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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Benedetti (ranked 2539 p4p, 980 weight class) and Slash Shredder (ranked 183 p4p, 73 weight class). Benedetti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gloom, Doom, Heartache & Whiskey - Viking Skull. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 28 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Benedetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Slash Shredder!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Benedetti moves into the clinch.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Benedetti has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Benedetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Shredder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Shredder.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Shredder blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Shredder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Shredder is leaning against Benedetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Shredder blocking some punches.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Benedetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Shredder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shredder lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
Benedetti is breathing heavily.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti looking to stall.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Shredder pushes Benedetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shredder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Shredder gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shredder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benedettis head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shredder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shredder lands with a light punch inside.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shredder.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
Shredder blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Shredder is leaning against Benedetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good shot there by Shredder.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shredder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benedetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Shredder circles away.
Benedetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benedetti tries to clinch up but Shredder circles away and keeps his distance.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shredder.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benedetti.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shredder blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shredder.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Shredder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shredder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shredder.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Slash Shredder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Shredder pushes Benedetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands a body punch.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Shredder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benedetti or not.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Shredder.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shredder in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shredder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shredder digs a right hand into Benedetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benedetti's gas tank.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Shredder gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shredder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shredder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder.
Benedetti is rocked!
A hook to the body from Shredder.
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Oh Benedetti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a shoulder strike.
Shredder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benedettis head.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Shredder lands with a right to the head.
Shredder pushes Benedetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shredder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shredder scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shredder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Shredder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti seems to have got his legs back now.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Benedetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shredder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lorenzo Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Shredder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shredder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Benedetti is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Benedetti takes one to the side of the head.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.
Nice shot by Shredder.
Benedetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Shredder is having none of it.
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shredder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benedetti in his tracks.
Shredder thuds his right hand into Benedetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benedetti is looking to clinch.
Shredder works Benedetti's body with a nice hook.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Benedetti's belly button to the back.
Benedetti walks into a stiff left hand from Shredder.
Shredder takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benedetti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benedetti tries to clinch up.
Shredder cracks a nice hook into Benedetti's ribs.
Shredder with a jab.
Shredder takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Shredder jabs at Benedetti's body.
Benedetti is looking to clinch.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shredder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benedetti moves in looking to clinch but Shredder pushes him off.
Benedetti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benedetti is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti doesn't seem bothered though.
Benedetti tries to clinch up.
Benedetti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Shredder.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Shredder lands with a short shot to the head.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Shredder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Shredder scores with a shoulder strike.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Shredder blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shredder backwards.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Shredder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Shredder has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Shredder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shredder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!
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