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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massa Hurmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massimo Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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182 cm
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185 lbs
19 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Massa Hurmaaja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Massimo Benvenuti!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benvenuti moves into range and clinches up with Hurmaaja.
Benvenuti gets through Hurmaaja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hurmaaja has Benvenuti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benvenuti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hurmaaja tries for a takedown but Benvenuti manages to get underhooks.
Hurmaaja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurmaaja tries to score a body lock takedown but Benvenuti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hurmaaja is trying to drag Benvenuti to the mat but Benvenuti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Massa Hurmaaja has been cut.
Benvenuti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benvenuti is pressed up against the cage. Hurmaaja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benvenuti down to the mat. Benvenuti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hurmaaja tries to clinch up but Benvenuti circles away and keeps his distance.
Benvenuti thinks about the counter body kick.
Benvenuti scores with a body shot.
Benvenuti has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Massa Hurmaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benvenuti's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benvenuti is on top in guard.
Benvenuti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti stays in close to Hurmaaja's body and controls the position.
Hurmaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hurmaaja looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Benvenuti passes into side control.
Hurmaaja can't do much from the bottom here.
Hurmaaja is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Hurmaaja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benvenuti controls the position.
Hurmaaja regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Benvenuti seems content to control.
Let's hope that Benvenuti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hurmaaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Benvenuti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hurmaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti wants to free his trapped foot but Hurmaaja is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hurmaaja is looking for a sweep. Benvenuti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hurmaaja tries to clinch up but Benvenuti circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benvenuti! But no joy.
Hurmaaja looks to land a right hand but Benvenuti moved out of range.
Benvenuti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benvenuti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurmaaja moves forwards but Benvenuti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hurmaaja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurmaaja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurmaaja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benvenuti counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja is looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti has Hurmaaja pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hurmaaja or not.
Benvenuti is stalling here.
Hurmaaja can't get the takedown.
Hurmaaja tries for a takedown but Benvenuti manages to get underhooks.
Benvenuti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benvenuti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hurmaaja or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benvenuti.
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!
A hook to the body from Benvenuti.
Hurmaaja takes a shot to the head.
Hurmaaja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hurmaaja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benvenuti after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Benvenuti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Massa Hurmaaja's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Benvenuti sizes up Hurmaaja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benvenuti scores with a body shot.
Hurmaaja throws a lazy uppercut
and Benvenuti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benvenuti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benvenuti slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Benvenuti.
Hurmaaja tries for a takedown but Benvenuti manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benvenuti after a bit of a struggle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Benvenuti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benvenuti lands a hook that snaps the head of Hurmaaja backwards.
Hurmaaja tries for a takedown but Benvenuti manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurmaaja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benvenuti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benvenuti scores with a shot to the side of Hurmaaja's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hurmaaja.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benvenuti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benvenuti with a knee to the head.
Hurmaaja letting Benvenuti take a breather here.
Massimo Benvenuti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benvenuti.
Hurmaaja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benvenuti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hurmaaja backwards.
Hurmaaja can't get the takedown.
Benvenuti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hurmaaja is defending well for now.
Benvenuti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hurmaaja backwards.
Benvenuti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hurmaaja's defenses.
Hurmaaja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benvenuti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Benvenuti misses with a knee strike.
Benvenuti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hurmaaja looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti is pushing Hurmaaja up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Benvenuti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benvenuti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benvenuti connects with a crisp jab.
Benvenuti drops Hurmaaja with a beautiful combination! Hurmaaja stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benvenuti is looking for the KO!
Hurmaaja is rocked!
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Hurmaaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Benvenuti. Hurmaaja shrugs it off though.
Hurmaaja seems to have got his legs back now.
Benvenuti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Benvenuti.
Massa Hurmaaja's cut is getting worse.
Hurmaaja misses with a lunging right hand
and Benvenuti counters by moving into the clinch.
Hurmaaja is working for takedown but Benvenuti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benvenuti lands a hook that snaps the head of Hurmaaja backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benvenuti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benvenuti lands an uppercut.
Hurmaaja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benvenuti stalls.
Benvenuti stalling the fight.
Benvenuti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hurmaaja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benvenuti has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti digs a right hand underneath Hurmaaja's ribcage. Hurmaaja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A knee to the head by Benvenuti.
Hurmaaja takes an elbow to the temple.
Benvenuti just leaning against Hurmaaja, taking a breather.
Benvenuti just leaning against Hurmaaja, taking a breather.
Benvenuti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benvenuti lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benvenuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benvenuti misses with a knee to the head.
Hurmaaja has Benvenuti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benvenuti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benvenuti with a knee to the head.
Massa Hurmaaja's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Benvenuti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hurmaaja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benvenuti is working Hurmaaja over against the cage.
Benvenuti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benvenuti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benvenuti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benvenuti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hurmaajas head.
Hurmaaja being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Benvenuti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Massa Hurmaaja's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Benvenuti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja swings widly with a right hand
and Benvenuti counters with a nice uppercut.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown
enabling Benvenuti to counter with a crisp jab.
Benvenuti connects with a solid leg kick.
Hurmaaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benvenuti follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Benvenuti lands a slapping body shot.
Hurmaaja wants to clinch but Benvenuti slips to the side
and Benvenuti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benvenuti cracks Hurmaaja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benvenuti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benvenuti throws a leg kick which misses Hurmaaja's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurmaaja tries to avoid it.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benvenuti as he avoids it easily.
Benvenuti connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Hurmaaja tumbling to the canvas! Benvenuti pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Hurmaaja was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Massimo Benvenuti! Massimo Benvenuti retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Massimo Benvenuti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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