PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mode Benke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Van Den Broeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Den Broeck has chosen Insane Clown Posse - Miracles as his entrance music. 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.

Benke
vs
Van Den Broeck

211 cm
19
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
251 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mode Benke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vincent Van Den Broeck!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Den Broeck has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Benke.
Van Den Broeck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Den Broeck.
Benke tries a head kick but it misses.
Benke moves out of range as Van Den Broeck strikes.
Van Den Broeck throws a hook but Benke blocks it.
Benke blocks the body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Den Broeck crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Benke - the referee stops the clock and Van Den Broeck gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Benke. Van Den Broeck manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Den Broeck blocks a head kick by Benke.
Van Den Broeck looks to throw a body kick
and Benke makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Van Den Broeck really felt that one!
Van Den Broeck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benke connects with a nice looking jab.
Benke looks for the body kick but Van Den Broeck saw that one coming.
Benke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Den Broeck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benke as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benke swings for the body but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
Van Den Broeck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Den Broeck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Mode Benke has been cut.
Van Den Broeck takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Den Broeck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Den Broeck looks gassed!
Van Den Broeck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Den Broeck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benke.
Benke looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Den Broeck is just out of range.
No luck for Van Den Broeck with that takedown attempt.
Benke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Den Broeck will feel that in the morning.
Van Den Broeck on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Benke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benke throws a head kick that half lands.
Benke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benke lands with a cross.
Van Den Broeck takes one to the side of the head.
Van Den Broeck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benke.
Good leg kick by Benke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Den Broeck takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Benke - just one landing.

Van Den Broeck is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Benke cracks Van Den Broeck with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Van Den Broeck looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Benke finish him?
Van Den Broeck is still on wobbly legs! Can Benke finish him?
Benke stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Den Broeck. Van Den Broeck gets slowly back to his feet.
Mode Benke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Van Den Broeck.
Benke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Den Broeck seems to have recovered his senses.
Benke with a nice cross.
Van Den Broeck is trying desperately to land a takedown but Benke is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Van Den Broeck.
Benke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Den Broeck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Broeck avoids the body shot from Benke.
Benke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Benke.
Benke throws a head kick that misses.
Benke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Benke ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Broeck.
Benke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Benke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Den Broeck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benke with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benke lands a nice looking body shot.
Benke blocks the body kick.
Benke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Den Broeck has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Benke.
Benke checks a leg kick nicely.
Benke connects with a leg kick. Van Den Broeck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mode Benke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benke.
Benke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Den Broeck's calf.
Benke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Benke slams his shin into Van Den Broeck's torso.
Benke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Den Broeck on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benke, right into the meat.
Benke punishes Van Den Broeck's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Den Broeck avoids the body shot from Benke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Benke throws a low kick, looking for Van Den Broeck's leg but Van Den Broeck calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Benke.
Benke checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Van Den Broeck misses its intended target.
Benke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Den Broeck tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benke.
Benke tried to score with a low kick but Van Den Broeck checks it.
Benke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Den Broeck's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benke. That's going to slow Van Den Broeck down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Den Broeck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Den Broeck takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That kick from Benke tenderised Van Den Broeck's leg. Van Den Broeck is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benke connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mode Benke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mode Benke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Van Den Broeck tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benke throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benke.
Van Den Broeck loads up on a big right hand but Benke slips the punch.
Benke scores with a hook to the body. Van Den Broeck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Benke.
Benke throws a front kick that sends Van Den Broeck stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Broeck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Broeck walks into a straight right hand from Benke.
Benke stuns Van Den Broeck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Den Broeck has time to react.
Benke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Den Broeck is breathing heavily.
Benke lands a nice shot to the body.
Benke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Benke scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Den Broeck, right into the meat.
Van Den Broeck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Den Broeck tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from Benke lands but Van Den Broeck takes it in his stride.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Van Den Broeck might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Benke has got the better of the exchanges.
Benke throws a head kick but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
Benke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Den Broeck. That did some damage!
Benke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Benke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benke jabs at Van Den Broeck's body.
Benke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benke lands with a nice body kick.
Van Den Broeck is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Benke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Den Broeck on the side of the head.
Van Den Broeck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Den Broeck throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Den Broeck manages to avoid it.
Benke avoids a kick to the body.
Benke checks a low kick from Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck throws a hook but Benke avoids it easily.
Mode Benke is winning the standup battle so far.
Benke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Benke tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benke.
Good leg kick by Benke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Den Broeck blocks a head kick by Benke.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benke tried to score with a low kick but Van Den Broeck checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benke.
Benke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Benke blocks the low kick.
Van Den Broeck slips under a jab from Benke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benke misses with a body shot.
Benke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Den Broeck throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Van Den Broeck.
Benke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Den Broeck can do to turn this around?
Benke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck feints and then cracks Benke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benke down.
Van Den Broeck thumps Benke with a low kick.
Benke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van Den Broeck lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benke loads up on a big right hand but Van Den Broeck slips the punch.
Van Den Broeck throws a low kick but Benke avoids it.
Van Den Broeck misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Den Broeck. Benke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benke misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Den Broeck keeps Benke at a distance using the push kick.
Van Den Broeck scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Den Broeck lets loose with a powerful body kick. Benke will feel that in the morning.
Van Den Broeck misses with a body kick.
Van Den Broeck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Den Broeck will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benke with a hook.
Benke blocks the body kick.
Van Den Broeck takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Den Broeck misses with a kick to the body.
Benke thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Den Broeck.
A punch lands to the side of Van Den Broeck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benke misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mode Benke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mode Benke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Benke.
Benke avoids a kick to the body.
Van Den Broeck takes a swing at Benke's ribcage but misses.
Van Den Broeck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benke cracks Van Den Broeck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Den Broeck looks for the body kick but Benke saw that one coming.
Benke checks a low kick from Van Den Broeck.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benke checks a leg kick.
Benke moves out of range as Van Den Broeck throws a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Den Broeck throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Benke misses.
Benke throws a head kick but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benke throws a sloppy head kick and Van Den Broeck moves out of range easily.
Benke misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Den Broeck.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck throws the kick towards the body but Benke avoids it.
Van Den Broeck thumps Benke with a low kick.
Van Den Broeck looks for the body kick but Benke saw that one coming.
Van Den Broeck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Den Broeck lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Den Broeck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benke.
Benke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Den Broeck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Van Den Broeck shoots for a double leg takedown but Benke sprawls well. He's pushed Van Den Broeck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Den Broeck tries a low kick but Benke avoids it.
Benke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Van Den Broeck finds it's target.
Van Den Broeck tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Den Broeck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Den Broeck throws a front kick aimed at Benke's knee but Benke avoids it well.
Van Den Broeck throws a head kick that misses.
Van Den Broeck blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Van Den Broeck.
Benke throws a head kick but Van Den Broeck moves out of range.
Van Den Broeck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benke's calf.
Van Den Broeck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benke's waist but Benke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Den Broeck off to one side.
Benke with a jab.
Benke misses the shot to the body.
Benke wants to slow Van Den Broeck down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Den Broeck misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benke blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benke throws a leg kick but Van Den Broeck checks it.
Van Den Broeck cracks the inside of Benke's front leg.
Van Den Broeck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benke.
Van Den Broeck throws a sloppy head kick and Benke moves out of range easily.
Van Den Broeck throws a push kick but Benke slaps the foot to one side.
Van Den Broeck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Den Broeck is out of range.
Benke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vincent Van Den Broeck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Den Broeck throws a solid leg kick but Benke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Den Broeck.
Van Den Broeck on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benke tries to land a leg kick but Van Den Broeck saw it coming and moves away.
Van Den Broeck throws out a leg kick but Benke moves out of range and Van Den Broeck only half commits.
Van Den Broeck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid body kick from Van Den Broeck.
Benke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Van Den Broeck.
Benke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Den Broeck will feel that in the morning.
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!
Benke blocks a low kick nicely.
Benke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Den Broeck tries to score with a low kick but Benke moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Van Den Broeck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Den Broeck throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Van Den Broeck misses its intended target.
Van Den Broeck takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Benke connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benke connects with a body shot.
Benke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benke looks to land a combination. Van Den Broeck sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mode Benke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Den Broeck.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vincent Van Den Broeck.
Well Benke 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mode Benke!