PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PJ Benn (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.

Michaels
vs
Benn

182 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, PJ Benn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Benn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Michaels did well to prevent Benn getting side control.
Michaels is trying to control but can't.
Benn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benn throwing shots but Michaels is blocking nicely.
Benn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Michaels tries to get to full guard but Benn has control of the leg.
Benn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Benn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Benn not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Benn connects with a high kick.
Michaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michaels leaves Benn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michaels has his takedown stuffed

and Benn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Michaels's guard now.
Michaels is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn throwing strikes but missing.
Michaels being controlled here, momentarily.
Benn landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Benn from controlling successfully.
Michaels is trying to control the position but Benn postures up.
Benn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michaels wants to get back to his feet but Benn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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.
Benn works over Michaels with some ground and pound from guard.
Michaels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benn stays in close to Michaels's body and controls the position.
Benn stopping the sweep attempt from Michaels.
Michaels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benn.
Benn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.
Benn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn passes into half guard.

Benn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Michaels defends it well.
Benn drops an elbow to the side of Michaels's head.
Benn drops an elbow to the side of Michaels's head.

Benn is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Michaels is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). PJ Benn!