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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nazario Selvas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Benton (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nazario Selvas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Benton!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Selvas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Benton keeping full guard, as Selvas tries to pass.
Benton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Selvas is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Selvas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Selvas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Selvas is looking to work some ground and pound but Benton has wrist control.
Selvas forces his way into half guard.
Selvas is pressing down on Benton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benton is holding on for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selvas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Selvas.
Benton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Benton wants to control but Selvas is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selvas moves into full mount! Benton won't be happy about that!
Benton wants to get back to his feet.
Benton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Benton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Selvas stops Benton from getting back to his feet.
Selvas tries to pass to full mount but Benton defends it.
Selvas drops an elbow to the side of Benton's head.
Selvas is nestled in close to Benton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Selvas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Selvas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Selvas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Benton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selvas working over Benton with some ground and pound. Benton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Selvas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Benton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Selvas scores with a couple of nice shots.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Benton has eaten all the pies!
Selvas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Selvas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Selvas stops Benton from getting back to his feet.
Selvas working over Benton with some ground and pound. Benton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Selvas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Benton is looking to control Selvas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benton avoid being mounted?
Selvas is looking to take a break and control but Benton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Selvas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selvas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nazario Selvas just wasn't active enough.
Benton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benton throws a head kick but Selvas moves out of range.
Selvas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benton to the mat! Benton manages to get full guard.
Selvas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Selvas wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selvas throws a big right hand that misses.
Selvas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benton is keeping the position for now.
Benton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Selvas throws a big right hand that misses.
Benton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benton working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benton is defended easily by Selvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nazario Selvas dominated that round.
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.
Benton is looking to clinch but Selvas is avoiding it.
Benton moves into the clinch.
Selvas is trying to push Benton away but Benton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Benton manages to break the clinch.
Selvas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benton.
Benton tries to clinch but Selvas moves out of range.
Selvas blocks a head kick by Benton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton doesn't manage to clinch there - Selvas circles away.
Benton misses with a body kick.
Selvas throws a leg kick that misses.
Benton clinches.
Selvas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benton wants to break free but Selvas has control.
Benton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Selvas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Benton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selvas trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Selvas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Selvas controls the pace.
Benton looking to control.
Selvas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Benton misses with a takedown
and Selvas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Selvas.
Nazario Selvas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Benton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Selvas landing some decent shots from guard.
Selvas working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selvas works over Benton with some ground and pound from guard.
Selvas wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Selvas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Selvas is working Benton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Selvas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Selvas is looking to work some ground and pound but Benton has wrist control.
Selvas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Selvas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Selvas works over Benton with some ground and pound from guard.
Selvas cracks Benton with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton trying to control the position.
Benton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benton being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selvas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selvas stops Benton from standing up.
Selvas lands a couple of digs.
Selvas wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Selvas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Selvas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benton can do to turn this around?
Selvas wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Selvas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benton's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benton controls Selvas momentarily but Selvas frees himself.
Selvas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benton's head.
Selvas throws an elbow that misses. Benton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Selvas's guard. Nice move by Benton!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nazario Selvas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Benton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Selvas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Selvas trying to control the position here.
Selvas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Benton preventing the sweep.
Selvas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Benton wants to control from the top but Selvas keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Benton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton shoots in looking for a takedown but Selvas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benton looks to throw the jab but Selvas is out of range.
Selvas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nazario Selvas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benton regains half guard.
Well, if Selvas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Selvas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selvas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Selvas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Selvas working over Benton with some ground and pound. Benton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton is trying to get back to full guard.
Selvas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Selvas.
Benton pushes Selvas off looking to stand but Selvas dives back in and keeps control.
Selvas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Selvas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Selvas drops an elbow to the side of Benton's head.
Benton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Benton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selvas wants to control but Benton is keeping him busy.
Selvas is nestled in close to Benton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Benton trying to control but Selvas postures up.
Selvas is trying to control. Benton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benton has hold of Selvas's hands but Selvas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nazario Selvas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Selvas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Selvas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Benton for as long as he can get away with.
Selvas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selvas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Selvas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nazario Selvas just wasn't active enough.
Benton tries for a takedown but Selvas circles away easily
and Selvas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nazario Selvas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Benton.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Selvas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Selvas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mr Benton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nazario Selvas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Selvas, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Nazario Selvas!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Nazario Selvas!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Nazario Selvas!
Nazario Selvas wins by unanimous decision!
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