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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donsone DeNeville (ranked 28 p4p, 6 weight class) and Benny Andersson (ranked 109 p4p, 16 weight class). Benny Andersson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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208 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone DeNeville!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Andersson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson connects with a solid leg kick.
Andersson misses with a straight right.
DeNeville throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson avoids the body shot from DeNeville.
Andersson misses with a straight left.
DeNeville misses the jab.
Andersson misses with an uppercut. DeNeville saw that one coming.
DeNeville appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DeNeville swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeNeville lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by DeNeville. Beautiful body shot.
DeNeville wants to slow Andersson down by chopping away at his legs.
Andersson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andersson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson avoids the body shot from DeNeville.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNeville.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Andersson misses the target.
Andersson throws a poor cross that misses
and DeNeville counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andersson controls DeNeville momentarily but DeNeville frees himself.
Andersson wants to stand up but DeNeville is controlling him.
DeNeville 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.
DeNeville trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeNeville.
DeNeville is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersson has wrist control.
DeNeville in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Andersson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
DeNeville gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
DeNeville won't allow Andersson to sweep him here.
DeNeville with a nice head shot there.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
DeNeville throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeNeville won't allow Andersson to get back to his feet.
DeNeville with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeNeville being controlled here momentarily.
DeNeville works over Andersson with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to stand and escape but DeNeville is having none of it.
DeNeville throws a big elbow that misses.
DeNeville postures up in Andersson's guard and throws a big left but Andersson blocks it.
DeNeville is looking to advance position but Andersson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
DeNeville is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
DeNeville regains half guard.
DeNeville is pressing down on Andersson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
DeNeville looking for a sweep. Not yet DeNeville, not yet.
Andersson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but DeNeville is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson stands and steps away. DeNeville gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Benny Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson throws a shot to the body.
Andersson lands a nice shot that snaps DeNeville's head back.
Andersson staying out of range there.
Donsone DeNeville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNeville misses with a hook
and Andersson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andersson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andersson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeNeville is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by DeNeville.
A big right from DeNeville misses.
DeNeville throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
DeNeville checks a leg kick nicely.
DeNeville fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andersson just manages to avoid it.
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 Donsone DeNeville will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
DeNeville throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeNeville scores with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of DeNeville 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeNeville tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeNeville swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andersson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Andersson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeNeville misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Andersson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeNeville takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andersson loads up on a big right hand but DeNeville slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andersson has closed the distance and engaged DeNeville in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
DeNeville is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andersson.
Andersson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as DeNeville controls his hands.
DeNeville is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andersson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andersson breaks the clinch.
DeNeville gets a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from DeNeville there.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.
DeNeville scoring with strikes to the body and head.
DeNeville passes the guard and advances to mount!
Andersson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Andersson blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeNeville.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andersson defending well though.
DeNeville throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DeNeville prevents Andersson from improving his position.
Andersson trying to control from the bottom.
DeNeville lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeNeville working the head and body with strikes.
DeNeville misses with a head shot. Andersson uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andersson wants to stand but DeNeville is controlling the position.
DeNeville postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DeNeville pushing down on Andersson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andersson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeNeville.
DeNeville wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
DeNeville lands strikes from half guard.
DeNeville prevents Andersson from improving his position.
DeNeville seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DeNeville scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DeNeville throwing strikes from guard but Andersson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeNeville is one step ahead there.
DeNeville postures up and lands a big shot to Andersson's brow.
Andersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DeNeville is looking to improve his position.
Andersson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows DeNeville to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Donsone DeNeville will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Andersson is looking to land body kicks.
DeNeville drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andersson sprawls and moves away.
DeNeville lands a nice shot to the body.
DeNeville keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeNeville keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeNeville scores with a hook to the body. Andersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeNeville scores with a nice right hand.
DeNeville throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeNeville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andersson thinks about the counter body kick.
DeNeville shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andersson throws a low kick, looking for DeNeville's leg but DeNeville calmly moves out of range.
It looked like DeNeville wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNeville.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville tries to score with a low kick but Andersson moves his leg out of the way.
Andersson throws a leg kick but DeNeville sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andersson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andersson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeNeville throws a leg kick but Andersson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Andersson misses.
Benny Andersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeNeville looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andersson missing with a left hand there. DeNeville was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeNeville misses with a head kick.
Andersson digs a good body shot into DeNeville's ribs.
DeNeville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
Andersson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeNeville takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson moves out of range of the leg kick from DeNeville.
Andersson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeNeville looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeNeville swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeNeville ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Andersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeNeville.
Andersson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of DeNeville's head but DeNeville sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andersson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andersson throws an off balance right hand
and DeNeville counters with a good low kick that Andersson was not able to check.
A big left from Andersson misses.
Andersson throws a good cross that connects.
Andersson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from DeNeville on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeNeville.
DeNeville swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
DeNeville fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andersson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andersson is looking to score with low kicks.
Andersson misses with an uppercut.
DeNeville throws out a leg kick but Andersson moves out of range and DeNeville only half commits.
Andersson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Andersson throws out a loose jab but DeNeville uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeNeville needs to keep his hands up - Andersson had a free shot at his head there.
DeNeville throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andersson counters with a straight right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Andersson, right into the meat.
DeNeville lands a jab to the nose.
DeNeville is looking to chop away at Andersson's legs.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses.
DeNeville was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andersson throws out a loose jab but DeNeville uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but DeNeville ducks down to avoid it.
Andersson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeNeville was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeNeville swings widly with a right hand
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Andersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DeNeville feints and then cracks Andersson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andersson down.
DeNeville takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeNeville misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Andersson.
DeNeville wants to slow Andersson down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Andersson really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DeNeville feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andersson's calf.
Andersson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeNeville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeNeville looks to land a body kick but Andersson moved away.
Andersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeNeville connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeNeville throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Andersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeNeville lands a nice shot to the body.
Andersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeNeville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville lands a leg kick that knocks Andersson off balance momentarily.
DeNeville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Andersson misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville throws a body shot but no joy.
DeNeville steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Nice cross by DeNeville.
Andersson misses with an uppercut
and DeNeville counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Andersson blocks the leg kick.
Andersson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DeNeville takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andersson misses with a straight left.
Andersson pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeNeville is out of range and Andersson settles back down.
DeNeville throws a head kick that misses.
Andersson is looking to chop away at DeNeville's legs.
DeNeville misses with a low kick.
DeNeville throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a hook but DeNeville avoids it easily.
DeNeville throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
DeNeville ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Andersson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from DeNeville.
DeNeville uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Andersson slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Andersson.
A telegraphed right hand from DeNeville misses the target.
DeNeville thumps Andersson with a low kick.
DeNeville lands a nice hook to Andersson's body. Andersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Andersson misses.
DeNeville ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
A shot to the body from Andersson misses
so DeNeville counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson 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.
DeNeville forces his way into half guard.
Andersson pushes DeNeville off and gets back to his feet.
DeNeville fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeNeville throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from DeNeville misses.
Andersson thinks about the counter body kick.
DeNeville tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andersson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeNeville fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
DeNeville fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andersson sprawls well initially but DeNeville persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson trying to hold on to DeNeville's head to control him but DeNeville postures up.
DeNeville landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeNeville throwing shots but Andersson is blocking nicely.
Andersson wants to control but DeNeville is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. DeNeville lands a nice short elbow.
Andersson wants to improve his position but DeNeville is controlling well.
DeNeville 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.
DeNeville missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DeNeville is nestled in close to Andersson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andersson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donsone DeNeville had his way with Benny Andersson in that 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
DeNeville lands a jab to Andersson's midsection.
A low kick from DeNeville misses
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
DeNeville throws out a leg kick but Andersson moves out of range and DeNeville only half commits.
Andersson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but DeNeville blocks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from DeNeville misses the target.
A swing and a miss from DeNeville.
Andersson throws a low kick but it's checked well by DeNeville.
DeNeville takes one on the button.
DeNeville lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeNeville sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeNeville.
Andersson tries to work over DeNeville's front leg with a kick but DeNeville checks it.
Andersson scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeNeville.
A clash of legs there as DeNeville blocks the low kick.
Andersson throws an overhand right that lands on DeNeville's shoulder, as DeNeville tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like DeNeville wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeNeville steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
DeNeville misses with a body shot.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeNeville loads up on a big right hand but Andersson slips the punch.
DeNeville paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andersson thumps DeNeville with a low kick.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeNeville.
DeNeville is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Andersson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeNeville avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benny Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson throws a jab when DeNeville was well out of range.
And DeNeville counters with a quick kick to the body but Andersson blocks it.
DeNeville with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeNeville scores with a push kick.
DeNeville misses the body punch
and Andersson counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeNeville throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeNeville sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and DeNeville counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andersson thinking.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but DeNeville moved out of range.
It looked like DeNeville wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeNeville checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeNeville fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
DeNeville lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andersson there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeNeville digs a good hook to Andersson's body.
Donsone DeNeville is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Andersson enables DeNeville to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Andersson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
DeNeville prevents Andersson from getting back to his feet.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeNeville is one step ahead there.
DeNeville sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeNeville with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DeNeville content to stall in guard here.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville pushes down on Andersson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
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 Donsone DeNeville.
I think DeNeville has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donsone DeNeville!
Donsone DeNeville retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Donsone DeNeville thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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