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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Springs (ranked 4665 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Winkler (ranked 10974 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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205 cm
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277 lbs
24 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Springs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Benny Winkler!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Springs darts in and clinches Winkler up against the cage.
Winkler blocks an uppercut.
Springs tries a body shot but Winkler blocks it.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Winkler controls his hands.
Winkler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Springs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winkler connects with the punch.
Springs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winkler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Springs shoots for a double leg takedown but Winkler sprawls well. He's pushed Springs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Springs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Springs is defended easily by Winkler.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winkler! But no joy.
Benny Winkler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkler throws a lazy right hand but Springs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winkler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Springs. Springs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Springs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Springs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Springs has been working on his balance at IC&E Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Winkler.
Winkler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Springs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Winkler's guard.
Springs landing with the ground and pound.
Springs trying to control but Winkler is working from the bottom.
Winkler 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.
Springs pushing down on Winkler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winkler defending well though.
Springs thows a huge punch but Winkler dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winkler trying to control from the bottom.
Springs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Springs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winkler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Springs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Springs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Springs throwing shots but Winkler is blocking nicely.
Winkler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Springs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkler trying to hold on to Springs's head to control him but Springs postures up.
Winkler is in trouble now - Springs has advanced to mount!
Winkler is in a horrible position here. Springs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Springs there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Springs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Springs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Springs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winkler is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkler is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Winkler holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Springs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Springs thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Springs with shots to the head and body - Winkler looks very uncomfortable down there.
Springs thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Springs wants to finish this one by submission but Winkler is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Springs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs looking to finish Winkler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Winkler!
Springs is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Winkler can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Springs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Winkler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Springs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Springs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Springs throws a big elbow that misses.
Springs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randy Springs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Springs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Springs trying to control the position from guard on top but Winkler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winkler can do to turn this around?
Springs throws an elbow that misses. Winkler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Springs's guard. Nice move by Winkler!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Springs is trying to control the position but Winkler postures up.
Springs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winkler stands up and waves to Springs to follow him.
Winkler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Springs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winkler.
Winkler stalling the fight.
Winkler working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs.
Springs misses with a punch to the body.
Springs looking for a takedown.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Winkler.
Springs wants to take the fight to the mat but Winkler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Springs has him pressed against the cage.
Springs is trying to drag Winkler to the mat but Winkler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Springs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Springs prevents Winkler from breaking the clinch.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Winkler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winkler breaks from the clinch.
Springs shoots for a takedown but Winkler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Winkler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winkler gets caught napping as Springs dives in and scores a takedown. Winkler manages to retain guard.
Winkler looking to control.
Springs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Springs is one step ahead there.
Springs lands a couple of elbows.
Springs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Winkler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Springs looking to sit in guard and control but Winkler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Springs trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winkler wants to stand but Springs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Springs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Springs dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Winkler cracks a nice hook into Springs's ribs.
Springs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winkler pinned against the cage. Winkler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Winkler throws out a counter right but Springs avoids it with no problem.
Springs moves into the clinch successfully.
Winkler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Springs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winkler circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Winkler. Those never looked like landing.
Winkler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Springs eats them both and turns towards Winkler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Springs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winkler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Winkler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Springs just misses with a elbow thrown towards Winkler's brow.
Winkler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Springs closes the distance and pushes Winkler back into the cage.
Springs misses with a punch to the body.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Springs just misses with a elbow thrown towards Winkler's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Springs throws an elbow but misses.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs just leaning against Winkler, taking a breather.
Randy Springs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Winkler.
Winkler tries to circle away but Springs has him pinned against the cage.
Winkler avoids a wild elbow strike from Springs.
Winkler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winkler.
Randy Springs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Springs lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winkler.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winkler tries to break free but Springs pushes him back against the cage.
Winkler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkler stalls.
Winkler avoiding damage.
Springs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winkler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Springs has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Springs.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Springs, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Springs!
A less than humble Randy Springs misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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