PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Benson
vs
Williams

218 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

205 cm
24
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdul Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Williams!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams 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. Williams is in Benson's guard.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Benson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Williams working a defensive guard but Benson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Benson advances to full mount.
Benson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to control but Benson is having none of it.
Benson controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Williams is surviving well by controlling Benson's body position as best he can.
Benson looking to finish with strikes here!

Benson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Benson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Benson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Benson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Benson swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Benson wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Benson slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams jabs at Benson's body.

Benson has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams fails to pull guard.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Benson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abdul Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Williams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Benson pulls guard effortlessly.
Benson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.

Benson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benson keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Benson looking to control.
Williams preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson working a defensive guard here.
Benson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams 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.

Benson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a strike but Benson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abdul Benson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Williams wants to clinch up but Benson keeps it at a distance.
Benson avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams dives in and grabs Benson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benson pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Horrible takedown by Benson or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Benson slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abdul Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Williams.
Williams looks for a takedown but Benson sprawls well.
Williams is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson is looking to clinch.

Benson moves into the clinch.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benson smiles and moves away.
Benson is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Benson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benson goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.

Benson jumps guard.
Benson pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Benson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benson with a nice head shot there.
Benson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Benson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Benson is looking to clinch.
Williams is looking to clinch but Benson is avoiding it.

Benson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Benson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Williams!
Benson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Williams because Benson loaded up on that one.
Benson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams avoids a series of strikes thrown by Benson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Benson dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Williams drops his hands momentarily and Benson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams blocks a head kick by Benson.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Benson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benson as he jumps to the side.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benson swivels and escapes.
Abdul Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Williams.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Williams gets tackled into the cage by Benson. Benson maintains the clinch.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams can't break the clinch.

Benson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Benson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Benson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Benson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Benson is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.

Benson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams wants to control from the top but Benson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson is pulling down on Williams's head. It's preventing any offense from Williams, at least for the moment.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Benson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Williams looking to control.
Benson throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Benson stands up from Williams's guard - Benson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Benson rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Benson breaks from the clinch.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.

Benson closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Benson's takedown attempt.
Williams looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Benson jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.

Benson wriggles free and stands up.
Benson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benson wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.

Williams has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Benson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the cage.
Don Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdul Benson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benson, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

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