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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Hill is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Augusto Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Hill!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hill showed some decent athleticism there.
Hill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hill tries to stand and escape but Cruz is controlling the position.
Hill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hill looks to land a strike but Cruz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hill.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Hill throws an elbow that misses. Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hill's guard. Nice move by Cruz!
Hill throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hill can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hill will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cruz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hill is proving hard to escape from.
Hill throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hill throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cruz stands up and waves to Hill to follow him.
Hill on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz scores with a nice head shot.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
Hill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hill is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cruz jabs Hill right on the nose. Hill blinks but takes it well.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Hill moves away and avoids it.
Augusto Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Cruz has Hill up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hill is trying to drag Cruz to the mat but Cruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cruz has Hill pressed against the cage, preventing Hill from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cruz throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hills head.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Hill slowing the pace effectively.
Hill wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Hill's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on Hill's head and hops out.
Augusto Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Hill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Jab by Cruz.
Hill tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz tries to clinch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Hill on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Augusto Cruz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab lands there for Cruz.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Hill shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Hill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
Augusto Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Hill.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Cruz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Hill avoids it well.
Hill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hill will feel that in the morning.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Hill shoots in but no luck this time.
Hill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Cruz.
Augusto Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz digs a good hook to Hill's body.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
Hill looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hills head.
Cruz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Cruz tests Hill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Augusto Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cruz lands the left hand.
Hill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Cruz tries to clinch up.
Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a shot to the body.
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Hill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruz.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cruz throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Hill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruz.
Hill is rocked!
It looks like Benny Hill has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz scores with a three punch combo!
Hill is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Cruz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cruz cracks the inside of Hill's front leg.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cruz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Cruz tries to bum rush Hill with a series of wild strikes but Hill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hill slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hill shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Hill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Cruz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benny Hill's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
Hill seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hill backs up against the cage.
Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hill.
Cruz thumps Hill with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hill.
Augusto Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Hill.
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Cruz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz tries to clinch but Hill is having none of it.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hill in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Hill.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hill crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cruz - the referee stops the clock and Hill gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cruz. Hill manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Hill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Augusto Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Hill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hill. Hill circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. Hill should have avoided that one.
Hill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hill there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill tries for a takedown but Cruz circles away easily
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes Cruz against the cage but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz connects with the punch.
Cruz instigates a clinch.
Cruz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hill blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruz presses Hill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hill tries to circle away but Cruz has him pinned against the cage.
Cruz lands a shot to the body.
Cruz breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cruz. That's going to slow Hill down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
Cruz has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill pulls guard successfully.
Augusto Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz gets to his feet. Hill looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Hill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hill slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Benny Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz sizes up Hill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Cruz!
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