PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rostam Borodakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Bennett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bennett
vs
Borodakov

188 cm
22
188 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ace of Spades Clothing

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peter Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rostam Borodakov!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bennett is defended easily by Borodakov.

Bennett looking to score a takedown here. Borodakov is defending well but Bennett drives through and ends up in Borodakov's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Borodakov keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Borodakov 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.
Bennett throws a big right hand that misses.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borodakov is keeping the position for now.
Bennett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borodakov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borodakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennett is looking to work some ground and pound but Borodakov has wrist control.
Bennett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett stays in close to Borodakov's body and controls the position.
Bennett trying to control but Borodakov is working from the bottom.
Bennett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borodakov keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borodakov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bennett's guard.
Bennett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Borodakov stopping the sweep attempt from Bennett.

Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borodakov defends well.
Bennett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borodakov manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Borodakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett passes Borodakov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Borodakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Bennett.
Bennett lands with a punch from half guard.
Bennett trying to control the action but Borodakov is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bennett wants to pass the guard but Borodakov is defending well.
Borodakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennett landing some decent shots from guard.
Bennett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Borodakov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bennett connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borodakov is not content to let Bennett control the position.
Bennett is working Borodakov over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bennett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Borodakov momentarily.
Borodakov looks for a takedown but Bennett sprawls well.
Bennett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bennett falls off balance throwing a combination

and Borodakov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bennett's guard.
Bennett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Peter Bennett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borodakov is aware though and is defending well.

Bennett has his feet on Borodakov's thighs here. He's pushed Borodakov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Borodakov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Bennett!