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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Andersson (ranked 73 p4p, 12 weight class) and Kevin Garbutt (ranked 288 p4p, 45 weight class). Garbutt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Andersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Garbutt!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbutt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andersson. That did some damage!
Garbutt catches Andersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been told by Andersson's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson connects with an inside leg kick.
Garbutt throws a solid leg kick but Andersson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garbutt.
Garbutt throws the left hand but Andersson avoids the punch easily.
Andersson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andersson cracks Garbutt with an open hand slap.
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garbutt lands a leg kick that knocks Andersson off balance momentarily.
Garbutt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garbutt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andersson counters with a three punch combo that has Garbutt backing up. Garbutt nods at Andersson to acknowledge the strikes.
Garbutt is looking to score with low kicks.
A good leg kick by Andersson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garbutt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt cracks Andersson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt throws an elbow but Andersson slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Garbutt working the ground and pound from side control.
Andersson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garbutt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Garbutt thows a huge punch but Andersson dodges it nicely.
Garbutt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andersson trying to hold on to Garbutt's head to control him but Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Garbutt lands strikes from half guard.
Garbutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garbutt working the head and body with strikes.
Andersson is trying to stand.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Garbutt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garbutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garbutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andersson gets full guard.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Garbutt is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersson has wrist control.
Garbutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garbutt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andersson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garbutt somewhat.
Garbutt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garbutt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andersson avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Andersson misses the target.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Garbutt moves out of range easily.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbutt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garbutt connects with a solid leg kick.
Garbutt misses with a leg kick
and Andersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andersson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab.
Garbutt punishes Andersson's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Garbutt.
Andersson checks a leg kick.
Andersson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garbutt swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
Andersson misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Garbutt.
A big left from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andersson. Andersson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garbutt throws a head kick that Andersson semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andersson scores with a leg kick.
Andersson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garbutt connects with a solid leg kick.
Garbutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
Garbutt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garbutt swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick by Garbutt misses
and Andersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garbutt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garbutt wants to land a leg kick but Andersson is out of range.
Andersson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andersson blocks a low kick nicely.
Andersson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garbutt with a poor takedown
and Andersson counters with a nice body shot.
Andersson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andersson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersson scores with a sloppy right hand. Garbutt should have avoided that one.
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andersson has time to react.
Andersson misses with a wild body shot.
Andersson misses with a looping left.
Garbutt misses with a double jab
and Andersson counters with an outside leg kick.
Garbutt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson throws out a loose jab but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Garbutt throws a low kick, looking for Andersson's leg but Andersson calmly moves out of range.
Andersson is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Andersson. That snapped Garbutt's head back.
Benny Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
An inside leg kick from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Garbutt tries a low kick but Andersson avoids it.
Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt wants to slow Andersson down by chopping away at his legs.
Garbutt scores with a head kick. Andersson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Garbutt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garbutt swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Andersson counter with a right hand.
Garbutt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garbutt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garbutt is out of range.
Andersson connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Garbutt misses
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Garbutt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garbutt connects with a nice looking jab.
Andersson takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Andersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andersson misses with some punches.
Garbutt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garbutt tries to break free but Andersson pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Andersson.
Garbutt lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson blocking some punches.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike from Garbutt.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Andersson blocks an elbow strike.
Andersson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andersson lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Garbutt.
Andersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garbutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garbutt. Garbutt obviously looking to wear him down.
Andersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garbutt shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benny Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Garbutt.
Garbutt connects with a single shot there.
Garbutt closes the distance but Andersson moves to the side
and Andersson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Benny Andersson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
That's time! Andersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A left lands for Garbutt.
Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
Andersson throws a quick counter head kick but Garbutt was just out of range.
Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
Garbutt misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Garbutt misses its intended target.
Garbutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Andersson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garbutt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garbutt showed some decent athleticism there.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Garbutt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson gets full guard.
Garbutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garbutt manages to get himself to full guard.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Andersson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garbutt holds on and takes a little breather.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Garbutt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt has a closed guard, preventing Andersson from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garbutt throws a right hand that Andersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersson also avoids with ease.
Garbutt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garbutt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAndersson.
A low kick from Garbutt misses
and Andersson counters with a crisp one two that drops Garbutt! Andersson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Garbutt to his feet! Garbutt is in big trouble!
Garbutt is rocked!
Garbutt misses with a few strikes there.
Andersson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Garbutt is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?
Garbutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Andersson. Beautiful body shot.
Garbutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garbutt circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Andersson. Garbutt falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Andersson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Andersson!
Benny Andersson retains his light heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
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