PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Hunlin (ranked 4527 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calebe Benedito (ranked 3556 p4p, 0 weight class). Calebe Benedito has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Greg Hunlin's chin.

Hunlin
vs
Benedito

166 cm
25
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Greg Hunlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Calebe Benedito!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunlin.

Benedito explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Benedito shoots in for a takedown but Hunlin shows good takedown defense.
Benedito dives in for a single leg takedown but Hunlin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Hunlin clinches up with Benedito and pushes him back against the cage.
Benedito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benedito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunlin smiles and moves away.
Greg Hunlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calebe Benedito.
Benedito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunlin misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hunlin closes the distance and clinches.
Benedito tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Hunlin breaks the clinch.
Hunlin stuffs the takedown.
Benedito misses with a two punch combination.
Calebe Benedito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hunlin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hunlin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Benedito seems a little lost for a moment, as Hunlin dominates the positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Benedito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunlin advances to mount.
Hunlin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Benedito to take his back!
Hunlin missing with punches from the back.
Benedito rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Hunlin prevents Benedito from improving his position.
Hunlin throwing shots but Benedito is blocking nicely.
Hunlin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benedito on the ground.

Benedito actively working from the bottom here.
Benedito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunlin.
Benedito wants to control but Hunlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benedito controlling the position for now.
Hunlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunlin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Benedito dives in for a single leg takedown but Hunlin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benedito shoots and misses
and Hunlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benedito with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedito throws a combination that misses

and Hunlin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunlin.
Benedito is trying to break the clinch but Hunlin has him pressed against the cage.
Benedito is trying to pull guard but Hunlin has him pressed against the cage.

Hunlin jumps guard and drags Benedito to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Benedito being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hunlin 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.

Benedito looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hunlin passes into side control.
Hunlin gets to mount! Benedito was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hunlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Hunlin dominated that round.
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.

Benedito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunlin circles away quickly and effectively.
Benedito misses with the combination.
Hunlin keeps the fight on the outside.

Hunlin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Benedito bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Hunlin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedito is looking to stand up but Hunlin isn't so interested in that idea.
Hunlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Hunlin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Benedito misses with a jab, cross combination.

Hunlin pushes Benedito up against the cage in a clinch.
Benedito is trying to pull guard but Hunlin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunlin jumps into guard, dragging Benedito to the mat.
Benedito throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunlin trying to control the position.
Hunlin pulls Benedito in close to prevent any damage.
Hunlin keeping moving, preventing Benedito from controlling successfully.
Benedito is fighting to break Hunlin's control of his arms but Hunlin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hunlin trying to keep a closed guard but Benedito is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hunlin trying to mount his opponent but Benedito defends it.
Benedito wants to control but Hunlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunlin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Benedito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benedito won't allow Hunlin to pass to mount.
Benedito is staying active underneath Hunlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benedito works his way to full guard. Good work.

Hunlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Benedito has his foot on Hunlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunlin works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunlin 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.

Benedito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunlin defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunlin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunlin slips nicely into half guard.
Hunlin is controlling the pace.

That's four 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.

Benedito actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benedito manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Benedito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hunlin gets to his feet. Benedito looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown attempt by Benedito or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunlin, which made it look bad.
Benedito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Greg Hunlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calebe Benedito.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Benedito enables Hunlin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benedito manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Benedito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benedito is breathing heavily.
Hunlin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Greg Hunlin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Benedito tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunlin swivels and escapes.

Benedito gets caught flat footed, as Hunlin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Benedito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benedito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunlin is one step ahead there.

Benedito is working an open guard so Hunlin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Benedito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunlin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benedito somewhat.
It looked like Hunlin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benedito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedito tries for a takedown but Hunlin circles away easily
and Hunlin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Greg Hunlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calebe Benedito.
Hunlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Benedito. Benedito gets slowly back to his feet.
Benedito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunlin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benedito!
Benedito tries to control but Hunlin manages to take his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hunlin controlling the positon.
Benedito trying to control but not successfully.
Benedito is trying to get back to his feet but Hunlin has full control of the position and if anything, Benedito has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I would not like to be Benedito right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benedito breaks Hunlin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Hunlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benedito defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Benedito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunlin.
Greg Hunlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Benedito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunlin defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hunlin stands and steps away. Benedito gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Hunlin gets a clinch.

Hunlin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Benedito regains guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Benedito manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunlin has Benedito pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hunlin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Benedito tumbling to the mat - Hunlin dives into Benedito's guard.
Benedito wants to hit a switch here but Hunlin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Benedito there!
Benedito looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Benedito avoids the strikes from Hunlin.
I really don't envy Benedito right now.
Benedito breaks Hunlin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Hunlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benedito defends well.

Benedito stands up and waves to Hunlin to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Benedito!
Greg Hunlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunlin sets himself, and Benedito steps forward looking for the clinch! Hunlin avoids it this time.
Benedito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunlin tried to counter with a leg kick but Benedito avoided it.
Benedito misses with the combination.
Hunlin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Benedito manages to circle out of the way.
Benedito swinging wildly here.
Calebe Benedito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Hunlin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hunlin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Greg Hunlin.
Well Hunlin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Hunlin!