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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldo Beneventi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beneventi comes to the cage accompanied by Marilyn Manson - The Fight Song . Baldo Beneventi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cain Velasquez's chin.
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275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good elbows
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Baldo Beneventi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Beneventi. Those never looked like landing.
Beneventi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Velasquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Beneventi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Beneventi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beneventi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beneventi wants to control for a moment but Velasquez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Velasquez has eaten all the pies!
Beneventi tries to pass to full mount but Velasquez defends it.
Beneventi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beneventi trying to control from half guard but Velasquez is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beneventi works his way into full mount!
Beneventi wants to control the pace but Velasquez is squirming around nicely.
Beneventi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Velasquez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Beneventi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Velasquez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Velasquez and Beneventi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Beneventi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Velasquez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beneventi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneventi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Beneventi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Velasquez's legs.
Beneventi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez is looking to regain half guard here but Beneventi keeps moving and retains side control.
Velasquez looks winded!
You can see the frustration on Velasquez's face as Beneventi controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beneventi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beneventi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Beneventi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Velasquez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beneventi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Beneventi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velasquez on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneventi is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Beneventi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Beneventi tries for a kimura but Velasquez is defending well.
Beneventi tries to move to mount but Velasquez blocks the move with his legs.
Beneventi moves into full mount!
Beneventi tries to control but Velasquez wriggling away.
Beneventi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beneventi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beneventi looking to control but Velasquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beneventi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Beneventi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beneventi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Beneventi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beneventi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Velasquez can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baldo Beneventi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beneventi fails to land with a series of punches.
Cain Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneventi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beneventi throwing strikes from guard but Velasquez blocks nicely.
Velasquez wants to stand and escape but Beneventi is having none of it.
Velasquez looking to control.
Beneventi tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasquez is retaining full guard.
Beneventi is working hard here to advance position.
Beneventi advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beneventi in particular looking to stall.
Beneventi passes to side control.
Beneventi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez prevents Beneventi from improving position.
We've been hearing good reports from Beneventi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Beneventi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Beneventi looking to ground and pound but Velasquez is blocking nicely.
Velasquez is squirming around, avoiding Beneventi's attempts to control the action.
Baldo Beneventi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beneventi thowing shots but they're missing.
Beneventi scoring with strikes but Velasquez is staying in there.
Beneventi prevents Velasquez from getting the reversal.
Beneventi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneventi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Velasquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Beneventi misses with a head shot.
Beneventi lands with some strikes.
Beneventi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Beneventi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Velasquez because Beneventi loaded up on that one.
Velasquez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Beneventi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beneventi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Beneventi tries to control but Velasquez wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Velasquez wants to hold on but Beneventi pushes him away.
Beneventi is landing with some decent strikes but Velasquez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Beneventi is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Velasquez goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Beneventi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Baldo Beneventi!
After winning the bout, Baldo Beneventi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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