PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stu Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dack Fayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett comes to the cage accompanied by CFO$ - Rebel Son. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bennett
vs
Fayden

183 cm
24
170 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

182 cm
29
185 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stu Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dack Fayden!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fayden misses with a takedown attempt - Bennett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bennett lands an overhand right.
Fayden ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Nice sprawl there from Bennett as Fayden shoots in.
Bennett fails to land with a series of punches.
Fayden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bennett throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range.
Fayden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bennett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fayden throws a right and a left that both miss.

Fayden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bennett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett being controlled for a moment.
Bennett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Fayden looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fayden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.
Bennett controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.

Fayden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fayden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bennett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fayden on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is trying desperately to improve position.

Fayden jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bennett manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Fayden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well.

That's four 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.
Fayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bennett avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fayden.
Bennett is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gotham Power Plant that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Fayden goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bennett rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fayden's guard! Nice work there by Bennett!
Bennett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fayden is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fayden keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dack Fayden will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fayden looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Fayden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennett.
Fayden ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Fayden lands with a straight right. Bennett didn't see that one coming.
Fayden throws a nice looking combination but Bennett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dack Fayden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bennett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fayden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Fayden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennett.
A nice combination there by Bennett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fayden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayden moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Bennett coming out on top.
Stu Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fayden swinging wildly here.
It looked like Bennett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fayden.
Fayden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Bennett.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.

Fayden shoots in and gets a takedown into Bennett's guard.
Fayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fayden is fighting to break Bennett's control of his arms but Bennett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
My spies in LeBeau Ground Fighting inform me that Fayden has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bennett is keeping the position for now.
Bennett pulls Fayden in close to prevent any damage.
Fayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayden stands up over Bennett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Fayden from controlling successfully.
Fayden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bennett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bennett throws the left hand but Fayden avoids the punch easily.
Bennett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fayden misses with a double jab.
Bennett throws a leg kick but Fayden moved away.
Fayden shoots for a double leg takedown but Bennett sprawls well. He's pushed Fayden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bennett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck for Fayden with that takedown attempt.
Stu Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett connects with a solid leg kick.
Bennett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bennett with a nice cross.

Fayden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bennett, pushing him back against the cage.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Fayden.
Bennett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bennett lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Fayden.

Bennett breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Bennett 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. This is the final round!

Bennett looks to throw the jab but Fayden is out of range.

Fayden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bennett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bennett prevents a takedown attempt there.

Fayden jumps guard and drags Bennett to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fayden seems keen to control Bennett's posture.
Bennett wants to stand and escape but instead Fayden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayden stays in close to Bennett's body and controls the position.
Fayden wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett has momentary wrist control but Fayden slips an elbow through the middle.
Fayden 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.
Bennett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fayden with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bennett is on top in guard.

Bennett preventing the sweep.
Bennett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fayden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Fayden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fayden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennett is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fayden tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
Fayden throws a nice looking combination but Bennett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bennett throws a hook but Fayden avoids it easily.
Fayden slips a jab from Bennett.
Bennett is looking to slow Fayden down with leg kicks.
Fayden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Fayden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bennett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fayden moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
It seemed like Fayden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fayden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bennett tests Fayden's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Dack Fayden has been cut.
Bennett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bennett wants to slow Fayden down by chopping away at his legs.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Fayden scores with a one two! Bennett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bennett.
Fayden takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Dack Fayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fayden manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bennett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Stu Bennett!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Stu Bennett!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Stu Bennett!

Stu Bennett wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Stu Bennett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.