PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniele Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benvenuti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by back in black----ac dc. Bradley Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Miller
vs
Benvenuti

186 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Demon Clothing Company

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniele Benvenuti!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benvenuti falls off balance throwing a combination

and Miller counters by clinching up.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Benvenuti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
Miller prevents Benvenuti from breaking the clinch.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benvenutis head.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benvenuti blocks a body shot from Miller.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benvenutis head.

It looks like Daniele Benvenuti has been cut.
Benvenuti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti blocks a body shot from Miller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti blocks an uppercut.
Miller has Benvenuti pressed against the cage, preventing Benvenuti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benvenuti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miller just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Benvenuti.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Miller.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller pushes Benvenuti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Benvenuti blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benvenuti's elbow.
Benvenuti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bradley Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniele Benvenuti.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Benvenuti controls his hands.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Benvenuti drops back down to his feet.

Benvenuti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miller is trying to keep an underhook but Benvenuti manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Benvenuti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Benvenuti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benvenuti not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Benvenuti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benvenuti on the ground.
Miller wants to control but Benvenuti is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benvenuti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benvenuti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Benvenuti 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.
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 Bradley Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniele Benvenuti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Benvenuti misses with a double jab

and Miller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Benvenuti avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Benvenuti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benvenuti tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Benvenuti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benvenuti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bradley Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniele Benvenuti.
Benvenuti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Benvenuti.
Daniele Benvenuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti tries to land a body kick

and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miller.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Benvenuti tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
Bradley Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benvenuti wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries a body shot but Benvenuti blocks it.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Benvenuti controls the action.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Benvenuti controls his hands.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benvenuti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Benvenuti does no damage.
Miller darts in trying to clinch

and Benvenuti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Benvenuti controls his hands.
Benvenuti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Benvenuti uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Benvenuti controls his hands.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller lands a shot to the body.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miller is defending well.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniele Benvenuti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Benvenuti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Miller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Benvenuti.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Benvenuti controls the action.
Benvenuti blocking some punches.
Miller misses with some punches.
Benvenuti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miller smiles and moves away.
A big right from Benvenuti misses.
Miller tries to clinch but Benvenuti moves out of range.
Benvenuti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Miller counters by clinching up.
Benvenuti is trying to push Miller away but Miller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller tries to work over Benvenuti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benvenuti tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Benvenuti is rocked!
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Benvenuti is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Benvenuti seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with the head strike.

Miller drops Benvenuti onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Benvenuti is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benvenuti wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bradley Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniele Benvenuti.
Benvenuti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Miller drops Benvenuti onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Benvenuti is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Benvenuti controls his hands.
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benvenuti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti wants a takedown.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Benvenuti's head.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Benvenuti.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradley Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller tries to work over Benvenuti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That has opened up Daniele Benvenuti's cut even more.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Benvenuti's head.
Benvenuti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benvenuti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miller after a bit of a struggle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
Daniele Benvenuti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miller, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Miller!