PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mario theme. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Betoli
vs
Benton

195 cm
25
282 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
265 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Betoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Benton!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton throws a body punch but Betoli moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Benton. No joy for Betoli on that attempt.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benton as he avoids it easily.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown but Benton shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton looks to throw the jab but Betoli is out of range.
Benton misses with a hook.
Betoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benton.
Benton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt - Benton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Betoli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Benton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Betoli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Benton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Betoli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Betoli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Betoli wants to take a breather but Benton is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton controlling the position for now.

Betoli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benton is just riding it out for now. Betoli eventually gives up the hold.
Benton is controlling Betoli's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Benton wants to improve his position but Betoli is controlling well.
Betoli is keen to just control but Benton is a slippery customer.

Betoli seems to be working for a kimura but Benton defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benton can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benton is doing well to control the position and prevent Betoli from advancing to side control.
Benton tries to roll over but Betoli keeps him under control.
Benton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Benton tries a low kick but Betoli avoids it.
The fighters circling - Betoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown but Benton shows good takedown defense.
Sam Benton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton scores with a sloppy right hand. Betoli should have avoided that one.
Benton is looking to slow Betoli down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli moves forwards but Benton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left lands for Benton.
Betoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benton throws a front kick that sends Betoli stumbling back into the cage.
Betoli is breathing heavily.
Betoli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Betoli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Benton. No joy for Betoli on that attempt.
Benton lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benton thumps Betoli with a low kick.
Benton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Betoli will feel that in the morning.
Benton misses with a wild combination.
Benton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benton lands with a straight right. Betoli didn't see that one coming.
Betoli takes one to the side of the head.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benton as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Benton lands.
Benton thows a body kick. Betoli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Betoli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sam Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton scores with a leg kick.
Betoli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Betoli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benton fakes the leg kick and cracks Betoli in the body.
Benton cracks a nice hook into Betoli's ribs.
Benton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benton throws the kick towards the body but Betoli avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Benton.
No joy there for Benton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benton connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Benton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Benton pushes Betoli away with a front kick.
Benton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Betoli moves out of range as Benton throws a body kick.
Benton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benton scores with a shot to the body.
Betoli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Benton scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton punishes Betoli's body with a nice straight punch.
Benton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Betoli walks into a left hand.
Benton lands a nice hook to Betoli's body. Betoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benton works over Betoli's head and body with a nice combination.
Benton connects with a nice looking jab.
Sam Benton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Benton cracks Betoli with an open hand slap.
Benton cracks the inside of Betoli's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benton misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Benton - just one landing.
Benton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benton connects with a crisp jab.
Betoli tries for a takedown but Benton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Benton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton throws out a powerful jab.
Benton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Betoli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A good leg kick by Benton.
Nice body punch from Benton.
Benton lands a jab to Betoli's midsection.
Benton lands a jab to the nose.
Betoli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Betoli's hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Benton.
Betoli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Benton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benton lands the left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Benton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Benton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Betoli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Betoli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benton lands a nice shot to the body.
Betoli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Betoli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benton lands a really nice looking cross but Betoli seems unphased.
Benton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benton.
A shot to de liver by Benton. Beautiful body shot.
Betoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benton scoring well with a low kick there.
Benton thuds a left hand into Betoli's body.
Benton clobbers Betoli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benton lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton tests Betoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benton tries to bum rush Betoli with a series of wild strikes but Betoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benton lands a glancing blow to the side of Betoli's head.
Benton feints and then cracks Betoli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Betoli down.
Betoli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benton to score with a decent uppercut.
Benton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Betoli. Betoli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Betoli. That did some damage!
Nice shot lands for Benton.
Benton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Benton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Betoli doesn't seem phased though.
Benton throws out a powerful jab.
Betoli moves forwards but Benton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benton works Betoli's body with a nice hook.
Betoli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Betoli's calf.
Betoli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Benton as Betoli shoots in.
Benton scores with a hook to the body. Betoli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benton lands with a shot to the body.
Betoli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benton, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benton scores with a jab to the body.
Benton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Betoli backs up against the cage.

It looks like Mario Betoli has been cut.
Benton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Benton scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Benton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mario Betoli's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Betoli takes one on the button.
Benton lands with an overhand left.
Benton throws a series of punches but Betoli avoids them all with ease.
Benton misses with a body kick.
Benton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Betoli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benton moves out of range as Betoli strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benton. That's going to slow Betoli down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Betoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Benton.
Benton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Benton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betoli walks into a stiff left hand from Benton.
Betoli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benton. Benton obviously looking to wear him down.
Benton with a jab.
Benton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton scores with a sloppy right hand. Betoli should have avoided that one.
Betoli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Benton lands an overhand right.
Betoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benton looks to land a body kick but Betoli moved away.

Benton lands a big head kick that sends Betoli tumbling to the mat! Benton takes a step backwards and waves Betoli back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Betoli is rocked!
Benton lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Betoli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton cracks the inside of Betoli's front leg.
Betoli seems to have got his legs back now.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Betoli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Benton - the referee stops the clock and Betoli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Benton. Betoli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Betoli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benton throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Betoli stumbling backwards into the cage! Betoli bounces back off the cage towards Benton, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Benton lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Benton celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sam Benton!