PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick O Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Benvenuti
vs
O Riley

182 cm
27
182 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

184 cm
26
196 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Atlantis
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 14 - 3 - 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrick O Riley!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benvenuti dodges the punch combination from O Riley.
Benvenuti tries to counter by clinching up but O Riley breaks away and moves out of range.
Benvenuti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benvenuti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O Riley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benvenuti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Riley somewhat.
Benvenuti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Benvenuti slaps away a takedown attempt from O Riley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A left lands for Benvenuti.

Benvenuti clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
O Riley prevents a body shot from Benvenuti.
A right hand to the body from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benvenuti is struggling to control the position.
O Riley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benvenuti is defending well.
Massimo Benvenuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick O Riley.
Benvenuti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benvenuti stalling in the clinch.
Benvenuti prevents the takedown attempt.
Benvenuti digs a right hand into O Riley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Riley's gas tank.
O Riley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benvenuti lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Riley backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benvenuti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benvenuti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalling in the clinch from Benvenuti.
O Riley tries to pull guard but Benvenuti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good body shot from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti scores with a shoulder strike.
Benvenuti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Benvenuti.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Benvenuti.
Good body shot from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benvenuti misses with a knee to the head.
Benvenuti misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
O Riley takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Riley blocks a body shot from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti tries to work over O Riley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benvenuti lands with a light punch inside.
Benvenuti cracks O Riley with a nice body shot.
Benvenuti misses with an elbow strike.

O Riley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benvenuti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked O Riley off and has taken his back!
Benvenuti controls the action.
O Riley trying to get back to his feet but Benvenuti is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massimo Benvenuti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

O Riley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benvenuti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Riley somewhat.
O Riley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benvenuti.
O Riley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Benvenuti closes the distance and pushes O Riley back into the cage.
Benvenuti displaying some good clinch control by pressing O Riley up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Benvenuti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benvenuti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Riley is defending well for now.
Benvenuti has O Riley pushed against the cage.
Benvenuti throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benvenuti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Massimo Benvenuti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benvenuti presses O Riley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benvenuti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Benvenuti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benvenuti scores with a shot to the side of O Riley's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Riley backwards.
Benvenuti lands a body shot.
Benvenuti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benvenuti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Benvenuti lands a left hand.
Benvenuti has O Riley pressed against the cage.
Benvenuti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Riley can do to turn this around?
Benvenuti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Riley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Riley is trying to drag Benvenuti to the mat but Benvenuti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
O Riley prevents a body shot from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benvenuti lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Riley backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benvenuti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Benvenuti effectively controlling the action here.
Benvenuti gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Benvenuti is leaning against O Riley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Riley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benvenuti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from O Riley.
Massimo Benvenuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick O Riley.
O Riley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benvenuti to keep the fight standing.
Benvenuti tries to throw a body punch but O Riley avoids it by throwing Benvenuti back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benvenuti.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benvenuti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti scores with a shot to the side of O Riley's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massimo Benvenuti dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

O Riley misses with a wild combination.

O Riley gets tackled into the cage by Benvenuti. Benvenuti maintains the clinch.
Benvenuti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benvenuti lands with a left to the head.
O Riley takes a shot to the head.
Benvenuti digs a right hand into O Riley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Riley's gas tank.
Benvenuti tries to work over O Riley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benvenuti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benvenuti can't find room to land a body shot as O Riley controls the action.
Benvenuti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benvenuti scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benvenuti stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Benvenuti.
O Riley prevents a body shot from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benvenuti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Riley avoids the elbow strike from Benvenuti, against the cage.
Benvenuti is pushing O Riley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benvenuti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Riley's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benvenuti tries to work over O Riley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Riley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benvenuti lands a hook that snaps the head of O Riley backwards.
Benvenuti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benvenuti tries a body shot but O Riley blocks it.
Benvenuti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Riley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benvenuti scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Riley backwards.
Benvenuti missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Benvenuti.
O Riley blocks an elbow strike from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Benvenuti.
Benvenuti digs a right hand into O Riley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Riley's gas tank.
O Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Benvenuti.
A short right from Benvenuti.
O Riley avoids a wild elbow strike from Benvenuti.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti is stalling here.
Benvenuti lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Riley backwards.
O Riley tries to pull guard but Benvenuti won't allow it.
Massimo Benvenuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick O Riley.
Benvenuti stalling in the clinch.
Benvenuti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benvenuti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benvenuti works on O Riley's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benvenuti lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benvenuti.
Patrick O Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benvenuti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Massimo Benvenuti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benvenuti, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Massimo Benvenuti!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Massimo Benvenuti!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Massimo Benvenuti!

Massimo Benvenuti wins by unanimous decision!
Massimo Benvenuti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Patrick O Riley stepped up to the mic, saying 'I played with fire and got burnt he's a class fighter and the better man won today '.