 >> Good combination punching from
01:50 the southpaw from Belfast, good start from McComb.
01:53 >> [NOISE]
01:55 >> Yeah, I think Casey Benjamin doesn't
01:57 really wanna stay on the outside here for too long.
02:00 McComb tall, rangy, really good long range skill.
02:03 So I think it's important for Benjamin that he really takes this fight to McComb.
02:08 >> Watch Sean, keep touching.
02:10 >> [INAUDIBLE]
02:12 >> [NOISE]
02:18 >> McComb coming off the best win of
02:20 his career, ten round points win over the slow back Zolt Sadan.
02:24 And he injured his hand in that fight from the third round onwards, but
02:28 boxed pretty flawlessly, it has to be said.
02:31 You already alluded to it, Matt, Casey Benjamin will cut a frustrated figure.
02:34 He stopped Rose in defeat against the very, very talented Dalton Smith.
02:39 And I think everybody in the industry feels that Dalton Smith's ceiling is above
02:43 British level.
02:44 That won't be any consolation for Casey Benjamin, and
02:46 he hasn't really kicked on.
02:47 This is his first fight since then.
02:50 >> Yeah, I think the mate, I think his team would have probably felt that he
02:55 probably could have pushed on a little bit more in that fight.
02:58 He could have took a few more chances, but
03:01 he seemed happy enough with his performance.
03:03 >> Well, here we go, Matt.
03:04 We thought they wouldn't need too much invitation, and
03:07 both fighters happy to let their hands go.
03:10 Good cuffing right hand from Sean McComb there just at the end of the exchange.
03:15 But both men settled nicely into this ten rounder.
03:17 [NOISE]
03:27 [SOUND]
03:32 >> Good first three minutes from both men.
03:34 >> [APPLAUSE]
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04:14 [SOUND]
04:16 [MUSIC]
04:26 [SOUND]
04:35 >> Second of ten in the super lightweight division.
04:40 Casey Benjamin, Sean McComb.
04:44 McComb has a world ranking, so to speak,
04:47 because of that title that's on the line.
04:51 But quite honestly, it's just a real sort of, I don't wanna say crossroads fight,
04:55 Matt, but a fight that neither man can afford to lose and winner stays on.
04:59 >> Yeah, definitely the loser to long road back to the loser here.
05:04 So I know both men have ambitions as well to move beyond this level.
05:08 So a victory here is absolutely crucial for both men.
05:14 >> Whilst you were away, we heard the red corner of Casey Benjamin just imploring
05:18 him to work the body, look for the body shots.
05:20 >> [INAUDIBLE]
05:25 >> Benjamin was on the way in there and
05:27 just caught one from McComb who's using actually the right hand to good effect,
05:32 just as Benjamin was on his way in.
05:34 >> [INAUDIBLE]
05:44 >> Gloves up nice and high from Benjamin,
05:54 but McComb just seeking for an opening.
05:57 And then when they come together, you can see there,
06:00 that's a clear indication when they come together, it's Benjamin just looking to
06:05 work on the inside or mid range just when the distance between the two shortens.
06:10 >> Yeah, I think Benjamin's probably the physically stronger of the two,
06:13 where I think McComb's probably the quicker and the slicker of the two.
06:16 So yeah, Benjamin doesn't really wanna be standing at range,
06:20 he wants to be keeping the gloves high and walking towards McComb,
06:24 walking down, forcing the pace, putting him under pressure.
06:28 >> Eye catching work from the southpaw from Belfast.
06:32 No, these are landing, but he's the one leading off and
06:36 some of them are getting through.
06:38 Good start from McComb.
06:40 >> [INAUDIBLE]
06:46 >> And just over the hum at ringside,
06:48 I can hear Pete Taylor, McComb's trainer just saying, good work.
06:52 >> [INAUDIBLE]
07:02 >> Settled really well McComb and
07:08 that lead right hand is now just flicking up from the waist mat,
07:12 he's full of confidence.
07:14 >> Yeah, nice little groove here, McComb,
07:16 settles well, but his accuracy is good, good combination together.
07:21 The gloves and the defenses are good there for Benjamin,
07:24 blocking most of them.
07:25 But some of them are getting through and it's giving,
07:29 it's giving McComb something to find a rhythm off, get a bit of confidence.
07:35 [SOUND]
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08:01 [MUSIC]
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08:12 [MUSIC]
08:14 [SOUND]
08:17 >> [INAUDIBLE]
08:18 >> Will you join us in the middle of a
08:20 very, very happy blue corner.
08:22 Pete Taylor just saying brilliant, brilliant boxing.
08:24 A wonder, Matt.
08:26 It's early stages, but will there be frustration from Benjamin?
08:30 Yep, he's got the gloves up nice and high, but
08:32 he isn't answering with anything back.
08:34 He's just giving the judges at ringside no other opportunity,
08:38 you'd think, to give it to Benjamin.
08:40 McComb surely took that three minutes.
08:43 >> I think so, and it just gives him his confidence.
08:45 He's settled into the fight, he's found his range.
08:47 Even if they're hitting the gloves and hitting the arms,
08:50 he's still found his range.
08:52 He can punch through it.
08:54 Yeah, he is blocking some of them, Benjamin.
08:55 The gloves, the hands are up nice and high.
08:58 McComb is getting through some of them.
09:00 >> [NOISE]
09:07 >> But it's a ten round fight, so
09:09 he doesn't wanna get too desperate too early either, Benjamin.
09:13 He's trying to put the pressure on McComb.
09:16 He's trying to walk him down a little bit.
09:18 >> [NOISE]
09:26 >> Benjamin just looking to get his
09:28 right hand off when the two came together.
09:30 But as they parted, he just blew out of his nose, put his glove to his nose and
09:34 blew out his nose.
09:36 And it was full of blood.
09:38 There was definitely something getting through for McComb.
09:41 >> [NOISE]
09:46 >> You've actually had damage on
09:48 the nose.
09:49 I always recommend don't blow your nose because the pressure there can make
09:54 the eyes swell up and close.
09:56 >> It's a problem, Matt, because he's done it three or
09:59 four times since we mentioned it there.
10:01 There's blood coming from the Benjamin nose.
10:04 McComb will see it.
10:08 >> Yeah, you gotta be careful.
10:09 Like I say, if you blow the nose, if there's damage to it,
10:12 it can cause the eye to swell up and close.
10:16 >> Good body shot in there from McComb, looks for it again.
10:18 >> [NOISE]
10:24 >> You sense that Benjamin needs to have
10:26 some success.
10:27 >> Yeah, I think he needs to get closer here to McComb,
10:31 needs to use his physical strength.
10:33 But it's a balance, isn't it?
10:36 He doesn't wanna get too reckless and lunge in and get caught.
10:39 But he has gotta start trying to close that distance.
10:41 He has gotta try and get up in tight against McComb, be physical.
10:46 >> [NOISE]
10:48 >> He's not gonna win a long range
10:50 boxing match here.
10:52 >> He's up on his toes as well, McComb.
10:54 And every time he lets his hands go, it's very rarely a single shot.
10:57 It's combination punching and it's really easy on the eye.
11:01 >> Yeah, he looks really confident now, McComb.
11:06 And that's the last.
11:09 Now he finds a groove, gets into a rhythm, gets his tail up.
11:12 That's the last place Benjamin wants him.
11:14 >> [NOISE]
11:16 >> Crowd got excited there.
11:17 The two just had a tangle of legs and it's just a balance issue for McComb.
11:21 But whether or not that will give Benjamin some much needed encouragement.
11:25 Looks for right hand to the body and then follows it up with a left.
11:28 >> Yeah, better work for Benjamin, targeting the body.
11:31 >> [INAUDIBLE]
11:33 >> But the reach is with McComb and
11:35 he's using it well.
11:36 Let's head backstage because it's the return of the surgeon, the return of Benzo,
11:40 the return of Ben Whittaker, and he's with Kyle Walker.
11:42 >> Ben, you've said that in your amateur career you've fought all over the world,
11:47 but you're back here in the city of Birmingham.
11:48 What can the people of Birmingham expect tonight inside the ring?
11:53 >> Something juicy.
11:54 You see the chains on me, a bit of glitz and glam.
11:57 It's gonna be entertaining, 100%.
11:59 >> And what about outside the ring?
12:00 Because today we've had a new king crowned.
12:03 But I'm hearing there might be a new prince of boxing.
12:06 Can you give us anything about your ring?
12:08 What's gonna happen?
12:09 >> Maybe so, maybe so.
12:12 Tune in, if you've got your tickets, see me live on Netflix.
12:15 But if not, tune in and you're gonna see something great, 100%.
12:18 I'll let you go, have a good one.
12:19 [MUSIC]
12:27 >> He is absolutely gonna rattle some cages.
12:30 [LAUGH] >> Second round, and four.
12:31 >> He is not short of confidence, Ben Whittaker.
12:35 It's like a second debut for him tonight.
12:37 He'll be desperate, desperate to put on a show.
12:39 Back to this one, Benjamin starting fast.
12:45 >> Yeah, certainly more urgency now for Benjamin at the start of this round.
12:48 He knows that he has to take the fight to McComb.
12:52 He can't afford to stand up and get outboxed.
12:55 >> That was good work from Benjamin, but also effective work from McComb.
12:58 Just as he's back in the ropes, he's very, very good on the counter.
13:02 Good body shot.
13:03 Well, it looked like a good body shot, but referee Howard Foster says no,
13:06 that was low.
13:07 >> So he's nice and light on his feet here, McComb.
13:09 He's letting his shots off, but then pivoting around Benjamin.
13:12 >> And is that perhaps a throwback to his amateur talents, and
13:16 he was such a good amateur.
13:19 >> Yeah, light on his feet, good movement.
13:21 >> [INAUDIBLE] >> Also a sign of just how
13:25 the confidence is flowing for McComb at the moment.
13:28 >> [INAUDIBLE] >> And
13:32 this is where you feel that Benjamin needs to work on the inside.
13:36 He can't get anything off at the moment.
13:38 >> No, McComb's tying him up, and Benjamin's gotta try and
13:41 wriggle one of his arms free and usually try and
13:45 bust McComb up with short uppercuts, short little right hooks.
13:48 >> [INAUDIBLE]
13:55 >> Good jab from Sean McComb.
13:57 >> [INAUDIBLE]
14:08 >> [INAUDIBLE]
14:18 >> Yeah, that was a good left hand in
14:31 there from McComb, just sent some spray up into the air above us.
14:35 >> And then he's tying Benjamin up when he gets close,
14:39 he's not really allowing Benjamin the room to work, he's smothering him.
14:46 Good shot though from Benjamin by McComb.
14:48 >> Yeah, but McComb takes the play away, good counter shot from him, but
14:52 it's just starting to heat up in here on the fourth.
14:55 >> [INAUDIBLE]
15:01 >> Again, Benjamin blows out the nose,
15:05 causing him problems, no doubt.
15:09 >> [INAUDIBLE]
15:19 >> Not far away from Benjamin,
15:23 McComb just came over his front foot there and the chin was up, but
15:27 Benjamin couldn't land.
15:29 >> [INAUDIBLE]
15:39 >> And whenever God just goes back to
15:47 the corner, may he be wrapped in safety, may the wisdom of God be free flowing.
15:53 May the spirit run its course.
15:55 We come against any stumbling block,
15:57 we come against anything that will hinder the move of God.
16:00 Tonight, right now, in the name of Jesus.
16:04 >> Amen.
16:05 >> Thank you, man, thank you.
16:06 >> God bless you, man.
16:07 >> Thank you, man, thank you, man, thanks so much.
16:11 >> That was earlier in this very ring, as I said, a man of faith.
16:14 I remember we covered both of these ABA Elite title wins and
16:20 in 2014 he came to the interview and he said, I've got to hurry,
16:24 I've got to go and pray, and away he went.
16:27 [MUSIC]
16:31 Big night for Joshua Boatse tonight.
16:33 [SOUND]
16:36 Just at the end of that last round, Matt,
16:38 Casey Benjamin perhaps had his best period of the fight,
16:41 finding a home finally for the right hand.
16:44 >> Yeah, landed a good shot and I think that'll do with confidence.
16:47 He knows he's gotta keep the pressure, this type of pressure,
16:51 he's gonna be finding it now and trying to force McComb to make mistakes,
16:56 force him out of his rhythm.
16:58 >> There you go, Joe.
17:00 >> Perhaps just for the first time, Benjamin making McComb miss.
17:03 Good right hand, short right hand from Benjamin.
17:06 >> [INAUDIBLE]
17:11 >> Keep benching like that,
17:12 keep benching.
17:13 >> The styles have mixed really well in this.
17:14 >> Keep benching, that's your business.
17:17 Keep benching, it's your business.
17:19 >> [INAUDIBLE]
17:26 >> Cuffing right hand from McComb just
17:28 disorganizes Benjamin, he stumbles across the ring.
17:31 >> [INAUDIBLE]
17:39 >> I was gonna say,
17:40 can appreciate that footwork, Matt.
17:42 >> Yeah, nice movement there, nice and light in his feet, and
17:45 just keeping Benjamin turning, keeping him, have to reset and readjusting.
17:50 >> [INAUDIBLE]
18:00 >> Nice three punch combination,
18:09 then he spins out, Shaw McComb.
18:10 >> [INAUDIBLE]
18:20 >> I think Benjamin's doing the right
18:24 thing, he's trying to take the fight to McComb.
18:26 He's not getting reckless, he's keeping his gloves off,
18:29 he's trying to take the shots on the gloves and then fire back.
18:32 It's just at some point in the fight, is he, McComb tires a little bit.
18:36 Is Benjamin gonna start having more success then?
18:39 >> McComb was ducking low there, and
18:41 Benjamin looked to bring the right hand up through the middle as he did there as
18:45 well.
18:45 Some cute work from Benjamin on the inside there, not all of it landed.
18:51 >> No, those clenches, that's not really where McComb wants to be because,
18:55 the wrestling, the physicality, that'll favor Benjamin.
18:59 >> But in that exchange there, Matt, not for
19:02 the first time he has looked effective, McComb.
19:05 >> Yeah, yeah, good fight, good at letting his shots up and then spinning off.
19:09 >> [APPLAUSE]
19:19 >> Good work with the lead hand.
19:22 >> Yeah, good job, good job, that was.
19:25 >> [APPLAUSE]
19:30 >> Yeah, I was just trying to.
19:31 [MUSIC]
19:41 >> Pete Taylor thinks that Casey Benjamin is blowing, Matt.
19:55 >> I think he's working hard, he's putting McComb under a lot of pressure, but
19:58 he's been a fair old pace.
20:00 Certainly making McComb work.
20:02 >> And that won't do the nose of Benjamin any good.
20:08 We think he's struggling with it, and
20:09 both of those were on the button there from McComb.
20:12 >> Yeah, and there's the, I think that was the inside work where you're right,
20:14 took a little half step back, got a little bit of room, and
20:17 landed those combinations.
20:18 >> You got to take off your mask and come up with a fight, it's firing, yeah?
20:21 >> Yeah.
20:22 >> Here it comes.
20:23 >> If the nose is broken, he'll be struggling to breathe.
20:27 >> He's got the right man in there, though.
20:29 Kerry Kaye is one of the best in the business.
20:32 And Louis Cunahan was just saying, well, McComb's tiring as well.
20:35 Like I said, it's been a decent pace so far.
20:37 [BLANK_AUDIO]
20:41 Into the second half now.
20:43 >> There you go, change that level to great, very good.
20:46 [BLANK_AUDIO]
20:56 >> Good boy.
20:57 [BLANK_AUDIO]
21:04 >> Really good work from Sean McComb with right and left.
21:08 >> Yeah, just got faster hands, hasn't he?
21:10 Nice three-punch combination there, as Benjamin's trying to stalk him.
21:14 Just caught him, one, two, three, fast, sharp shots.
21:18 >> And you just wonder if there is any criticism of Casey Benjamin,
21:21 perhaps he's just waiting too long.
21:24 >> Yeah, I think he's trying to exert pressure,
21:27 he's trying to initiate attacks.
21:30 >> The pair exchange body shots,
21:32 both having success here as they go almost forehead to forehead.
21:37 >> It's just difficult when you're chasing a guy who's got faster feet,
21:41 faster hands, and really you're trying to pin him on the ropes or
21:45 in the corner where you can plant your feet and start digging in some hard shots.
21:51 But when they're on the move and they're mobile in the center of the ring,
21:53 it's more difficult.
21:55 >> And McComb really controlling the range very, very well.
21:59 Every time that Benjamin's either at long distance or at mid-range,
22:04 he's a sitting duck there.
22:06 And McComb makes him pay more often than not.
22:07 >> [INAUDIBLE]
22:10 >> And that one, two,
22:11 those fast straight shots, eye catching as well, are coming from McComb.
22:16 >> [INAUDIBLE]
22:20 >> And it's just really good textbook
22:21 stuff from McComb.
22:23 >> [INAUDIBLE]
22:25 >> Straight shots, one, two, good jab.
22:29 He's boxing well.
22:30 >> [INAUDIBLE]
22:34 >> You can hear the cheers from
22:35 the blue corner, the McComb corner led by Pete Taylor.
22:39 They're happy with what they're seeing so far.
22:42 >> And like I said, I don't think that Benjamin's not trying or
22:47 that he hasn't got the right idea.
22:48 He has, he's trying to keep the gloves up, walk forward,
22:51 damage limitations, keep the pressure on McComb.
22:54 But I think it's difficult when you've got a guy in front of you who's got faster
22:57 feet and faster hands.
22:59 >> [INAUDIBLE]
23:01 >> You know, the hope of Benjamin would
23:02 be that you keep the pressure on him, McComb.
23:05 Starts to tire, starts to tire, and you'll have more success.
23:08 >> [INAUDIBLE]
23:16 >> Benjamin looks for
23:16 the right hand, doesn't quite land it.
23:18 >> [LAUGH]
23:20 >> Let's change a joke with Alan Foster.
23:22 Not sure what that was about, I missed it, but both had a laugh.
23:25 >> There you go.
23:26 >> I've done a job again, finish up.
23:28 >> Keep concentrating.
23:29 [BLANK_AUDIO]
23:33 >> Very good.
23:34 [SOUND]
23:35 >> Well, our chief supporting contest
23:37 tonight, the first ever British title for a women's bout in the UK.
23:41 And Lauren Price will desperately hope that she takes that belt home to
23:44 the family.
23:44 [MUSIC]
23:46 >> I know, obviously, I've said to my nan, who's a massive inspiration and
23:51 have helped me along my journey, I've said to her,
23:54 I'll bring the belt back to you on Sunday.
23:56 So that's something close to me.
23:59 It was the same, obviously, with the Olympics, bringing that gold home for
24:02 her.
24:03 Her and my grandad, they brought me up from three days old and
24:05 always supported me.
24:06 So that's to kind of win that belt and take something back.
24:12 Take something back to Wales as well, back to the valleys.
24:15 Yeah, it'll be a very proud moment to do that.
24:18 [BLANK_AUDIO]
24:21 >> Lauren Price talking us through her inspiration there.
24:24 History in the making.
24:26 First ever Lonsdale belt up for grabs in a British women's title bout.
24:31 [SOUND]
24:34 [BLANK_AUDIO]
24:41 >> Round seven here in Resorts World Arena.
24:44 It's been a good fight so far.
24:45 The two stars have really mixed to make it entertaining.
24:49 Matt, dare I ask, how are you seeing this one?
24:51 >> I think McComb's ahead.
24:53 I think he's been sharper.
24:54 I think Benjamin is in the fight, he's competitive.
24:59 He's won a couple, he is keeping it, he's trying.
25:01 I think he's doing the right thing.
25:03 I would say it's just difficult when you've got to go,
25:07 you've got faster hands and faster feet.
25:09 And he's taller, it's stacked against you a little bit.
25:12 But he's just got to try and keep chipping away, keep working the body, and
25:16 hopefully come on stronger in the later rounds.
25:19 >> And Benjamin was just chasing it there, and
25:22 McComb stung him with a long, stiff left hand, good shot.
25:26 [BLANK_AUDIO]
25:28 Benjamin's marked up as well.
25:30 You can see that nose is obviously causing a problem.
25:32 I think where he has been blowing it, the eyes look puffed as well.
25:35 [SOUND]
25:38 >> Cuffing left hand from Benjamin.
25:39 >> [INAUDIBLE]
25:43 >> He's still trying,
25:44 he's still trying to close the distance here.
25:46 The local man, Casey Benjamin, boxing for the first time as a pro at home.
25:52 >> Yeah, I think, I'd say Benjamin, I can't fault what he's trying to do.
25:57 He's trying to take the fight to McComb.
25:59 He's trying to keep the pressure on.
26:01 He's not getting reckless, he's keeping the gloves up.
26:03 He's catching some of them.
26:04 But McComb's movement, his speed of foot, his hand speed, his accuracy.
26:10 He's just a step ahead.
26:12 >> This is really good for both men.
26:14 Benjamin was chasing and had some success to the body.
26:17 Now, the inside, he's out through the middle and has some success with both right and
26:21 left.
26:22 This is good stuff, really, really easy on the eye.
26:24 Now, he picks McComb with combination punching of his own.
26:28 >> Yeah, Benjamin landed a couple of good body shots.
26:30 And then McComb just stepped off, got a bit of room, and
26:33 just fired some lovely straight shots.
26:35 Punched through the guard of Benjamin.
26:37 >> And has McComb chosen just to slow and stand his ground, or
26:42 is this a sign that perhaps the pace is just starting to get to the Belfast, man?
26:47 I'm not so sure.
26:48 >> He's stepping out, John.
26:49 >> [INAUDIBLE]
26:52 >> Because actually, when he takes it back
26:54 to his boxing, that's where he's having his success.
26:56 But he indulged Benjamin there.
26:58 He was happy to stand his ground, which he said he would do at the press conference.
27:02 And it got into that sort of fight.
27:05 That was really entertaining stuff for both men in a crucial period of the fight,
27:09 you would think, for Casey Benjamin.
27:12 And then again, at close range, having success, Matt.
27:15 >> Yeah, this is where Benjamin wants the fight to be, he needs to be.
27:18 Or where he can try and drive in the body shots, use his physical strength.
27:23 Even manhandle McComb a little bit if he can, but McComb nimble on his feet.
27:28 Good shot selection, landed a lovely straight left right uppercut there.
27:32 >> Yeah, McComb's got some grip, Matt, hasn't he?
27:34 Just bites down and then says, fine, have some of that.
27:37 Raises his hand if it's his round.
27:39 Good round for both men.
27:41 [MUSIC]
27:51 >> Yeah, I mean, this was the jab from Benjamin.
27:58 He's trying to push himself forward.
28:00 Lands good shots, nice right hand through the middle there.
28:03 McComb was backing up, but it took the power out of it.
28:06 And this is his little period here in the fight where he got a bit static,
28:10 Benjamin, and McComb just fires up three or four good shots.
28:13 And Benjamin coming back again.
28:15 So both men are firing and they're punching, they're exchanging.
28:18 Good fight.
28:19 >> Really good fight.
28:20 What a brilliant example of the action in that round.
28:23 Both guys had a success.
28:25 Both guys throwing really, really watchable.
28:27 [MUSIC]
28:37 >> I don't know what the official scorecard, but
28:43 I'd imagine that Benjamin probably needs these three rounds.
28:46 >> Yeah, well, here's the viewers verdict.
28:48 As if by magic, 70 to 66 from McComb, you guys are scoring it.
28:53 So first round even, fourth round even, and seventh round even.
28:59 Everything else to McComb.
29:00 >> Pay attention.
29:01 >> Keep pressing.
29:02 >> Watch that.
29:05 >> You sense, Matt, in the pattern of the fight, that perhaps it has just dawned on
29:09 the red corner, that it has just dawned on Casey Benjamin that he is gonna have to
29:12 take a few more risks.
29:14 And as I say that, good work from McComb just catching him.
29:17 >> Well, that's the problem, isn't it?
29:18 As you take risks, you leave yourself open to more counter.
29:22 So McComb's still sharp, he's still bouncing up on his toes.
29:27 Fitness is obviously pretty good.
29:31 >> Just a side note, Matt, do you agree with that view of scorecard?
29:34 I mean, not many people like even rounds, but if the 10/10s were 10/9 in favor,
29:39 Benjamin who just eats a big left hand there from McComb.
29:42 Good work from Sean McComb.
29:45 >> Yeah, well, I haven't given any 10/10 rounds.
29:47 I've only got five rounds to two, so McComb.
29:50 So I think, I'd be surprised if anyone had it the other way,
29:55 put it that way, I think McComb's definitely ahead.
29:59 >> [NOISE]
30:04 >> Even though McComb is landing clean,
30:06 you have to give Benjamin credit for keep coming forward.
30:08 He isn't deterred, looks to the body and then rattles one upstairs as well.
30:12 Good work from Benjamin.
30:14 McComb just for the first time, just a little bit disorganized.
30:17 >> Yeah, good work there from Benjamin using those short punches on the inside,
30:21 trying to rough McComb up, drop, lovely work on the inside from Benjamin.
30:25 This is where he wants the fight to be fought.
30:27 >> Yeah, but also great determination from McComb.
30:29 Look at this, back Benjamin up to the ropes, happy to let his hands go.
30:33 >> It is, and it's good.
30:35 It is great from McComb, but it's not where he wants to be.
30:37 He's better off trying to get a bit of space here.
30:41 Get some distance and pop out some straight shots.
30:44 He doesn't wanna be staying in those clutches too long.
30:47 That's good work from McComb.
30:48 >> Straight punches from McComb.
30:50 >> [NOISE]
30:53 >> You gotta box to your strengths.
30:55 McComb, he's faster, he's got better accuracy with the long range straight
31:00 shots, trying to get, you're in McComb's corner, you're gonna say get some room
31:04 here, don't let this guy drag you in there.
31:07 >> Benjamin digs his toes in, you can see on his face,
31:10 putting stuff to work here, putting everything behind these punches.
31:15 You feel he senses that he knows that he's got to turn this around,
31:19 he's behind on the cards.
31:22 This is toe to toe stuff, but high quality action from both men.
31:26 >> Yeah, both guys really digging in here.
31:28 Benjamin having good success with the body shots.
31:31 >> Yeah, and then McComb though just stings one back in himself, great action.
31:35 [SOUND]
31:38 >> Let's hear the other side of that British title fight.
31:41 What would it mean to Kirstie Bamington to become the first ever
31:45 Women's British Champion?
31:46 >> So I'm a P.E.
31:48 teacher at Beacon Hill Academy, and it's something that I've always looked
31:54 towards to inspire the kids to take part in any sport and
31:58 just what it can bring to their life.
32:00 And if I can inspire one kid to be a bit happier and
32:04 get part in a sport, then I've done my job.
32:07 So that's the main aim for me, just to inspire the person next to me and
32:11 just prove that hard work and dedication.
32:14 You start knocking on doors, man, and don't give up, and
32:18 that's all I'm looking for.
32:19 >> Well, I think every pro goes through highs and lows, but
32:23 Kirstie Bamington, she's been matched hard, and she's had more highs than lows.
32:28 And as a P.E. teacher, she'll be back in school on Tuesday.
32:31 In fact, you would have to be brave to go against her as one of her
32:37 pupils.
32:38 >> I don't imagine she'll have not just her class, but
32:40 the whole school behind her, willing to run.
32:43 >> That was a brilliant last round in this contest.
32:47 Benjamin lands to the body, McComb lands upstairs, and
32:50 they're straight back to it.
32:51 Round nine, one more after this one.
32:54 Benjamin really looking to turn it on now.
33:01 >> Yeah, he's really sort of focusing on the body, isn't he,
33:04 here when McComb sort of stands with him.
33:07 I think Sean McComb's gonna keep those lovely little pivots and
33:10 spin offs, changing the angle.
33:11 He's gonna try and keep that.
33:12 Good work there, good shot from Benjamin.
33:15 As McComb does get a bit more tired, and
33:17 the reflexes aren't quite what they were early on.
33:20 This is where Benjamin can then push through, and
33:22 that's when that physical strength will really come into play for him.
33:25 >> Lovely work from McComb, lovely combination punching, so easy on the eye.
33:33 >> Yeah, and so easy for the judges to see.
33:35 But this is good hard shot for Benjamin as well going in there.
33:41 >> Nice uppercut from Benjamin.
33:43 McComb looks for his own back.
33:46 What a start to tonight's action here on Sky Sports.
33:50 If this is a taste of what's to come, really something special.
33:54 Benjamin looks for the right hand, McComb clicks him with a left.
33:57 >> [NOISE]
34:06 >> This isn't just
34:07 stuff that's high quality action, is it?
34:10 >> Yeah, this is thought out, it's not reckless.
34:13 It's very intentional from Benjamin.
34:16 He's trying to force the pressure, educate the pressure on McComb.
34:20 He's trying to use that physical strength to rough him up, wrestle him,
34:24 push him around, drain the energy out of him.
34:26 >> Work the body as well, and McComb probably,
34:30 his pride here means he's standing toe to toe.
34:34 And probably should get a bit more, that's better work from McComb.
34:37 Get a bit of distance, get a bit of room, and get those long straight shots off.
34:41 >> [NOISE]
34:45 >> Good work from McComb on the inside
34:46 though, just as I say that really, putting some good shots together.
34:50 >> Brilliant work from the southpaw from Belfast.
34:54 Now it's McComb who stands toe to toe and whacks away.
34:57 Nice left hand at the end there.
34:59 >> [NOISE]
35:23 >> Interesting to see how the viewers
35:24 are scoring this after this round.
35:26 >> You don't need me to talk over this, this is great action from both men.
35:31 >> There you go, wait a second.
35:32 >> He's sacked.
35:33 >> [SOUND]
35:36 >> Benjamin right on the bell,
35:37 there was nothing malicious in it, but he was going for Brooke.
35:40 >> [NOISE]
35:45 >> You stop giving away free punches,
35:47 stop standing up, okay?
35:48 You give away free punches, stop doing it.
35:51 Get in tight and rip his body, do you understand me?
35:54 Yeah, don't be dancing around now for a minute, double jab, get close and
35:58 rip the shots in, do you understand me?
36:00 You've got one round, you've got one round, and you do it for three minutes.
36:05 Empty the tank then now, put it on him, and empty the tank, do you understand?
36:09 Don't come back after this and let me tell you.
36:13 >> Yeah, I mean, great heart there from both men for
36:16 Comb landing there, just getting off the ankle as well there.
36:19 You see him landing a one, two, three shots down the middle, and
36:22 then as he lands that final shot, he pivots and gets off to the side.
36:24 >> Good work from him.
36:26 >> [NOISE]
36:29 >> We have to say,
36:30 whatever happens in this last three minutes, this has been brilliant.
36:35 >> [APPLAUSE]
36:36 >> This has been top quality action.
36:40 >> Yeah, really good fight.
36:41 I think Benjamin probably needs a knockdown here.
36:43 >> Well, they fired him up, they did everything they could in that corner.
36:48 Louis Coonerhan, do not coast, empty the tank, he said.
36:52 When he comes back to the corner, he has to have left it all in the ring.
36:56 Pete Taylor just gave Sean McComb a clip on the cheek, said don't give it away.
37:04 >> Yeah, I think McComb now just has to stay sharp, keep his shape,
37:07 don't get dragged in, nothing reckless.
37:09 >> [NOISE]
37:13 >> Good shot.
37:14 >> Big right hand from Benjamin.
37:15 >> [NOISE]
37:20 >> Two body shots from Benjamin.
37:23 McComb takes him well.
37:24 >> [NOISE]
37:27 >> Yeah, this is what Benjamin needs to do,
37:28 needs to really just lay it all on the line here.
37:31 >> And McComb, he's just gotta keep his shape, stay tight, don't get involved.
37:38 >> But he can't help it, Matt.
37:39 He's a fighting man, he cannot help it.
37:41 He's indulged Casey Benjamin every step of the way.
37:43 Casey Benjamin takes the biggest gulp of air that you could wish to see.
37:49 And he needs it because here comes McComb,
37:50 as Benjamin just punched himself out momentarily.
37:53 >> [NOISE]
37:58 >> Good work from Benjamin.
38:00 Good right hand from Benjamin.
38:02 But back goes McComb with a left of his own.
38:04 >> Yeah, I think McComb just should try and tie him up here.
38:08 Don't, just smother the work, don't give him the room.
38:11 >> He's too proud, Matt, he doesn't want to.
38:13 He uses his footwork to get away.
38:15 >> [NOISE]
38:23 >> Good left hand from McComb,
38:25 finds the target.
38:26 >> [NOISE]
38:29 >> Has Benjamin got one big attack,
38:31 and if he has, right hand lands.
38:33 McComb looks to hold for the first time, you'd say.
38:36 >> I think both men are feeling the pace here now.
38:38 It's been fought at a good high tempo.
38:44 >> There's still time for this one to go one way or the other,
38:48 decisively you would say.
38:50 Benjamin, he's looking for the big shot.
38:53 McComb still up on his toes, still bouncing.
38:55 What an engine, what a left hand from McComb.
38:58 >> [NOISE]
39:03 >> The red corner, they're banging on
39:04 the canvas, and to Benjamin, you gotta go.
39:08 >> And you think he has to go.
39:09 >> Yeah, I think we're 20 seconds to go here now.
39:13 >> But McComb, he's made of strong stuff,
39:15 they breed him tough.
39:16 How the Holy Trinity, Jim.
39:18 >> [NOISE]
39:25 >> Until the bell, they track leather.
39:28 What an advert this has been.
39:30 >> [NOISE]
39:33 >> Brilliant fight.
39:35 Great effort from both guys.
39:37 >> I think McComb's the winner here.
39:42 >> Well, you're gonna watch a lot of boxing, and
39:46 you're gonna go a long way to see something as competitive and
39:50 high level as that, where both men, they did empty the tank.
39:54 They were asked by their corners, don't leave anything, and
39:57 they did, and that was brilliant action.
39:59 >> Yeah, great effort from both men.
40:02 Benjamin really going for broke there in the final round.
40:05 >> [NOISE]
40:08 >> Be interested if it was a 12 rounder.
40:10 >> [LAUGH]
40:11 >> But it wasn't, it was 10.
40:12 >> You can tell him.
40:13 You can tell him.
40:17 >> But McComb set the tone first round, came out, popped his jab,
40:21 got the straight shots going, left hands down the middle.
40:25 Yeah, it was a really good performance.
40:27 Benjamin chasing the fight really then going into the final few rounds.
40:32 I think McComb's the winner here, let's see what the judges say.
40:36 >> Well, look at your card there, and the story of your card is a strong start
40:41 from McComb and a good finish from Benjamin.
40:44 That's the viewer's verdict.
40:45 Well, he really did tighten it up on your cards at home, but
40:49 McComb does scrape home in your eyes by a point.
40:53 Matt, I think you've got it a little bit wider, but my word, what a finish this was.
41:00 >> Both fighters say we're gonna go for it in the press conference.
41:04 You take it with a pinch of salt, but both guys did exactly what they promised.
41:08 >> Yeah, Benjamin took the fight to McComb.
41:11 I think just the extra speed of foot, better hand speed as well,
41:15 probably better at long range, got his nose in front.
41:18 And then Benjamin has to kind of chase the fight a little bit.
41:22 But he really emptied the tank, he couldn't have given it anymore, Benjamin.
41:27 And also you're gonna say the same for McComb, he really dug in as well in those
41:32 final few rounds, you could see he was tired, but he dug deep.
41:36 >> Whenever there's a delay, you start to become paranoid that it's close on the
41:49 cards and they're double checking and triple checking.
41:51 It's in the hands of Mike Alexander, Jose Ignacio, Valerio, Moscow.
41:55 [MUSIC]
42:01 While we wait, this is backstage.
42:03 We saw him earlier, didn't we, coming and saying a final prayer.
42:05 Well, he's in the building now.
42:07 JB, just business, Joshua Brouazzi against Pavel Stepien.
42:12 That's coming up later in our main event.
42:13 [MUSIC]
42:19 Back here under the bright lights, it's time that we find out who has got this one
42:23 in a great fight.
42:24 Let's get over to Big Mo for official confirmation.
42:26 >> Ladies and gentlemen, after ten full championship rounds,
42:31 we go to the judges scorecards for the official decision.
42:36 Judge Alexander sees it 97 to 94.
42:39 Judge Moscow sees it 97 to 93.
42:41 And Judge Martinez sees it 96 to 95.
42:45 Declining a winner by unanimous decision, and
42:50 the WBO European Super Lightweight Champion,
42:56 the public nooses, Shawn McComb.
43:00 >> Shawn McComb gets it on the cards.
43:04 Similar card to Lee Mack, he deserved it.
43:08 He boxed really well.