PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nestor Shufrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The key to victory for Massimo Benvenuti has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Benvenuti
vs
Shufrich

182 cm
25
182 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Vikai Gear

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massimo Benvenuti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nestor Shufrich!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shufrich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for Shufrich with that takedown attempt.
Shufrich blocks a head kick by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shufrich's head.

It looks like Nestor Shufrich has been cut.
Shufrich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shufrich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benvenuti throws a sloppy head kick and Shufrich moves out of range easily.
Benvenuti wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti just misses with a punch to the body.
Benvenuti misses with a wild body shot.

Benvenuti closes the distance and pushes Shufrich back into the cage.
Benvenuti digs a right hand underneath Shufrich's ribcage. Shufrich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benvenuti taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shufrich fails to pull guard.
Shufrich blocks a body shot from Benvenuti.
Shufrich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Massimo Benvenuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor Shufrich.
Benvenuti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benvenuti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benvenuti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benvenuti lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shufrich takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shufrich tries to pull guard but Benvenuti holds him up against the cage and eventually Shufrich drops back down to his feet.
A short left from Benvenuti.
Shufrich letting Benvenuti take a breather here.
Shufrich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benvenuti after a bit of a struggle.
Benvenuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benvenuti digs a right hand underneath Shufrich's ribcage. Shufrich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benvenuti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benvenuti.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benvenuti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Benvenuti.
Shufrich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benvenuti lands a shoulder strike.
Benvenuti lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Benvenuti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shufrich up against the cage.
Benvenuti lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massimo Benvenuti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nestor Shufrich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Benvenuti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shufrich under the eye.
Shufrich dodges the punch combination from Benvenuti.
Shufrich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benvenuti defends well and Shufrich ends up having to push Benvenuti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benvenuti scores with a shot to the side of Shufrich's head.
Benvenuti avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Benvenuti.
Benvenuti digs a right hand into Shufrich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shufrich's gas tank.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shufrich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benvenuti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benvenuti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shufrich avoids the elbow strike from Benvenuti, against the cage.
Benvenuti scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Benvenuti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shufrich's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for Benvenuti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shufrich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Massimo Benvenuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor Shufrich.
Benvenuti digs a right hand into Shufrich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shufrich's gas tank.
Shufrich tries to pull guard but Benvenuti won't allow it.
Benvenuti lands a shot to the body.
Benvenuti lands a body shot.
Benvenuti scores with a shot to the side of Shufrich's head.
A short right from Benvenuti.
Shufrich tries to pull guard but Benvenuti holds him up against the cage and eventually Shufrich drops back down to his feet.
Benvenuti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shufrich can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Benvenuti.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands a body punch.
Shufrich is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a right hand.
Benvenuti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shufrich backwards.
A body shot lands from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benvenuti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shufrich backwards.
Still in the clinch, Benvenuti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shufrich backwards.
Shufrich tries to pull guard but Benvenuti won't allow it.
Benvenuti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benvenuti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Benvenuti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benvenuti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shufrich or not.
Shufrich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shufrich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benvenuti walks away with a smile on his face. Shufrich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benvenuti scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massimo Benvenuti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nestor Shufrich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Shufrich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benvenuti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shufrich in his tracks.

Shufrich is rocked!
Benvenuti lands with a big left! Shufrich is wobbled badly! Benvenuti comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Shufrich to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Massimo Benvenuti!
Massimo Benvenuti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.