PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chucho Benitez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernon Turner (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.

Benitez
vs
Turner

170 cm
24
165 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

174 cm
29
163 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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ParalLAX

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chucho Benitez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vernon Turner!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benitez tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Benitez stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benitez is looking to land body kicks.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benitez.
Benitez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benitez looks for a takedown but Turner sprawls well.
Benitez scores with a kick to the body.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benitez as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Turner cracks Benitez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Benitez.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Chucho Benitez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benitez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benitez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Benitez is out of range.
Benitez tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
That kick from Benitez tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Turner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turner wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benitez misses with a low kick.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Benitez thows a body shot but no joy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Benitez.
Nice takedown defense from Turner. No joy for Benitez on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chucho Benitez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benitez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
Benitez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Benitez circles away.

Benitez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Benitez controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turner is on top in guard.
Turner lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Benitez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner works over Benitez with some ground and pound from guard.
Turner distracts Benitez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benitez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benitez is trying to keep Turner in close.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benitez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benitez controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner lands a couple of digs.
Turner distracts Benitez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Benitez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benitez looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chucho Benitez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benitez sprawls well. Benitez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Benitez slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Benitez scoring well with a low kick there.
Benitez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benitez lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner misses with the combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benitez.
Benitez fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown but Benitez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benitez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Benitez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benitez connects with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Benitez misses with a straight left.
Benitez misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Benitez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benitez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benitez lands with a slapping head kick.
Benitez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turner. That did some damage!
Turner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benitez but Benitez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chucho Benitez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vernon Turner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner slips a straight right by Benitez.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benitez.
Benitez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turner defends it nicely.
Benitez is looking to land body kicks.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt - Benitez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benitez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Benitez tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benitez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benitez misses with a double jab
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Benitez backing up. Benitez nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benitez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benitez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benitez throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benitez avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Benitez rather than just go for the knockout.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Benitez counters with a good low kick that Turner was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chucho Benitez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Benitez misses with a low kick.
Turner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benitez back to the cage. Turner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Benitez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Benitez thumps Turner with a low kick.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Turner slaps away a takedown attempt from Benitez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benitez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benitez scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Turner cracks Benitez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Benitez is trying to control Turner's posture but Turner avoids it.
Benitez gets back to half guard.
Turner drops an elbow to the side of Benitez's head.
Benitez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back!
Benitez lands strikes to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benitez is hanging on to Turner's back as he tries to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Benitez's hands.
Turner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Benitez's guard. Nice work there by Turner.
Turner landing with the ground and pound.
Vernon Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turner pushing down on Benitez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benitez is looking to improve his position.
Benitez has a hand on Turner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Turner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner with good strikes from the mount here!
Turner lands a heavy elbow.

Benitez is rocked!
Turner drops a big elbow. That's hurt Benitez! More shots from Turner and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vernon Turner!