PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Sav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth has chosen Extreme Ways - Moby as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sav
vs
Wentworth

195 cm
24
265 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

185 cm
23
250 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Deadly Clothing
Rivers Edge Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Sav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Wentworth!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sav gets caught flat footed, as Wentworth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wentworth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sav's head.
Wentworth is pushing down on Sav's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sav is fighting to maintain full guard but Wentworth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wentworth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wentworth is pressing down on Sav's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sav is holding on for now.
Wentworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sav trying to hold on to Wentworth's head to control him but Wentworth postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sav pushes Wentworth off looking to stand but Wentworth dives back in and keeps control.
Sav trying to hold on to Wentworth's head to control him but Wentworth postures up.
Wentworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sav does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Wentworth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sav is just riding it out for now. Wentworth eventually gives up the hold.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wentworth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sav gets caught flat footed, as Wentworth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wentworth trying to control but Sav is working from the bottom.
Wentworth looking to pass the guard.
Sav wants to stand and escape but Wentworth is having none of it.
Wentworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wentworth sitting in guard here, content to control.

Wentworth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wentworth looks gassed!
Sav trying to strike off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wentworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sav is fending him off so far but Wentworth persists. Nope, Sav circles away and we're back to standing.

Sav takes the fight into the clinch.

Wentworth breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Wentworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sav wants to clinch up but Wentworth keeps it at a distance.
Wentworth is looking to clinch but Sav is avoiding it.
Wentworth shoots in looking for a takedown. Sav tries to sprawl out of it but Wentworth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sav manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sav misses with a head kick.

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

Sav manages to pull guard.

Sav has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wentworth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sav looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wentworth is one step ahead there.
Sav can't keep his opponent in guard - Wentworth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Sav kicks off Wentworth and gets to his feet.

Sav changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wentworth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Sav tries for a kimura but Wentworth is defending well.
Sav wants to stand but Wentworth has his arm trapped.
Wentworth struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sav trying to control the action but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Wentworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wentworth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wentworth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Wentworth looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Wentworth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sav was covering up waiting for the punch and Wentworth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wentworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Wentworth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wentworth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sav's guard.
Wentworth postures up in Sav's guard and throws a big left but Sav blocks it.

Sav is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wentworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sav keeping moving, preventing Wentworth from controlling successfully.

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

Wentworth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wentworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Sav is retaining full guard.
Benjamin Wentworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth preventing the sweep.

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

and Wentworth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Wentworth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wentworth trying to control but Sav is working from the bottom.

Sav is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wentworth defends well.
Wentworth is working Sav over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wentworth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Wentworth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sav is trying to control the position but Wentworth postures up.
Sav can't keep his opponent in guard - Wentworth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sav slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sav trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sav is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wentworth is controlling him.
Wentworth works over Sav with some ground and pound from guard.
Wentworth passes Sav's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wentworth moves into full mount! Sav won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth tries to control but Sav wriggling away.

Wentworth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sav can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sav tries to hold on but Wentworth pushes him away.
Sav really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sav has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Wentworth is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sav. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Wentworth is persistently looking for the submission but Sav is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sav turns into Wentworth and is now in his guard.

Wentworth is looking for a triangle but Sav pushes his legs off easily.
Sav has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wentworth is proving hard to escape from.
Wentworth is trying to keep Sav in close.
Sav would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Wentworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wentworth!
Wentworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sav avoids it really well and circles away.
Sav bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sav gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wentworth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wentworth won't allow Sav to get back to his feet.
Wentworth wants to control from the top but Sav keeps moving.
Wentworth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sav's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wentworth wants to pass the guard but Sav is keeping the position.

Sav is looking for a triangle but Wentworth pushes his legs off easily.
Wentworth sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wentworth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sav is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sav has escaped and now he's on top!
Sav is looking to work some ground and pound but Wentworth has wrist control.
Sav is looking to stand up but Wentworth won't let him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Wentworth is looking for a triangle but Sav pushes his legs off easily.

Sav avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sav tries to free his leg and advance position but Wentworth is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth wants to sweep here but Sav controlling him for the moment.

Wentworth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sav wanted to stand there but Wentworth had control of the position.

Wentworth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sav trying to control but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
Joe Sav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sav trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wentworth's guard.

Wentworth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Wentworth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth is trying to control the position but Sav postures up.
Wentworth is trying to hold Sav in close to prevent damage but Sav has managed to pass into half guard.
Wentworth is refusing to be controlled, as Sav sits in half guard.
Wentworth is trying to get back to full guard.
Sav trying to control the pace.

Sav is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Wentworth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sav seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Wentworth looking for submissions off his back.
Sav working over Wentworth with some ground and pound. Wentworth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sav not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wentworth wants to control but Sav is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sav tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wentworth controls his leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Wentworth scores with a takedown into Sav's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Wentworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wentworth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Wentworth!