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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dante Benedetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bezerra da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dante Benedetta !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bezerra da Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in and drives through. Benedetta sprawls well.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Benedetta moves out of range easily.
Benedetta lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Bezerra da Silva has been cut.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Benedetta 's head.
Benedetta misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Benedetta !
Silva trying to control but Benedetta is having none of it.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benedetta . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benedetta is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Silva wants to control the pace but Benedetta is squirming around nicely.
Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva avoids the attempt from Benedetta to control.
Silva looking to land elbow strikes but Benedetta uses the position to regain half guard.
Benedetta wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benedetta manages to get to full guard.
Benedetta trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Benedetta wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetta manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Benedetta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Dante Benedetta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bezerra da Silva.
Benedetta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Benedetta is breathing heavily.
Benedetta is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benedetta gets back to full guard.
Benedetta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetta has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Benedetta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bezerra da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bezerra da Silva's cut.
That's time! Benedetta 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Benedetta shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Dante Benedetta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bezerra da Silva.
A jab from Benedetta does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetta moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Benedetta has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Benedetta has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries a body shot but Benedetta blocks it.
Benedetta prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva successfully pulls guard.
Benedetta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva is trying to keep Benedetta in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Benedetta wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Benedetta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benedetta wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Benedetta tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.
Benedetta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetta is trying to break free.
Benedetta pulls guard effortlessly.
Benedetta is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Benedetta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva is looking to stand up but Benedetta won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benedetta pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Dante Benedetta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva dives in and grabs Benedetta 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benedetta pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva takes a swing at Benedetta 's ribcage but misses.
Benedetta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benedetta doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benedetta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benedetta 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bezerra da Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bezerra da Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Benedetta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva swings for the body but Benedetta moves out of range.
Good exchange - Benedetta coming out on top.
Bezerra da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benedetta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Benedetta stalling.
Silva wants to improve his position but Benedetta is controlling well.
Benedetta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetta wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva seems keen to control Benedetta 's posture.
Benedetta is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Benedetta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva has a hand on Benedetta 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Benedetta takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benedetta working Silva over with strikes here.
Benedetta wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Benedetta lands a nice shot to the head.
Benedetta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silva wants to hold on but Benedetta pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetta looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Benedetta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva can't escape the position.
Benedetta landing punches.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benedetta tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva wants to hold on but Benedetta pushes him away.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Benedetta 's attempts to control the action.
Silva avoids a series of strikes thrown by Benedetta .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva tries to hold on but Benedetta postures up.
Dante Benedetta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bezerra da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Benedetta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bezerra da Silva!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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