PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oaza Madero (ranked 1408 p4p, 2165 weight class) and Giant Benandonner (ranked 55 p4p, 121 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Madero
vs
Benandonner

190 cm
27
264
9 - 5 - 0

203 cm
23
286
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oaza Madero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giant Benandonner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benandonner slips a straight right by Madero.
Benandonner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benandonner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benandonner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benandonner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benandonner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Oaza Madero has been cut.
Benandonner dodges the punch combination from Madero.
Benandonner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Madero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Madero throws a lazy uppercut
and Benandonner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benandonner walks into a stiff left hand from Madero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Madero misses.
Benandonner moves out of range as Madero strikes.
Madero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benandonner under the eye.
Benandonner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Madero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benandonner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Madero throws a poor cross that misses
and Benandonner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benandonner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madero throws a hook to the side of Benandonner's head but Benandonner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benandonner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madero.
Madero avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner lands with a nice body punch.
Benandonner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Madero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benandonner.
Benandonner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benandonner misses with a body shot.
A big right from Madero misses.
Madero moves out of range of the body kick from Benandonner.
Madero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benandonner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benandonner with a nice cross.
Benandonner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madero was well out of range. Poor timing from Benandonner.
Madero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madero lands with a straight right. Benandonner didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 jab lands there for Madero.
Madero throws a shot from downtown. Benandonner moves away and avoids it.
Benandonner replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Madero blocks it well.
Benandonner tries to land a front kick but Madero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Madero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benandonner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madero throws a hook but Benandonner avoids it easily.
Madero misses the jab.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Madero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benandonner sprawls well. Benandonner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Madero gets slowly back to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Benandonner.
Madero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Madero misses with an uppercut.
Benandonner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madero ducks under a wild hook from Benandonner.
Oaza Madero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madero loads up on a big right hand but Benandonner slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner fakes the leg kick and cracks Madero in the body.
Benandonner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benandonner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benandonner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madero feinted with a counter takedown.
Madero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Madero misses with a hook. Benandonner ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Madero misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benandonner! But no joy.
Benandonner throws a head kick that misses.
Benandonner is looking to score with low kicks.
Benandonner throws a hook to the side of Madero's head but Madero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madero throws a right hand that misses
and Benandonner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Benandonner as he connects with a hook.
Madero throws a right hand that misses
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Oaza Madero's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benandonner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madero moves away.
Madero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benandonner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Madero misses with a lunging right hand
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Oaza Madero's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Benandonner misses with a straight right.
Benandonner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Benandonner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Madero under the eye.
Benandonner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Madero misses.
Giant Benandonner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benandonner misses the shot to the body.
Madero moves out of range of the strikes.
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madero moves away.
Madero misses with an uppercut. Benandonner saw that one coming.
Benandonner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Benandonner moves out of range as Madero strikes.
Madero throws a hook to the side of Benandonner's head but Benandonner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benandonner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Madero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benandonner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benandonner jabs Madero right on the nose. Madero blinks but takes it well.
Madero stalks Benandonner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benandonner's face. Benandonner staggers backwards, shaken.
Madero throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giant Benandonner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oaza Madero'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.

Benandonner walks into a stiff left hand from Madero.
Benandonner moves away from the strike by Madero.
Madero throws a lazy uppercut
and Benandonner counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Madero might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Benandonner throws a front kick that sends Madero stumbling back into the cage.
Madero throws a jab but it's blocked by Benandonner.
Benandonner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madero moves away.
Benandonner lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Benandonner there.
Madero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benandonner slips a straight right by Madero.
Madero misses with a straight right.
Benandonner misses with a head kick.
Madero tries to move into range but Benandonner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benandonner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benandonner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madero throws an off balance right hand
and Benandonner counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Jeez, Oaza Madero's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Madero throws a hook but Benandonner avoids it easily.
Benandonner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madero throws a looping overhand right but Benandonner ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benandonner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madero at a distance.
Madero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benandonner. Benandonner obviously looking to wear him down.
Madero is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Benandonner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Madero throws a hook to the side of Benandonner's head but Benandonner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benandonner scores with a nice head shot.
Benandonner tests Madero's chin there with a solid looking shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Giant Benandonner!
A very excited looking Giant Benandonner 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.