PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knocke Bensmock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Angel
vs
Bensmock

185 cm
31
195 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

190 cm
37
195 lbs
20 - 9 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Knocke Bensmock!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bensmock misses with a hook.

Angel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bensmock did well to prevent Angel getting side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bensmock is refusing to be controlled, as Angel sits in half guard.

Angel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Angel throwing shots but Bensmock is blocking nicely.
Angel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bensmock is trying to get back to full guard.

Angel is trying to work for a kimura but Bensmock is defending well.
Bensmock is concentrating on defense, preventing Angel from advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensmock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Angel is working for a kimura but Bensmock is defending it quite comfortably.
Angel throwing shots but Bensmock is blocking nicely.

Angel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bensmock tries to roll over but Angel keeps him under control.
Bensmock tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Angel has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Angel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bensmock because Angel loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Angel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Angel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bensmock has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Angel working for a guillotine from mount but Bensmock is in no mood to give up.

Angel has isolated one of Bensmock's arms. Bensmock looking to fight him off but Angel twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Angel!
Frank Angel took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.