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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Benjamin (ranked 4006 p4p, 4097 weight class) and Jude Gianni (ranked 172 p4p, 182 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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185 cm 18 185 0 - 0 - 0 |
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187 cm 18 187 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 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 New York, Curtis Benjamin! 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, Jude Gianni! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gianni delivers a nice body kick. Benjamin tries to clinch but Gianni is having none of it. Gianni darts in looking for a takedown but Benjamin gets double underhooks and turns Gianni into the cage. Benjamin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Gianni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Benjamin looking for a takedown. Gianni decides to pull guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gianni is on top in guard.
Gianni sitting in guard, not really doing much. Gianni keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benjamin's head. Gianni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benjamin has an active guard here but Gianni has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gianni seems content to control. Benjamin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gianni landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Gianni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Benjamin won't allow Gianni to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Benjamin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gianni. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gianni passes the guard and advances to mount! Gianni controlling the pace for now. Benjamin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gianni is landing with some decent strikes but Benjamin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Gianni controlling the position easily from mount. Curtis Benjamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jude Gianni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. It looks like Gianni might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Jude Gianni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Gianni has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Jude Gianni! Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jude Gianni! Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Jude Gianni!
Jude Gianni wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
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43% |
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