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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benson Hedges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Abruzzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson Hedges has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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204 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benson Hedges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandro Abruzzi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Hedges.
Hedges misses with a few strikes there.
Hedges misses with a hook. Abruzzi ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Hedges, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Hedges misses.
Hedges misses the shot to the body.
Hedges throws a good cross that connects.
Abruzzi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abruzzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abruzzi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hedges trying to control here.
Abruzzi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hedges defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedges on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Abruzzi is looking to stall here but Hedges recovers full guard.
Abruzzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abruzzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hedges working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abruzzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abruzzi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two 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.
Abruzzi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abruzzi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hedges's head.
Abruzzi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Abruzzi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abruzzi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abruzzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedges looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedges, not yet.
Hedges is breathing heavily.
Hedges utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abruzzi trying to control but Hedges is working from the bottom.
Abruzzi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abruzzi trying to control but Hedges is working from the bottom.
Abruzzi landing with the ground and pound.
Abruzzi chips away with some ground and pound.
Abruzzi looking to pass the guard.
Abruzzi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hedges working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abruzzi.
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.
Abruzzi cracks Hedges with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abruzzi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hedges avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abruzzi postures up in Hedges's guard and throws a big left but Hedges blocks it.
Abruzzi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Abruzzi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abruzzi lands a couple of elbows.
Abruzzi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hedges works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abruzzi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Abruzzi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abruzzi cracks Hedges with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abruzzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hedges.
Abruzzi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hedges looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Abruzzi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hedges knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Abruzzi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abruzzi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hedges takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abruzzi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hedges has escaped the position, nice work there.
Abruzzi working the body and head with strikes.
Abruzzi scoring with punches from side control.
Abruzzi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hedges on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Abruzzi is putting a hurting on Hedges here, landing some big shots from side control.
Abruzzi working the head with strikes.
Abruzzi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abruzzi trying to control the action but Hedges is working from the bottom.
Abruzzi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hedges some visible discomfort.
Abruzzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hedges keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedges is letting Abruzzi control him for a moment.
Abruzzi working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedges is trying to escape the position but Abruzzi is controlling the position.
Hedges takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Abruzzi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Abruzzi is chipping away with strikes.
Abruzzi looks up at the clock and then as Hedges takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abruzzi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Abruzzi working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Abruzzi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Abruzzi working the head and body with strikes.
Sandro Abruzzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abruzzi is working Hedges over with some ground and pound from side control.
Abruzzi cracks Hedges with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abruzzi looks up at the clock and then as Hedges takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abruzzi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Abruzzi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hedges to see if he's OK.
Abruzzi is chipping away with strikes.
Abruzzi lands a nice forearm strike.
Abruzzi scoring with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abruzzi lands some shots froms side control.
Hedges is working to avoid the ground and pound but Abruzzi connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Check out the look on Abruzzi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Abruzzi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Abruzzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Abruzzi gets the takedown into side control.
Abruzzi lands an elbow.
Abruzzi landing strikes.
Abruzzi trying to control the position but Hedges is working away.
Abruzzi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Abruzzi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Abruzzi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abruzzi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abruzzi landing strikes.
Abruzzi scoring with punches and elbows.
Abruzzi landing a few strikes.
Abruzzi looks up at the clock and then as Hedges takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abruzzi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Abruzzi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Abruzzi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedges takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Abruzzi lands a nice forearm strike.
Abruzzi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Abruzzi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Abruzzi lands an elbow.
Hedges takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Abruzzi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Abruzzi is working Hedges over with some ground and pound from side control.
Abruzzi decides to stand back up. Abruzzi steps back and let's Hedges get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abruzzi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hedges's half guard.
Abruzzi working the head and body with strikes.
Hedges keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benson Hedges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abruzzi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hedges blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abruzzi.
Abruzzi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hedges on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hedges avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abruzzi.
Sandro Abruzzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abruzzi winds up and cracks Hedges with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abruzzi content to control rather than advance.
Abruzzi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abruzzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abruzzi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abruzzi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Abruzzi is nestled in close to Hedges, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abruzzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandro Abruzzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abruzzi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandro Abruzzi!
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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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