PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henson Benderson (ranked 3598 p4p, 5586 weight class) and Jameson Connemara (ranked 369 p4p, 469 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Benderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Time is Now. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Benderson
vs
Connemara

168 cm
38
145
26 - 26 - 0

175 cm
53
147
48 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henson Benderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 48 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jameson Connemara!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connemara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benderson can pounce on him.
Benderson lands with a cross.
Connemara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benderson, as that shot connected.
Benderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Connemaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benderson takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Connemara is out of range.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benderson misses with a series of wild punches.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Benderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benderson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Benderson misses.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Benderson avoids it easily.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Connemara slips the punch.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick and Connemara moves out of range easily.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
Benderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Connemara momentarily.
Connemara drops his hands momentarily and Benderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benderson is looking to slow Connemara down with leg kicks.
Benderson throws a hook but Connemara avoids it easily.
Henson Benderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara tries to move into range but Benderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Benderson misses.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Connemara moves away and avoids it.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Connemara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benderson.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
Connemara avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Benderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Connemara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Connemara.
Benderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Connemara is out of range and Benderson settles back down.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good exchange - Benderson coming out on top.
A clash of legs there as Connemara blocks the low kick.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Benderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Connemara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Benderson misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Benderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Connemara staying out of range there.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Benderson moves in looking to clinch but Connemara pushes him off.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Benderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benderson throws a hook but Connemara avoids it easily.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Benderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benderson tries to bum rush Connemara with a series of wild strikes but Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Connemara ducks right into an uppercut from Benderson.
Benderson misses the jab.
Benderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Benderson - just one landing.
A jab from Benderson finds it's way through Connemara's defenses.
Connemara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Benderson clinches up against the cage.
Benderson misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benderson.
Benderson crunches a lovely knee into Connemara's ribcage.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Connemara up against the cage.
Benderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connemara.
Benderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Connemara up against the cage.

That's two 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.
Connemara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benderson is defending well.
Benderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connemara.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jameson Connemara.
Connemara is looking for a takedown.
Connemara is looking for a takedown.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Connemara up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Connemara avoids it.
Benderson avoiding damage.
Benderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Connemara backwards.
Connemara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Connemara wants to take the fight to the mat but Benderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Connemara tries for a takedown. No joy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Connemara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Connemara blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Benderson.

It looks like Jameson Connemara has been cut.
Benderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Connemara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jameson Connemara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Benderson misses the shot to the body.

Benderson instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Benderson.
Connemara is trying to drag Benderson to the mat but Benderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Connemara is trying to drag Benderson to the mat but Benderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Connemara.
Nice body punch from Benderson.
Benderson gets underhooks to prevent Connemara's takedown attempt.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jameson Connemara.
Benderson stops a takedown attempt from Connemara.
Henson Benderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benderson.
Connemara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Connemara wants to take the fight to the mat but Benderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Connemara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Connemara controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson stalling the fight.
Connemara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Connemara's elbow.

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.

Connemara gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Benderson regains guard.
Connemara preventing the sweep.
Connemara is fighting to break Benderson's control of his arms but Benderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Benderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Benderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Connemara manages to get himself to full guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benderson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Henson Benderson thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).