PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Benebidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pascal Kraus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benebidez comes to the cage accompanied by Make War. Pascal Kraus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Benebidez
vs
Kraus

170 cm
26
132 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alfredo Benebidez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascal Kraus!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Benebidez gets caught napping as Kraus dives in and scores a takedown. Benebidez manages to retain guard.
Benebidez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kraus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kraus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Benebidez wants to sweep here but Kraus controlling him for the moment.
Kraus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benebidez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kraus manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kraus is on top in guard.
Kraus trying to control but Benebidez is working from the bottom.
Benebidez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kraus is one step ahead there.
Benebidez trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus trying to control the position from guard on top but Benebidez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benebidez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kraus is one step ahead there.

Pascal Kraus has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Kraus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Benebidez on his heels. He'll look to pass Benebidez's guard now, I'm sure.
Benebidez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Benebidez keeping moving, preventing Kraus from controlling successfully.
Benebidez seems keen to control Kraus's posture.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Kraus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benebidez keeping hold of Kraus's head, controlling as best he can.
Kraus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benebidez's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraus wants to get back to his feet.
Benebidez is trying to get back to full guard.
Benebidez trying to control from the bottom.
Benebidez gets full guard.
Benebidez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kraus wants to control from the top but Benebidez keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benebidez swings for the body but Kraus moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Benebidez enables Kraus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benebidez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Benebidez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Benebidez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benebidez tries to control but Kraus wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kraus can't escape the position.
Benebidez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kraus wants to control but Benebidez is having none of it.

Benebidez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kraus turns into him and now he's in Benebidez's guard.
Benebidez seems keen to control Kraus's posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraus stopping the sweep attempt from Benebidez.
Kraus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pascal Kraus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kraus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Benebidez is looking for a sweep. Kraus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pascal Kraus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benebidez gets back to full guard.
Benebidez seems keen to control Kraus's posture.
Benebidez keeping moving, preventing Kraus from controlling successfully.
Kraus preventing the sweep.
Kraus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pascal Kraus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kraus shoots in and bounces Benebidez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benebidez is adopting a defensive guard.
Benebidez keeping moving, preventing Kraus from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benebidez wants to sweep but no luck.
Benebidez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pascal Kraus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Benebidez shoots in but no luck this time.

Kraus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benebidez's guard.
Kraus is stalling in the full guard.
Benebidez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kraus is one step ahead there.
Benebidez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Benebidez is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraus trying to control but Benebidez is working from the bottom.
Benebidez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pascal Kraus has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Kraus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benebidez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraus wants to control from the top but Benebidez keeps moving.
Benebidez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benebidez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kraus!

Benebidez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kraus is now in Benebidez's guard. A big mistake from Benebidez there, giving up the dominant position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benebidez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kraus!

Benebidez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Benebidez mounts Kraus! Really nice guard pass there!
Benebidez moves to his opponent's back but Kraus bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Benebidez.
Benebidez controls Kraus momentarily but Kraus frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benebidez controlling Kraus's posture.
Kraus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kraus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benebidez can't do much from the bottom here.
Benebidez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kraus wants to stand but Benebidez has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pascal Kraus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kraus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kraus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kraus wants to stand but Benebidez has his arm trapped.
Benebidez is looking to reverse the position.
Kraus wants to stand but Benebidez is controlling his arm.
Benebidez is trying to control Kraus's posture but Kraus avoids it.
Benebidez is not content to let Kraus control the position.
Kraus working away.
Benebidez is looking for a sweep.
Benebidez is working hard here to advance position.
Kraus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Benebidez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benebidez is letting Kraus control him for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Benebidez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kraus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kraus is looking to advance position but Benebidez won't allow it.
Benebidez keeping control of the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Kraus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benebidez was covering up waiting for the punch and Kraus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kraus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benebidez working a defensive guard here.
Benebidez keeping moving, preventing Kraus from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benebidez has control of Kraus's left arm, preventing Kraus from doing any damage.
Benebidez is trying to control the position but Kraus postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kraus shoots in and gets a takedown into Benebidez's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benebidez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Benebidez looking to isolate an arm here. Kraus doesn't see it coming and as Benebidez extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Benebidez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alfredo Benebidez!
After winning the bout, Alfredo Benebidez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.