PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xv Jobber vX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xv Jobber vX will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Benson
vs
Jobber vX

150 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

225 cm
27
90 lbs
0 - 166 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

TITAN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 166 - 0, fighting out of London, Xv Jobber vX!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson avoids the head kick by Jobber vX.

Jobber vX is rocked!

Benson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jobber vX is still in real trouble! Can Benson finish him?
Jobber vX keeping hold of Benson's head, controlling as best he can.

Benson decides to return to a standing position.

Benson shoots in and bounces Jobber vX off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber vX has a closed guard, preventing Benson from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jobber vX trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnny Benson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Benson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jobber vX!
Jobber vX is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber vX is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Benson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Benson tries to stand up but Jobber vX grabs his leg and drags him down! Jobber vX is now on top, in side control.
Benson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jobber vX has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Benson wants to get back to his feet but Jobber vX is dominant here and he's now got Benson's back!
Jobber vX wants to control but Benson is keeping busy.

Benson is trying to shake Jobber vX off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Jobber vX won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Jobber vX tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Benson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jobber vX misses with a head kick.

Jobber vX gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Benson wanted to stand there but Jobber vX had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber vX is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Benson.

Benson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jobber vX sprawls well initially but Benson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber vX wants to get back to full guard but Benson has passed into side control.
Benson tries to stand but Jobber vX controls the position and pulls Benson into his guard.
Benson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jobber vX is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber vX has control of Benson's left arm, preventing Benson from doing any damage.
Benson wants to stand and escape but instead Jobber vX has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jobber vX wants to get up but he can't break Benson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber vX is breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Johnny Benson just wasn't active enough.
A head kick misses from Jobber vX.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Benson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Benson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jobber vX was covering up waiting for the punch and Benson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Benson wants to stand but Jobber vX is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Benson.
Jobber vX lands with a kick to the temple. Benson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

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.
Jobber vX pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnny Benson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jobber vX throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Benson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jobber vX napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jobber vX struggling a bit here.
Benson tries to stand but Jobber vX is controlling his head.
Benson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson has control of an arm but Jobber vX manages to advance to Benson's back!
Benson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Xv Jobber vX has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jobber vX takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Benson!