PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Dutko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bennett
vs
Dutko

170 cm
22
265 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
269 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Dutko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt

and Dutko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bennett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dutko is defending well.
Dutko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bennett avoids the elbow strike from Dutko, against the cage.
Bennett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dutko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dutko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dutko lands an elbow that stopped Bennett in his tracks for a moment.
Bennett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dutko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bennett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dutko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dutko.
Dutko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bennett.
Dutko pushes off an throws an elbow but Bennett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bennett avoids a wild elbow strike from Dutko.
Bennett is working for takedown but Dutko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dutko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bennett tries to score a body lock takedown but Dutko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dutko working Bennett over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dutko missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dutko throws an elbow but misses.
Dutko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bennett blocks an elbow strike from Dutko.
Dutko prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dutko lands an elbow just above Bennett 's eye.
Dutko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dutko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Dutko.
Bennett avoids the elbow strike from Dutko, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dutko.
Bennett blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dutko throws an elbow but misses.
Bennett is looking for a takedown.
Dutko tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body.
Bennett blocks the elbow strike.
Dutko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bennett avoiding damage as Dutko throws knees to the body.
Bennett is trying to drag Dutko to the mat but Dutko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bennett avoids the elbow strike from Dutko, against the cage.
Bennett takes an elbow to the temple.
Dutko misses with an elbow strike.
Dutko lands an elbow that stopped Bennett in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Tyson Bennett has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dutko throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dutko.
Bennett is looking for a takedown.
Dutko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bennett wants to take the fight to the mat but Dutko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Dutko lands an elbow inside.
Bennett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dutko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dutko throws an elbow but misses.
Bennett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bennett is trying to drag Dutko to the mat but Dutko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bennett takes an elbow to the temple.
Bennett tries to score a body lock takedown but Dutko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bennett avoids a wild elbow strike from Dutko.
Dutko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dutko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bennett is working for takedown but Dutko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dutko missing with knees to the body.
Dutko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dutko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dutko.
Dutko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dutko.
Dutko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Bennett is rocked!
Bennett avoids the elbow strike from Dutko, against the cage.
Oh Bennett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dutko throws an elbow that misses.
Bennett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dutko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dutko trying to land knees to the body.
Bennett avoids a wild elbow strike from Dutko.
Bennett seems to have got his legs back now.
Bennett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dutko prevents the takedown attempt.
Dutko lands a nice elbow.
Dutko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bennett blocks the elbow strike.
Dutko lands an elbow just above Bennett 's eye.
Bennett wants a takedown.
Dutko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bennett blocks the elbow strike.
Bennett blocks an elbow strike.
Bennett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dutko is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dutko lands a damaging elbow.
Dutko pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Bennett! Dutko unloads with more strikes and Bennett sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Dutko!
A very excited looking Bob Dutko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.