PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson comes into the arena with Eminem - Not Afraid blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Benson
vs
Hunt

180 cm
23
172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
Hunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bob Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt thows a body shot but no joy.
Benson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Benson misses with an uppercut.

Benson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Benson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Benson works his way into full mount!
Benson controlling the pace for now.
Hunt is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunt for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dan Benson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Benson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt darts in trying to clinch

and Benson counters with a single leg into guard. Hunt didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Benson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hunt trying to remain calm as Benson controls from the top position.
Hunt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Benson asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hunt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Benson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Benson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hunt tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Benson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hunt looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson controlling the position well here. Hunt rolled but Benson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hunt trying to get back to his feet but Benson is in full control for now.
Hunt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Benson.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dan Benson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Benson will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Benson shoots in and bounces Hunt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benson defends well.

Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benson defends it easily.
Benson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.

Hunt working for a triangle but Benson defends it easily.

Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunt throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Benson escapes and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Benson controlling the position.
Hunt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dan Benson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benson advances nicely into full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Benson dominating with strikes here.
Benson controlling the pace for now.
Benson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hunt working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benson controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Benson.
Benson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Benson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson controlling from mount.
Benson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Benson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hunt misses with a head kick.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Benson moves out of range easily.
Benson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Benson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benson.

Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benson passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Benson slows the pace down in half guard.
Benson prevents Hunt from standing back up.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Benson controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson dominating with strikes here.
Benson content just to control the position here.
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Benson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is desperately trying to improve his position but Benson has a good base and remains in mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Benson content just to control the position here.
Hunt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to stand but Benson is controlling from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dan Benson.

Benson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Benson is in Hunt's guard.
Benson prevents Hunt from getting back to his feet.
Benson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Benson tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Benson!
Dan Benson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! for their support in the buildup to the fight.