PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Roufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennet comes to the cage accompanied by Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bennet
vs
Roufus

166 cm
20
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

172 cm
27
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charles Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duke Roufus!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roufus misses with a takedown attempt

so Bennet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Roufus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Roufus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roufus working a defensive guard here.
Roufus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bennet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roufus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roufus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roufus wants to sweep here but Bennet controlling him for the moment.
Bennet with a nice head shot there.
Bennet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roufus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roufus working a defensive guard here.
Bennet thows a big elbow that misses.
Bennet thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet throwing strikes from guard but Roufus blocks nicely.
Bennet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennet tries to free his leg and advance position but Roufus is retaining full guard.
Roufus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bennet is looking to work some ground and pound but Roufus has wrist control.
Roufus is adopting a defensive guard.
Roufus working a defensive guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Duke Roufus wasn't active enough on the ground.
Roufus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennet finds it's way round the side to connect with Roufus's head.
Duke Roufus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Bennet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roufus doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roufus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bennet swivels and escapes.

Bennet darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bennet prevents Roufus from improving his position.
Roufus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet preventing the sweep.
Bennet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bennet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bennet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Roufus working for a triangle but Bennet defends it easily.
Bennet trying to control the position from guard on top but Roufus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bennet throwing strikes from guard but Roufus blocks nicely.
Bennet throwing strikes from guard but Roufus blocks nicely.
Roufus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bennet with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bennet postures up in Roufus's guard and throws a big left but Roufus blocks it.
Roufus is pulling down on Bennet's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennet trying to control but Roufus is working from the bottom.
Roufus wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roufus looking for a sweep. Not yet Roufus, not yet.
Roufus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bennet lands a couple of elbows.
Bennet lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roufus wants to stand but Bennet is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roufus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bennet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Roufus working for a triangle but Bennet defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bennet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennet throwing strikes from guard but Roufus blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bennet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Roufus tries to sprawl but Bennet drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roufus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bennet working some strikes from top position.
Bennet trying to control the position from guard on top but Roufus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roufus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bennet won't allow Roufus to sweep him here.
Bennet trying to control the position from guard on top but Roufus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roufus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roufus tries to clinch there but Bennet circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roufus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bennet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Roufus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Roufus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roufus working Bennet over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Roufus cracks Bennet with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bennet is trying to stand.
Bennet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bennet tries to get out of the position.
Roufus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bennet trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roufus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennet is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roufus lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Roufus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bennet hang on?
Roufus looking to control but Bennet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bennet is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bennet is squirming around, avoiding Roufus's attempts to control the action.

Roufus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Roufus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bennet looks a forlorn figure.
Roufus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bennet hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roufus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bennet is in a horrible position here. Roufus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Roufus unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Bennet somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Roufus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Roufus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Roufus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roufus wants a takedown.
Bennet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bennet scores with a shoulder strike.
Bennet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bennet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bennet lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bennet turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bennet trying to control the position but Roufus is working away.
Roufus regains half guard.
Roufus manages to get to full guard.
Bennet is looking to work some ground and pound but Roufus has wrist control.
Bennet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bennet preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bennet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bennet works over Roufus with some ground and pound from guard.

Roufus is looking for a triangle but Bennet pushes his legs off easily.
Roufus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roufus working a defensive guard here.
Bennet chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roufus keeping moving, preventing Bennet from controlling successfully.
Charles Bennet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bennet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bennet trying to control the position from guard on top but Roufus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roufus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bennet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bennet stands up over Roufus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bennet stopping the sweep attempt from Roufus.
Roufus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bennet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bennet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bennet trying to control but Roufus is working from the bottom.
Roufus working a defensive guard here.

Bennet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bennet's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bennet postures up in Roufus's guard and throws a big left but Roufus blocks it.
Roufus tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Roufus looking for a guillotine here but Bennet defends easily.
Bennet thows a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roufus holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet throwing strikes from guard but Roufus blocks nicely.
Roufus is controlling Bennet's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bennet's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bennet postures up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Duke Roufus wasn't active enough on the ground.
Roufus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bennet sprawls well. Bennet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roufus gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles Bennet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Roufus.
Roufus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bennet pinned against the cage. Bennet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennet 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bennet!
Charles Bennet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.