PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Baynords (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Benson
vs
Baynords

182 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Baynords!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Benson rushes Baynords and presses him up against the cage.
Baynords misses with a punch on the inside.

Baynords breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baynords tries to clinch but Benson is having none of it.

Baynords closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baynords lands in his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Baynords prevents Benson from getting back to his feet.
Benson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benson tries to get out of the position.
Baynords throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baynords accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Benson pushes Baynords off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Benson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baynords prevents it.
Benson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baynords.
Benson tries to score a body lock takedown but Baynords shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baynords has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Benson is trying to keep an underhook but Baynords manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Baynords thows a huge punch but Benson dodges it nicely.
Benson is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baynords lands a nice short elbow.
Benson looks like he's trying to stand up.

Baynords is trying to work for a kimura but Benson is defending well.
Baynords seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benson is trying to stand.

Benson has one foot on Baynords's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Benson or perhaps it was just good defense by Baynords which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baynords looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benson is fending him off so far but Baynords persists. Nope, Benson circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baynords throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baynords is in Benson's guard.
Baynords landing some decent shots from guard.
Benson wants to stand and escape but Baynords is having none of it.

Baynords stands up and waves to Benson to follow him.
Benson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baynords defends it nicely.
Baynords throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Baynords clinches with his opponent.
Baynords with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benson is working for takedown but Baynords is calmly controlling the position for now.

Baynords lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Baynords.
Baynords thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baynords working over Benson with some ground and pound. Benson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baynords scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Baynords passes the guard and advances to mount!
Baynords lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Benson hang on?
Baynords working the ground and pound effectively.
Benson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Benson bucks up and throws Baynords to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Baynords closes the distance and clinches up with Benson, looking for a takedown. Baynords pushes Benson against the cage but Benson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baynords tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baynords dives in and grabs Benson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benson pushes down on Baynords's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baynords tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Benson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baynords throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benson throws a nice looking combination but Baynords bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baynords shoots in and drives through. Benson sprawls well.
Benson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benson throws a body punch but Baynords moves out of range.
Baynords shoots in and drives through. Benson sprawls well.
Benson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baynords circles away.
Benson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baynords.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baynords closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benson circles away.
Benson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baynords shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benson sprawls well. Benson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baynords gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Baynords dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Benson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Baynords wants to get back to his feet.

Benson stands up from half guard.
Baynords lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benson circles away quickly and effectively.

Benson feints and as Baynords raises his hands in defense, Benson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Benson stops Baynords from standing up.
Benson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Benson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Benson moves into range and clinches up with Baynords.

Benson has hold of one of Baynords's legs. Baynords is fighting the takedown attempt but Benson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson wants to get up but he can't break Baynords's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Baynords pushes Benson off and scrambles back to his feet.

Benson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baynords, pushing him back against the cage.

Benson manages to break the clinch.
Baynords shoots in for a double leg but Benson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Benson clinches.
Benson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baynords pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Benson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baynords regains guard.
Benson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benson wants to stand and escape but instead Baynords has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Baynords keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baynords has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baynords distracts Benson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cain Baynords has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baynords distracts Benson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baynords is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benson wants to get back to his feet but Baynords passes into half guard.
Benson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baynords on the ground.
Baynords takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Baynords slips a nice elbow through Benson's hands, connecting with Benson's forehead.
Baynords lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Benson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baynords is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baynords not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Baynords is looking for a kimura here.
Baynords stops Benson from getting back to his feet.
Baynords thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benson's head.
Benson is trying to stand up here but Baynords is controlling him well.

Baynords is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baynords not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baynords is just content to waste time from the top position. Benson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Baynords trying to control the position from guard on top but Benson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baynords throwing strikes from guard but Benson blocks nicely.
Baynords tries to free his leg and advance position but Benson is retaining full guard.
Benson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baynords is controlling him.

Benson kicks Baynords off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Benson gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baynords is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Benson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Benson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Baynords fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baynords fails with a takedown attempt.
Baynords closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Benson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Benson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baynords's guard.
Baynords wants to stand and escape but Benson is having none of it.

Benson stands up from Baynords's guard - Benson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benson wants to take the fight to the mat but Baynords manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benson prevents a body shot from Baynords.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benson lands a takedown into guard.
Benson working some strikes from top position.
Baynords controls Benson momentarily but Benson frees himself.

Benson gets to his feet. Baynords looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Baynords shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Benson clinches up with Baynords and pushes him back against the cage.
Benson is working for takedown but Baynords is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baynords throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baynords can't break the clinch.

Benson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benson wants to stand but Baynords is controlling his posture from full guard.

Baynords wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baynords shoots for a takedown but Benson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ben Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Baynords.
Baynords slaps away a takedown attempt from Benson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baynords.
Ben Benson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Benson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Benson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baynords is trying to keep an underhook but Benson manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Benson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Baynords to get to his feet.
Benson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baynords pinned against the cage. Baynords gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baynords tries to clinch up but Benson circles away and keeps his distance.
Benson shoots and misses

and Baynords counters with a nice double leg into side control. Benson won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson is trying to get back to his feet.
Benson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Benson wants to get back to his feet but Baynords is dominant here and he's now got Benson's back!
Baynords cracks Benson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Benson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Baynords lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Baynords.
Benson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Baynords cracks Benson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Benson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Benson is trying to stand back up.
Baynords is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Benson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Baynords's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Benson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Benson is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Baynords fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Benson - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Benson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Benson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baynords clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Baynords wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baynords takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Baynords is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benson 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Benson!