PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Equinox
vs
Allen

172 cm
25
146 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

164 cm
19
142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Allen!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Equinox misses.
Allen throws a nice looking combination but Equinox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Equinox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Equinox blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck for Allen with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Equinox tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Equinox forces Allen back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Equinox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Equinox lands with a left to the head.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Equinox controls the action.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen is working for takedown but Equinox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Equinox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox being controlled against the cage.
Equinox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Equinox stalling in the clinch.
Equinox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Equinox.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox effectively controlling the action here.
Allen fails to pull guard.
John Equinox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Allen.
Equinox lands with a right to the head.
Allen takes a shot to the head.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike.
Allen blocking some punches.
Equinox leaning against his opponent.
Equinox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Allen tries for a takedown but Equinox manages to get underhooks.
Allen misses with some punches.
Equinox scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Equinox takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Allen stalls.

Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Equinox as he connects with a hook.
Allen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Equinox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Equinox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Equinox.
Equinox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox blocks a body shot from Allen.

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.
Allen looking to stall.
Allen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Equinox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Equinox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Equinox.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Allen tries a body shot but Equinox blocks it.
Equinox lands with a left to the head.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Equinox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Allen is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Equinox leaning his opponent against the cage.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Equinox dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Allen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Equinox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Equinox ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries to clinch up.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Equinox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Equinox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Allen forces Equinox back against the cage and clinches.
Allen blocking some punches.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Equinox controls the action.
Equinox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Equinox.
Equinox working aggressively here.

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.
Allen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Equinox avoids it.
Equinox blocks an uppercut.
Equinox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
Equinox is struggling to control the position.
Equinox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox effectively controlling the action here.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Equinox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox blocking some punches.
Allen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Equinox.
Allen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Equinox has him pressed against the cage.
Allen fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Equinox works on Allen's body with a couple of short punches.
Equinox stalling against the cage.
Equinox cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
Equinox lands a nice uppercut.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen is trying to break free.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allen's efforts to push away.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Equinox slows down the pace here.
Allen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Equinox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Allen.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Allen breaks from the clinch.
Allen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Equinox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allen somewhat.
Equinox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Allen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Equinox dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Allen throws a right and a left that Equinox avoids nicely.
Allen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Equinox tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
John Equinox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Equinox moves out of range as Allen strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Equinox counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Equinox checks a leg kick.
Allen is looking to clinch but Equinox is avoiding it.
Equinox swinging wilding here.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two 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.
Equinox tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
Equinox wants to clinch up but Allen keeps it at a distance.
Allen throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Equinox counter with a right hand.
Equinox moves in looking to clinch but Allen pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Equinox looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Benny Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen takes a swing at Equinox's ribcage but misses.
John Equinox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Equinox swinging wilding here.
A nice combination there by Equinox.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox moves away from the strike by Allen.
Allen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Equinox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Equinox 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Equinox!