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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Benedetti (ranked 2176 p4p, 24238 weight class) and FrankFurt Livingstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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170
46 - 13 - 1 |
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170 cm
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170
5 - 35 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 46 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Benedetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, FrankFurt Livingstone!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livingstone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benedetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benedetti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Livingstone scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Benedetti manages to mount him!
Benedetti throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Benedetti controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedetti stands up from mount. Strange move.
Livingstone throws a poor cross that misses
and Benedetti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
Benedetti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benedetti is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Livingstone can't fight it off and eventually Benedetti manages to take the fight to the floor. Livingstone looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Livingstone wants to get back to his feet but Benedetti passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Benedetti passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Livingstone!
Livingstone is trying to stand but he's just given Benedetti his back.
Livingstone is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Benedetti gets his way!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livingstone wants to get back to his feet.
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 is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Benedetti gets his way!
Benedetti is riding his opponent, not letting Livingstone buck him off.
Benedetti is looking for the choke from the back position but Livingstone is controlling his hands well.
Benedetti throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Benedetti is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livingstone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Benedetti's arms.
Livingstone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Benedetti's arms.
Benedetti looking for the choke from the back.
Livingstone is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Benedetti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Benedetti.
Benedetti working for a choke but Livingstone is defending well.
Livingstone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benedetti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Livingstone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Benedetti's arms.
Benedetti really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Livingstone.
Livingstone avoids the 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.
Livingstone defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Benedetti dominated that round.
That's time! Benedetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Livingstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benedetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Livingstone.
Nice body kick there by Benedetti.
Livingstone throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Livingstone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Livingstone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Livingstone.
Benedetti lands with a nice body kick.
Livingstone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Livingstone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Livingstone tries to sprawl but Benedetti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Livingstone is looking to get back to is feet but Benedetti passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti decides to stand back up. Benedetti steps back and let's Livingstone get back to his feet.
Benedetti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Livingstone is wriggling around but Benedetti manages to pass to half guard.
Benedetti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livingstone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benedetti.
Livingstone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benedetti.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benedetti in particular looking to stall.
Benedetti passes the guard and advances to mount!
Livingstone avoids a series of strikes thrown by Benedetti.
Benedetti looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti takes Livingstone's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Livingstone is in trouble.
Benedetti really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Livingstone.
Livingstone covering up well and avoiding damage.
Livingstone is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Livingstone has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Benedetti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti throwing sloppy strikes.
Benedetti is looking for the choke from the back position but Livingstone is controlling his hands well.
Livingstone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Benedetti's arms.
Benedetti is riding his opponent, not letting Livingstone buck him off.
Livingstone covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Benedetti working for the choke.
Livingstone wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti missing with strikes.
Benedetti throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benedetti is persistently looking for the submission but Livingstone is defending it well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Benedetti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Livingstone for as long as he can get away with.
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 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Benedetti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Benedetti throws a head kick that Livingstone semi-blocks.
Mario Benedetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benedetti cracks Livingstone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Livingstone wants to clinch.
Benedetti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Livingstone sprawls and moves away.
Livingstone misses with a right hand
and Benedetti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Livingstone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Livingstone manages to circle out of the way.
Benedetti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Livingstone is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Benedetti has hold of one of Livingstone's legs. Livingstone is fighting the takedown attempt but Benedetti gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Livingstone scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Livingstone misses with a looping left.
Benedetti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mario Benedetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Benedetti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Benedetti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Benedetti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Benedetti continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti stands up from Livingstone's guard - Benedetti perhaps looking for a knockout.
Benedetti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Livingstone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Benedetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Livingstone can do to turn this around?
Benedetti taking a breather here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Benedetti.
Livingstone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Benedetti asserts his dominance and retains side control.
FrankFurt Livingstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Benedetti crashes against the mat.
Benedetti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benedetti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Benedetti decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Benedetti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Livingstone did well to prevent Benedetti getting side control.
Livingstone wants to get back to his feet.
Benedetti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mario Benedetti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Livingstone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benedetti is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti stands up from half guard.
Livingstone throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 bucks up and tries to throw Benedetti off but instead Benedetti has got his back!
Livingstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benedetti controls the position.
Livingstone covering up well under a series of strikes from Benedetti.
Livingstone fending off the submission attempt from Benedetti.
Livingstone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Benedetti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Benedetti.
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!
I would not like to be Livingstone right now.
Benedetti working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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!
Livingstone showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Benedetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benedetti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Benedetti!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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