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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor MuayThai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Razor MuayThai was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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182 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Massimo Benvenuti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Razor MuayThai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MuayThai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benvenuti counters with a straight right hand.
Benvenuti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MuayThai throws a lazy head kick
and Benvenuti counters by clinching up.
Benvenuti blocks an uppercut.
Benvenuti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Benvenuti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benvenuti is working MuayThai over against the cage.
Benvenuti has MuayThai pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
A short left from Benvenuti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benvenuti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MuayThai can't get the takedown.
Benvenuti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MuayThai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benvenuti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MuayThai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MuayThai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benvenuti stops a takedown attempt from MuayThai.
Massimo Benvenuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor MuayThai.
Benvenuti blocking some punches.
MuayThai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MuayThai blocks an elbow strike from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benvenuti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benvenuti avoiding damage.
Benvenuti lands a shot to the body.
Benvenuti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Benvenuti.
MuayThai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benvenuti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MuayThai tries for a takedown but Benvenuti manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benvenuti throws an elbow but misses.
MuayThai misses with a body punch.
MuayThai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benvenuti's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Benvenuti.
Benvenuti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benvenuti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti misses with a knee to the head.
Benvenuti pressing his opponent against the cage.
MuayThai trying to control the position but instead, Benvenuti has worked for underhooks and has pushed MuayThai into the cage.
MuayThai avoiding damage as Benvenuti throws knees to the body.
Benvenuti blocks an uppercut.
Benvenuti missing with knees to the body.
Benvenuti tries a body shot but MuayThai blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MuayThai has a couple of punches blocked by Benvenuti.
A head punch on the inside from MuayThai fails to land.
MuayThai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Benvenuti.
Stalling in the clinch from Benvenuti.
MuayThai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benvenuti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from MuayThai as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MuayThai misses with a punch on the inside.
Benvenuti tries to land a knee to the head but MuayThai blocks with his arms.
MuayThai lands a hook that snaps the head of Benvenuti backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Benvenuti.
Benvenuti prevents a body shot from MuayThai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benvenuti.
MuayThai misses with a body punch.
MuayThai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MuayThai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benvenuti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti tries to throw a body punch but MuayThai avoids it by throwing Benvenuti back against the cage.
Benvenuti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MuayThais head.
MuayThai throws a head punch that misses.
MuayThai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benvenuti struggles to land a body shot inside as MuayThai controls his hands.
Benvenuti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MuayThais head.
MuayThai misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti blocks a body shot from MuayThai.
MuayThai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benvenuti backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benvenuti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MuayThai throws a head punch that misses.
Benvenuti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
MuayThai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benvenuti is defending well.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Benvenuti just misses with a elbow thrown towards MuayThai's brow.
A short body shot lands from Benvenuti as the two fighters clinch.
MuayThai misses with a body punch.
MuayThai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MuayThai prevents a body shot from Benvenuti.
MuayThai lands a body shot.
Benvenuti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MuayThai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MuayThai tries to work over Benvenuti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benvenuti misses with a punch to the body.
Benvenuti is stalling here.
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.
Benvenuti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MuayThai.
Benvenuti tries to counter by clinching up but MuayThai breaks away and moves out of range.
MuayThai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MuayThai looks to throw the jab but Benvenuti is out of range.
MuayThai lands a jab to Benvenuti's midsection.
Benvenuti tries to close the distance and clinch but MuayThai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MuayThai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by MuayThai as he connects with a hook.
Benvenuti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MuayThai misses with a body shot.
MuayThai tries to clinch but Benvenuti is having none of it.
Benvenuti blocks a head kick by MuayThai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MuayThai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benvenuti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MuayThai manages to circle out of the way.
MuayThai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benvenuti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benvenuti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MuayThais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MuayThai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Massimo Benvenuti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benvenuti lands a right hook to the body.
Benvenuti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MuayThai doesn't seem bothered though.
MuayThai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MuayThai throws a body punch but Benvenuti moves out of range.
Benvenuti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MuayThai manages to circle out of the way.
Benvenuti moves into the clinch successfully.
Benvenuti is trying to maintain a safe position but MuayThai gets an underhook and turns Benvenuti into the cage.
MuayThai tries a body shot but Benvenuti blocks it.
MuayThai throws a head punch that misses.
Benvenuti lands a shoulder strike.
MuayThai misses with a punch to the body.
Benvenuti looking to throw knees to the head but MuayThai is blocking nicely.
Benvenuti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MuayThai is defending well for now.
Benvenuti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MuayThais head.
MuayThai misses with the head strike.
MuayThai being controlled against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benvenuti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MuayThai tries to throw a body punch but Benvenuti avoids it by throwing MuayThai back against the cage.
MuayThai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MuayThai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benvenuti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MuayThai avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MuayThai working aggressively here.
MuayThai misses with a punch on the inside.
Benvenuti prevents a body shot from MuayThai.
Massimo Benvenuti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MuayThai misses with a punch on the inside.
MuayThai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MuayThai looking for a takedown.
Benvenuti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Benvenuti on the inside.
Benvenuti blocking some punches.
Benvenuti stalling.
A right handed body shot lands from Benvenuti.
MuayThai is breathing heavily.
MuayThai tries to stall but Benvenuti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti pushes MuayThai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MuayThai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MuayThai throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a body punch.
Benvenuti avoiding damage.
Benvenuti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benvenuti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MuayThai avoids it.
Benvenuti effectively controlling the action here.
Benvenuti digs a right hand underneath MuayThai's ribcage. MuayThai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti throws an elbow but it misses.
MuayThai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benvenuti leaning against his opponent.
MuayThai throws a punch but it's blocked by Benvenuti.
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.
Benvenuti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MuayThai misses with a punch on the inside.
Benvenuti misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from MuayThai fails to land.
MuayThai can't find room to land a body shot as Benvenuti controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Benvenuti.
MuayThai trying to control the position but instead, Benvenuti has worked for underhooks and has pushed MuayThai into the cage.
MuayThai throws a punch but it's blocked by Benvenuti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benvenuti blocks an uppercut.
Benvenuti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MuayThais head.
A short right from Benvenuti on the inside.
MuayThai has a couple of punches blocked by Benvenuti.
MuayThai misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
MuayThai can't find room to land a body shot as Benvenuti controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Benvenuti dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Benvenuti misses the shot to the body.
Benvenuti scores with a nice strike.
MuayThai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
MuayThai drops his hands momentarily and Benvenuti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MuayThai takes a swing at Benvenuti's ribcage but misses.
Benvenuti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benvenuti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MuayThai throws an off balance right hand
and Benvenuti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MuayThai is rocked!
Razor MuayThai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benvenuti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MuayThai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MuayThai is still on wobbly legs! Can Benvenuti finish him?
MuayThai loads up on a big right hand but Benvenuti slips the punch.
MuayThai seems to have recovered his senses.
MuayThai throws a looping overhand right but Benvenuti ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benvenuti pushes MuayThai up against the cage in a clinch.
MuayThai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MuayThai looking for a takedown.
MuayThai working aggressively here.
MuayThai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benvenuti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MuayThai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MuayThai struggles to land a body shot inside as Benvenuti controls his hands.
Benvenuti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Benvenuti lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti leaning against his opponent.
A body shot lands from Benvenuti.
MuayThai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benvenuti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Benvenuti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MuayThai.
Good body shot from Benvenuti.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti slowing the pace effectively.
MuayThai blocks an elbow strike.
Benvenuti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MuayThai misses with a punch on the inside.
Benvenuti lands an uppercut.
Razor MuayThai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MuayThai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benvenuti looking to throw knees to the head but MuayThai is blocking nicely.
Benvenuti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
MuayThai throws a head punch that misses.
Benvenuti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The referee calls for Benvenuti to work.
Benvenuti looking to throw knees to the head but MuayThai is blocking nicely.
MuayThai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benvenuti lands a right hand that snaps the head of MuayThai backwards.
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!
MuayThai is trying to stall.
Benvenuti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benvenuti has MuayThai pressed against the cage.
Benvenuti pushes MuayThai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Benvenuti on the inside.
Benvenuti stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti tries a knee to the head but MuayThai blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MuayThai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MuayThai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benvenuti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benvenuti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benvenuti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MuayThai managing to block the knees to the body from Benvenuti.
MuayThai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benvenuti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benvenuti tries to throw a body punch but MuayThai avoids it by throwing Benvenuti back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti cracks MuayThai with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MuayThai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti gets through MuayThai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benvenuti works on MuayThai's body with a couple of short punches.
Benvenuti digs a right hand into MuayThai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MuayThai's gas tank.
MuayThai throws a head punch that misses.
MuayThai misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benvenuti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benvenuti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benvenuti scores with a nice hook to the head.
MuayThai being controlled against the cage.
Benvenuti digs a right hand underneath MuayThai's ribcage. MuayThai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benvenuti stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MuayThai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Massimo Benvenuti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benvenuti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massimo Benvenuti!
Massimo Benvenuti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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