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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Benjamin (ranked 4389 p4p, 4245 weight class) and Mirsad Nepobjedivi (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 Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirsad Nepobjedivi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin throws a solid leg kick but Nepobjedivi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benjamin.
Nepobjedivi feints the counter takedown.
Benjamin tries for a takedown but Nepobjedivi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nepobjedivi gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nepobjedivi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Benjamin punching from the bottom.
Nepobjedivi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nepobjedivi is taking a breather. Benjamin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Benjamin is trying to maintain the position but Nepobjedivi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nepobjedivi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nepobjedivi is looking for a kimura but Benjamin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nepobjedivi to get the leverage.
Nepobjedivi trying to control the action but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Benjamin tries to roll over but Nepobjedivi keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nepobjedivi working Benjamin over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Benjamin trying to control from the bottom.
Nepobjedivi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benjamin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benjamin tries to roll over but Nepobjedivi keeps him under control.
Nepobjedivi not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nepobjedivi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benjamin, pushing him back against the cage.
Nepobjedivi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benjamin.
Nepobjedivi breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nepobjedivi tries to sprawl but Benjamin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nepobjedivi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nepobjedivi is looking to escape.
Nepobjedivi is positioning himself well to prevent Benjamin advancing to mount.
Nepobjedivi is looking to escape.
Nepobjedivi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benjamin wants to pass the guard but Nepobjedivi is defending well.
Benjamin trying to control from half guard but Nepobjedivi is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nepobjedivi tries a head kick but it misses.
Benjamin feinted with a counter takedown.
Nepobjedivi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Benjamin on his heels. He'll look to pass Benjamin's guard now, I'm sure.
Nepobjedivi stopping the sweep attempt from Benjamin.
Benjamin striking from the bottom.
Nepobjedivi stops Benjamin from standing up.
Benjamin working for a triangle but Nepobjedivi defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nepobjedivi wants to stand but Benjamin is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mirsad Nepobjedivi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benjamin misses with a takedown
and Nepobjedivi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benjamin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nepobjedivi is trying to defend but Benjamin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nepobjedivi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nepobjedivi wants to improve his position but Benjamin is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin is thwarting Nepobjedivi's attempts to control the position.
Nepobjedivi tries to roll over but Benjamin keeps him under control.
Nepobjedivi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benjamin is working away from the top position though.
Benjamin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nepobjedivi trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benjamin lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Nepobjedivi controlling the position for now.
Benjamin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benjamin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nepobjedivi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Benjamin content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nepobjedivi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamin pushing down on Nepobjedivi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benjamin tries to stand and escape but Nepobjedivi is controlling the position.
Nepobjedivi manages to get to full guard.
Benjamin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Benjamin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benjamin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nepobjedivi wants to stand and escape but Benjamin is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nepobjedivi clobbers Benjamin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Dante Benjamin has been cut.
Benjamin tries to clinch there but Nepobjedivi circles away.
Benjamin gets caught flat footed, as Nepobjedivi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Benjamin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nepobjedivi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benjamin's guard.
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 Dante Benjamin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dante Benjamin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Benjamin has Nepobjedivi up against the cage in a clinch.
Nepobjedivi pulls guard effortlessly.
Benjamin working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nepobjedivi trying to control the position here.
Nepobjedivi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benjamin defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nepobjedivi is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nepobjedivi lands a couple of elbows.
Benjamin keeping full guard, as Nepobjedivi tries to pass.
Benjamin working for a triangle but Nepobjedivi defends it easily.
Nepobjedivi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nepobjedivi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benjamin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nepobjedivi has managed to get both his arms back between Benjamin's legs - danger averted.
Nepobjedivi stays in close to Benjamin's body and controls the position.
Benjamin controls Nepobjedivi momentarily but Nepobjedivi frees himself.
Nepobjedivi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benjamin is pulling down on Nepobjedivi's head. It's preventing any offense from Nepobjedivi, at least for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nepobjedivi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benjamin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Benjamin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nepobjedivi is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nepobjedivi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benjamin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nepobjedivi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nepobjedivi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nepobjedivi stopping the sweep attempt from Benjamin.
Nepobjedivi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nepobjedivi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamin controls Nepobjedivi momentarily but Nepobjedivi frees himself.
Nepobjedivi wants to pass the guard but Benjamin is keeping the position.
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 Dante Benjamin.
I think Benjamin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Dante Benjamin!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Mirsad Nepobjedivi!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Dante Benjamin!
Dante Benjamin wins by split decision!
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pop
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