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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benei Gillespie (ranked 4626 p4p, 4584 weight class) and Zibi Kaufer (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benei Gillespie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zibi Kaufer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaufer throws a body kick that misses
and Gillespie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gillespie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaufer is just riding it out for now. Gillespie eventually gives up the hold.
Kaufer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gillespie connects with a body shot that sends Kaufer's belly button to the back.
Kaufer shoots in and drives through. Gillespie sprawls well.
Gillespie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gillespie looking to score a takedown here. Kaufer is defending well but Gillespie drives through and ends up in Kaufer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gillespie controls the pace.
Kaufer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gillespie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gillespie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gillespie prevents Kaufer from getting back to his feet.
Kaufer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaufer wants to get back to his feet but Gillespie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gillespie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaufer wants to stand up but Gillespie is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaufer gets caught flat footed, as Gillespie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gillespie wants to pass the guard but Kaufer is keeping the position.
Kaufer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gillespie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gillespie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gillespie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kaufer's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillespie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaufer being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gillespie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Gillespie leaves Kaufer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaufer dives in and grabs Gillespie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gillespie pushes down on Kaufer's head and hops out.
Benei Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.
Kaufer gets the takedown into side control.
Kaufer controlling the position from side mount.
Gillespie tries to buck Kaufer off but Kaufer is having none of it.
Gillespie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaufer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gillespie trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benei Gillespie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gillespie throws a head kick but Kaufer moves out of range.
Gillespie closes the distance and clinches.
Gillespie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kaufer regains guard immediately.
Kaufer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gillespie presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gillespie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaufer misses with a takedown
and Gillespie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gillespie.
Gillespie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gillespie wants to control from the top but Kaufer keeps moving.
Gillespie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gillespie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaufer keeping moving, preventing Gillespie from controlling successfully.
Gillespie wants to stand but Kaufer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gillespie stopping the sweep attempt from Kaufer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gillespie gets a clinch.
Gillespie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaufer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gillespie is trying to drag Kaufer to the mat but Kaufer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kaufer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gillespie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gillespie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benei Gillespie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaufer shoots in looking for a takedown but Gillespie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaufer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gillespie feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Benei Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.
Gillespie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaufer.
Kaufer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gillespie pinned against the cage. Gillespie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kaufer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gillespie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gillespie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaufer is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gillespie wants to stand up but Kaufer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kaufer is not content to let Gillespie control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufer trying to control but Gillespie postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kaufer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaufer keeps trying to improve his position.
Gillespie tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kaufer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Benei Gillespie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A low kick from Kaufer misses
and Gillespie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kaufer being controlled against the cage.
Kaufer missing with knees to the body.
Gillespie manages to break the clinch.
Kaufer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaufer tries to close the distance and clinch but Gillespie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gillespie is looking to counter the offense by Kaufer and move into the clinch.
Kaufer dives in and grabs Gillespie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gillespie pushes down on Kaufer's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gillespie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gillespie throws a head kick but Kaufer moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaufer.
Gillespie falls off balance throwing a combination
so Kaufer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gillespie is pulling down on Kaufer's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaufer, at least for the moment.
Kaufer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaufer won't allow Gillespie to sweep him here.
Gillespie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Kaufer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gillespie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaufer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gillespie pulls his head out easily.
Kaufer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gillespie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaufer keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufer is looking to improve his position.
Benei Gillespie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gillespie is controlling the pace.
Gillespie is pressing down on Kaufer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaufer is holding on for now.
Gillespie trying to control the action but Kaufer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gillespie not doing much here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaufer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benei Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.
Gillespie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaufer.
Kaufer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gillespie.
Kaufer keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaufer tries to sprawl but Gillespie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kaufer is looking to get back to is feet but Gillespie passes into side control.
Kaufer tries to improve position but can't.
Gillespie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaufer can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Zibi Kaufer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benei Gillespie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gillespie wants to stand but Kaufer has his arm trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benei Gillespie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gillespie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Benei Gillespie!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Benei Gillespie!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Benei Gillespie!
Benei Gillespie wins by unanimous decision!
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