PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between FrankFurt Livingstone (ranked 24745 p4p, 2296 weight class) and Mario Benedetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Livingstone
vs
Benedetti

170 cm
28
170
5 - 29 - 0

179 cm
44
170
43 - 13 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, FrankFurt Livingstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Benedetti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Livingstone is trying to escape back to his feet but Benedetti uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Benedetti moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Livingstone dodges the ground and pound from Benedetti.

Benedetti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Benedetti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Livingstone has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingstone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Benedetti has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Benedetti tries for a kimura but Livingstone is defending well.

Benedetti decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Benedetti.
Livingstone wants to get back to his feet but Benedetti is dominant here and he's now got Livingstone's back!

Benedetti is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Livingstone has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Livingstone defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Benedetti struggling to land strikes to the head as Livingstone covers up.

Benedetti is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Livingstone defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Benedetti controlling the positon.

Benedetti looking for the choke but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livingstone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Good control from Benedetti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Livingstone fending off the submission attempt from Benedetti.
Livingstone wants to get back to his feet.
Benedetti keeps control of the position easily here as Livingstone tries to buck him off.
Livingstone trying to get back to his feet but Benedetti is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Livingstone do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Benedetti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Livingstone is trying to get back to his feet but Benedetti has full control of the position and if anything, Livingstone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Benedetti controlling the positon.
Even with his hooks in, Benedetti manages to miss with strikes from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Livingstone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benedetti on the ground.
Benedetti throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Livingstone fending off the submission attempt from Benedetti.
Benedetti has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Livingstone's body.

Benedetti patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Benedetti has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Livingstone's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Livingstone covering up well and avoiding damage.
Benedetti keeps control of the position easily here as Livingstone tries to buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Livingstone closes the distance but Benedetti moves to the side
and Benedetti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Benedetti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Livingstone!
Livingstone is looking to get back to his feet here but Benedetti is keeping cool and he's managed to take Livingstone's back.
Benedetti just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Livingstone is trying to get back to his feet but Benedetti has full control of the position and if anything, Livingstone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Benedetti punches the canvas rather than the man.

Benedetti working for the choke.
Benedetti keeps control of the position easily here as Livingstone tries to buck him off.

Benedetti is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Benedetti is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benedetti is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Livingstone has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I would not like to be Livingstone right now.

Benedetti working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Livingstone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Benedetti throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Benedetti looking for the choke from the back.
Benedetti biding his time, controlling Livingstone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedetti missing with punches from the back.
Benedetti really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Livingstone.
Livingstone has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Benedetti.
Livingstone covering up well under a series of strikes from Benedetti.

Benedetti is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Livingstone knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Livingstone for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livingstone covering up well and avoiding damage.
Benedetti slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Livingstone covering up well under a series of strikes from Benedetti.

Benedetti is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Livingstone has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benedetti missing with strikes.
Benedetti controls the action.
Mario Benedetti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Livingstone is trying to stand back up.

Benedetti looking to break Livingstone's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Livingstone remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Benedetti will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Benedetti is riding his opponent, not letting Livingstone buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Benedetti has got one arm under Livingstone's chin. This could be trouble... Livingstone trying to control the other hand but Benedetti gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Livingstone has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mario Benedetti!