PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Benvenuti
vs
Gracie

182 cm
25
182 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
197 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Vikai Gear

Top Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massimo Benvenuti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renato Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benvenuti works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Benvenuti misses with a body shot.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands with a nice body punch.
Benvenuti connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Benvenuti misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benvenuti cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Benvenuti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands a slapping body shot.
Benvenuti lands with a nice body kick.
Benvenuti is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benvenuti scores with a hook.
Benvenuti takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.

Benvenuti takes the fight into the clinch.
Benvenuti stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Benvenuti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Benvenuti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benvenuti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Benvenuti - that landed with a thud.
Benvenuti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benvenuti stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie 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.
Benvenuti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benvenuti.
A shot in the inside from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benvenuti.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benvenuti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Massimo Benvenuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Gracie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Benvenuti has Gracie pushed against the cage.
Benvenuti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Benvenuti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti effectively controlling the action here.
Benvenuti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benvenuti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Benvenuti.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benvenuti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benvenuti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Benvenuti manages to get underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benvenuti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benvenuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gracie looks winded!
Benvenuti slows down the pace here.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Benvenuti effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massimo Benvenuti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A jab lands there for Benvenuti.

Benvenuti moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benvenuti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benvenuti prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Massimo Benvenuti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Gracie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benvenuti.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Benvenuti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie is working for takedown but Benvenuti is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benvenuti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Massimo Benvenuti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've been informed that Gracie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Benvenuti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Benvenuti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benvenuti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Benvenuti pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benvenuti lands a nice shot to the body.
Benvenuti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benvenuti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benvenuti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Benvenuti lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benvenuti lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Benvenuti.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benvenuti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Benvenuti digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Benvenuti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Benvenuti has Gracie pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Benvenuti.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benvenuti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Benvenuti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
A body shot lands from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benvenuti digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Benvenuti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benvenuti lands a shoulder strike.
Benvenuti slowing the pace effectively.
Benvenuti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benvenuti has Gracie pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benvenuti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Benvenuti lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Benvenuti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Benvenuti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Benvenuti - that landed with a thud.
Benvenuti lands a body punch.
Benvenuti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Benvenuti lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massimo Benvenuti 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Benvenuti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benvenuti misses with the combination.
Massimo Benvenuti is winning the standup battle so far.
Benvenuti works the jab nicely.

Gracie is rocked!
Benvenuti is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gracie gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Benvenuti gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Massimo Benvenuti!
A relieved looking Massimo Benvenuti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Renato Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Massimo must get me drunk now that's are bet. I must say I am devastated but I will be back'.