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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hometown Hero (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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173 cm
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154 lbs
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170 cm
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hometown Hero! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from BenderIsGreat. Hero tries to clinch up and BenderIsGreat counters with a left to the body. Hero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
BenderIsGreat moves into the clinch. BenderIsGreat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. BenderIsGreat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hero keeps control of BenderIsGreat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hero missing with knees to the body.
BenderIsGreat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hero has had enough of the clinch but BenderIsGreat keeps him there for the moment. BenderIsGreat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. BenderIsGreat moves into the clinch. Hero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
BenderIsGreat misses with a punch to the body.
Hero misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but BenderIsGreat blocks it with crossed arms. Hero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
BenderIsGreat struggles to land a body shot inside as Hero controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hero keeps control of BenderIsGreat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hero jumps guard but BenderIsGreat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from BenderIsGreat.
Hero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. BenderIsGreat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and BenderIsGreat wants it to stay on the feet. BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hometown Hero. Hero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling BenderIsGreat to score with a decent uppercut. Hero wants to clinch up but BenderIsGreat keeps it at a distance. BenderIsGreat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. BenderIsGreat lands a really nice looking cross but Hero seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action! BenderIsGreat keeps the fight on the outside. BenderIsGreat rushes Hero and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hero is trying to break the clinch but BenderIsGreat has him pressed against the cage. BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hometown Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A bone on bone clash there as Hero blocks the leg kick.
Hero tries to clinch up. Hero moves in looking to clinch but BenderIsGreat pushes him off. BenderIsGreat misses with the combination.
Hero moves in looking to clinch but BenderIsGreat pushes him off. Hero dodges the punch combination from BenderIsGreat.
Hero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Hero gets tackled into the cage by BenderIsGreat. BenderIsGreat maintains the clinch. BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. BenderIsGreat throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. BenderIsGreat clinches up against the cage. BenderIsGreat effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hero managing to block the knees to the body from BenderIsGreat.
Hero leaning against his opponent.
Hero breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hero looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up but BenderIsGreat swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hero misses with a body kick. Hero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. BenderIsGreat swinging wildly here.
BenderIsGreat pushes Hero up against the cage in a clinch. BenderIsGreat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hero tries for a takedown but BenderIsGreat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hero looks winded! Hero shoots in but BenderIsGreat avoids the takedown attempt easily. The fight moves into the clinch position. BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch.
Hero looks for a takedown but BenderIsGreat sprawls well. Hero throws a sloppy head kick and BenderIsGreat moves out of range easily. BenderIsGreat rushes Hero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. BenderIsGreat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. BenderIsGreat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hero shoots in but no luck this time. No joy there for BenderIsGreat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
BenderIsGreat scores with a hook to the body. Hero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hero misses with a two punch combination.
BenderIsGreat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hero working hard to break the clinch. BenderIsGreat just leaning against Hero, taking a breather. Hero is looking to control BenderIsGreat's arms but BenderIsGreat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hero has his back to the cage. Hero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BenderIsGreat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hero moves away. BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat is winning the standup battle so far. BenderIsGreat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short right from BenderIsGreat on the inside. BenderIsGreat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but BenderIsGreat blocks it with crossed arms. Hero is breathing heavily. BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BenderIsGreat rushes Hero and presses him up against the cage. Hero tries for a takedown but BenderIsGreat manages to get underhooks.
Hero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. BenderIsGreat just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. BenderIsGreat controlling the action here for a moment.
BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BenderIsGreat rushes Hero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hero misses with an elbow over the top. Hero stalling in the clinch but BenderIsGreat improves position. BenderIsGreat is pushing Hero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. BenderIsGreat avoids a wild elbow strike from Hero. Hero jumps guard but BenderIsGreat stands there with Hero around his waist. Hero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hometown Hero. BenderIsGreat gets underhooks to prevent Hero's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. BenderIsGreat pushes Hero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BenderIsGreat clinches up with Hero and pushes him back against the cage. BenderIsGreat pressing his opponent against the cage. BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch.
BenderIsGreat rushes Hero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! BenderIsGreat working hard to break the clinch. BenderIsGreat working hard to break the clinch. BenderIsGreat tries to break free but Hero pushes him back against the cage. BenderIsGreat stalls. A frustrated look appears on Hero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hero tries to circle away but BenderIsGreat has him pinned against the cage. BenderIsGreat taking a breather. Hero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by BenderIsGreat after a bit of a struggle. BenderIsGreat leaning against his opponent.
BenderIsGreat missing with knees to the body.
BenderIsGreat leaning his opponent against the cage. BenderIsGreat manages to break the clinch.
BenderIsGreat moves into the clinch. Hero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but BenderIsGreat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A hook to the body from BenderIsGreat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. BenderIsGreat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hero throws a body punch but BenderIsGreat moves out of range. BenderIsGreat wants to land a leg kick but Hero is out of range. BenderIsGreat instigates a clinch. Hero throws an elbow but it's blocked.
BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch.
BenderIsGreat moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hero tries to pull guard but BenderIsGreat won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hero wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by BenderIsGreat.
Hero taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
BenderIsGreat gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hero tries to pull guard but BenderIsGreat forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Come on BenderIsGreat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hero wants to break free but BenderIsGreat has control.
BenderIsGreat trying to land knees to the body.
BenderIsGreat stalling against the cage.
Hero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but BenderIsGreat has him pressed against the cage. Hero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but BenderIsGreat blocks it with crossed arms. A nice glancing elbow lands by Hero. BenderIsGreat trying to land knees to the body.
Hero looking to slow down the pace here. Hero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by BenderIsGreat after a bit of a struggle. Hero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A big right from BenderIsGreat misses. BenderIsGreat clinches with his opponent.
Hero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hometown Hero. Hero throws an elbow but it misses.
Hero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but BenderIsGreat blocks it with crossed arms. BenderIsGreat is pushing Hero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BenderIsGreat throws a leg kick which misses Hero's front leg but catches the back leg as Hero tries to avoid it. Hero tries to clinch up and BenderIsGreat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. BenderIsGreat throws a right hand that Hero ducks under and follows up with a left that Hero also avoids with ease. BenderIsGreat closes the distance and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. BenderIsGreat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hero closes the distance but BenderIsGreat moves to the side and BenderIsGreat counters with a nice body kick.
BenderIsGreat clinches with his opponent.
BenderIsGreat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. BenderIsGreat rushes Hero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. BenderIsGreat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hero avoids the head kick by BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat clinches. BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. BenderIsGreat throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. BenderIsGreat clinches up against the cage. A bit of stalling here from BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. BenderIsGreat manages to break the clinch.
BenderIsGreat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. BenderIsGreat has closed the distance and engaged Hero in a clinch.
BenderIsGreat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hero looking to stall.
BenderIsGreat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hero misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. BenderIsGreat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hero, pushing him back against the cage. Hero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as BenderIsGreat walks away with a smile on his face. Hero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. BenderIsGreat fakes the leg kick and cracks Hero in the body. BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. BenderIsGreat moves into the clinch successfully.
BenderIsGreat breaks from the clinch.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. BenderIsGreat moves into range and clinches up with Hero. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. BenderIsGreat tries a body shot but Hero blocks it.
BenderIsGreat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hero backwards. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hero tries to pull guard but BenderIsGreat holds him up against the cage and eventually Hero drops back down to his feet.
Hometown Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hero misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight! BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat showed his dominance in that final round. Well BenderIsGreat 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat! Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat! Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat!
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat wins by unanimous decision!
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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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