PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Pancho Garcia (ranked 852 p4p, 2874 weight class) and Ritanzo Benzo (ranked 97 p4p, 294 weight class). Garcia's entrance music is Thors Hammer - Mexico. A fine choice. 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.

Garcia
vs
Benzo

186 cm
25
169
10 - 7 - 0

177 cm
23
156
2 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonardo Pancho Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ritanzo Benzo!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Benzo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Benzo tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Benzo avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Benzo fails to land.
Benzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Garcia.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Benzo.
Benzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Benzo tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Benzo.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Benzo.
A short body shot lands from Benzo as the two fighters clinch.
Garcia looking to slow down the pace here.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benzo's elbow.
Benzo working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Garcia tries to work over Benzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia taking a breather.
Garcia fails to pull guard.

Garcia drags the fight down to the ground.
Garcia pulls Benzo in to control the position.
Benzo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benzo wants to stand and escape but instead Garcia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Garcia stops Benzo from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benzo wants to stand but Garcia is controlling the position.

Benzo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Garcia has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Garcia jumps guard but Benzo stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pancho Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia controlling the action here for a moment.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Benzo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Benzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Benzo working aggressively here.
Benzo tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Benzo back against the cage.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Benzo has him pressed against the cage.
Benzo tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benzo controlling the action here for a moment.
Benzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benzo throws a head punch that misses.
Benzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
A right hand to the body from Benzo.
Benzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benzo lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to work over Benzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benzo walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Benzo counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Benzo ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Benzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benzo scores with a spinning back kick!
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Benzo throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
Benzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Benzo throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Benzo moves away and avoids it.
Garcia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garcia misses with an uppercut
and Benzo counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ritanzo Benzo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Benzo tries to land a front kick but Garcia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benzo throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benzo looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia lands with a cross.
Garcia needs to keep his hands up - Benzo had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Leonardo Pancho Garcia has been cut.
Benzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benzo throws a combination that misses
and Benzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benzo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Benzo.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benzo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garcia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benzo.
Benzo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Garcia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Ritanzo Benzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Benzo. Beautiful body shot.
Benzo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
and Benzo counters with a solid body kick.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benzo thumps Garcia with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
Benzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcia finds it's way round the side to connect with Benzo's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garcia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benzo misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.

Benzo is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benzo.
Benzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
Benzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benzo seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Benzo does it's job there.
Benzo misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Garcia misses its target.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Benzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia defending well as Benzo loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benzo with the inside leg kick.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Benzo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benzo throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Benzo slips the punch.
Benzo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Benzo staying out of range there.
Garcia blocks a low kick nicely.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benzo tries a quick counter leg kick but Garcia is wise to it.
Garcia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benzo.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Benzo.
Nice body kick there by Benzo.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Benzo connects with a looping right hand.
Benzo misses with a right hand
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia swings for the body but Benzo moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benzo with the inside leg kick.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Benzo staying out of range there.
Benzo is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benzo scores with a spinning back kick!
Benzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Benzo's head but Benzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benzo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good leg kick by Benzo.
Benzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Garcia off the cage and back into range.
Garcia throws a hook but Benzo blocks it.
Benzo flicks out a counter leg kick but Garcia steps away.
Benzo misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ritanzo Benzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Pancho Garcia's cut.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Benzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Benzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Benzo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Benzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Benzo ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Benzo throws a big counter head kick but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
Benzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Garcia misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benzo! But no joy.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Benzo counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.

Garcia is rocked!
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benzo counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia scores with a jab.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia 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.
Garcia walks into a jab.
Garcia misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia scores with a jab to the body.
Benzo throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Benzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia swings for the body but Benzo moves out of range.
Benzo drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Garcia right on the button. Garcia goes down! Benzo follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Benzo gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ritanzo Benzo!