PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jelle Vdk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jelle Vdk will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bennett
vs
Vdk

153 cm
18
161 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clyde Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jelle Vdk!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett avoids a kick to the body.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch but Vdk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bennett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bennett really is a fat lump.
Bennett lands a knee to the head.
Bennett's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bennett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vdk avoiding damage as Bennett throws knees to the body.
Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Vdk avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett trying to land knees to the body.

Vdk jumps into guard, dragging Bennett to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bennett postures up in Vdk's guard and throws a big left but Vdk blocks it.
Bennett is looking to work some ground and pound but Vdk has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vdk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Bennett gets to his feet. Vdk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vdk looks for a takedown but Bennett sprawls well.
Bennett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vdk misses with a takedown attempt - Bennett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bennett attempts a counter takedown but Vdk avoids it well and moves away.
Vdk fails with the takedown.
Clyde Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jelle Vdk.
Bennett leaves Vdk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bennett really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vdk.
Vdk misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vdk is defended easily by Bennett.
Bennett attempts a counter takedown but Vdk avoids it well and moves away.

Vdk gets a double leg takedown into Bennett's guard.
Vdk looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vdk gets to his feet - Bennett follows without any prompting.
Vdk darts in looking for a takedown but Bennett gets double underhooks and turns Vdk into the cage.
Bennett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vdk manages to circle out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Bennett as Vdk shoots in.
Vdk shoots in looking for a takedown but Bennett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vdk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bennett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Vdk tries to keep at a distance but Bennett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bennett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vdk blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett trying to land knees to the body.
Vdk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bennett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vdk managing to block the knees to the body from Bennett.
Bennett tries to stall but Vdk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bennett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vdk's efforts to push away.
Bennett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Bennett.
Vdk is trying to pull guard but Bennett has him pressed against the cage.
Bennett slows down the pace here.
Bennett tries to work over Vdk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vdk is trying to drag Bennett to the mat but Bennett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bennett leaning against his opponent.
Vdk being controlled against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett misses with a body punch.
Bennett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vdk's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clyde Bennett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bennett is looking to clinch.
Vdk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Vdk pushes Bennett up against the cage in a clinch.
Bennett pushes Vdk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vdk can do to turn this around?
Vdk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bennett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vdk is defending well for now.
Vdk blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Vdk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bennett has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Vdk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett trying to land knees to the body.
Vdk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bennett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bennett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Bennett.
Bennett tries to land knees in the clinch but Vdk avoids the damage to the body.
Vdk is trying to force a seperation but Bennett has the dominant position.
Vdk tries to pull guard but Bennett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Vdk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vdk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bennett wants to get up but he can't break Vdk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bennett is looking to work some ground and pound but Vdk has wrist control.
Vdk controls Bennett momentarily but Bennett frees himself.
Vdk is breathing heavily.

Bennett stands up from Vdk's guard - Bennett perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bennett moves in looking to clinch but Vdk pushes him off.
Vdk has his takedown stuffed

and Bennett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Vdk avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the cage.
Bennett leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Bennett breaks from the clinch.
Vdk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett lands a leg kick that knocks Vdk off balance momentarily.
Vdk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennett but Bennett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clyde Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jelle Vdk.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bennett has managed to clinch.
Vdk takes an elbow to the temple.
Bennett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vdk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as Vdk controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bennett obliges.
Vdk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bennett walks away with a smile on his face. Vdk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Vdk gets a double leg takedown into Bennett's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett trying to keep a closed guard but Vdk is proving a slippery customer.
Vdk wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vdk won't allow Bennett to sweep him here.
Bennett trying to strike off his back.
Vdk trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vdk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennett.
Vdk looks for a takedown but Bennett sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clyde Bennett dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vdk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennett but Bennett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bennett is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vdk closes the distance and clinches up with Bennett, looking for a takedown. Vdk pushes Bennett against the cage but Bennett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vdk tries to close the distance and clinch but Bennett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bennett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vdk manages to circle out of the way.

Vdk rushes Bennett and presses him up against the cage.
Bennett missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett missing with knees to the body.
Bennett working Vdk over with knees to the body.
Vdk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bennett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clyde Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jelle Vdk.
Vdk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vdk avoiding damage as Bennett throws knees to the body.
Bennett crunches a lovely knee into Vdk's ribcage.
Bennett looking to slow down the pace here.
Good body shot from Bennett.
Vdk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bennett missing with knees to the body.
Clyde Bennett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennett dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bennett scores a nice knee to the body.
Bennett misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vdk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bennett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vdk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett taking a breather.
Bennett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bennett keeps control of Vdk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vdk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vdk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bennett tries a body shot but Vdk blocks it.
Bennett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Vdk drags the fight down to the ground.

Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Vdk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vdk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bennett has passed into half guard!

Vdk looking for submissions off his back.
Vdk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bennett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bennett wants to get back to his feet.

Bennett stands up from half guard.
Jelle Vdk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clyde Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vdk gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Bennett counters by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clyde Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bennett, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clyde Bennett!