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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Benedetti (ranked 1933 p4p, 24164 weight class) and FrankFurt Livingstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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5 - 40 - 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 48 - 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 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, FrankFurt Livingstone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedetti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Livingstone was covering up waiting for the punch and Benedetti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Livingstone is looking to stand back up but Benedetti counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Livingstone.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benedetti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Benedetti uses his free foot to push down on Livingstone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Livingstone.
Benedetti content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti throwing strikes here but Livingstone is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Benedetti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Benedetti controlling from the full mount.
Benedetti throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Benedetti controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livingstone is trying to stand but he's just given Benedetti his back.
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 is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Benedetti controlling from the back.
Livingstone covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Livingstone defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Benedetti misses with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Even with his hooks in, Benedetti manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Benedetti is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livingstone trying to get back to his feet but Benedetti is in full control for now.
Benedetti working for the choke.
Livingstone fending off the submission attempt from Benedetti.
Benedetti really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Livingstone.
Livingstone wants to get back to his feet.
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 struggling to land strikes to the head as Livingstone covers up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Livingstone fending off the submission attempt from Benedetti.
Benedetti controlling the position well here. Livingstone rolled but Benedetti kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
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 controls the position.
Livingstone fending off the submission attempt from Benedetti.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Livingstone is trying to stand back up.
Benedetti looking for the RNC.
Benedetti biding his time, looking for the opening.
Benedetti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Livingstone is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Benedetti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benedetti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.
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.
Sloppy strikes there by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws an elbow but Livingstone slips to the side and avoids it well.
Benedetti tries to score with some ground and pound. Livingstone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Livingstone tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Livingstone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Benedetti tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mario Benedetti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benedetti controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti thowing shots but they're missing.
Benedetti throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Livingstone because Benedetti loaded up on that one.
Benedetti with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Livingstone is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti controlling his opponent.
Benedetti get's back to his feet.
Livingstone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Livingstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
FrankFurt Livingstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benedetti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Livingstone is trying to defend but Benedetti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Benedetti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Livingstone's head.
Benedetti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Livingstone is trying to escape back to his feet but Benedetti uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Benedetti decides to stand back up. Benedetti steps back and let's Livingstone get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livingstone wants to clinch.
Benedetti scores with a body shot.
Benedetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Livingstone.
Livingstone misses with a few strikes there.
Benedetti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Livingstone throws a combination that misses
and Benedetti counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Livingstone has had enough of the clinch but Benedetti keeps him there for the moment.
Benedetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Livingstone can do to turn this around?
Livingstone takes a shot to the head.
Benedetti jumps guard and drags Livingstone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Livingstone wanted to stand there but Benedetti had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benedetti holds on and takes a little breather.
Livingstone tries to stand but Benedetti is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti is controlling Livingstone's posture.
Benedetti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benedetti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Livingstone manages to get himself to full guard.
Benedetti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Benedetti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Benedetti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Benedetti stops Livingstone from standing up.
Benedetti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benedetti is looking to work some ground and pound but Livingstone has wrist control.
Benedetti content to stall in guard here.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Livingstone tries to clinch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Livingstone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Livingstone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benedetti counters by clinching up.
Benedetti has Livingstone pressed against the cage, preventing Livingstone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benedetti has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Livingstone uses from the top position.
Livingstone wants to stand and escape but instead Benedetti has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Livingstone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benedetti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Livingstone is looking to stand up but Benedetti isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti postures up in Livingstone's guard and throws a big left but Livingstone blocks it.
Benedetti decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Livingstone, up you get!
FrankFurt Livingstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Livingstone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Benedetti clinches up against the cage.
Benedetti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benedetti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Livingstone's guard.
Livingstone is looking to stand up but Benedetti isn't so interested in that idea.
Benedetti stands and steps away. Livingstone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Benedetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Livingstone.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Livingstone.
Benedetti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Benedetti tries to score with some ground and pound. Livingstone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Livingstone managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Benedetti.
FrankFurt Livingstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Livingstone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Livingstone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Benedetti controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Benedetti.
Benedetti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Livingstone, who protects the arm well.
Benedetti just content to control the position.
Livingstone tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livingstone is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Benedetti misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Benedetti thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Livingstone is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Benedetti has taken his back!
Good control from Benedetti.
Benedetti struggling to land strikes to the head as Livingstone covers up.
Livingstone is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Benedetti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti looking for the choke but no joy.
Benedetti just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Benedetti is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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.
Benedetti looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Livingstone trying to get back to his feet but Benedetti is in full control for now.
Mario Benedetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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'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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Benedetti!
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