PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Combs comes to the cage accompanied by All About The Benjamins. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Combs
vs
Benton

190 cm
26
275 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

185 cm
26
265 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Conviction
Crippler's Corner

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Benton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Combs forces Benton back against the cage and clinches.

Combs manages to pull guard.

Combs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Combs holds on and takes a little breather.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Combs.
Benton controls from within his opponent's guard.

Combs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.

Combs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Benton looking to pass the guard.
Combs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Combs is trying to control the position but Benton postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Combs moves out of range of the body kick from Benton.
Combs throws the left hand but Benton avoids the punch easily.
Benton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benton connects with a solid leg kick.
Benton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benton looks for the body kick but Combs saw that one coming.
Combs tries to clinch up but Benton circles away and keeps his distance.
Sam Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benton.
Benton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Combs is out of range.
Benton scores with a hook to the body. Combs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benton misses with a double jab.
Combs's corner calls for a 1-2. Combs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benton is looking to chop away at Combs's legs.
Combs throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Benton.
Combs tries to clinch but Benton moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benton. That's going to slow Combs down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton misses with a low kick.
Benton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Combs looks to score with a jab to the body but Benton is just out of range.
Combs blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Combs blocks the leg kick.
Benton moves out of range as Combs strikes.
Benton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Combs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benton scores with a kick to the body.
Combs is breathing heavily.
Benton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Combs has time to react.
Benton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Benton throws a low kick, looking for Combs's leg but Combs calmly moves out of range.
Benton is looking to chop away at Combs's legs.
Benton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benton scores with a leg kick.
Benton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Sean Combs has been cut.
Combs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Benton. That one must have hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benton.
Combs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Combs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Benton feints and then cracks Combs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Combs down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benton. That's going to slow Combs down.
Benton scores with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benton.
Benton scoring well with a low kick there.
Benton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Benton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benton slips a jab from Combs.
Benton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benton is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Benton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Combs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Combs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benton lands the left hand.
Combs takes a swing at Benton's ribcage but misses.
Combs throws an overhand right that lands on Benton's shoulder, as Benton tries to avoid the shot.
Benton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Combs.
Benton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Benton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Combs moves out of range of the body kick from Benton.
Benton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benton slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benton. That's going to slow Combs down.
Combs checks a leg kick.
Benton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benton connects with a solid leg kick.
Benton is looking to chop away at Combs's legs.
Benton scores with a leg kick.
Combs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benton. Benton obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Combs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Combs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Combs.
Benton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Benton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Combs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Combs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Benton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benton feints and then cracks Combs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Combs down.
Benton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benton connects with a solid leg kick.
Combs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benton feints and then cracks Combs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Combs down.
Benton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Benton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benton connects with a solid leg kick.
Combs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Combs shoots for a takedown but Benton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Combs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Benton.
Sam Benton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Combs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benton.
Benton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Combs in his tracks.
Combs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Combs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Combs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benton defending well as Combs loads up on a big left hand.
Benton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benton.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benton.
Benton throws a shot to the body.
Benton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benton delivers a nice body kick.
Benton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Benton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Combs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benton throws a nice head kick!
Benton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benton thuds his shin into the meat of Combs's side.
Benton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Combs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Combs in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Benton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Benton.
Benton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benton lands with a slapping head kick.
Combs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benton.
Benton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Combs. That did some damage!
Combs fails to land with a series of punches.
Combs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benton cracks Combs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Sean Combs's cut is getting worse.
Benton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Combs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Combs is looking to clinch.
Benton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Combs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benton feints and then cracks Combs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Combs down.
Benton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Combs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sam Benton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton thuds a left hand into Combs's body.
Benton throws a head kick that misses.
Benton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Combs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benton, right into the meat.
Combs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Benton.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Benton. That's going to slow Combs down.
Benton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Combs's sensitive parts.
Benton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Benton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean Combs's cut.
That's time! Combs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Benton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Combs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benton scores with the left hand. Combs knows he should have avoided that one.
Benton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benton throws and low kick but Combs moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Benton - just one landing.
Benton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benton thows a body kick. Combs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Benton.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benton.
An inside leg kick lands from Benton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Combs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benton can pounce on him.
Benton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Combs. That did some damage!
Benton scores with a leg kick.
Benton connects with a looping right hand.
Benton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Combs's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benton scores with a jab to the head.
Combs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benton finds it's way round the side to connect with Combs's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Combs takes a step back to recover.
Benton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Combs's sensitive parts.
Combs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to de liver by Benton. Beautiful body shot.
Combs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benton.
Good leg kick by Benton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A thudding body kick lands there by Benton!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benton thuds a left hand into Combs's body.
Benton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benton scores with a leg kick.
Benton throws a quick inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benton.
Benton throws a low kick, looking for Combs's leg but Combs calmly moves out of range.
Benton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Combs if he has to take too many more of those.
Benton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Benton - that will leave a mark!
A left and a right from Benton both land. Nice combination.
Sam Benton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Combs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Combs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benton tests Combs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benton, right into the meat.
Benton scores with the left hand. Combs knows he should have avoided that one.
Benton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benton.
Combs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benton can pounce on him.
Combs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benton.
Combs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Benton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Combs.
Benton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benton, right into the meat.
Benton connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Combs's sensitive parts.
Benton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benton swinging wildly here.
Benton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Combs checks the leg kick.
Benton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Combs.
Benton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Combs scores with a jab to the body.
Combs misses with a straight right.
Benton thumps Combs with a low kick.
Combs avoids a kick to the body.
Combs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Benton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Benton connects with a solid leg kick.
Benton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benton connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benton scores with a leg kick.
Benton thuds his shin into the meat of Combs's side.
Benton is looking to slow Combs down with leg kicks.
Sean Combs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Combs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by Benton.
Benton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Combs's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benton.
Benton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Benton. That snapped Combs's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Benton.
Benton scores with a kick to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Benton.
Benton cracks the inside of Combs's front leg.
Benton lands a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Benton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Benton!