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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Benedetti (ranked 69 p4p, 10 weight class) and Boris Matusov (ranked 743 p4p, 110 weight class). Benedetti comes to the cage accompanied by Bajafondo. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Benedetti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benedetti defends well and Matusov ends up having to push Benedetti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti stuffs the takedown attempt from Matusov. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Matusov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Benedetti is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt - Benedetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mario Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matusov fails to land the takedown.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Benedetti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matusov fails with the takedown.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Benedetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matusov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but Benedetti is retaining full guard.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Benedetti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Benedetti continues to stall.
Benedetti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matusov's guard.
Benedetti content to stall in guard here.
Matusov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benedetti looking to pass the guard.
Matusov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Benedetti passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matusov is looking for a sweep. Benedetti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matusov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matusov wants to control but Benedetti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matusov looking for submissions off his back.
Matusov is looking for a sweep. Benedetti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benedetti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Matusov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matusov.
Matusov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benedetti's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benedetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benedetti keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Benedetti pulls Matusov in close to prevent any damage.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Benedetti wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
Benedetti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Benedetti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benedetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matusov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
Matusov fails with the takedown
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mario Benedetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benedetti sprawls well. Benedetti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Benedetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matusov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matusov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benedetti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Matusov looks to move away, Benedetti throws a big counter combo but Matusov just gets out of the way.
Boris Matusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Benedetti. No joy for Matusov on that attempt.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Matusov sprawling to the canvas! Matusov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Benedetti finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Benedetti scores with a counter punch that sends Matusov to the canvas! Benedetti smells blood - he's punishing Matusov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Matusov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Benedetti!
Mario Benedetti retains his welterweight title!
Mario Benedetti gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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