PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Benevidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgio Mindzatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgio Mindzatti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Benevidi
vs
Mindzatti

186 cm
26
192 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

165 cm
22
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Benevidi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgio Mindzatti!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benevidi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mindzatti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benevidi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mindzatti's hands.
Mindzatti has his takedown stuffed
and Benevidi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mindzatti thinking.
Benevidi lands a jab to Mindzatti's midsection.
Benevidi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benevidi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Benevidi stuns Mindzatti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benevidi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mindzatti doesn't seem bothered though.
Mindzatti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benevidi is looking to wear down Mindzatti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mindzatti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benevidi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Benevidi duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benevidi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mindzatti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benevidi as he avoids it easily.
Jake Benevidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mindzatti tries to move into range but Benevidi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benevidi lands a lovely overhand right.
A left lands for Benevidi.
Mindzatti shoots and misses
letting Benevidi counter with a right hand.
Jake Benevidi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgio Mindzatti.
Benevidi lands with a right hand.
Benevidi jabs at Mindzatti's body.
Benevidi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindzatti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benevidi.
Benevidi thuds a left hand into Mindzatti's body.
Benevidi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mindzatti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benevidi throws a combination. Mindzatti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mindzatti throws a head kick that misses.
Mindzatti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mindzatti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benevidi scores with a one two! Mindzatti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mindzatti looks to land a combination but Benevidi avoids it well.
Benevidi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benevidi lands a jab-cross combination.
Benevidi scores with a jab to the head.
Benevidi is breathing heavily.
Mindzatti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benevidi is fending him off so far but Mindzatti persists. Nope, Benevidi circles away and we're back to standing.
Mindzatti is trying desperately to land a takedown but Benevidi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mindzatti.
The crowd cheers as Benevidi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mindzatti doesn't seem phased though.
Mindzatti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mindzatti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benevidi moves out of range as Mindzatti throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mindzatti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benevidi cracks Mindzatti with a good jab.
Mindzatti doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Benevidi to counter with a crisp jab.

Mindzatti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Mindzatti is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Benevidi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Benevidi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mindzatti is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Benevidi dominated that round.
That's time! Benevidi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Benevidi works the jab nicely.
Mindzatti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benevidi with a jab.
Benevidi throws out a powerful jab.

Mindzatti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benevidi is looking to improve his position.
Benevidi is working hard here to advance position.

Mindzatti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benevidi sees it coming and defends easily.
Mindzatti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mindzatti is working for a submission of some sort.
Benevidi is pressing down on Mindzatti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mindzatti pushes down on Benevidi's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Mindzatti seems to be looking for submissions.
Benevidi is trying to maintain the position but Mindzatti is very close to passing his half guard.
Benevidi wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mindzatti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mindzatti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mindzatti is trying to control. Benevidi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benevidi is trying to get back to full guard.
Mindzatti trying to control the action but Benevidi is working from the bottom.
Benevidi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mindzatti on the ground.

Mindzatti seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Benevidi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Georgio Mindzatti!