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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Hanneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Hanneman!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedito Arsenio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benedito Arsenio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Benedito Arsenio looking to pass the guard.
Hanneman is looking to stand up but Benedito Arsenio isn't so interested in that idea.
Benedito Arsenio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hanneman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Benedito Arsenio, into his guard.
Benedito Arsenio seems keen to control Hanneman's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanneman preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benedito Arsenio has a closed guard, preventing Hanneman from standing up.
Benedito Arsenio trying to control the position here.
Hanneman is looking to stand up but Benedito Arsenio won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedito Arsenio seems keen to control Hanneman's posture.
Hanneman wanted to stand there but Benedito Arsenio had control of the position.
Benedito Arsenio has control of Hanneman's left arm, preventing Hanneman from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Benedito Arsenio controls Hanneman momentarily but Hanneman frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Benedito Arsenio shoots in for a takedown but Hanneman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanneman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eric Hanneman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benedito Arsenio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hanneman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benedito Arsenio.
Benedito Arsenio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanneman is just riding it out for now. Benedito Arsenio eventually gives up the hold.
Benedito Arsenio is trying to control. Hanneman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanneman pushes Benedito Arsenio off looking to stand but Benedito Arsenio dives back in and keeps control.
Benedito Arsenio seems to be working for a kimura but Hanneman defends the submission attempt.
Benedito Arsenio wants to work for an arm triangle but Hanneman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benedito Arsenio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanneman's head.
Benedito Arsenio is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hanneman as he works his way to full guard.
Hanneman keeping moving, preventing Benedito Arsenio from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Hanneman wants to stand but Benedito Arsenio is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benedito Arsenio gets a takedown into half guard.
Benedito Arsenio is looking for a kimura here.
Benedito Arsenio is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedito Arsenio is working for a submission of some sort.
Benedito Arsenio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hanneman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Benedito Arsenio jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hanneman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hanneman and Benedito Arsenio has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Benedito Arsenio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hanneman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Benedito Arsenio's guard! Nice work there by Hanneman!
Hanneman tries to stand but Benedito Arsenio is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Benedito Arsenio wants to clinch up but Hanneman keeps it at a distance.
Benedito Arsenio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanneman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benedito Arsenio has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Hanneman misses.
Benedito Arsenio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Benedito Arsenio swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hanneman is now in Benedito Arsenio's guard. A big mistake from Benedito Arsenio there, giving up the dominant position!
Benedito Arsenio pulls Hanneman in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanneman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Benedito Arsenio is proving hard to escape from.
Benedito Arsenio manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two 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.
Hanneman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Benedito Arsenio.
Benedito Arsenio controlling the position easily from mount.
Benedito Arsenio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hanneman has worked his arm free - good work by Hanneman!
Benedito Arsenio in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedito Arsenio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hanneman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Benedito Arsenio's guard! Nice work there by Hanneman!
Benedito Arsenio controlling the position.
Eric Hanneman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Benedito Arsenio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Benedito Arsenio looking for a sweep. Not yet Benedito Arsenio, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benedito Arsenio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elder Joao Benedito Arsenio!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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