PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ced ben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Austin
vs
ben

189 cm
25
251 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

200 cm
25
280 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buddy Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ced ben!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin checks a leg kick.
ben scores with a head kick.

It looks like Buddy Austin has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Austin is defended easily by ben.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ben as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin tries for a takedown but ben sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Austin is defended easily by ben.
Some wild striking there from ben.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Austin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in ben's half guard.

Austin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Austin stops ben from getting back to his feet.
Austin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Austin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ben doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Austin.
Austin trying to control the action but ben is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Austin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and ben defends it well.

Austin is working for a kimura but ben is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Austin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ben doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Austin.
Austin is looking to take a break and control but ben is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ced ben dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buddy Austin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

ben lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Austin circles away quickly and effectively.
ben looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

ben gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Austin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! ben is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! ben has escaped and now he's on top!
ben must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Austin is looking for a triangle but ben pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Austin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! ben escapes and throws Austin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Austin tries to buck ben off but ben is having none of it.
Austin keeps ben under control for a moment.
Austin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Austin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ben doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Austin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Austin is keen to just control but ben is a slippery customer.
Austin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Austin tries to pass to full mount but ben defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Austin 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! ben is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buddy Austin!