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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between FrankFurt Livingstone (ranked 24411 p4p, 2816 weight class) and Mario Benedetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Benedetti told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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5 - 32 - 0 |
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179 cm
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170
44 - 13 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, FrankFurt Livingstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livingstone tries to clinch up
and Benedetti counters with a three punch combo that has Livingstone backing up. Livingstone nods at Benedetti to acknowledge the strikes.
Benedetti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Livingstone is trying to push Benedetti away but Benedetti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Livingstone is trying to force a seperation but Benedetti has the dominant position.
Benedetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Livingstone looks to land a combination but Benedetti avoids it well.
Benedetti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Benedetti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Livingstone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Livingstone wants to stand up but Benedetti is controlling him.
Benedetti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Benedetti gets a clinch.
Livingstone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benedetti has him pressed against the cage.
Benedetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Livingstone misses with a series of wild punches.
Livingstone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benedetti moves into the clinch.
Benedetti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Livingstone's efforts to push away.
Benedetti successfully pulls guard.
Benedetti is pulling down on Livingstone's head to control his posture.
Benedetti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Livingstone manages to get himself to full guard.
Benedetti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benedetti creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Livingstone sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Benedetti decides to stand back up. Benedetti steps back and let's Livingstone get back to his feet.
Benedetti rushes Livingstone and presses him up against the cage.
Livingstone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benedetti has Livingstone pressed against the cage, preventing Livingstone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benedetti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Benedetti no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Benedetti has control of Livingstone's left arm, preventing Livingstone from doing any damage.
Livingstone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benedetti is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Livingstone can't keep his opponent in guard - Benedetti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Benedetti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Livingstone sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Livingstone!
Benedetti controlling from mount.
Benedetti working for a guillotine from mount but Livingstone is in no mood to give up.
Benedetti punching from mount but Livingstone doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Benedetti controlling the position easily from mount.
Benedetti get's back to his feet.
Benedetti keeps the fight on the outside.
Livingstone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Benedetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Livingstone thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livingstone tries to keep at a distance but Benedetti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benedetti jumps guard and drags Livingstone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benedetti is on top in guard.
Benedetti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Livingstone is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Benedetti dives into side control.
Benedetti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Livingstone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Livingstone will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Benedetti stands up and beckons Livingstone to his feet.
Livingstone tries to clinch up.
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 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benedetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Livingstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Livingstone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Benedetti.
Livingstone tries to clinch but Benedetti moves away
and Benedetti counters with a series of strikes. Livingstone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Livingstone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benedetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Livingstone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benedetti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Livingstone bucks up and tries to throw Benedetti off but instead Benedetti has got his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I would not like to be Livingstone right now.
Benedetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benedetti patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Livingstone trying to get back to his feet but Benedetti is in full control for now.
Benedetti is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Livingstone is defending well though. Benedetti let's go of the attempt for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti throwing sloppy strikes.
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.
Benedetti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Benedetti has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Benedetti tightening his grip on Livingstone, looking for the choke.
Benedetti looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livingstone is trying to stand back up.
Benedetti patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Livingstone fending off the submission attempt from Benedetti.
I would not like to be Livingstone right now.
Benedetti looking for the RNC.
Benedetti is riding his opponent, not letting Livingstone buck him off.
Benedetti somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Benedetti tightening his grip on Livingstone, looking for the choke.
Benedetti working for the choke.
Benedetti is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Livingstone is defending well though. Benedetti let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benedetti keeps control of the position easily here as Livingstone tries to buck him off.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Livingstone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Benedetti's arms.
Livingstone wants to get back to his feet.
Benedetti somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Benedetti has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Livingstone has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Benedetti thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
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 knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benedetti on the ground.
Livingstone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Benedetti missing with strikes.
Mario Benedetti has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Livingstone is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Benedetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Livingstone 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 closes the distance and clinches.
Benedetti pulls Livingstone into guard.
Benedetti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Livingstone's guard.
Benedetti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Livingstone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Livingstone is wriggling around but Benedetti manages to pass to half guard.
Benedetti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benedetti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti not doing much here.
Benedetti decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livingstone throws a right hand that misses
and Benedetti counters by clinching up.
Benedetti has picked Livingstone up - he's going for a ride! Benedetti dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Benedetti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benedetti works his way into side control.
Benedetti just content to control the position.
Benedetti is trying to get an arm triangle but Livingstone is defending well.
Livingstone trying to remain calm as Benedetti controls from the top position.
Benedetti postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Benedetti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
FrankFurt Livingstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Livingstone bucks up and tries to throw Benedetti off but instead Benedetti has got his back!
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 really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Livingstone.
Benedetti is persistently looking for the submission but Livingstone is defending it well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Benedetti controlling the positon.
Benedetti looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livingstone trying to get back to his feet but Benedetti is in full control for now.
Even with his hooks in, Benedetti manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Benedetti has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Livingstone has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Benedetti struggling to land strikes to the head as Livingstone covers 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!
Livingstone covering up well under a series of strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Livingstone's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livingstone trying to get back to his feet but Benedetti is in full control for now.
Benedetti is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Livingstone is defending well though. Benedetti let's go of the attempt for now.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Benedetti!
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energy
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RATING
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