PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Sturd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthieu Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sturd's entrance music is DMX - Wright or Wrong. A fine choice. Jason Sturd had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Sturd
vs
Benoit

190 cm
29
204 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

185 cm
30
198 lbs
25 - 10 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matthieu Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturd misses with an uppercut
and Benoit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Sturd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benoit.
Benoit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturd.
Sturd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benoit.
Sturd throws the left hand but Benoit avoids the punch easily.

Benoit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Benoit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sturd is looking for a sweep. Benoit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benoit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturd keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd taking some punishment here, with Benoit in his half guard.
Benoit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benoit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sturd is not content to let Benoit control the position.
Sturd wants to get back to full guard.
Benoit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sturd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Benoit wants to free his trapped foot but Sturd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sturd wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

It looks like Jason Sturd has been cut.
Sturd is refusing to be controlled, as Benoit sits in half guard.

Benoit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sturd is just riding it out for now. Benoit eventually gives up the hold.
Sturd is refusing to be controlled, as Benoit sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit thows a huge punch but Sturd dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benoit is looking to advance position but Sturd won't allow it.
Benoit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sturd trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Benoit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sturd is looking to escape.
Sturd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthieu Benoit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The crowd cheers as Sturd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benoit doesn't seem phased though.
Benoit jabs Sturd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benoit tries for a takedown but Sturd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benoit throws a hook but Sturd blocks it.
Benoit walks into a stiff left hand from Sturd.
Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Sturd.
Sturd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Benoit gets a takedown into half guard.
Benoit is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Benoit stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit tries to free his leg and advance position but Sturd is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit trying to control but Sturd is working from the bottom.
Benoit with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit looking to sit in guard and control but Sturd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Benoit is trying to control the position but Sturd postures up.
Sturd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benoit's guard.
Sturd stopping the sweep attempt from Benoit.

Benoit pushes a forearm under Sturd's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sturd is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthieu Benoit!
Matthieu Benoit spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.