PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Worner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Worner
vs
Bennet

225 cm
27
245 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

170 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Worner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet has a takedown stuffed.
Worner wants to clinch.

Bennet shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Worner's guard.
Bennet controlling from the top position.
Bennet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rick Bennet.
Bennet misses with a low kick.
Worner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bennet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Worner somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bennet takes the fight into the clinch.

Bennet manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bennet wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bennet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Worner is one step ahead there.
Bennet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Worner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bennet, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet leaves Worner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Worner tries to clinch up

and Bennet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Worner won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet working away.

Bennet working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bennet trying to control the action but Worner is working from the bottom.
Bennet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Worner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bennet looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet working away.
Worner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bennet seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Worner gets back to full guard.
Worner trying to keep a closed guard but Bennet is proving a slippery customer.
Worner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Worner tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Worner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bennet wants to sweep but no luck.

Bennet looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Worner passes into side control.
Worner gets to mount! Bennet was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennet wants to hold on but Worner pushes him away.
Bennet looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Bennet dominated that round.
That's time! Worner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A head kick misses from Bennet.
Worner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bennet as he jumps to the side.
Bennet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Worner as he avoids it easily.
Bennet circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bennet counters by moving into the clinch.
Worner tries to work over Bennet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet is trying to pull guard but Worner has him pressed against the cage.

Bennet pulls guard successfully.
Worner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Worner preventing the sweep.
Worner is fighting to break Bennet's control of his arms but Bennet is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Worner trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Worner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bennet shoots for a takedown but Worner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenny Worner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Bennet.
Worner throws a sloppy head kick and Bennet moves out of range easily.
Worner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bennet defends it nicely.

Worner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bennet to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner keeping moving, preventing Bennet from controlling successfully.
Bennet tries to free his leg and advance position but Worner is retaining full guard.

Worner has his foot on Bennet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennet works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Bennet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bennet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Worner swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Worner looking for a guillotine here but Bennet defends easily.

Bennet has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Worner to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bennet is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Worner pulls down on the head and he's put Bennet to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kenny Worner!
Post fight, an emotional Kenny Worner said 'Every fight is tough. But im tougher. Now im (6-3-0) in my pro career. Nothing but big things to come now.'.