Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 3
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Benedetti scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Donner Keil has been cut.#KD#
Benedetti lands a left and a right that send Keil crashing to the mat, dazed. Benedetti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Keil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keil throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keil. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Keil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benedetti misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Keil to counter with a crisp jab.
Keil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benedetti on the side of the head.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Keil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Keil ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
Keil lands a nice looking body shot.
Benedetti swings for the body but Keil moves out of range.
A punch combination from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Keil moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Keil.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Keil manages to avoid it.#T1#
Keil lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Benedetti does no damage.
Keil scores with a body shot.
Keil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benedettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keil misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Keil.
Benedetti stalks Keil and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Keil's face. Keil staggers backwards, shaken.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keil moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Keil avoids them all with ease.
Keil misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses
and Keil counters with a nice leg kick.
Keil looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Keil just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBenedetti.#T2#
Keil scores with a jab. Benedetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keil looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benedetti throws a hook but Keil blocks it.
Keil scores with a shot to the body.
Keil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keil takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keil lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keil moves away.
Keil moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keil.
Keil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Benedetti lands a jab.
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keil is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Benedetti rather than just go for the knockout.
Benedetti moves out of range as Keil strikes.
Keil misses with a wild body shot.
Keil jabs at Benedetti's body.
Keil misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti throws a shot to the body.
Keil ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Keil was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
An inside leg kick lands from Keil.
Benedetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Keil.
Keil lands with a right hand.
Keil dodges the punch combination from Benedetti.
Keil lands a nice hook to Benedetti's body. Benedetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keil.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Keil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keil bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benedetti's head.
Keil cracks a nice hook into Benedetti's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Benedetti both land. Nice combination.
Benedetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Keil.
A left lands for Keil.
No joy there for Keil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keil jabs Benedetti right on the nose. Benedetti blinks but takes it well.
Keil scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benedetti throws a right hand that Keil ducks under and follows up with a left that Keil also avoids with ease.
Keil cracks Benedetti with an open hand slap.
Keil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benedetti.
A cross from Benedetti lands.
Benedetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donner Keil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donner Keil's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Benedetti swinging wildly here. #KD#
Benedetti lands a big head kick that sends Keil tumbling to the mat! Benedetti takes a step backwards and waves Keil back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Benedetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Keil throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Keil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Claudio Benedetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to bum rush Keil with a series of wild strikes but Keil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Keil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benedettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Keil throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Benedetti misses with a double jab
and Keil counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benedetti throws a hook but Keil blocks it.#T1#
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Keil saw that one coming.
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benedetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keil.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keil.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Keil avoids them all with ease.
Benedetti throws a head kick but Keil moves out of range.
Keil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benedetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Keil.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Keil digs a good hook to Benedetti's body.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Keil.
Good shot there by Keil.
Keil moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Keil dodges the punch combination from Benedetti.
Keil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Keil ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Keil is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benedetti with a body shot.
Benedetti misses with a few strikes there.
Keil throws a combination. Benedetti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Keil lands with an overhand left.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti walks into a jab.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Keil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keil looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Keil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keil connects with a body shot that sends Benedetti's belly button to the back.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Keil moves out of range.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Keil counters with a straight right hand.
Keil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benedetti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Keil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benedetti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keil lands a jab to Benedetti's midsection.
Keil slips under a jab from Benedetti.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keil scores with a nice right hand.
Keil throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a swing at Keil's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benedetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benedetti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Keil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Benedetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Keil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Keil missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti throws a leg kick
and Keil counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Benedetti jabs at Keil's body.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keil circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice leg kick from Keil, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keil connects with a body shot.
Keil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Keil counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benedetti's knee momentarily.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Keil moves out of range.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keil moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Keil throws a good cross that connects.
Keil clobbers Benedetti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keil lands a nice hook to Benedetti's body. Benedetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keil lands a nice shot to the body.
Keil wants to land a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donner Keil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donner Keil's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Keil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benedetti checks it well.
Keil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Keil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keil throws a one two combo.
Benedetti throws a hook but Keil avoids it easily.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keil slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keil.
Benedetti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Benedetti might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Keil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keil jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedetti looks to land a combination. Keil sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Benedetti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keil misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keil counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keil.
Benedetti lands a really nice looking cross but Keil seems unphased.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Keil's shoulder, as Keil tries to avoid the shot.
Keil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benedetti at a distance.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keil swinging wildly here.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Keil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keil.
Keil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Keil slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti moves out of range as Keil strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keil.
Keil throws a combination. Benedetti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keil moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Keil.
Keil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keil appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benedetti under the eye.
Keil slips a jab from Benedetti.
Keil cracks Benedetti with a good jab.
Keil scores with a kick to the midsection.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keil let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keil cracks Benedetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Keil.
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Keil.
Keil catches Benedetti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Keil lands a body shot.
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benedetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keil throws a shot to the body.
Keil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Keil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benedetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benedetti throws a leg kick which misses Keil's front leg but catches the back leg as Keil tries to avoid it.
Keil lands with a cross.
Keil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Keil punishes Benedetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Keil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benedetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keil catches Benedetti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donner Keil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keil lands with a good body shot.
Keil lands with a right hand.
Keil is looking to slow Benedetti down with leg kicks.
Keil lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keil scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Keil avoids the punch easily.
Keil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keil moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Keil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keil was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Keil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benedetti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Keil stuns Benedetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Keil saw that one coming.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keil lands a nice shot that snaps Benedetti's head back.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keil.
Keil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benedetti has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keil tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keil scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donner Keil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keil has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donner Keil!
Donner Keil thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Claudio Benedetti spoke after the fight, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: SMASH: Romanow vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD#
Benedetti drops Struja Jr with a beautiful combination! Struja Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benedetti is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Struja Jr is out of range.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Struja Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benedetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Struja Jr connects with a body shot.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Struja Jr moves out of range.
Benedetti misses with the combination.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedetti slips a jab from Struja Jr.#T1##TD2#
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Struja Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Struja Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Struja Jr taking a breather here.
Struja Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Benedetti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Struja Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but Benedetti is defending the strikes.
Struja Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but Benedetti is defending the strikes.
Struja Jr is staying tight to Benedetti's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Struja Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Struja Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Benedetti is avoiding damage well.
Struja Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Struja Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr is looking to take a break and control but Benedetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Struja Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Benedetti to see if he's OK.
Struja Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Struja Jr working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Struja Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Struja Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Benedetti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Struja Jr is chipping away with strikes.
Struja Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Struja Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Benedetti on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Struja Jr landing strikes.
Struja Jr trying to control the action but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Benedetti takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Benedetti dodges the ground and pound from Struja Jr.
Benedetti is looking for a sweep.
Struja Jr trying to control the position but Benedetti is working away.
Struja Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Benedetti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Struja Jr cracks Benedetti with a big right hand but Benedetti just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Struja Jr is putting a hurting on Benedetti here, landing some big shots from side control.
Struja Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Struja Jr throws an elbow but Benedetti slips to the side and avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struja Jr cracks Benedetti with a big right hand but Benedetti just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Struja Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Benedetti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Struja Jr works over Benedetti's head and body with a nice combination.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Struja Jr.
Nice uppercut lands for Struja Jr. That snapped Benedetti's head back.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Struja Jr's head but Struja Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Struja Jr checks it well.
Benedetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Struja Jr under the eye.
Benedetti misses with a combination
and Struja Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti throws a right hand that Struja Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Struja Jr also avoids with ease.
Struja Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
A little jabbing left from Struja Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benedetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Struja Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Struja Jr cracks Benedetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Struja Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Struja Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Struja Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Struja Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Benedetti tries to bum rush Struja Jr with a series of wild strikes but Struja Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Struja Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benedetti's head backwards.
Benedetti lands a body shot.
Struja Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Benedetti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Struja Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benedetti throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Struja Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Benedetti didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Struja Jr with a nice head shot there.
Struja Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benedetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benedetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr cracks Benedetti with a solid left hand.#T2#
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benedetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Struja Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Benedetti has wrist control.
Struja Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struja Jr is working Benedetti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benedetti being controlled here, momentarily.
Struja Jr landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Benedetti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Struja Jr controls the pace.
Ludko Struja Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Struja Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benedetti's guard.
Struja Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Struja Jr working over Benedetti with some ground and pound. Benedetti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Benedetti's hands, connecting with Benedetti's forehead.
Benedetti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Struja Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Struja Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Benedetti wants to control but Struja Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Struja Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benedetti keeps working.
Benedetti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr.
Benedetti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Struja Jr thows a huge punch but Benedetti dodges it nicely.
Struja Jr wants to take a breather but Benedetti is having none of it.
Benedetti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Struja Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Struja Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benedetti's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Benedetti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Struja Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Benedetti has momentary wrist control but Struja Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Struja Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Struja Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Benedetti wants to sweep but no luck.
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti keeping full guard, as Struja Jr tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Struja Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Struja Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Struja Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Struja Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Struja Jr stands up over Benedetti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Struja Jr postures up in Benedetti's guard and throws a big left but Benedetti blocks it.
Struja Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benedetti is keeping the position for now.
Struja Jr lands a couple of digs.
Struja Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Benedetti has wrist control.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Struja Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Struja Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Struja Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benedetti's head.
Struja Jr is working Benedetti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Struja Jr working some strikes from top position.
Struja Jr is in close to Benedetti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Struja Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Struja Jr forces his way into half guard.
Struja Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Struja Jr is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Struja Jr trying to control but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
Benedetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benedetti is trying to control the position but Struja Jr postures up.
Struja Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Benedetti is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ludko Struja Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Struja Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benedetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Struja Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Struja Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Struja Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benedetti was covering up waiting for the punch and Struja Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Struja Jr distracts Benedetti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Struja Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Struja Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludko Struja Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Struja Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
A relieved looking Ludko Struja Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Claudio Benedetti spoke after the fight, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Benedetti
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prescott manages to avoid it.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benedetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benedetti misses with the combination.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prescott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benedetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Prescott clinches up against the cage.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott working aggressively here.
Prescott blocking some punches.
Prescott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prescott blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Benedetti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Prescott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Prescott darts in and clinches Benedetti up against the cage.
Prescott misses with some punches.
Prescott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Prescott.
Prescott swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Prescott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prescott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prescott working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prescott.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Benedetti.
Benedetti blocks an elbow strike.
Prescott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prescott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Prescott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prescott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prescott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Prescott.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Benedetti manages to break the clinch.
Prescott throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti swinging wildly here.
Prescott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benedetti scores with a head kick. Prescott tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Prescott is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Prescott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benedetti, pushing him back against the cage.
Prescott misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land. #BC#
Prescott breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Benedetti misses. #CL#
Prescott clinches up against the cage.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Prescott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Prescott scores with a shoulder strike.
Prescott misses with some punches.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Prescott.
Prescott lands a nice uppercut.
Prescott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Prescott.
Prescott lands a right hand.
Benedetti lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti.
Prescott pushes Benedetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Prescott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Prescott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benedettis head.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prescott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti lands with a left to the head.
Prescott working aggressively here.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Prescott throws an elbow but misses.
Benedetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Prescott misses with some punches.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Prescott.
Prescott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prescott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benedetti dodges an elbow strike from Prescott. #BC2#
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Prescott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prescott attempts a counter takedown but Benedetti avoids it well and moves away.
Prescott tries to clinch up.
A nice combination there by Benedetti. #CUT2#It looks like Pete Prescott has been cut.
Benedetti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Prescott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prescott tries to clinch up but Benedetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prescott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Prescott scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Prescott moves into the clinch successfully.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pete Prescott will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pete Prescott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Prescott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prescott.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Prescott has Benedetti pressed against the cage, preventing Benedetti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the side of Prescott's head.
Benedetti lands a left hand.
Prescott lands an elbow that stopped Benedetti in his tracks for a moment.
Pete Prescott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Prescott misses with some punches.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti lands with a light punch inside.
Prescott misses with a punch on the inside.
Prescott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prescott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prescott blocking some punches.
Benedetti lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Prescott lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prescott.
Prescott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
A short right from Prescott.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Prescott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prescott creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benedetti's defenses.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Prescott lands an uppercut.
Benedetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti has Prescott pressed against the cage, preventing Prescott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benedetti misses with some punches. #T2#
Benedetti scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Prescott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Prescott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Prescott.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prescott.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Prescott.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Prescott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prescott.
Prescott lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prescott misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
Prescott lands with a right to the head.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Prescott.
Prescott blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Benedetti breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Prescott clinches.
Prescott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benedettis head.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prescott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prescott scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Prescott blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prescott misses with some punches.
Prescott lands a shoulder strike.
Prescott lands an uppercut.
Prescott misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Prescott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Prescott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prescott lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
Prescott pushes Benedetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prescott throws a punch but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Prescott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pete Prescott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##CL#
Prescott clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prescott.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prescott.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Prescott.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Prescott uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Prescott on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Benedetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prescott.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
Prescott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Prescott.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prescott lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Benedetti.
Prescott blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Benedetti takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prescott.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Prescott.
Benedetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Prescott manages to break the clinch.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Prescott tries to clinch but Benedetti is having none of it.
Prescott scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Prescott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Prescott blocks an uppercut.
Prescott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti tries to break free but Prescott pushes him back against the cage.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Prescott manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Prescott.
Prescott lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
Benedetti misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prescott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Benedetti lunges at Prescott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Prescott's hand.
Prescott's corner calls for a 1-2. Prescott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Prescott has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
A short left from Prescott.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Prescott comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Prescott lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Prescott.
Prescott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Prescott.
Prescott creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benedetti's defenses.
Prescott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
A nice left hand lands by Prescott.
Prescott misses with the head strike. #T3#
Prescott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Prescott lands with a short shot to the head.
Prescott lands a shoulder strike.
Prescott throws an elbow that misses.
Prescott lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
Prescott misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Benedetti manages to break the clinch.
Prescott wants to clinch.
Prescott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benedetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Claudio Benedetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prescott closes the distance looking to clinch
and Benedetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Prescott.
Prescott is looking to clinch. #T4#
Prescott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Prescott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prescott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Prescott misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti keeps the fight on the outside.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that Prescott avoids nicely.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Prescott's shoulder, as Prescott tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Prescott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti lands a jab.
Benedetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benedetti throws a sloppy body shot
and Prescott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prescott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benedetti.
Benedetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prescott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Prescott clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Prescott's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Benedetti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Prescott cracks Benedetti with a good jab.#CL#
Prescott has Benedetti up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Prescott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prescott gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Prescott.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prescott.
Prescott lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prescott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti lands a nice uppercut.
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott lands a right hand.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prescott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Prescott scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
Prescott blocking some punches.
Prescott lands an uppercut.
Prescott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prescott blocks an uppercut.
Prescott lands with a right to the head.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Prescott.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Prescott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti.
Prescott pushes off an throws an elbow but Benedetti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti keeps control of Prescott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Benedetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prescott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prescott.
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Prescott.
Benedetti can't break the clinch.
A short right from Prescott.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Prescott misses with the head strike. #BC#
Prescott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prescott finds it's way round the side to connect with Benedetti's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prescott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Benedetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prescott appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benedetti keeps the fight on the outside.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Prescott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Prescott avoids them all with ease.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Prescott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prescott finds it's way round the side to connect with Benedetti's head.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Prescott's head but Prescott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prescott lands with an uppercut that bounces Benedetti off the cage and back into range.
Prescott scores with a nice head shot.
Prescott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prescott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prescott wants to clinch.
Benedetti looks to land a combination but Prescott avoids it well. #T4#
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Prescott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prescott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Prescott takes the fight into the clinch.
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
Prescott creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Prescott scores with a shoulder strike.
Benedetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Prescott.
A nice left hand lands by Prescott.
Prescott lands with a short shot to the head.
Prescott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prescott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benedetti's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prescott misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Prescott throws a punch but it's blocked by Benedetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Prescott had his way with Claudio Benedetti in that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Prescott's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Prescott connects with the punch.
Prescott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Prescott slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Prescott ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Prescott clobbers Benedetti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Prescott moves into range and clinches up with Benedetti.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Prescott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the side of Prescott's head.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Prescott pushes off an throws an elbow but Benedetti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Benedetti takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Prescott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Prescott. #T1#
Prescott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prescott is looking to break free of the clinch but Benedetti has double underhooks.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prescott pushes off an throws an elbow but Benedetti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Prescott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benedetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Prescott.
Benedetti lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Prescott throws an elbow but misses.
Prescott working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Benedetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti blocks an elbow strike from Prescott.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prescott.
Prescott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Prescott misses with a short punch on the 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!
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prescott.
Prescott scores with a shoulder strike.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Prescott.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Benedetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Prescott as he checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Prescott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Prescott.
Benedetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Prescott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Prescott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benedetti can do to turn this around?
Prescott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
Benedetti dodges an elbow strike from Prescott. #T3#
Prescott gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pete Prescott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prescott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prescott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Prescott.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Prescott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Prescott blocking some punches. #T4#
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benedetti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prescott throws an elbow but it misses.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Prescott misses with some punches.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Prescott.
Benedetti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prescott blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Prescott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Prescott, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Prescott!
Pete Prescott retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Pete Prescott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Claudio Benedetti stepped up to the mic, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: Nfld 44
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Takala slips the punch.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Takala was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takala slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Benedetti finds it's way through Takala's defenses.
Benedetti throws a combination that misses
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benedetti throws a body kick that misses.
As Benedetti looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Benedetti just gets out of the way.
Takala avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Takala as he checks the leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Takala counters with a two punch combo.
Benedetti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Benedetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takala's hands.#ROC2#Takala is rocked!
Benedetti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Takala moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Takala moves forwards but Benedetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Takala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Benedetti drops Takala with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Takala looks back up at him and smiles so Benedetti waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takala seems to have got his legs back now.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benedetti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Benedetti cracks Takala with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Takala falls to his knees and Benedetti doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld 43
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Benedetti has knocked Kiran down with a huge combo! Benedetti steps away and waves a wobbly Kiran back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Kiran is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ovidio Kiran has been cut.
Benedetti finds Kiran's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kiran flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Benedetti lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kiran will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
A victorious Claudio Benedetti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ovidio Kiran was interviewed post fight and said 'Lachhaar-pato! Back to the gym.'.

Event: Nfld FN 51
Date: Dec 07, 2023

#R1#
Benedetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kogos slips under a jab.
Benedetti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kogos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've been told by Kogos's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kogos jabs at Benedetti's body.
Kogos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kogos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kogos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kogos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kogos swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kogos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Kogos throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kogos lands with a cross.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Kogos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benedetti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kogos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti lunges at Kogos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kogos's hand. #ROC2#Kogos is rocked!
Benedetti drops Kogos with a huge uppercut! Kogos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Benedetti is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Benedetti!
A victorious Claudio Benedetti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld FN 50
Date: Nov 16, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kiran.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiran circles away quickly and effectively.
Kiran moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti dodges the punch combination from Kiran.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Kiran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Good shot there by Kiran.
Kiran lands with a cross.
Benedetti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kiran scores with a body shot.
Kiran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Benedetti catches Kiran right on the button with a cross.
Kiran lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Kiran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Kiran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Kiran's shoulder, as Kiran tries to avoid the shot.
Kiran blocks a jab.
Benedetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Kiran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benedetti blocking some punches. #T1#
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kiran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiran pushes Benedetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiran.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Kiran.
Kiran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiran lands a nice uppercut.
Kiran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kiran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Kiran.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiran can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
Nice elbow from Kiran.
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!
A short uppercut from Benedetti.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benedetti or not. #T2#
Kiran trying to stall but Benedetti improves his position.
Benedetti blocks an elbow strike from Kiran.
Benedetti avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiran.
Kiran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Benedetti.
Kiran misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Kiran.
Kiran digs a right hand underneath Benedetti's ribcage. Benedetti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kiran misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiran.
Kiran lands a damaging elbow.
Benedetti takes an elbow to the temple.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Kiran.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiran blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiran lands a shoulder strike.
Kiran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiran lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
The referee calls for Kiran to work.
Kiran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiran.
Benedetti looks winded!
Benedetti takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kiran.
Kiran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiran lands a nice elbow.
Kiran scores with a hook to the body.
Kiran lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiran.
Kiran pushes Benedetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiran lands a nice elbow.
Benedetti dodges an elbow strike from Kiran.
Kiran lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kiran.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Kiran.
Kiran misses with a body punch.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
Kiran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti is trying to break free.#T4#
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiran backwards.
Kiran lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiran lands a shot to the body.
Kiran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kiran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kiran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Benedetti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kiran throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benedetti as Kiran tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiran.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kiran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kiran.
Kiran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ovidio Kiran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kiran with a hook.
Ovidio Kiran is winning the standup battle so far.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Kiran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Kiran lands a big right hand that sends Benedetti crashing to the mat! Kiran stays standing though and waves Benedetti back to his feet!#ROC#Benedetti is rocked!
Benedetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benedetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiran finish him?
Benedetti connects with a jab.
Benedetti seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiran slips under a jab.
Kiran throwing a counter right hand but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiran ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Good leg kick by Kiran.
Kiran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD#
Kiran sends Benedetti crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kiran is motioning to the referee to let Benedetti up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kiran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benedetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A good leg kick by Benedetti. #KD#
Kiran cracks Benedetti with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kiran has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Benedetti to stand back up!
Claudio Benedetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benedetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kiran under the eye.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benedetti walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kiran swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ovidio Kiran!
Ovidio Kiran very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Claudio Benedetti stepped up to the mic, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: Nfld FN 48
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Benedetti. #KD2#
Benedetti lands a big head kick that sends Takala tumbling to the mat! Benedetti takes a step backwards and waves Takala back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Takala is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tino Takala has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Benedetti and Takala falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Benedetti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Claudio Benedetti!
An out of breath Claudio Benedetti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 44
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Benedetti lands an overhand right.
Marley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Marley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been informed that Benedetti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Marley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Marley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut
and Marley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Marley clinches.
Benedetti working aggressively here. #BC2#
Benedetti breaks the clinch.
Benedetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Marley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Marley.
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!
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
Marley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Marley swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marley is looking to wear down Benedetti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marley looks to land a combination but Benedetti avoids it well.
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Marley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marley scores with a spinning back kick!
Marley slips a jab and a cross from Benedetti.
A combination from Benedetti does no damage.
Benedetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Marley off the cage and back into range.
Benedetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Benedetti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marley connects with an inside leg kick.
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
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!
Marley misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Benedetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Marley.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benedetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benedetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marley throws a one two combo.
Benedetti throws a low kick but Marley moves out of range easily.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that Marley avoids nicely.
Marley scores with a jab.#CL#
Marley has managed to clinch.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Marley tries to break free but Benedetti pushes him back against the cage.
Marley jumps guard but Benedetti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marley working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Marley can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Marley as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Marley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Marley counters with a two punch combo.
Marley blocks a low kick nicely.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Benedetti has knocked Marley down with a huge combo! Benedetti steps away and waves a wobbly Marley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Marley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Marley thinks about countering with a head kick.
Oh Marley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marley circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Benedetti. Marley falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Benedetti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
An out of breath Claudio Benedetti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rakeem Marley spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back better, jah bless'.

Event: Nfld 38
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Brunson blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Brunson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Brunson.
Brunson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Brunson moves out of range easily.
Benedetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Brunson's head.#TD2#
Brunson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benedetti sprawls well initially but Brunson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Brunson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brunson works his way into full mount!
Brunson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Benedetti's face.
Benedetti manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. #T1#
Brunson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benedetti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brunson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benedetti's head.
Benedetti is looking to improve his position.
Brunson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brunson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brunson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brunson is keen to just control but Benedetti is a slippery customer.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brunson wants to free his trapped foot but Benedetti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Benedetti controlling the position well.
Brunson drops an elbow to the side of Benedetti's head.
Brunson throws a strike but Benedetti avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses. Benedetti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brunson's guard. Nice move by Benedetti!#REVR#
Brunson wants to stand and escape but Benedetti is having none of it. #T3#
Benedetti wants to control from the top but Brunson keeps moving.
Benedetti won't allow Brunson to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benedetti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Benedetti swinging wildly here.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Brunson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Benedetti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brunson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brunson's back!#T4#
Benedetti controls the action.
Brunson is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doyle Brunson's cut.
That's time! Benedetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Benedetti misses with the combination.
Benedetti lands a head shot.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brunson.
Brunson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Benedetti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Benedetti struggling a bit here.
Brunson misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti can't do much from the bottom here.
Benedetti is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brunson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Benedetti some visible discomfort. #T1#
Brunson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Brunson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benedetti keeps working.
Brunson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Benedetti works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Brunson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brunson is looking to stall here but Benedetti recovers full guard.
Brunson throws a strike but Benedetti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Benedetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Brunson is retaining full guard.
Benedetti prevents Brunson from getting back to his feet.
Benedetti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benedetti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brunson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benedetti is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Benedetti sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Brunson shoots in but no luck this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Benedetti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brunson missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benedetti circles away.
Brunson wants to land a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti scores with a hook.
Claudio Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunson throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brunson.
No joy there for Benedetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Brunson shoots in but Benedetti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Claudio Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doyle Brunson.
Benedetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brunson defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Brunson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Benedetti throws a leg kick
and Brunson counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Brunson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benedetti.
Brunson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Brunson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benedetti's head backwards.
Benedetti cracks Brunson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Brunson's head but Brunson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brunson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brunson throws a right and a left that Benedetti avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doyle Brunson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Benedetti.
Brunson cracks Benedetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brunson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
A little jabbing left from Brunson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Benedetti gets caught napping as Brunson dives in and scores a takedown. Benedetti manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brunson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti pulls Brunson in close to his closed guard and prevents Brunson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Benedetti keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brunson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brunson throws a strike but Benedetti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Brunson wants to stand and escape but Benedetti is having none of it.
Benedetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Brunson is retaining full guard.
Benedetti trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Claudio Benedetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brunson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benedetti is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Brunson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Benedetti finds it's target.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Claudio Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Brunson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Benedetti did well to prevent Brunson getting side control.
Brunson with the ground and pound but Benedetti uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses. Benedetti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brunson's guard. Nice move by Benedetti!#REVR##T3#
Benedetti looking to sit in guard and control but Brunson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brunson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benedetti has Brunson pulled in close to control his posture.
Benedetti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brunson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brunson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brunson throws a big elbow that misses.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benedetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benedetti pulls Brunson in close to prevent any damage.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Brunson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Benedetti did well to prevent Brunson getting side control.
Doyle Brunson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedetti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doyle Brunson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benedetti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Benedetti!
A victorious Claudio Benedetti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld live 37
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Benedetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veainu.
Benedetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
Benedetti swinging wildly here.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
Benedetti stalks Veainu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Veainu's face. Veainu staggers backwards, shaken.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a straight right. Veainu didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Veainu misses.
Benedetti throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Benedetti misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Benedetti.
Veainu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benedetti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benedetti connects with a nice looking jab.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Veainu moves out of range. #T1#
Benedetti fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Benedetti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benedetti blocks a head kick by Veainu.
Veainu slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Veainu tries to bum rush Benedetti with a series of wild strikes but Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benedetti tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Claudio Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benedetti misses with the combination.
Veainu tries a head kick but it misses.
Benedetti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice combination there by Veainu.
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!
Veainu throws a right and a left that Benedetti avoids nicely.
Benedetti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Veainu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Veainu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
Veainu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Veainu moves out of range easily. #T2#
Veainu staying out of range there.
Benedetti misses with a two punch combination.
Benedetti blocks a leg kick.
Benedetti throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Veainu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Veainu lands a jab-cross combination.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Veainu shoots in and drives through. Benedetti sprawls well.
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benedetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Veainu misses.
Benedetti catches Veainu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benedetti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu closes the distance but Benedetti moves to the side
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
A cross from Benedetti lands.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Veainu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Veainu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Veainu slips under a jab.#CL#
Veainu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Veainu blocking some punches.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti lands with a short shot to the head.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benedetti has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benedetti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Veainu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benedetti leaves Veainu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Veainu looks to land a combination but Benedetti avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Benedetti. Those never looked like landing.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Veainu tries to land a leg kick but Benedetti saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Veainu throws a big counter combination but Benedetti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Benedetti as he connects with a hook.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benedetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benedetti feints with a jab and clips Veainu right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Veainu is sent crashing into the canvas and Benedetti leaps in for the kill! Veainu tries to get to his feet but Benedetti is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Veainu is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld live 34
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Benedetti.
A combination from Benedetti does no damage. #TD2#
Brunson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benedetti quickly recovers to half guard.
Benedetti has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benedetti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benedetti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brunson landing with the ground and pound.
Brunson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brunson tries to free his leg and advance position but Benedetti is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Brunson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brunson with a nice head shot there.
Benedetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Brunson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benedetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brunson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brunson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benedetti managing to control the position.
Brunson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brunson throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#KD#
Benedetti drops Brunson with a beautiful combination! Brunson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benedetti is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.
Brunson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benedetti.
Brunson moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Brunson moves out of range of the strikes.
Claudio Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Brunson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Brunson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brunson is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedetti finish him?
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brunson tries to land a front kick but Benedetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benedetti is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Brunson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Brunson is out cold! Benedetti holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
A victorious Claudio Benedetti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2023

#R1#
Chase just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Chase's head but Chase sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chase stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chase getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benedetti with a jab.
Benedetti lands with a slapping head kick.
Chase looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Chase 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chase misses with a wild body shot.
Chase pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chase swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benedetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chase.
Chase is looking to counter punch.
Chase misses with a straight left.
Benedetti misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Chase on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti throws a hook but Chase avoids it easily.#T1#
Chase throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti lands with a right hand.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Chase.
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chase ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Chase throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Benedetti - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti throws a combination. Chase tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chase sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chase was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benedetti scores with a hook to the body. Chase takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benedetti throws a head kick but Chase moves out of range.
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chase is looking to wear down Benedetti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chase manages to avoid it.
Benedetti moves out of range as Chase strikes.
Chase misses with a straight right.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chase.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chase.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benedetti throws out a powerful jab.
Benedetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chase misses with a looping left.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti looks to land a combination. Chase sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Benedetti misses with the combination.
Chase throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chase avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chase looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Chase takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti lands a body shot.
Chase throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Chase throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Chase ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Benedetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick from Benedetti lands but Chase takes it in his stride.
Benedetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chase had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chase uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Chase.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Chase's shoulder, as Chase tries to avoid the shot.
Chase scores with a jab to the head.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chase.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Chase moved out of range.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Chase ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chase clobbers Benedetti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benedetti, as that shot connected.
Chase throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Chase.
Chase misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
A jab from Chase misses. #T4#
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Chase.
Chase throws an off balance right hand
and Benedetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chase.
Chase walks into a left hand.
Chase looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chase throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chase throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Chase missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a nice looking body shot.
Chase slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Chase bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chase misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chase jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedetti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chase slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Benedetti scores with a jab.
Benedetti throws a combination. Chase tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chase has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Chase's head.
Claudio Benedetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Chase misses.
Benedetti lands a high kick!
Benedetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chase takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chase just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti digs a good body shot into Chase's ribs.
Benedetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chase moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Chase throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chase throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chase takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chase misses with an uppercut
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand.
Benedetti slips a jab from Chase.
Chase scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chase.
Chase lands a slapping body shot.
Chase throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chase looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Chase fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Chase scores with a punch to the head.
Benedetti looks to land a combination but Chase avoids it well.
Benedetti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Benedetti is working the combinations to good effect here.
Benedetti throws a one two combo.
Chase takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chase slips a straight right by Benedetti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chase.
Chase lands a jab to the nose.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Chase sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti swinging wildly here. #T2#
Benedetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chase looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Chase.
Chase digs a good hook to Benedetti's body.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Chase is out of range.
Chase throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chase is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benedetti throws a head kick but Chase moves out of range.
Chase takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chase throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Chase lands a nice shot that snaps Benedetti's head back.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chase sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chase uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Benedetti slips under a jab from Chase.
Benedetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Chase throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti throws a counter combo.
Benedetti is looking to land body kicks.
Chase throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Chase thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chase ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chase throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chase finds it's way round the side to connect with Benedetti's head.
Chase steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Chase misses the jab.
Chase moves forwards but Benedetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chase staying out of range there.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti throws a push kick but Chase slaps the foot to one side.
Chase looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Chase stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Chase throws an off balance right hand
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand.
Chase dodges the punch combination from Benedetti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chase throws a poor cross that misses
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Chase moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Chase misses its intended target.
Chase blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Chase moves out of range.
Chase misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chase. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chase connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chase lands with a right hand.
Chase throws a big shot that misses.
Chase misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti unleashes a big counter combination but Chase bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benedetti throws a right hand that Chase ducks under and follows up with a left that Chase also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Benedetti throws a head kick but Chase moves out of range.
Chase tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Chase.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chase.
Benedetti scores with a nice strike.
Benedetti throws a hook but Chase avoids it easily.
Chase has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chase there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chase throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
A big left from Chase misses.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chase sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti throws a jab when Chase was well out of range.
Chase misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for Benedetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benedetti moves out of range as Chase strikes.
Chase throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Chase throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Chase throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chase tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Chase.
Benedetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benedetti connects with a right hand. Chase shakes it off.
Chase dodges the punch combination from Benedetti.
Benedetti moves out of range as Chase strikes.
Chase just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti cracks Chase with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chase circles away quickly and effectively.
Chase stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Chase is out of range.
Chase takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chase gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chase throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti throws a jab when Chase was well out of range.
That kick from Benedetti tenderised Chase's leg. Chase is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benedetti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Claudio Benedetti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Chase throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Chase throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Chase misses with a straight right.
Benedetti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chase.
Chase ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chase.
Benedetti misses with the combination.
Chase throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chase throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chase moves away.
Chase swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chase on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benedetti. Benedetti obviously looking to wear him down.
Chase slips under a jab.
Chase appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chase connects with a single shot there.
Chase misses the jab.#T3#
Benedetti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Chase.
Benedetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Chase moves out of range.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Chase's head but Chase sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chase.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chase.
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Benedetti works over Chase's head and body with a nice combination.
Chase swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Chase.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A jab from Benedetti does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti tries to bum rush Chase with a series of wild strikes but Chase uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benedetti sizes up Chase with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chase throws a right hand that misses
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Chase bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chase circles away quickly and effectively.
Chase looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti swings widly with a right hand
enabling Chase to counter with a crisp jab.
Chase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chase takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Chase steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chase swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chase throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Benedetti as he connects with a hook.
Danny Chase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Chase.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Benedetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benedetti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AFK 87
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Tua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benedetti to score with a decent uppercut.
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Tua.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benedetti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tua is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benedetti with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti throws a good cross that connects.
Tua drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua.
Benedetti is looking for a counter combo.
Tua wants to land a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
Tua drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedetti can pounce on him. #T1#
Tua pushes Benedetti away with a front kick.
Tua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tua throws the kick towards the body but Benedetti avoids it.
Tua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Tua throws a nice looking combination but Benedetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tua moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tua. Tua obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti looks to land a combination but Tua avoids it well.
Benedetti throws a jab when Tua was well out of range.
Benedetti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tua back to the ropes. Benedetti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tua misses the jab.
Tua throws a leg kick but Benedetti sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Benedetti scores with a hook.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua.
Tua flicks out a counter leg kick but Benedetti steps away.
Benedetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tua moves out of range of the strikes.
Tua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Benedetti works the jab nicely.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benedetti.
Tua throws a leg kick but Benedetti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benedetti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tua only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Benedetti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benedetti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benedetti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benedetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Benedetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tua.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tua slips a jab from Benedetti.
Tua only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tua is looking to land body kicks.
Tua takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Benedetti misses with a wild combination.
Benedetti misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tua! But no joy.
Tua misses with a low kick.
Benedetti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benedetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tua can do to turn this around?
Benedetti slips a straight right by Tua.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benedetti.
Tua misses with a body kick.
Tua thows a leg kick but Benedetti checks it
and Benedetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua.
Benedetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Tua.#T1#
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Claudio Benedetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benedetti throws a one two combo.
Tua slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti scores with a nice head shot.
Tua defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Tua moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Benedetti.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tua.
Tua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Tua is predictable there
and Benedetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tua scores with a head kick. Benedetti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tua throws a low kick but Benedetti moves out of range easily.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Tua checks it.
Tua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua scores with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Benedetti.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target. #T2#
Tua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tua avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Tua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benedetti's head.
Tua throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Tua's head but Tua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Tua avoids them all with ease.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tua now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tua misses with a low kick.
Tua drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Benedetti.#KD2#
Tua catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Benedetti stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Benedetti walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Tua connects with a nice cross there... Benedetti is looking wobbly and Tua recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Benedetti to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Tua jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Beta Tua!
A relieved looking Beta Tua thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Claudio Benedetti stepped up to the mic, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: AKF .
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1##CL#
Rothschild forces Benedetti back against the ropes and clinches.
Rothschild misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rothschild.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rothschild lands a shot to the body.
Rothschild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rothschild blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Rothschild.
Rothschild has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Rothschild.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Rothschild.
A short right from Benedetti.
A shot in the inside from Rothschild.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Rothschild lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothschild lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Benedetti manages to break the clinch.
Rothschild bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benedetti's head backwards.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Rothschild is out of range.
Jab from Rothschild.
Rothschild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti. #T1#
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Rothschild ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benedetti misses with a hook. Rothschild ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Rothschild.
Rothschild on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rothschild throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Rothschild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Rothschild moves out of range easily.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Rothschild slips a jab from Benedetti.
Rothschild moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti misses with a few strikes there.
Rothschild throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rothschild slips under a jab.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Rothschild moved out of range.
Benedetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rothschild swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range. #T2#
Rothschild lands a lovely overhand right.
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!#CL#
Benedetti tries to keep at a distance but Rothschild has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Benedetti manages to break the clinch.
Rothschild misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Rothschild blocks a leg kick.
Benedetti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rothschild throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Rothschild avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rothschild connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benedetti momentarily.
Rothschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rothschild looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Rothschild throws a solid leg kick but Benedetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rothschild.
Rothschild is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
A cross from Benedetti lands.
Nice defenses there by Rothschild.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Rothschild avoids the punch easily.
Rothschild cracks Benedetti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rothschild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Claudio Benedetti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rothschild misses with a straight right. #CL#
Rothschild gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rothschild misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rothschild. #BC#
Rothschild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Rothschild moves out of range easily.
Benedetti tries to bum rush Rothschild with a series of wild strikes but Rothschild uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rothschild.
Rothschild bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benedetti's head backwards.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Rothschild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rothschild looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benedetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rothschild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benedetti checks a low kick from Rothschild.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rothschild dodges the punch combination from Benedetti.
Rothschild tries to clinch but Benedetti is having none of it.
Benedetti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rothschild lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Benedetti blocks a head kick by Rothschild.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Rothschild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti throws a jab when Rothschild was well out of range.
Rothschild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti doesn't seem bothered though.
Rothschild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rothschild circles away quickly and effectively.
Rothschild scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Rothschild.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick lands for Benedetti.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rothschild.
Rothschild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benedetti.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Rothschild misses with a low kick.
Rothschild moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Rothschild is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rothschild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothschild is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Rothschild moves out of range easily.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Rothschild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rothschild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rothschild lands a body shot.
Rothschild avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Rothschild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rothschild throwing a counter right hand but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Rothschild throws a solid leg kick but Benedetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rothschild.
Rothschild ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
As Benedetti backs away, Rothschild returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Rothschild scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Rothschild.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Rothschild moved out of range.
Rothschild throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Rothschild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benedetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Claudio Benedetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rothschild is looking to score with low kicks.
Theodore Rothschild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Claudio Benedetti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rothschild takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rothschild scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Rothschild.
Claudio Benedetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Rothschild forces Benedetti back against the ropes and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Rothschild fails to land.
Rothschild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rothschild working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Rothschild.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
Theodore Rothschild has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rothschild scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rothschild.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Rothschild ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti misses with a straight left. #T1#
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Rothschild saw that one coming.
Rothschild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti works the jab nicely.
Benedetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rothschild blocks a head kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Rothschild ducks down to avoid it.
Rothschild looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benedetti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rothschild ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Rothschild lands with a shot to the body.
Benedetti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rothschild throws out a leg kick but Benedetti moves out of range and Rothschild only half commits.
Rothschild thuds his right hand into Benedetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Claudio Benedetti has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Benedetti ducks into a a hook from Rothschild and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC#Benedetti is rocked!
A combination from Benedetti does no damage.
Benedetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Rothschild finish him?
Benedetti defending well as Rothschild loads up on a big left hand.
Rothschild finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benedetti seems to have recovered his senses.
A good leg kick by Rothschild.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.#T2#
Rothschild throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rothschild is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rothschild avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Benedetti thumps Rothschild with a low kick.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Rothschild moves out of range.
Rothschild jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benedetti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rothschild throws a front kick aimed at Benedetti's knee but Benedetti avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benedetti! But no joy.
Rothschild is looking to clinch.
Benedetti misses with a wild combination.
Rothschild half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rothschild throws out a leg kick but Benedetti moves out of range and Rothschild only half commits.
Rothschild tries to clinch up but Benedetti circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rothschild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benedetti.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Theodore Rothschild.
I think Benedetti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:27

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: AKF 82
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1##CL#
Knox has Benedetti up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox presses Benedetti against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Knox cracks Benedetti with a nice body shot.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Benedetti looks winded!
Good body shot from Knox.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox. #T1#
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Benedetti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox presses Benedetti against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Knox presses Benedetti against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Knox lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Benedetti is rocked!
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Benedetti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Benedetti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox trying to stall but Benedetti improves his position.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benedetti avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Knox pushes Benedetti back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox keeps control of Benedetti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Benedetti's ribcage. Benedetti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Benedetti's ribcage. Benedetti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##KD#
Knox drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Benedetti onto his butt! Benedetti pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox is looking to slow Benedetti down with leg kicks.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benedetti can do to turn this around?
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benedetti avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Benedetti improves position.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti is breathing heavily.
Knox gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox stalling in the clinch but Benedetti improves position.
Knox lands a left hand.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head. #KD#
Knox creates a bit of space and cracks Benedetti with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Benedetti is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Benedetti walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Knox! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Riley Knox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Claudio Benedetti was interviewed post fight and said '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: AKF 79
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Congo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
A nice leg kick from Benedetti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Benedetti.#CUT2#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Congo misses with a looping left.
Congo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Congo walks into a big right hand from Benedetti and goes down! The referee sends Benedetti to a neutral corner as Congo gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Congo moves in looking to clinch but Benedetti pushes him off.
Benedetti scores with the left hand. Congo knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Congo is rocked!
Congo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Benedetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Congo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Congo throws out a powerful jab.
Congo seems to have got his legs back now.
Congo is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Benedetti doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Congo crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Congo's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKF 76
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1##CL#
Lad rushes Benedetti and presses him up against the ropes.
Lad blocking some punches.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Lad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lad tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Lad back against the ropes.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Lad.
Lad lands a nice elbow.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Lad blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Benedetti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lad.
Benedetti takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Lad blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Benedetti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A left hand lands to the body for Lad.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Lad pushes off an throws an elbow but Benedetti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Good body shot from Lad.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Lad.
Lad misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Lad.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lad.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Lad works on Benedetti's body with a couple of short punches.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Lad.
Lad lands with a short shot to the head.
Lad can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
Lad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lad misses with a body punch.
Lad struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Lad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lad tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lad lands a left hand. #T2#
Good body shot from Lad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Lad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Lad uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
Lad avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Lad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti keeps the fight on the outside.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lad.
Lad moves in looking to clinch but Benedetti pushes him off.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Lad slips the punch.
Lad throwing a counter right hand but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Lad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.#CL#
Lad rushes Benedetti and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lad tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Lad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lad misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Benedetti.
Lad is leaning against Benedetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Young Lad will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Lad forces Benedetti back against the ropes and clinches.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Lad.
Lad misses with an elbow over the top.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Lad.
Lad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lad cracks Benedetti with a nice body shot.
Benedetti lands a right hand.
Young Lad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lad misses with a punch to the body.
Lad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lad tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Lad struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Lad blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Lad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Lad.
Lad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Lad on the inside.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Lad.
Lad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lad is working Benedetti over against the ropes.
Lad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Lad.
Lad lands a right hand.
Benedetti is breathing heavily.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lad lands a shoulder strike.
Benedetti is trying to break the clinch but Lad has him pressed against the ropes.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Lad lands an elbow that stopped Benedetti in his tracks for a moment.
Lad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lad can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
Lad gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lad struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lad is working Benedetti over against the ropes.
Lad throws an elbow that misses.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lad throws a head punch that misses.
Lad misses with a body punch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
Lad slips under a jab.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Lad moves into the clinch successfully.
Lad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Lad.
Lad misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lad.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Lad tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Lad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lad comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Claudio Benedetti has been cut.
Lad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benedetti.
Lad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Lad.
Lad tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Lad back against the ropes.
Lad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Young Lad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Claudio Benedetti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Lad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#KD#
Lad drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Benedetti onto his butt! Benedetti pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC#Benedetti is rocked!
Lad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benedetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lad thuds his right hand into Benedetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benedetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Lad finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Lad avoids it with no problem.
Young Lad is winning the standup battle so far.
Benedetti wants to slow Lad down by chopping away at his legs.
Lad tries to counter by clinching up but Benedetti breaks away and moves out of range.
Benedetti seems to have recovered his senses.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti misses with a left hand #KD#
and Lad counters with a straight right that drops Benedetti on his ass! Benedetti jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
Lad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
As Lad backs off Benedetti throws a huge counter combo but Lad manages to avoid it all.
Benedetti connects with the punch.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Benedetti lands a head kick!
Benedetti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benedetti swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1##CL#
Lad clinches with his opponent.
Lad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benedetti can do to turn this around?
Lad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Lad on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Lad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lad is leaning against Benedetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benedetti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lad lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lad scores with a shoulder strike.
Lad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Lad.
Lad can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Lad.
Lad gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Lad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Lad.
Lad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #KD#
Lad creates a bit of space and cracks Benedetti with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Benedetti is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Lad is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
Lad fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Lad clinches up against the ropes.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Lad. #T2#
Lad pushes Benedetti back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lad.
Lad creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Benedetti crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Benedetti face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Lad takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Young Lad!
Young Lad retains his light heavyweight title!
In defeat, Claudio Benedetti stepped up to the mic, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: AKF 72 | Addition vs. Silva 2
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Benedetti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. PF doesn't seem bothered though.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but PF moved out of range nicely.
PF keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits PFs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benedetti slips under a jab from PF.
Benedetti checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from PF misses.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but PF manages to avoid it.
PF looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
PF misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
PF misses with a shot to the body
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut
and PF counters with a stiff right hand.
PF has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
PF turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!#KD#
Benedetti drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops PF onto his butt! PF pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#CUT#It looks like Beta PF has been cut.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but PF ducks down to avoid it.
As Benedetti backs off PF throws a huge counter combo but Benedetti manages to avoid it all.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti throws a quick counter head kick but PF was just out of range.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by PF.
PF walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benedetti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but PF was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
PF lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benedetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
PF throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
PF slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and PF counters with a low kick, right behind Benedetti 's knee.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti fires out a quick counter leg kick but PF just manages to avoid it.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. PF sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti dips to his left and cracks PF with an uppercut!
PF ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benedetti throws a leg kick
and PF counters with a good, hard body kick but Benedetti shrugs it off.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti is breathing heavily.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and PF counters with a low kick, right behind Benedetti 's knee. #T2#
PF is looking to slow Benedetti down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but PF ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but PF moved out of range nicely.
PF misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
PF fails to land with a series of punches.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Good leg kick by PF.
PF comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benedetti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
PF digs a good body shot into Benedetti's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and PF counters with a leg kick.
PF scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Beta PF's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
PF throws a body kick that misses.
PF cracks a nice hook into Benedetti's ribs.
PF thuds his right hand into Benedetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
PF ducks right into an uppercut from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws the left hand but PF avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
PF throws a wild body kick that Benedetti sees coming a mile off.
PF avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a hook
letting PF counter with a right hand.
PF feints and then cracks Benedetti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benedetti down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of PF's head but PF sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
PF is looking for the big counter here.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
It seemed like PF was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benedetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick from PF misses. #T1#
Benedetti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from PF.
A solid leg kick lands there for PF.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and PF counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but PF uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks PF off balance momentarily.
Benedetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
PF connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benedetti. Benedetti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
PF throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benedetti walks straight into a big right, left combination from PF and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to PF as he moves his way up the rankings!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Beta PF!
Claudio Benedetti was interviewed post fight and said '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: AKF 71 - Starting Over
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Benedetti.#CUT#It looks like Nenad Jovanovic has been cut.
Benedetti lands with a hook. Jovanovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Benedetti misses its target.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Jovanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jovanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jovanovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jovanovic slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jovanovic avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Benedetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jovanovic slips under a jab.
Jovanovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Jovanovic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jovanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Benedetti misses with a left hand
enabling Jovanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Jovanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Benedetti misses with a hook
enabling Jovanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Jovanovic cracks Benedetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Jovanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jovanovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Benedetti is having none of it.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Jovanovic manages to avoid it.#T2##CL2#
Jovanovic clinches.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Benedetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Nenad Jovanovic's cut even more.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Benedetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benedetti's gas tank.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benedetti.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jovanovic misses with some punches.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jovanovic blocking some punches.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nenad Jovanovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Benedetti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jovanovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Jovanovic slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Jovanovic.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jovanovic! But no joy.
Nice cross by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benedetti defending well as Jovanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Jovanovic manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jovanovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Jovanovic loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Jovanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Jovanovic wants to clinch up but Benedetti keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Jovanovic misses with a right hand
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Jovanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jovanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jovanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Jovanovic works over Benedetti's head and body with a nice combination.
A big left from Jovanovic misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Benedetti throws a hook but Jovanovic avoids it easily.
Jovanovic lands with a nice body punch.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jovanovic scores with a nice right hand.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Jovanovic ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti moves out of range as Jovanovic strikes.#T2##CL2#
Jovanovic clinches up against the ropes.
Nenad Jovanovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Benedetti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic misses with the head strike.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Jovanovic. #BC#
Benedetti manages to break the clinch.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Jovanovic saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Jovanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jovanovic.
A telegraphed right hand from Jovanovic misses the target.
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nenad Jovanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nenad Jovanovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jovanovic defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Jovanovic's shoulder, as Jovanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Jovanovic swinging wildly here.
Jovanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jovanovic sizes up Benedetti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benedetti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jovanovic is able to avoid easily.
Donk. Benedetti catches Jovanovic right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Jovanovic throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Jovanovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Jovanovic misses with a left hand
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Nenad Jovanovic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Jovanovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jovanovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Jovanovic clinches up with Benedetti and pushes him back against the ropes.
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
Benedetti lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
A short left from Jovanovic.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Benedetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Jovanovic lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Jovanovic misses with a hook.
Jovanovic tries to clinch up but Benedetti circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jovanovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#Nenad Jovanovic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Benedetti's head.
A swing and a miss from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nenad Jovanovic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Claudio Benedetti!
A relieved looking Claudio Benedetti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AKF FN | Lightning vs. Boyle
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Troeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benedetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Troeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Troeng tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Troeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Troeng blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti working aggressively here. #BC#
Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Troeng.
Troeng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Troeng tries to clinch up.#KD#
Benedetti lands a front kick to the face, that drops Troeng to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC#Troeng is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tor Troeng has been cut.
Troeng connects with the punch.
Benedetti tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Troeng misses
and Benedetti counters with a straight right that drops Troeng to the canvas! Will Troeng beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
A very excited looking Claudio Benedetti made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AKF FN | Benedetti vs. Taz
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Pratoomwong looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pratoomwong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedetti cracks Pratoomwong with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Chakrit Pratoomwong has been cut.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Pratoomwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pratoomwong.
Benedetti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
A nice leg kick from Benedetti, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Benedetti.
Pratoomwong is looking for the big counter here.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pratoomwong lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Pratoomwong is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Benedetti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pratoomwong throws a good cross that connects.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Pratoomwong walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
During a confident post fight interview, Claudio Benedetti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKFN FN 2
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Beecher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Benedetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Benedetti does it's job there.
A shot to the body from Beecher misses
and Benedetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beecher cracks Benedetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Beecher's head but Beecher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Beecher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beecher drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beecher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beecher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Beecher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benedetti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Beecher drives through and clinches with Benedetti against the ropes.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Beecher.
A shot in the inside from Beecher.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beecher.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Beecher can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
Beecher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beecher lands with a right to the head.
Beecher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Beecher.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the side of Beecher's head.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Beecher.
Benedetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Beecher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beecher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benedetti working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beecher.
Beecher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benedetti managing to block the knees to the body from Beecher.
Beecher misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Beecher.
Benedetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beecher backwards. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Beecher fails to land.
Beecher takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Benedetti.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beecher.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beecher.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a right hand.
Beecher tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benedetti lands a right hand.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Beecher.
Beecher blocking some punches.
Benedetti gets through Beecher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Benedetti.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Beecher scores with a shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beecher slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Beecher lands with a straight right. Benedetti didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti lands a jab to the head. #KD#
Benedetti cracks Beecher with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Beecher get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Beecher looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#Beecher is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beecher throws a head kick but Benedetti moves out of range.
Beecher is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedetti finish him?
Benedetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A nice leg kick from Benedetti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beecher throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Beecher seems to have recovered his senses.
Beecher slips a jab from Benedetti.
Beecher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beecher tries to get into range but Benedetti steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Beecher! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Benedetti scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
After winning the bout, Claudio Benedetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF 63 | Beukeboom vs. Ponor
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rothschild. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
Rothschild takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Theodore Rothschild has been cut.
Rothschild defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Rothschild keeps Benedetti at a distance using the push kick.
Benedetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been informed that Rothschild has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut
and Rothschild counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Benedetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rothschild throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Rothschild clinches up against the ropes.
Rothschild lands a shoulder strike.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Rothschild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Rothschild lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Rothschild escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rothschild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Rothschild tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Benedetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donk. Benedetti catches Rothschild right on the button with a cross.
Rothschild connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Benedetti cracks Rothschild with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothschild is just out of range.
Rothschild swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benedetti.
Rothschild throws a push kick but Benedetti slaps the foot to one side.
Rothschild throws a wild body kick that Benedetti sees coming a mile off.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rothschild counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rothschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rothschild.
Rothschild slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Rothschild moved out of range.
Rothschild is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benedetti with a body shot.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benedetti, as that shot connected.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Rothschild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Rothschild counters with a good, hard body kick but Benedetti shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Rothschild counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Benedetti misses with an uppercut
and Rothschild counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rothschild gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#That has opened up Theodore Rothschild's cut even more.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rothschild throws out a leg kick but Benedetti moves out of range and Rothschild only half commits.
Rothschild thumps Benedetti with a low kick.
Rothschild looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rothschild needs to keep his hands up - Benedetti had a free shot at his head there.
Rothschild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Rothschild scores with a decent looking hook.
Rothschild scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benedetti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rothschild counters with a stiff right hand.
Rothschild throws a head kick that Benedetti semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothschild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Rothschild moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Rothschild finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rothschild tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Theodore Rothschild will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rothschild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rothschild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Rothschild saw that one coming.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benedetti.
Rothschild scores with a shot to the body.
Rothschild dodges the punch combination from Benedetti.
Rothschild defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Rothschild's head but Rothschild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rothschild feints a counter leg kick.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti backing away here, and Rothschild unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Benedetti swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rothschild rushes Benedetti and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rothschild blocks an uppercut.
Rothschild misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti. #T1#
Rothschild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Rothschild misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Rothschild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Rothschild blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Benedetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rothschild.
Rothschild lands a body shot.
Rothschild scores with a shoulder strike.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rothschild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rothschild is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Rothschild has Benedetti pressed against the ropes, preventing Benedetti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rothschild blocks an uppercut.
Rothschild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rothschild lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothschild can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Rothschild lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rothschild lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Rothschild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Rothschild. #BC#
Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rothschild makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Benedetti really felt that one!
Claudio Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Rothschild rushes Benedetti and presses him up against the ropes.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Rothschild.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rothschild scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rothschild swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Rothschild lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Theodore Rothschild will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rothschild is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Benedetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benedetti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rothschild.
Benedetti swings widly with a right hand
and Rothschild counters with a straight right hand.
Rothschild with the inside leg kick.
Rothschild lands with a nice body kick.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Rothschild blocks the low kick.
Rothschild throws a push kick but Benedetti slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a kick to the body
and Rothschild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild scores with the left hand. Benedetti knows he should have avoided that one.
Rothschild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rothschild wants to clinch.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Rothschild's head but Rothschild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Rothschild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a push kick but Rothschild slaps the foot to one side.
Rothschild lands with an uppercut that bounces Benedetti off the ropes and back into range.
Rothschild throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Danga de danga de dang - Rothschild scores with a four punch combination!
Rothschild fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rothschild scores with a leg kick.
Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rothschild has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benedetti scores with a nice right hand.
Rothschild staying out of range there.
Benedetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Rothschild.
Benedetti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rothschild.
Rothschild moves forwards but Benedetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Rothschild moved out of range nicely.
Rothschild digs a good hook to Benedetti's body. #T2#
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rothschild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rothschild.
Rothschild scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rothschild throws the kick towards the body but Benedetti avoids it.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Rothschild throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rothschild thumps Benedetti with a low kick.
Rothschild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothschild connects with the punch.
Benedetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benedetti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rothschild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rothschild gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Rothschild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rothschild has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Rothschild!
In defeat, Claudio Benedetti stepped up to the mic, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: AKF 62 | Obama vs. Quick
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Upchurch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Upchurch misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Benedetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Upchurch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Brian Upchurch has been cut.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Upchurch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Upchurch scores with a hook.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Upchurch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Upchurch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Upchurch defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Upchurch.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Upchurch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Upchurch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Upchurch throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Upchurch slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Upchurch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Upchurch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benedetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Upchurch moves out of range of the strikes.
Upchurch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.#KD2#
Upchurch scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Benedetti to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT2#It looks like Claudio Benedetti has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Upchurch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Upchurch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Upchurch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Upchurch's shoulder, as Upchurch tries to avoid the shot.
And Upchurch responds with a good body kick, but Benedetti manages to step out the way in time.
Upchurch thuds his right hand into Benedetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Upchurch to counter with a crisp jab.
Upchurch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Upchurch.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Upchurch's head but Upchurch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Benedetti.
Upchurch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Upchurch moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Upchurch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut
enabling Upchurch to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Upchurch ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Despite the aggression on Upchurch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benedetti throws a hook but Upchurch avoids it easily.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Brian Upchurch should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Benedetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD2#
Upchurch cracks Benedetti with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Benedetti is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Benedetti is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Upchurch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Upchurch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benedetti throws a head kick but Upchurch moves out of range.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Upchurch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Upchurch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Benedetti is rocked!
Benedetti misses with a hook #KD2#
and Upchurch counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Benedetti goes down! Will Benedetti beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Oh Benedetti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benedetti scores with a sloppy right hand. Upchurch should have avoided that one.
Benedetti seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Benedetti ducks into a a hook from Upchurch and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Upchurch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Upchurch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti moves out of range as Upchurch throws a body kick.
Benedetti misses with a combination
and Upchurch counters with a big right hand that sends Benedetti crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Upchurch takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brian Upchurch!
An out of breath Brian Upchurch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Claudio Benedetti spoke after the fight, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: AKF FN | Dimitrov vs. Quick
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and McDavid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benedetti throws a jab when McDavid was well out of range.
Benedetti with a nice cross.
McDavid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benedetti under the eye.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid.
McDavid with the inside leg kick.
McDavid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
McDavid with a hook.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
McDavid connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from McDavid tenderised Benedetti's leg. Benedetti is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
Benedetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benedetti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
McDavid misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDavid. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDavid defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDavid moves away.
McDavid slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benedetti cracks a nice hook into McDavid's ribs.
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
McDavid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti doesn't seem bothered though.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks McDavid off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDavid misses with a looping right.#T2#
McDavid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
McDavid slips under a jab from Benedetti.
McDavid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benedetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDavid's head.
McDavid just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
McDavid is looking to slow Benedetti down with leg kicks.
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
McDavid connects with a single shot there.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of McDavid's head but McDavid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDavid tries to counter by clinching up but Benedetti breaks away and moves out of range.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDavid was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Benedetti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDavid tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDavid throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Connor McDavid will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McDavid misses with a few strikes there.
Benedetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Benedetti misses.
McDavid connects with a body shot.
Benedetti lands a jab.
Benedetti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDavid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDavid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDavid throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDavid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Connor McDavid is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDavid. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
Benedetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDavid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid.
Benedetti cracks McDavid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Connor McDavid has been cut.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but McDavid moved out of range.#T1#
Benedetti throws a front kick aimed at McDavid's knee but McDavid avoids it well.
McDavid misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Benedetti catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! McDavid stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? McDavid walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDavid.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDavid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
McDavid tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDavid.
McDavid connects with an inside leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a hook. McDavid ducked under it nicely.
McDavid avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
McDavid scores with a head kick. Benedetti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDavid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. McDavid moves away and avoids it.#T2#
McDavid defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
McDavid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but McDavid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDavid staying out of range there.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDavid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
McDavid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDavid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDavid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDavid.
McDavid sizes up Benedetti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDavid thinks about countering with a body kick.
McDavid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benedetti on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Connor McDavid's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McDavid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benedetti slips a jab from McDavid.
McDavid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benedetti on the side of the head.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by McDavid. Beautiful body shot.
Benedetti moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDavid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Benedetti's head.
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD2#
Benedetti cracks McDavid with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can McDavid get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. McDavid looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC2#McDavid is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDavid throws out the jab.
McDavid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
McDavid tries to counter by clinching up but Benedetti breaks away and moves out of range.
McDavid misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Benedetti cracks McDavid with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! McDavid is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and McDavid is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#T1#
Benedetti moves forwards but McDavid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDavid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benedetti circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends McDavid tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Benedetti wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
Our winner, Claudio Benedetti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AKF 57 | Obama vs. Diego
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1##CL#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benedetti avoids it.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benedetti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Magomedov landing knees to the body.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Benedetti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benedetti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov is leaning against Benedetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benedetti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Benedetti looks winded!
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov is trying to stall.
Magomedov stalling in the clinch.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
Magomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Benedetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti wants to break free but Magomedov has control.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov pushes Benedetti back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benedetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Magomedov coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Magomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benedetti can do to turn this around?
Magomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benedetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Magomedov clinches up against the ropes.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Magomedov misses with a body punch. #T1#
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Magomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Nikolai Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Magomedov.
Magomedov working Benedetti over with knees to the body.
Benedetti is breathing heavily.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#Benedetti is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Claudio Benedetti has been cut.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Magomedov works on Benedetti's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Benedetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benedetti's gas tank.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch. #KD#
Magomedov drops Benedetti on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Benedetti bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.#CL#
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Magomedov lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Claudio Benedetti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedetti seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Benedetti walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Magomedov rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Benedetti has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#Benedetti is rocked!
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Benedetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?#KD#
Benedetti walks into a big right hand from Magomedov and goes down! The referee sends Magomedov to a neutral corner as Benedetti gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benedetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benedetti seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Magomedov engages and cracks Benedetti with a massive lead left hook - Benedetti tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Magomedov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Magomedov!
Claudio Benedetti was interviewed post fight and said '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: AKF 55 | Durand vs. Redfist
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Juttu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Benedetti with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Ruma Juttu has been cut.
Benedetti thuds a left hand into Juttu's body.
Juttu misses with a body shot.
Benedetti misses with a double jab
and Juttu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benedetti's knee momentarily.
Juttu ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with an uppercut that bounces Juttu off the ropes and back into range.
Juttu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Juttu scores with a leg kick.
Juttu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benedetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Juttu's hands.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juttu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Juttu connects with a body shot that sends Benedetti's belly button to the back.#T1#
Juttu throws a leg kick
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juttu ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juttu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Juttu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Benedetti lands a jab to the head.
Juttu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Juttu.
Juttu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedetti. That did some damage!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Juttu - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juttu scores with a spinning back kick!
Benedetti is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juttu.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Juttu counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Juttu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Juttu.
Juttu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juttu! But no joy.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Juttu counters with a nice body kick.
Juttu lands with a hook. Benedetti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Juttu thumps Benedetti with a low kick.
Benedetti throws a hook but Juttu blocks it.
Juttu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juttu lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juttu moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruma Juttu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruma Juttu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juttu.
A low kick from Benedetti is predictable there
and Juttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juttu misses with a body punch
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Juttu blocks a jab.
Juttu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benedetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Juttu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Benedetti tenderised Juttu's leg. Juttu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benedetti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Juttu.
Benedetti walks into a left hand.
Juttu moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juttu throws a leg kick but Benedetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1##KD2#
Juttu scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Benedetti to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Juttu away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Benedetti got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Juttu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Juttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juttu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benedetti moves out of range as Juttu strikes.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
letting Juttu counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Juttu.
Juttu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Juttu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juttu.#KD2#
Juttu drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Benedetti onto his butt! Benedetti pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC2#Benedetti is rocked!
Juttu slips a jab from Benedetti.
Oh Benedetti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti seems to have got his legs back now.
Sloppy strikes from Juttu. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Juttu moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Juttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benedetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Juttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Juttu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Benedetti dips to his left and cracks Juttu with an uppercut!
Juttu scoring well with a low kick there.
Juttu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Benedetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juttu. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti misses with a hook
enabling Juttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Juttu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Juttu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruma Juttu will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round.
The cut man is working on Ruma Juttu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Benedetti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juttu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Juttu blocks a jab.
Benedetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juttu can pounce on him.
Benedetti scores with a nice strike.
Benedetti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Juttu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Benedetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juttu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juttu misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Juttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juttu throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Juttu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Juttu.
Jab from Benedetti.#T1#
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juttu moves away.
Juttu tries a quick counter leg kick but Benedetti is wise to it.
Juttu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from Benedetti finds it's target.#ROC#Juttu is rocked!
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juttu.
Juttu is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedetti finish him?
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the body.
Juttu seems to have recovered his senses.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Juttu.
Ruma Juttu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benedetti blocks a head kick by Juttu.
Juttu scores with a nice body kick.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut
and Juttu counters with a straight right hand.
Benedetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Benedetti throws the left hand but Juttu avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Juttu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Juttu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benedetti walks into a stiff left hand from Juttu.
Juttu defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Juttu moves out of range.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benedetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Juttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benedetti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Juttu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Juttu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benedetti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benedetti swings widly with a right hand
and Juttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juttu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Juttu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benedetti under the eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Claudio Benedetti.
Well Juttu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruma Juttu!
Our winner, Ruma Juttu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Claudio Benedetti spoke after the fight, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: AKF 53 | Obama vs. Dimitrov
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
Benedetti lands with a right hand.
Epicity has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Epicity misses.
Epicity feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benedettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Epicity counters with a nice body shot.
Benedetti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epicity counters with an outside leg kick.
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!
Benedetti lands a head kick!
Epicity staying out of range there.
Epicity appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benedetti cracks Epicity with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benedetti falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Epicity moves into the clinch.
Epicity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Epicity stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Epicity.
Benedetti lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benedetti tries to bum rush Epicity with a series of wild strikes but Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Epicity throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Epicity blocks a jab.
Benedetti misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Benedetti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Epicity. That one must have hurt.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benedetti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
A swing and a miss from Epicity.
Epicity takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A cross from Epicity lands.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Epicity!
Benedetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benedetti is breathing heavily.
Epicity throws a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
Benedetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epicity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Epicity takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Epicity throws a leg kick
and Benedetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benedetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Epicity moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity connects with an inside leg kick.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benedetti's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Epicity dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Epicity throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Epicity has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Epicity there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Epicity counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benedetti thinking.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Epicity throws a head kick but Benedetti moves out of range.
Theodore Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benedetti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#KD#
Epicity ducks into a a hook from Benedetti and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#CUT#It looks like Theodore Epicity has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity swings widly with a right hand
and Benedetti counters with a big left hand that crumples Epicity! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AKF FN | Benedetti vs. Knox
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Knox throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Knox slips a jab from Benedetti.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Benedetti down. #KD2#
Knox connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Benedetti onto his butt! Benedetti bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Knox cracks Benedetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD2#
Knox cracks Benedetti with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Benedetti get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Benedetti looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC2#Benedetti is rocked!
Benedetti throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox tries to clinch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1##KD2#
Knox cracks Benedetti with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Benedetti get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Benedetti looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Knox throws a counter combo.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Knox scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Benedetti to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Knox away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Benedetti got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Benedetti misses with a few strikes there.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Benedetti's belly button to the back.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.#T2#
Knox scores with a jab. Benedetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benedetti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti scores with a head kick. Knox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#CL2#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Benedetti duly obliges.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti misses with a combination
and Knox counters with a nice leg kick.
Benedetti avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benedetti.
Knox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Benedetti ducks into a a hook from Knox and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#T1##KD2#
Knox scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Benedetti beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Oh Benedetti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti seems to have got his legs back now.
Riley Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Benedetti throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Benedetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benedetti lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Knox blocks a jab.
Benedetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Benedetti was not able to check. #KD2#
Benedetti walks into a big right hand from Knox and goes down! The referee sends Knox to a neutral corner as Benedetti gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#CUT2#It looks like Claudio Benedetti has been cut.#CL2#
Knox rushes Benedetti and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Knox is controlling Benedetti's neck. Knox unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Benedetti goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Riley Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Riley Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Claudio Benedetti spoke after the fight, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: AKF 46 | Akira vs. Morrison
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Spiteri throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Spiteri saw that one coming.
Spiteri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Spiteri tries a quick counter leg kick but Benedetti is wise to it.
Spiteri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Benedetti does no damage.
Spiteri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spiteri is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
Spiteri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spiteri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiteri slips under a jab.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti scores with a nice right hand.
Spiteri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Spiteri moves forwards but Benedetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benedetti takes one to the side of the head.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Spiteri ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spiteri.
Spiteri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spiteri slips under a jab from Benedetti.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti backing away here, and Spiteri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spiteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Spiteri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spiteri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti scores with a hook to the body. Spiteri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spiteris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Spiteri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benedetti checks the leg kick.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Spiteri slips the punch.
Benedetti connects with a single shot there.
Spiteri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benedetti throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Benedetti throws a sloppy body shot
and Spiteri counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti throws a jab when Spiteri was well out of range.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Spiteri moves out of range.
Spiteri looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spiteri.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Spiteri ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Benedetti throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Benedetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spiteri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benedetti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spiteri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Spiteri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spiteri.
Benedetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spiteri.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti throws a hook but Spiteri avoids it easily.
Spiteri misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Spiteri feints a counter leg kick.
Benedetti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Spiteri slips under a jab from Benedetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Benedetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spiteri can do to turn this around?
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Spiteri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Benedetti does no damage.
Spiteri lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spiteri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spiteri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spiteri back to the ropes. Benedetti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spiteri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Claudio Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Spiteri slips under a jab.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Spiteri saw that one coming.
Benedetti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benedetti misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spiteri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spiteri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti catches Spiteri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spiteri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benedetti takes a step back to recover.
Benedetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spiteri.
Spiteri cracks Benedetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Spiteri's shoulder, as Spiteri tries to avoid the shot.
Spiteri flicks out a counter leg kick but Benedetti steps away.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
A nice side step and Spiteri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spiteri! But no joy.
Spiteri lands a nice looking body shot.
Benedetti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spiteri is looking to land body kicks.
Benedetti moves out of range as Spiteri throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlotos Spiteri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spiteri blocks a jab.
Spiteri misses with a body shot.
Spiteri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spiteri slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Benedetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spiteri doesn't seem phased though.
Spiteri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Benedetti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Benedetti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spiteri.
Benedetti throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spiteri avoids the head kick by Benedetti. #T1#
Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Spiteri throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Spiteri moves out of range.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spiteri.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Spiteri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benedetti throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Benedetti throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Benedetti cracks Spiteri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Spiteri ducks down to avoid it.
Spiteri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Spiteri moved out of range.
Spiteri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti connects with a nice looking jab.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Benedetti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Spiteri slips the punch.
Benedetti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spiteri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spiteri feints and then cracks Benedetti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benedetti down.
A punch lands to the side of Benedetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spiteri connects with a crisp jab.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Spiteri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benedetti to score with a decent uppercut.
Spiteri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benedetti lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benedetti.
Spiteri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spiteri misses with a looping right.
Benedetti throws a quick counter head kick but Spiteri was just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Benedetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benedetti 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Benedetti!
A very excited looking Claudio Benedetti made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AKF 42 | Diego vs. Benedetti
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benedetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benedetti with the inside leg kick.
Benedetti cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diego! #CL#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Benedetti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Diego rushes Benedetti and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti working aggressively here. #BC2#
Benedetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Diego darts in and clinches Benedetti up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego. #T1#
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benedettis head.
Come on Diego - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego pushes Benedetti back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Benedetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benedetti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego is working Benedetti over against the ropes.
Benedetti looks winded!
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego pushes Benedetti back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Diego cracks Benedetti with a nice body shot.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Draughn Diego dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Diego tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti is trying to break free.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Benedetti lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego is leaning against Benedetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Benedetti. #BC2#
Benedetti breaks the clinch.
Diego lands with a kick to the ribs.
Benedetti blocks a head kick by Diego.
Diego scores with the left hand. Benedetti knows he should have avoided that one.
Benedetti is breathing heavily.#T1#
Diego wants to clinch up but Benedetti keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diego jabs Benedetti right on the nose. Benedetti blinks but takes it well.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Diego tries to clinch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Diego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benedetti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diego appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Benedetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Benedetti misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benedetti swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benedetti can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.#T2#
Diego throws a leg kick but Benedetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benedetti looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
Benedetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego tries to clinch but Benedetti is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benedetti! But no joy.
Benedetti misses with a body punch
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Diego counters with a right hand to the body.
Benedetti thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Diego avoids them all with ease.
Diego fires out a quick counter leg kick but Benedetti just manages to avoid it.
Draughn Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego is looking to slow Benedetti down with leg kicks.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Benedetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Diego pushes Benedetti up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego working aggressively here.
Benedetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Diego.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Draughn Diego dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Benedetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Diego clinches up against the ropes.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
Diego is working Benedetti over against the ropes.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Benedetti's ribcage. Benedetti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards. #ROC#Benedetti is rocked!
Benedetti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Diego lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego pushes Benedetti back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego. #KD#
Diego creates a bit of space and cracks Benedetti with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Benedetti is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego tries to clinch up but Benedetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego pushes Benedetti away with a front kick.
Diego plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Benedetti to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Benedetti just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Draughn Diego!
Draughn Diego is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Draughn Diego thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Claudio Benedetti stepped up to the mic, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: AKF 39 | Benedetti vs. Durand
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Durand lands an overhand right.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Durand throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Durand throws a chopping leg kick but Benedetti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durand throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benedetti on the side of the head.
Benedetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand is looking to slow Benedetti down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Benedetti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand tries a head kick but it misses.
Benedetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durand on the side of the head.
Durand tries to move into range but Benedetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benedetti lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durand moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Durand slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Durand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durand throws a leg kick but Benedetti moved away.
Benedetti motions for Durand to come forward. Benedetti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Durand thinks about the counter body kick.
Benedetti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Durand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durand slips under a jab.
Durand throws the kick towards the body but Benedetti avoids it.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Durand has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Nice cross by Durand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Durand looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durand.
Benedetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick misses from Durand. #CL2#
Durand forces Benedetti back against the ropes and clinches.
A short left from Benedetti.
Benedetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Claudio Benedetti has been cut.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Benedetti in his tracks for a moment.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Benedetti.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
Durand blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Claudio Benedetti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claudio Benedetti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Durand slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Durand throws a leg kick but Benedetti checks it.
Benedetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Durand moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Durand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti avoids the head kick by Durand.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Durand blocks a jab.
Durand blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Claudio Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Benedetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durand can pounce on him.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand connects with a crisp jab.
Durand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with an inside leg kick.
Durand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Durand's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand wants to land a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benedetti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Durand eats them both and turns towards Benedetti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Durand was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick. #T2#
Durand tries a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
It looked like Benedetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Durand.
Donk. Benedetti catches Durand right on the button with a cross.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durand looks for the body kick but Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benedetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Durand.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Benedetti.#CL2#
Durand closes the distance and pushes Benedetti back into the ropes.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durand landing knees to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
A jab from Durand finds it's way through Benedetti's defenses.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Claudio Benedetti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claudio Benedetti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti jabs Durand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Durand slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
It seemed like Durand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Durand lands with a nice body punch.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.#CL2#
Durand closes the distance and pushes Benedetti back into the ropes.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Benedetti is blocking nicely.
Benedetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand lands an elbow that stopped Benedetti in his tracks for a moment.
Durand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
Durand takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Durand breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
A nice side step and Durand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durand staying out of range there.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Durand pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range and Durand settles back down.
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Durand doesn't manage to clinch there - Benedetti circles away.
Benedetti is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Durand's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti moves out of range as Durand strikes.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Benedetti moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Durand staying out of range there.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claudio Benedetti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Durand loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Benedetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benedetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Durand follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Durand lands with a nice body kick.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Benedetti lands with a right hand.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Durand gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Durand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durand landing knees to the head.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Benedetti blocks with his arms.
Durand lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Durand.
Benedetti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Durand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Benedetti blocks with his arms.
Durand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Durand digs a right hand into Benedetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benedetti's gas tank. #T1#
A short right from Durand on the inside.
Durand lands an elbow just above Benedetti 's eye.
Durand crunches a lovely knee into Benedetti's ribcage.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand landing knees to the body.
Durand cracks Benedetti with a nice body shot.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Benedetti takes a knee right on the jaw!
A left hand lands to the body for Durand.
A knee to the head by Durand. #ROC2#Benedetti is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Benedetti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedetti misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand tries to clinch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Durand jabs Benedetti right on the nose. Benedetti blinks but takes it well.
Durand staying out of range there.
Benedetti backing away here, and Durand unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Benedetti seems to have got his legs back now.
Durand catches Benedetti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A cross from Durand lands.#T2#
Benedetti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benedetti misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Durand counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti. #BC2#
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Durand unleashes a big counter combination but Benedetti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Durand misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Durand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Durand tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Durand misses.
Durand throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Claudio Benedetti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Durand swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedetti. That did some damage!
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand shapes to counter with a head kick.
Benedetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benedetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a good low kick that Benedetti was not able to check.
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Benedetti lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Durand manages to avoid it.
Durand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Durand to score with a decent uppercut.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand looks to land a body kick but Benedetti moved away.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Benedetti does it's job there.
Nice jab there from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benedetti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Benedetti misses. #T2#
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Benedetti moves out of range easily.
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand throws a leg kick which misses Benedetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Benedetti tries to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Benedetti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durand wants to counter with a clinch but Benedetti pushes him away.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand fakes the leg kick and cracks Benedetti in the body.
Benedetti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durand finds it's way round the side to connect with Benedetti's head.
Benedetti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durand tries to clinch there but Benedetti circles away.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Durand manages to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jacques Durand thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Claudio Benedetti was interviewed post fight and said '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: AKF 35 | Durand vs. Benedetti
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Durand connects with a body shot.
Durand wants to clinch.
Durand throws a body kick that misses.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durand.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benedetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Durand was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benedetti.
Durand is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benedetti! But no joy.
Durand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durand slips under a jab from Benedetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durand.
Durand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Benedetti misses with a wild combination.
Benedetti throws a chopping leg kick but Durand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benedetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benedetti is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Durand looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Benedetti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Durand slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Durand takes one to the chin there.
Benedetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Benedetti checks a leg kick nicely.
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Benedetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benedetti.
Benedetti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benedetti.
Durand lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
It looked like Durand was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benedetti.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Durand slips the punch.
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durand throws a head kick that half lands.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Durand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand scores with a nice body kick.
Durand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Durand has Benedetti up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand is trying to break the clinch but Benedetti is controlling him.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
Benedetti blocks the elbow strike.
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Durand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Claudio Benedetti will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benedetti misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand lands the left hand.
Durand throws a front kick aimed at Benedetti's knee but Benedetti avoids it well.
Durand slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Durand misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.
A nice combination there by Benedetti.
Durand lands with a straight right. Benedetti didn't see that one coming.
Durand takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durand lands an overhand right.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Durand counters with an outside leg kick.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Durand defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durand scores with a jab.
Benedetti takes a swing at Durand's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
The crowd cheers as Benedetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durand doesn't seem phased though.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durand appears to be looking for a big counter.
Benedetti throws out a powerful jab.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a body kick that stops Benedetti in his tracks momentarily.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Durand misses.
Benedetti lands with a hook. Durand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.#T2#
Durand connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durand lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Benedetti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benedetti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Durand misses with a hook.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Durand lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benedetti doesn't seem phased though.
Durand misses with a body kick.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Durand is looking to counter with a body kick.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durand moves to clinch but Benedetti breaks away
and Benedetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durand blocks a jab.
It appears Durand was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Claudio Benedetti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Durand's shoulder, as Durand tries to avoid the shot.
Durand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Durand tries to clinch up but Benedetti circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDurand.
Benedetti misses with a head kick.
Durand avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
As Benedetti backs away, Durand returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Durand connects with a crisp jab.
Benedetti digs a good hook to Durand's body.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durand momentarily.
Durand avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durand moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Benedetti just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDurand.
Benedetti lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Durand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Durand throws a leg kick but Benedetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benedetti throws a jab when Durand was well out of range.
Good work by Durand as he checks the leg kick.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Durand throws a leg kick which misses Benedetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Benedetti tries to avoid it.
Durand slips a jab from Benedetti.
An attempted straight right counter from Durand misses the target.
Jacques Durand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedetti throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
Durand defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Durand tries a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Benedetti as he connects with a hook.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benedetti blocks a head kick by Durand.
Durand slips under a jab.
Durand is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti misses with a hook. Durand ducked under it nicely.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Durand is looking to score with low kicks.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Benedetti scores with a body shot.
Durand throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benedetti checks a leg kick nicely.
Durand misses with a low kick as Benedetti jumps back.
Benedetti lands with a slapping head kick.
Benedetti digs a good hook to Durand's body.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durand manages to avoid it.
Benedetti walks into a left hand.
Durand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benedetti's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Benedetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benedetti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti is the new light heavyweight champion!
Claudio Benedetti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKF 32 | Dimitrov vs. Durand 2
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Redfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A shot to the liver by Redfist. Beautiful body shot.
Benedetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redfist. Redfist obviously looking to wear him down.
Benedetti dips to his left and cracks Redfist with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Sortek Redfist has been cut.
Redfist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redfist moves forwards but Benedetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Redfist moved out of range nicely.
Redfist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sparring Cages in the buildup to the fight.
Benedetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Benedetti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redfist thuds a left hand into Benedetti's body.
Redfist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Redfist counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Redfist. That snapped Benedetti's head back.
Redfist with a nice calf kick.
Redfist lands with an uppercut that bounces Benedetti off the ropes and back into range.
Redfist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Benedetti throws a jab when Redfist was well out of range.
Redfist throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redfist.
Benedetti scores with a jab.
Redfist walks forward, straight into a front kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti throws out a powerful jab.
Redfist throws a chopping leg kick but Benedetti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redfist lands a nice shot to the body.
Redfist slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Nice straight punches there by Redfist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Redfist.
Redfist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Redfist's shoulder, as Redfist tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Benedetti as he checks the leg kick.
Benedetti lands with a nice body punch.
Benedetti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#KD2#
Redfist ducks into a a hook from Benedetti and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC2#Redfist is rocked!#T2#
A low kick from Redfist misses
and Benedetti counters with a perfect left hook, dropping Redfist to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
After winning the bout, Claudio Benedetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Sortek Redfist spoke after the fight, saying 'You win or you learn. 148'.

Event: AKF 28 | Turner vs. Keenan
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Zoid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Zoid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zoid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benedetti circles away quickly and effectively.
Zoid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benedetti checks a leg kick.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Zoid manages to avoid it.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoid moves away.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Zoid.
Zoid misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zoid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benedetti lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zoid! But no joy.
Benedetti tries to land a leg kick but Zoid saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Zoid throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoid staying out of range there.
Zoid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zoid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benedetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Zoid is out of range.
Zoid lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Zoid misses the target.
Benedetti scores with a jab. Zoid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zoid misses with a hook.
Zoid throws a solid leg kick but Benedetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zoid.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti throws a low kick but Zoid avoids it.
Zoid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zoid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range. #T2#
Zoid fails to land with a series of punches.
Zoid lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benedetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benedetti walks into a left hand. #KD#
Benedetti connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Zoid onto his butt! Zoid bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Zoid walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Zoid is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
After winning the bout, Claudio Benedetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF 24 | Tharrier vs. Erikson
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1##KD#
Benedetti clips Bouglas with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Bouglas a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT#It looks like Duster Bouglas has been cut.#KD#
Benedetti drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Bouglas onto his butt! Bouglas pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Bouglas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bouglas walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Bouglas is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
A very excited looking Claudio Benedetti made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AKF 21 | Robbins vs. Beukeboom
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Picogram throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti tried to counter with a leg kick but Picogram avoided it.
Good shot there by Benedetti.#CUT#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Picogram slips under a jab.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picogram.
Picogram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Picogram misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Picogram.
Benedetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Picogram misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Benedetti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti misses with a looping right.#T1#
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Picogram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Picogram.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Picogram moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Picogram.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Picogram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Picogram scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Benedetti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Picogram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Picogram.
Picogram looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti throws a hook but Picogram blocks it.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Picogram ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picogram connects with a nice looking jab.
Sloppy strikes from Benedetti. Those never looked like landing.
Picogram misses with a looping right.
Picogram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Picogram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picogram lunges at Benedetti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benedetti's hand.
A jab lands there for Benedetti.
Picogram throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Picogram misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Picogram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Picogram is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Benedetti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Despite the aggression on Picogram's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Picogram.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Picogram scores with a shot to the body.
Picogram slips a straight right by Benedetti.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Picogram tries to bum rush Benedetti with a series of wild strikes but Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Picogram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a right hand.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picogram throws out the jab.
Picogram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Picogram.
Benedetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Picogram as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Picogram connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
It seemed like Picogram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Picogram! But no joy.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Picogram just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti throws a low kick but Picogram avoids it.
Picogram slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Picogram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Picogram misses with a combination
and Benedetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picogram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Picogram slips under a jab from Benedetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonny Picogram will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonny Picogram's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Picogram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Picogram. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Picogram.
Picogram slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Benedetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Picogram momentarily.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picogram.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
Picogram missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram cracks Benedetti with a good jab.
Benedetti throws a shot to the body.
Picogram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Picogram sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Picogram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Picogram takes one to the side of the head.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benedetti works Picogram's body with a nice hook.
Picogram has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Picogram there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benedetti misses with a hook to the body
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab.
Picogram slips under a jab.
Picogram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Picogram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti closes the distance and catches Picogram with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Picogram is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Picogram is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Picogram is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Benedetti takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
After winning the bout, Claudio Benedetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF 20 | Benedetti vs. Durand
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
Durand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benedetti keeps the fight on the outside.
Durand scores with a body shot.
Durand has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Durand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Benedetti has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benedetti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durand connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Durand scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Durand throws an off balance right hand
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Durand.
Durand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Durand.
Durand misses with the combination.
Durand scores with a kick to the midsection.
Durand throws a lazy head kick
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
Durand flicks out a counter leg kick but Benedetti steps away.#T2#
Benedetti cracks Durand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durand feints and then cracks Benedetti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benedetti down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Durand clinches.
Durand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benedetti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Durand pushes Benedetti up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Durand unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benedetti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benedetti is defending well for now.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Benedetti is blocking nicely.
Benedetti lands with a left to the head.
Benedetti dodges an elbow strike from Durand. #T3#
Durand crunches a lovely knee into Benedetti's ribcage.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Durand.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
Durand throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benedettis head.
Benedetti lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durand obliges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Durand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards. #BC2#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benedetti lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Durand forces Benedetti back against the ropes and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Durand.
A left hand lands to the body for Durand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A knee to the head by Durand.
Durand scores a nice knee to the body.
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Durand.
Durand tries to land a knee to the head but Benedetti blocks with his arms.
Benedetti tries to stall but Durand uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
Durand defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Durand cracks Benedetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Durand works Benedetti's body with a nice hook.
Durand fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benedetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durand. Durand obviously looking to wear him down.
Durand lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Durand with a nice calf kick.
Benedetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Durand.
Nice cross by Benedetti.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durand throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durand can pounce on him.
Benedetti misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Durand has closed the distance and engaged Benedetti in a clinch.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Durand.
Durand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durand works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Durand throws a leg kick which misses Benedetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Benedetti tries to avoid it.
Durand lands with a kick to the ribs.
Durand scoring well with a low kick there.
Benedetti moves out of range as Durand strikes.
Durand lands a right hook to the body.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Durand has closed the distance and engaged Benedetti in a clinch.
Durand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Durand.
Benedetti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durand doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti misses with a leg kick
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Durand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durand scores with a spinning back kick!
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Durand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durand slips a jab from Benedetti.#T3#
Durand connects with a right hand. Benedetti shakes it off.
Benedetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab, jab by Durand - just one landing.
Durand misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Durand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durand tries to clinch there but Benedetti circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Benedetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durand misses with a series of wild punches.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Durand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand scores with a jab to the head.
Durand connects with a jab.#T4#
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durand digs a good body shot into Benedetti's ribs.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benedetti's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Durand throws a push kick but Benedetti slaps the foot to one side.
Durand connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Durand misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Durand.
Benedetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benedetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benedetti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durand thuds his shin into the meat of Benedetti's side.
Good leg kick by Benedetti.
Durand throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand misses the jab.
Benedetti throws a counter high kick but Durand was just alert enough to avoid it.
Benedetti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Durand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Durand.
Benedetti takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Benedetti misses with a hook to the body
letting Durand counter with a right hand.
Durand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Durand, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durand lands with a nice body punch.
Durand doesn't manage to clinch there - Benedetti circles away.
Durand stuns Benedetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand.
Durand jabs at Benedetti's body.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durand.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Durand misses with a body kick.
Benedetti moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Durand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand lands a jab.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durand throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Benedetti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Durand throws a head kick but Benedetti moves out of range.
Durand jabs at Benedetti's body.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Durand counters with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durand - that will leave a mark!
Durand lands a nice shot to the body.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Benedetti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benedetti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durand is able to avoid easily.
Benedetti misses with a double jab
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Benedetti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benedetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand misses with an uppercut.
Durand fakes the leg kick and cracks Benedetti in the body.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durand throws a front kick that sends Benedetti stumbling back into the ropes.
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Durand checks it.
Durand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durand throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jacques Durand!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jacques Durand!

Jacques Durand wins by unanimous decision!
Jacques Durand is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Jacques Durand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Claudio Benedetti was interviewed post fight and said '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: AKF 18
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Benedetti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Kin moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti lands with a cross.
Kin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benedetti counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Kin falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Claudio Benedetti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AKF 15: Magomedov vs. Fairtex
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punch Out Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kin throws a sloppy head kick and Benedetti moves out of range easily.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Kin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Kin throws a wild body kick that Benedetti sees coming a mile off.
Kin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Kin.
A little jabbing left from Benedetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kin throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kin lands a jab-cross combination.
Benedetti lands with a right hand.
Kin moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti connects with a jab.#ROC2#Kin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benedetti circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Benedetti throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Kin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedetti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kin seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Benedetti cracks Kin with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Kin get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Kin looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kin throws a nice looking combination but Benedetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kin digs a good body shot into Benedetti's ribs.#KD2#
Kin walks into a big right hand from Benedetti and goes down! The referee sends Benedetti to a neutral corner as Kin gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benedetti counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Claudio Benedetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 95 - Knox Vs Line
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Benedetti scores with a hook.
Benedetti throws out a leg kick but Bagwis moves out of range and Benedetti only half commits.
Bagwis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bagwis blocks a jab.
Bagwis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bagwis looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Bagwis does it's job there.
Bagwis lands with a hook. Benedetti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bagwis to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagwis.
Bagwis scores with a hook to the body. Benedetti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bagwis takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Bagwis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. #T1#
Bagwis lands a right hook to the body.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
Bagwis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Benedetti just manages to avoid it.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Bagwis slips the punch.
Benedetti connects with the punch.
Benedetti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bagwis scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Bagwis counters with a right hand to the body.
Bagwis with a hook.
Benedetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bagwis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Benedetti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Bagwis misses. #T2##KD#
Bagwis drops Benedetti with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Benedetti looks back up at him and smiles so Bagwis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Benedetti is rocked!
Bagwis lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Benedetti up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Bagwis from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Benedetti's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huwan Bagwis!
Huwan Bagwis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Claudio Benedetti stepped up to the mic, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: OFK 89 - Bagwis Vs Mustonen
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Moreno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moreno feints a counter leg kick.
Moreno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benedetti. Benedetti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benedetti throws a jab when Moreno was well out of range.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Moreno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moreno only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moreno connects with a leg kick.
Moreno scores with a hook.
Moreno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moreno moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moreno counters with a good low kick that Benedetti was not able to check.
We've been informed that Moreno has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moreno counters with a good low kick that Benedetti was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti lands a jab to Moreno's midsection.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Moreno ducks down to avoid it.
Moreno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benedetti.
Moreno lands with a hook. Benedetti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Moreno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Moreno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moreno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Benedetti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moreno ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Moreno scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Moreno counter with a right hand.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moreno!
Moreno wants to clinch.
Benedetti thows a leg kick but Moreno checks it
and Moreno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moreno misses with a series of wild punches.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Moreno.
Benedetti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Moreno.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moreno.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreno moves away from the strike by Benedetti. #T2#
Moreno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moreno scores with a nice right hand.
Moreno thumps Benedetti with a low kick.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moreno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moreno throws a nice head kick!
Moreno misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Moreno.
Moreno scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Moreno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut
and Moreno counters with a slapping leg kick.
Moreno misses with a wild body shot.
Moreno is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Benedetti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Benedetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Moreno counters with an outside leg kick.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Moreno lands with an uppercut that bounces Benedetti off the cage and back into range.
Moreno connects with the punch.#ROC2#Benedetti is rocked!
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Moreno counters with a nice right hand that sends Benedetti toppling to the canvas! Benedetti scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Moreno finish him?!
Oh Benedetti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moreno throws an uppercut from hell that sends Benedetti clean off his feet! He's out cold! Moreno stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xande Moreno!
Claudio Benedetti spoke after the fight, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: OFK 81 - Sector Vs Horn
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Pinochet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinochet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Benedetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Pinochet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Pinochet's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti swings widly with a right hand
and Pinochet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Pinochet counters with a body kick that stops Benedetti in his tracks momentarily.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinochet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benedetti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pinochet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Benedetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pinochet under the eye.
No joy there for Benedetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benedetti misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Pinochet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pinochet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Pinochet takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#Pinochet is rocked!
Benedetti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benedetti cracks Pinochet with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Pinochet tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Benedetti pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Pinochet is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Benedetti!
A very excited looking Claudio Benedetti made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PL MMA 37 McDonald vs Colucci
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1#
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Benedetti counters with a flying knee that drops Moore! Benedetti dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
Carl Moore spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: FARTMMA 78: Doomsday 2020
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benedetti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzsimmons misses its target.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBenedetti.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Benedetti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Benedetti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws out a leg kick but Benedetti moves out of range and Fitzsimmons only half commits.
Benedetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that Benedetti semi-blocks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benedetti.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice looking combination but Benedetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benedetti follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons walks into a jab.
Benedetti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benedetti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benedetti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzsimmons darts in trying to clinch
and Benedetti counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benedetti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fitzsimmons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fitzsimmons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Benedetti lands with a hook. Fitzsimmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up but Benedetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Fitzsimmons instigates a clinch.
Benedetti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benedetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti blocking some punches. #BC#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Benedetti.#T3#
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Benedetti keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Benedetti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Benedetti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti moves forwards but Fitzsimmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Benedetti counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fitzsimmons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBenedetti.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Benedetti is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benedetti! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Benedetti.
Fitzsimmons sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good shot there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons motions for Benedetti to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzsimmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzsimmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzsimmons misses the body punch
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti counters with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with a single shot there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBenedetti.
Fitzsimmons looks to clinch
and Benedetti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Benedetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benedetti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left lands for Benedetti.#ROC2#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Benedetti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benedetti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Benedetti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benedetti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons is predictable there
and Benedetti rattles Fitzsimmons with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Fitzsimmons tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Benedetti dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Fitzsimmons stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Claudio Benedetti!
After winning the bout, Claudio Benedetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Eternity 4
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Benedetti slips under a jab from Gaston.
Gaston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Gaston tenderised Benedetti's leg. Benedetti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gaston lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Benedetti's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gaston thows a leg kick but Benedetti checks it
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
Gaston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roy Gaston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaston lands with a nice body kick.
Gaston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gaston just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti is looking to counter with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaston.
Gaston works Benedetti's body with a nice hook.
Benedetti blocks a head kick by Gaston. #T1#
Gaston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benedetti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Benedetti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benedetti moves out of range as Gaston throws a body kick.
Benedetti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gaston.
Gaston just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaston. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Gaston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gaston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benedetti's brow.
Gaston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Gaston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti. #BC#
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaston tries to close the distance and clinch but Benedetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Gaston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gaston tries to land a front kick but Benedetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Benedetti.
Gaston misses with a body shot.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Gaston manages to avoid it.
Gaston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benedetti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick from Gaston.
Gaston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gaston throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice side step and Gaston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the body from Benedetti misses
and Gaston counters with a good low kick that Benedetti was not able to check.
Gaston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gaston flicks out a counter leg kick but Benedetti steps away.#T3#
Gaston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
Gaston lands with a straight right. Benedetti didn't see that one coming.
Gaston cracks a nice hook into Benedetti's ribs.#CL2#
Gaston moves into range and clinches up with Benedetti.
Gaston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaston tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Gaston taking a breather.
Gaston pressing his opponent against the cage.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaston uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Benedetti breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gaston throws a poor cross that misses
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benedetti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaston throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Benedetti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gaston! Benedetti lets Gaston back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Roy Gaston has been cut.
Gaston closes the distance but Benedetti moves to the side
and Benedetti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gaston scores with a leg kick.
Gaston throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benedetti counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gaston misses with a kick to the body
and Benedetti counters with a right hand to the body.
Gaston closes the distance but Benedetti moves to the side
and Benedetti counters with a low kick, right behind Gaston 's knee.
Gaston looks winded!
Gaston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Gaston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roy Gaston'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.
#R2#
Gaston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benedetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaston.
Gaston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gaston thows a leg kick but Benedetti checks it
and Benedetti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gaston really felt that one!
Benedetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Benedetti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gaston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gaston throws a leg kick
and Benedetti counters with a low kick, right behind Gaston 's knee.
Gaston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gaston misses with a body kick.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Gaston manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Gaston is out of range.
Benedetti digs a good hook to Gaston's body.
Gaston throws a sloppy head kick
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand. #T1#
Gaston misses with a kick to the body
and Benedetti counters with a nice leg kick.
Gaston is breathing heavily.
Gaston throws a sloppy head kick
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gaston throws a poor cross that misses
and Benedetti counters with a right hand to the body.
Benedetti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Benedetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gaston tries a head kick but it misses.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benedetti lands a nice shot that snaps Gaston's head back.
Gaston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Gaston forces Benedetti back against the cage and clinches.
Gaston wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Benedetti.
Gaston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benedetti is keeping busy.
Benedetti lands an uppercut.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gaston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gaston stalling the fight. #T3#
Benedetti misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaston.
Gaston is trying to maintain a safe position but Benedetti gets an underhook and turns Gaston into the cage.
Gaston keeps control of Benedetti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaston lands a body punch.
Gaston throws an elbow but it misses.
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
Gaston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gaston working aggressively here.
Gaston misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benedetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gaston taking a breather. #T4#
Gaston misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Benedetti.
Gaston looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Benedetti stalling.
Gaston lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Claudio Benedetti has been cut.
Gaston lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Benedetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaston throws a leg kick but Benedetti moved away.
Benedetti is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gaston connects with a leg kick. Benedetti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaston tries to clinch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#KD#
Benedetti lands a big head kick that sends Gaston tumbling to the mat! Benedetti takes a step backwards and waves Gaston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Gaston.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gaston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gaston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses.
Gaston bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gaston throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gaston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Benedetti rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick from Gaston misses
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gaston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaston misses with a low kick.
It looked like Benedetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gaston.
Gaston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Gaston.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick from Gaston.
Benedetti throws a counter high kick but Gaston was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gaston tries a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
Benedetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
Gaston tries to clinch but Benedetti is having none of it.
Benedetti checks a low kick from Gaston.
Gaston throws a sloppy head kick
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand.
Gaston lands a jab to Benedetti's midsection.
Benedetti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Benedetti tenderised Gaston's leg. Gaston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gaston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Claudio Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Gaston takes one on the button.
Benedetti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gaston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaston misses with the body kick
and Benedetti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Benedetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaston throws a push kick but Benedetti slaps the foot to one side.
Benedetti is looking for a counter combo.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses
and Benedetti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benedetti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses
and Benedetti counters with a thumping low kick.
Gaston throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Benedetti.#T3#
Gaston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benedetti. Benedetti obviously looking to wear him down.
Gaston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gaston just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBenedetti.
Gaston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy body kick from Gaston
and Benedetti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Benedetti delivers a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a leg kick which misses Gaston's front leg but catches the back leg as Gaston tries to avoid it.
Gaston throws a lazy head kick
and Benedetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaston tries a head kick but it misses.
Benedetti throws a low kick, looking for Gaston's leg but Gaston calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Gaston punishes Benedetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Gaston doesn't manage to clinch there - Benedetti circles away.
Gaston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gaston is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
Benedetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gaston. Gaston obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaston misses with a body punch #KD#
and Benedetti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gaston! Benedetti lets Gaston back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Gaston is rocked!
Benedetti avoids the head kick by Gaston.
Benedetti tried to counter with a leg kick but Gaston avoided it.
Gaston is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedetti finish him?
Benedetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaston can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Benedetti.
Gaston seems to have recovered his senses.
Gaston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benedetti's sensitive parts.
Benedetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Benedetti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benedetti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Roy Gaston stepped up to the mic, saying 'Better watch yo back homie!'.

Event: Skrap Fights 98
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1#
Benedetti slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustafsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for Gustafsson with that takedown attempt.
Benedetti replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gustafsson blocks it well.
We've been hearing reports that Gustafsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benedetti, right into the meat.
Benedetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustafsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Benedetti trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Benedetti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benedetti controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Benedetti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustafsson.
Benedetti tries to roll over but Gustafsson keeps him under control.#T2#
Benedetti is concentrating on defense, preventing Gustafsson from advancing position. #SUB#
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Benedetti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benedetti wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy. #SUB#
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benedetti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benedetti wants to get back to full guard.
Benedetti is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benedetti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson. #SUB#
Gustafsson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Benedetti is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simon Gustafsson!
In defeat, Claudio Benedetti stepped up to the mic, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: JBL The Re-up
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Garuda cracks a nice hook into Benedetti's ribs.
Garuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a hook but Garuda blocks it.
Garuda is looking to counter with a body kick.
Garuda explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Garuda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garuda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benedetti. Benedetti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Garuda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A left lands for Garuda.
Garuda lands a slapping body shot.
Garuda connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Garuda lands with a nice body punch.
Garuda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benedetti lands with a cross. #T1#
Benedetti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garuda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garuda lands with a cross.
Benedetti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garuda takes a step back to recover.
Garuda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benedetti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garuda - that will leave a mark!
Benedetti throws the kick towards the body but Garuda avoids it.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Benedetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garuda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Garuda.
Decent striking displayed by Garuda there.
Garuda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garuda thuds his right hand into Benedetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Nice shot by Garuda.
An inside leg kick from Garuda misses.
Garuda delivers a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Garuda.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.#T3#
Garuda misses the jab.
Benedetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
Garuda throws a solid leg kick but Benedetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garuda.
Garuda throws a right hand that misses
and Benedetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garuda loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Garuda there.
Garuda scores with a jab. Benedetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garuda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Garuda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garuda throws a right hand that misses
and Benedetti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Benedetti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garuda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters circling a little - Garuda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garuda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benedetti avoids a kick to the body.
Garuda swings widly with a right hand
and Benedetti counters with a leg kick.
Benedetti throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda checks a low kick from Benedetti.
A little feinted left hand from Garuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Garuda.
Garuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Garuda clobbers Benedetti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garuda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Garuda as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Garuda looks for the body kick but Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti counters with a body kick.
Garuda throws a series of punches but Benedetti avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda misses with a body shot.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Benedetti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Garuda has got the better of the exchanges.
That kick from Garuda tenderised Benedetti's leg. Benedetti is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Garuda throws a leg kick but Benedetti checks it.
Benedetti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garuda with a body shot.
Benedetti takes one on the button.
Garuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Garuda looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garuda lands with a nice body kick.
Garuda misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benedetti throws a big counter head kick but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
Garuda throws a push kick but Benedetti slaps the foot to one side.
Garuda connects with a nice looking jab.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Garuda sizes up Benedetti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Benedetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garuda misses with a head kick.
Benedetti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Garuda cracks Benedetti with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benedetti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garuda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedetti. That did some damage!
Benedetti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garuda.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garuda throws out the jab.
Benedetti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Garuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benedetti can do to turn this around?
Benedetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Garuda lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Garuda looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Garuda wants to clinch.
Benedetti is looking to chop away at Garuda's legs.
A jab from Benedetti does it's job there.
Garuda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedetti. That did some damage!
Garuda tries to work over Benedetti's front leg with a kick but Benedetti checks it. #T4#
Garuda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti avoids the head kick by Garuda.
Benedetti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garuda lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
Garuda lands with a hook. Benedetti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Garuda throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garuda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Garuda checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Garuda lands a head shot.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Benedetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garuda to score with a decent uppercut.
Garuda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garuda lands with a kick to the temple. Benedetti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Garuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garuda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benedetti.
Garuda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Benedetti. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti throws a hook but Garuda avoids it easily.
Garuda lands with a good body shot.
Benedetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garuda takes one to the chin there.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Garuda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benedetti doesn't seem phased though.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garuda misses with the body kick
and Benedetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Garuda catches Benedetti right on the button with a cross.
Benedetti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Garuda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benedetti momentarily.
Garuda lands a front kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garuda throws a solid leg kick but Benedetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garuda.
A little jabbing left from Benedetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garuda bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Garuda blocks the leg kick.
Garuda is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Benedetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garuda throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
Garuda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Garuda's head.
Benedetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Garuda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benedetti momentarily.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Garuda counters with an outside leg kick.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Garuda moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBenedetti.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garuda.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Garuda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benedetti lands a front kick.
Garuda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Garuda misses.
Garuda misses with a right hand
and Benedetti counters with an inside leg kick.
Garuda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Garuda. That snapped Benedetti's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garuda punishes Benedetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti takes one on the button.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Garuda.
A shot to the body from Garuda misses
and Benedetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garuda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Garuda misses.
Garuda lands a leg kick that knocks Benedetti off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garuda scores with a kick to the midsection.
Garuda wants to slow Benedetti down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benedetti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
Benedetti scores with a leg kick.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garuda throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garuda. That did some damage!
Benedetti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Benedetti throws out a leg kick but Garuda moves out of range and Benedetti only half commits.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garuda clobbers Benedetti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garuda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti.
And Benedetti responds with a good body kick, but Garuda manages to step out the way in time.
Garuda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garuda misses with a hook.
Benedetti tries a quick counter leg kick but Garuda is wise to it.
Garuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garuda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benedetti on the side of the head.
Benedetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garuda.#T2#
Garuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Garuda misses.
Good shot there by Garuda.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garuda.
Benedetti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Garuda.
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garuda lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Garuda.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Garuda. #T3#
Benedetti avoids a kick to the body.
Benedetti feints a counter leg kick.
Garuda lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
Garuda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garuda thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benedetti if he has to take too many more of those.
Benedetti throws the kick towards the body but Garuda avoids it.
Garuda throws a sloppy body shot
and Garuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Mantak Garuda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Garuda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garuda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Benedetti - that will leave a mark!
Garuda throws a low kick, looking for Benedetti's leg but Benedetti calmly moves out of range.
Benedetti thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Garuda throws a push kick but Benedetti slaps the foot to one side.
Garuda lands a leg kick that knocks Benedetti off balance momentarily.
Garuda misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Garuda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti thinks about the counter body kick.
Benedetti wants to land a leg kick but Garuda is out of range.
Benedetti drops his hands momentarily and Garuda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garuda cracks Benedetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda had his way with Claudio Benedetti in that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Garuda throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garuda.
Benedetti scores with a decent looking hook.
Garuda digs a good body shot into Benedetti's ribs.
Benedetti moves out of range as Garuda throws a body kick.
Garuda connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garuda throws a lazy body kick
and Benedetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garuda thinking.
Garuda misses with a straight right. #T1#
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garuda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benedetti's head.
Benedetti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garuda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benedetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garuda throws a front kick aimed at Benedetti's knee but Benedetti avoids it well.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Garuda slips the punch.
Garuda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garuda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benedetti counters with a good low kick that Garuda was not able to check.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Garuda misses.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garuda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garuda checks a low kick from Benedetti.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benedetti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti lands a really nice looking cross but Garuda seems unphased.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garuda. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Garuda throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Garuda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benedetti's head backwards.
Garuda blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Garuda misses the target.#T3#
Garuda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benedetti.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
Garuda throws the kick towards the body but Benedetti avoids it.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Garuda misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti looks to land a body kick but Garuda moved away.
Garuda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benedetti defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Garuda.
Benedetti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Benedetti finds it's way through Garuda's defenses.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garuda misses with a straight right.
Garuda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to work over Garuda's front leg with a kick but Garuda checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garuda throws a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
Mantak Garuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benedetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garuda's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Garuda.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mantak Garuda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garuda 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
Mantak Garuda thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Claudio Benedetti spoke after the fight, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: JBL August 3
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Norman. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
Norman misses with a takedown attempt
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norman is looking to slow Benedetti down with leg kicks.
Norman misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Norman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benedetti was covering up waiting for the punch and Norman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Norman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benedetti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Benedetti prevents Norman from improving his position.#T1#
Benedetti content to control rather than advance.
Norman won't allow Benedetti to pass to mount.
Norman wants to get back to full guard.
Benedetti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Norman is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benedetti is thwarting Norman's attempts to control the position.
Benedetti is taking a breather. Norman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Norman is trying to get back to full guard.
Benedetti stalling.
Benedetti wants to pass the guard but Norman is defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Norman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Norman trying to control but Benedetti postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norman throws a sloppy head kick
and Benedetti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Norman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
William Norman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Norman!
Norman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benedetti.
Norman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benedetti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Norman somewhat.
Benedetti fakes the leg kick and cracks Norman in the body. #T4#
Norman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Norman throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Norman with that takedown attempt.
Claudio Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Norman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Norman checks a leg kick.
Benedetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Benedetti lands a front kick.
Norman looks winded!
Benedetti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benedetti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benedetti fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Norman to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Norman looks to clinch but Benedetti throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Norman taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, into his post fight interview.

Event: JBL Summer Madness Supremacy
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Olsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benedetti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olsen somewhat.
Olsen tries for a takedown but Benedetti circles away easily
and Benedetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Robin Olsen has been cut.
Olsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benedetti is fending him off so far but Olsen persists. Nope, Benedetti circles away and we're back to standing.
Claudio Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Benedetti gets caught napping as Olsen dives in and scores a takedown. Benedetti manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Olsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Benedetti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Benedetti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Benedetti! #REVR#
Olsen throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Olsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Olsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benedetti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Olsen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Benedetti is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Olsen can't escape the position.
Benedetti controlling the position easily from mount.
Olsen can't escape the position.
Benedetti controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Olsen regains half guard.#SUB2#
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Benedetti seems content to control.#SUB2#
Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benedetti pulls his head out easily.
Olsen wants to improve his position but Benedetti is controlling well. #SUB2#
Benedetti moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Olsen.
Olsen tries to bench press Benedetti off him but Benedetti keeps the position. #T3#
Benedetti taking a breather here.
Olsen tries to improve position but can't.
Benedetti just content to control the position.
Olsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benedetti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Olsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benedetti tries to move to mount but Olsen blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedetti has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Benedetti prevents Olsen from getting the reversal.#T4#
Benedetti controlling from the full mount.
Olsen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Benedetti controlling from mount.
Olsen is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benedetti controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olsen's cut.
That's time! Benedetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Benedetti has managed to clinch.
Benedetti prevents the takedown attempt.
Olsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benedetti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Olsen has Benedetti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benedetti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Claudio Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Olsen goes for a takedown attempt but Benedetti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Olsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benedetti is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Olsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olsen doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Benedetti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Olsen! Benedetti lets Olsen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Benedetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olsen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benedetti.
Olsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
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!#CL#
Benedetti moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Olsen looking for a takedown. #BC#
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Olsen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Benedetti desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benedetti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benedetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Benedetti, not yet. #T3#
Olsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Olsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Olsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Benedetti struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Olsen tries for a kimura but Benedetti is defending well.
Benedetti tries to improve position but can't.
What's Benedetti going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Benedetti gets back to half guard.#T4#
Olsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Olsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Robin Olsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benedetti is holding on to half guard well.
Olsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Olsen is looking for a kimura but Benedetti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Olsen to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Olsen seems to be working for a kimura but Benedetti defends the submission attempt.
Benedetti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Olsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Benedetti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Benedetti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Benedetti! #REVR#
Olsen is letting Benedetti control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Benedetti is looking to score with low kicks.
No luck for Olsen with that takedown attempt.
Claudio Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olsen.
Benedetti is looking to counter the offense by Olsen and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen with a poor takedown
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Claudio Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Olsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Olsen fails with the takedown
and Benedetti counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Olsen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Olsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedetti connects with a solid leg kick.
Olsen misses with a takedown attempt - Benedetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olsen feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Olsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benedetti sprawls well. Benedetti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Olsen fails with the takedown
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Robin Olsen's cut even more.
Benedetti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Olsen in his tracks. #T3#
Olsen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benedetti circles away.
Olsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benedetti pinned against the cage. Benedetti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benedetti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Olsen dives in and grabs Benedetti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benedetti pushes down on Olsen's head and hops out.
Benedetti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olsen.
Benedetti feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benedetti.
Olsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A cross from Benedetti lands.#CL2#
Olsen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Benedetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benedetti cracks the inside of Olsen's front leg.
Robin Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedetti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Olsen if he has to take too many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Benedetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benedetti 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Bellator Invicta
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Cruzeiro avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
Cruzeiro jabs at Benedetti's body.
Cruzeiro scores with a decent looking hook.
Cruzeiro throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Benedetti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruzeiro tries to clinch there but Benedetti circles away.
Benedetti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruzeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
Cruzeiro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cruzeiro thuds his right hand into Benedetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benedetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cruzeiro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Cruzeiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benedetti is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benedetti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruzeiro throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook.
Cruzeiro looks for the body kick but Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruzeiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruzeiro tries to counter with a clinch but Benedetti shakes him off and moves away.
Cruzeiro punishes Benedetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruzeiro counters with an inside leg kick.
Benedetti walks into a straight right hand from Cruzeiro.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Cruzeiro as he connects with a hook.
Cruzeiro tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Cruzeiro throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti is looking to counter with head kicks.
Benedetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruzeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benedetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruzeiro thows a leg kick but Benedetti checks it
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Julio Cruzeiro has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti needs to keep his hands up - Cruzeiro had a free shot at his head there.
Cruzeiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benedetti. Benedetti obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick that misses.
Cruzeiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benedetti defending well as Cruzeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Cruzeiro misses the body punch
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Cruzeiro lands a big uppercut and Benedetti crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Benedetti looks OK. Cruzeiro waves Benedetti back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruzeiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benedetti counters with a thumping low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cruzeiro.#T4#
Cruzeiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick
and Benedetti counters with a good low kick that Cruzeiro was not able to check.
Cruzeiro works the jab nicely.
Cruzeiro scores with a jab. Benedetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cruzeiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cruzeiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benedetti at a distance.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruzeiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cruzeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cruzeiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Benedetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruzeiro. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruzeiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Julio Cruzeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benedetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Julio Cruzeiro's cut even more.
Cruzeiro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti throws the kick towards the body but Cruzeiro avoids it.
Cruzeiro misses with a leg kick
and Benedetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruzeiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Cruzeiro throws out a powerful jab.
Cruzeiro looks to land a body kick but Benedetti moved away.
Benedetti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand.
Benedetti slips a jab from Cruzeiro.
Benedetti is looking to counter with head kicks.
Benedetti moves out of range as Cruzeiro throws a body kick.
A good leg kick by Cruzeiro. #T2#
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Cruzeiro moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Julio Cruzeiro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Benedetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cruzeiro. Cruzeiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut
and Benedetti counters with an inside leg kick.
Cruzeiro throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti takes one on the button.
Cruzeiro misses with the body kick
and Benedetti counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
A jab from Cruzeiro misses.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
Benedetti cracks Cruzeiro with an open hand slap.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Cruzeiro. That snapped Benedetti's head back.
Cruzeiro tries to clinch but Benedetti moves away
and Benedetti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cruzeiro's knee momentarily.
Benedetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benedetti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Benedetti might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Benedetti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Benedetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benedetti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benedetti looks for the body kick but Cruzeiro saw that one coming.
Benedetti moves out of range as Cruzeiro strikes.
Cruzeiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruzeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benedetti connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
Julio Cruzeiro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti blocks a head kick by Cruzeiro.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick from Cruzeiro.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Cruzeiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cruzeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Benedetti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cruzeiro.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands an overhand right.
Benedetti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cruzeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Cruzeiro clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Cruzeiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Cruzeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Cruzeiro. #T1#
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruzeiro.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benedetti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cruzeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruzeiro pushes Benedetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
A short right from Cruzeiro on the inside.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Cruzeiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Cruzeiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cruzeiro lands a body punch.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruzeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruzeiro.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
Cruzeiro swings widly with a right hand
and Benedetti counters with a low kick, right behind Cruzeiro 's knee.
Cruzeiro thumps Benedetti with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruzeiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benedetti's sensitive parts.
Cruzeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruzeiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cruzeiro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benedetti fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cruzeiro just manages to avoid it.
Benedetti scores with a push kick.
Cruzeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruzeiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
And Benedetti counters with a quick kick to the body but Cruzeiro blocks it.#T3#
Benedetti throws a powerful right kick. Cruzeiro tried to block low but the kick was high! Cruzeiro was taken right off of his feet! Benedetti jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Claudio Benedetti!
Our winner, Claudio Benedetti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DSC STRIKE 52
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1#
Troeng loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Troeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Troeng misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Troeng misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti tries a quick counter leg kick but Troeng is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Troeng takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
A big right from Troeng misses.
Benedetti is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tor Troeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troeng throws an off balance right hand
and Benedetti counters with a nice leg kick.
Troeng misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti is looking to slow Troeng down with leg kicks.
Benedetti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Troeng misses with a right hand
and Benedetti counters with a left and a right that stings Troeng.
Benedetti lands with a cross.
Troeng jabs Benedetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Troeng throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Troeng.
Troeng scores with a sloppy right hand. Benedetti should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troeng lands a nice shot that snaps Benedetti's head back.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Troeng.
Troeng misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benedetti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Troeng takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benedetti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Troeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Troeng misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benedetti counters with a good low kick that Troeng was not able to check.
A big right from Troeng misses.
Troeng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Troeng lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Troeng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Troeng was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Troeng blocks a jab.
Troeng steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Benedetti. That one must have hurt.
Troeng is breathing heavily.
Benedetti lands a brutal head kick. Troeng looks out on his feet and Benedetti throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Claudio Benedetti!
After winning the bout, Claudio Benedetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DCS STRIKE 47
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Harper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harper lands with a right hand.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harper. #CL#
Harper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harper.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harper scores with a shoulder strike.
Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benedetti.
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti lands a nice uppercut.
Benedetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti.
Harper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harper misses with some punches.
Benedetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harper has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benedetti lands a body punch.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benedetti tries to throw a body punch but Harper avoids it by throwing Benedetti back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti. #T1#
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Benedetti avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Harper fails to land.
Benedetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harper misses with some punches.
Benedetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harper backwards.
Benedetti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Harper seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Benedetti can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benedetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Benedetti as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harper.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benedetti.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Harper takes a shot to the head.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harper tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Benedetti tries to pull guard but Harper holds him up against the cage and eventually Benedetti drops back down to his feet.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Harper.
Still in the clinch, Benedetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benedetti lands a right hand.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
Harper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti lands a body shot.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Harper.
Harper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harper has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Benedetti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Benedetti lands with a right to the head.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Harper. #T3#
Harper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benedetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
Benedetti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti lands with a short shot to the head.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Benedetti - that landed with a thud.
Benedetti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the side of Harper's head.
Still in the clinch, Benedetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti is leaning against Harper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harper is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
A short right from Harper on the inside.
Benedetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Benedetti.
A short body shot lands from Harper as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Harper misses with the head strike.
Benedetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Harper.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harper tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Harper takes a shot to the head.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harper.
Benedetti lands with a left to the head.
Benedetti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benedetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harper.
Harper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
Harper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Harper.
Benedetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harper swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harper throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Benedetti moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benedetti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Benedetti as the two fighters clinch.
Benedetti jumps guard but Harper stands there with Benedetti around his waist. Benedetti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benedetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benedetti blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Benedetti.
Harper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti lands with a short shot to the head.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Harper.
Harper misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Harper fails to land.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Benedetti gets through Harper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a right hand.
Harper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benedetti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Benedetti pushes Harper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti gets through Harper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benedetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harper backwards. #ROC2#
Harper is rocked!
Benedetti lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Harper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Benedetti dips a shoulder and cracks Harper with a mighty uppercut! Harper falls back against the cage and Benedetti unloads with a barrage of strikes! Harper is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Benedetti screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Benedetti!
After winning the bout, Claudio Benedetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DSC STRIKE 43
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1##CL#
Benedetti has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Benedetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Benedetti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benedetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Nice body punch from Benedetti. #T1#
Benedetti lands an uppercut.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti lands with a left to the head.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Benedetti as the two fighters clinch.
Benedetti lands a right hand.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Benedetti.
Benedetti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Benedetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benedetti lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Benedetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
A shot in the inside from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Benedetti lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Benedetti back against the cage.
Benedetti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benedetti pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Benedetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Benedetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Benedetti presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benedetti lands a left hand.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Benedetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benedetti as Jackson tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Benedetti.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benedetti throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Benedetti tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benedetti as he avoids it easily.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Benedetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Benedetti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Claudio Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Jackson.
Benedetti scores with a spinning back kick!
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.#T1#
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Benedetti clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benedetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Benedetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Benedetti.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Benedetti is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benedetti lands a right hand.
Benedetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
A short left from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a body shot.
Benedetti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benedetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedetti pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benedetti as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Benedetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson. #T3#
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Benedetti lands a body shot.
Benedetti lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benedetti scores with a hook to the body.
Benedetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benedetti lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Benedetti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
A short body shot lands from Benedetti as the two fighters clinch.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Benedetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benedetti pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Benedetti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benedetti lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Benedetti dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Benedetti clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Benedetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benedetti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Benedetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Benedetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benedetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benedetti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Benedetti lands a nice uppercut.
Benedetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Benedetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
A short uppercut from Benedetti.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedetti finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Benedetti.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Benedetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti lands a left hand.
Benedetti lands a body punch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti lands a left hand.
Benedetti lands a left hand.
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Benedetti lands a shot to the body.
Benedetti lands a body punch.
Benedetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benedetti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Benedetti lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Benedetti.
Benedetti dips a shoulder and cracks Jackson with a mighty uppercut! Jackson falls back against the cage and Benedetti unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jackson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Benedetti screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: JBL 15 Sitsongrit vs Thoressen
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Benedetti walks into a stiff left hand from Naito.
Benedetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Naito as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Naito as he checks the leg kick.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Naito.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naito swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Naito lands with an uppercut that bounces Benedetti off the cage and back into range.
Naito throws a right and a left that Benedetti avoids nicely.
Naito throws a leg kick but Benedetti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benedetti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naito jabs Benedetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Naito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Benedetti.
Naito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Naito forces Benedetti back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Benedetti as the two fighters clinch.
Benedetti pushes Naito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti.
Benedetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Naito controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benedetti.
Naito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Naito pushes Benedetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benedetti pushes Naito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Naito looks winded!
Naito throws a head punch that misses.
Naito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti.
Naito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Benedetti.
Naito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benedetti looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Benedetti lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Cody Naito has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti blocking some punches. #T2#
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Naito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naito's elbow.
Nice body punch from Benedetti.
Benedetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benedetti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naito or not. #BC#
Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
Naito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD#
Benedetti lands a big right hand that sends Naito crashing to the mat! Benedetti stays standing though and waves Naito back to his feet!#ROC#
Naito is rocked!
Claudio Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from hell that sends Naito clean off his feet! He's out cold! Benedetti stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Indestructible
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Benedetti thows a body kick. Wanker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wanker scores with a hook.
Benedetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wanker momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wanker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wanker tries to clinch up but Benedetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Benedetti keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Wanker clinches.
Benedetti tries to throw a body punch but Wanker avoids it by throwing Benedetti back against the cage.
Benedetti blocking some punches. #BC#
Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
Benedetti walks into a stiff left hand from Wanker.
Wanker tries to clinch up.
Benedetti fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wanker just manages to avoid it.
Benedetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wanker misses with a hook
and Benedetti counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wanker tries to clinch but Benedetti is having none of it.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wanker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benedetti swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Wanker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Benedetti jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Benedetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benedetti.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wanker.
Wanker throws a right hand that misses
and Benedetti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wanker looks winded!
Benedetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benedetti throws a quick counter head kick but Wanker was just out of range.
Wanker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand.
Wanker throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Wanker clinches.
Wanker working aggressively here. #BC#
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wanker tries to clinch but Benedetti moves away
and Benedetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wanker wants to clinch
and Benedetti counters with a nice body kick. #KD#
Benedetti lands a big right hand that sends Wanker crashing to the mat! Benedetti stays standing though and waves Wanker back to his feet!#ROC#
Wanker is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wanker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Benedetti counters with a nice leg kick.
Wanker is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedetti finish him?
Benedetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the body.
Wanker seems to have recovered his senses.
Benedetti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benedetti punishes Wanker's body with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wanker moves to clinch but Benedetti breaks away
and Benedetti scores with a counter punch that sends Wanker to the canvas! Benedetti smells blood - he's punishing Wanker with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wanker has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Final Destination
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Blood feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Blood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benedetti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benedetti has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Benedetti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blood working a defensive guard here.
Blood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood has a closed guard, preventing Benedetti from standing up.
Blood looking for a sweep. Not yet Blood, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedetti tries to stand but Blood is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Blood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benedetti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blood on the ground.#SUB2#
Blood is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Benedetti frees his head nicely. Oh but Blood has switched to an armbar! Benedetti is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jack Blood!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Blood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Claudio Benedetti had this to say: '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

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