PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luuk Benjamin (ranked 1322 p4p, 1986 weight class) and Frankie Venegas (ranked 128 p4p, 174 weight class). The key to victory for Luuk Benjamin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Benjamin
vs
Venegas

177 cm
24
150
11 - 5 - 0

150 cm
32
145
20 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Sakura Style

NARCOS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luuk Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Venegas !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venegas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benjamin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Venegas somewhat.
Venegas misses with a takedown attempt - Benjamin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benjamin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Venegas avoids it.
Venegas fails with the takedown
and Benjamin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Venegas thinking.
Luuk Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Venegas .
Venegas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benjamin throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Benjamin.
Venegas shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjamin sprawls well. He's pushed Venegas 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benjamin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benjamin wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Venegas dives in and scores a takedown into Benjamin's guard.
Venegas looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Venegas .
Venegas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benjamin is keeping the position for now.
Venegas is looking to advance position but Benjamin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Venegas is trying to escape the mount.
Venegas regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Venegas looking for submissions off his back.
Benjamin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benjamin prevents Venegas from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venegas is concentrating on defense, preventing Benjamin from advancing position.
Venegas trying to control from the bottom.
Venegas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Venegas wants to control but Benjamin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Venegas is looking to improve his position.
Venegas is trying to stand up here but Benjamin is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venegas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benjamin tries to avoid it but Venegas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benjamin to the ground. Benjamin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Venegas with a poor takedown
and Benjamin counters with a nice uppercut.
Venegas tries for a takedown but Benjamin circles away easily
and Benjamin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benjamin cracks Venegas 's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Venegas slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Benjamin can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luuk Benjamin!
An out of breath Luuk Benjamin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.