PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Benedetti (ranked 2430 p4p, 2753 weight class) and Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Benedetti
vs
Huhrera

175 cm
24
155
9 - 6 - 0

170 cm
39
154
24 - 21 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Conquer

Voodoo Nutrition
Mile High

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Benedetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huhrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Huhrera tries for a takedown but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Benedetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Huhrera .

Huhrera clinches up with Benedetti and pushes him back against the cage.
Benedetti tries a body shot but Huhrera blocks it.
Benedetti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Huhrera works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benedetti is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benedetti keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benedetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Huhrera trying to control but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Benedetti keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huhrera goes for a double leg but Benedetti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Benedetti continues to drive forward.
Rafael Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .

Benedetti has Huhrera up against the cage in a clinch.
Benedetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huhrera s head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti lands with a short shot to the head.
Huhrera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benedetti after a bit of a struggle.

Huhrera has Benedetti pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Huhrera pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Benedetti tumbling to the mat - Huhrera dives into Benedetti's guard.

Benedetti is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Benedetti as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti.
Benedetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huhrera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benedetti after a bit of a struggle.
Huhrera tries for a takedown but Benedetti manages to get underhooks.
Huhrera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benedetti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Huhrera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benedetti walks away with a smile on his face. Huhrera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Huhrera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Huhrera looking to control but instead Benedetti has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Benedetti is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is thwarting Benedetti's attempts to control the position.
Huhrera controlling the action here.
Huhrera moves into full mount! Benedetti won't be happy about that!
Huhrera looking to control but Benedetti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huhrera wants to take Benedetti's back but he can't do it this time.
Huhrera avoids the attempt from Benedetti to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Benedetti is in real trouble.

Benedetti is trying to shake Huhrera off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Huhrera won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.

Huhrera moves into the clinch.
Benedetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huhrera 's elbow.
Benedetti is pressed up against the cage. Huhrera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benedetti down to the mat. Benedetti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benedetti tries to clinch up but Huhrera circles away and keeps his distance.
Huhrera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Huhrera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huhrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
We've been told by Benedetti's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Huhrera has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Benedetti dominated that round.
That's time! Benedetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Huhrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Benedetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huhrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huhrera tries to clinch up.
Benedetti scores with a jab.

Benedetti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benedetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huhrera goes for a takedown attempt but Benedetti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Huhrera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benedetti tries to avoid it but Huhrera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benedetti to the ground. Benedetti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benedetti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benedetti as he jumps to the side.
Rafael Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Huhrera fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Huhrera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benedetti sprawls well initially but Huhrera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Benedetti is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but Benedetti defending well.
Benedetti is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
Benedetti is trying to control but can't.
Benedetti is refusing to be controlled, as Huhrera sits in half guard.

Huhrera 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 Huhrera .
Huhrera wants to free his trapped foot but Benedetti is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Benedetti is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benedetti is refusing to be controlled, as Huhrera sits in half guard.
Benedetti won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.

Huhrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benedetti is just riding it out for now. Huhrera eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Huhrera seems content to control.

Huhrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Huhrera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benedetti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benedetti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Benedetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huhrera can do to turn this around?
Benedetti keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Huhrera forces his way into half guard.
Huhrera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benedetti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Huhrera seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huhrera slows the pace down in half guard.

Huhrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Benedetti won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huhrera prevents Benedetti from improving his position.

Huhrera is looking for a kimura but Benedetti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huhrera to get the leverage.
Huhrera 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julio Valeron Huhrera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Benedetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huhrera .
Huhrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Huhrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huhrera shoots in for a double leg but Benedetti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Huhrera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benedetti sprawls well initially but Huhrera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Benedetti is staying active underneath Huhrera , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benedetti is trying to get back to full guard.
Benedetti trying to get back to full guard but Huhrera takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Benedetti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benedetti working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera moves to his opponent's back but Benedetti bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Huhrera .
Benedetti controlling from the top position.
Benedetti postures up.

Benedetti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera working a defensive guard here.
Benedetti stopping the sweep attempt from Huhrera .
Huhrera trying to control the position here.
Benedetti preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera keeping moving, preventing Benedetti from controlling successfully.
Huhrera is trying to keep Benedetti in close.
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Benedetti tries to pass.
Huhrera is trying to keep Benedetti in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti slaps away a takedown attempt from Huhrera , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rafael Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .

Benedetti drops Huhrera with a beautiful combination! Huhrera stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benedetti is looking for the KO!

Huhrera is rocked!

It looks like Julio Valeron Huhrera has been cut.
Rafael Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huhrera .
Benedetti leaves Huhrera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huhrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benedetti pinned against the cage. Benedetti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benedetti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Huhrera gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benedetti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huhrera taking a break here but Benedetti is having none of it and regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

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