PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fred Martial Delicat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson has chosen The XX - Crystalised as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Martial Delicat
vs
Benson

160 cm
22
168 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Martial Delicat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Julius Benson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson wants to clinch up but Martial Delicat keeps it at a distance.

Benson moves into the clinch.
Benson working aggressively here.
Martial Delicat tries to score a body lock takedown but Benson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Martial Delicat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martial Delicat is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from Benson - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Martial Delicat blocks a body shot from Benson.
Benson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Martial Delicat breaks the clinch.

Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Martial Delicat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martial Delicat is working for takedown but Benson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Our sources have told us that Martial Delicat has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Martial Delicat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson tries a body shot but Martial Delicat blocks it.
Benson misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martial Delicat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benson smiles and moves away.
Martial Delicat keeps the fight on the outside.
Benson wants to clinch.

Martial Delicat rushes Benson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martial Delicat tries to break free but Benson pushes him back against the cage.
Benson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martial Delicat fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson tries a body shot but Martial Delicat blocks it.
Martial Delicat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benson walks away with a smile on his face. Martial Delicat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martial Delicat thuds his shin into the meat of Benson's side.
Martial Delicat shoots in for a double leg but Benson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martial Delicat throws a right hand that Benson ducks under and follows up with a left that Benson also avoids with ease.

Martial Delicat clinches up with Benson and pushes him back against the cage.
Martial Delicat trying to stall but Benson improves his position.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martial Delicat backwards.
Martial Delicat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benson blocks a head kick by Martial Delicat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martial Delicat drives through and clinches with Benson against the cage.
Benson connects with a knee to the head.

Martial Delicat works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Benson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Martial Delicat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martial Delicat trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Martial Delicat postures up.
Martial Delicat wants to pass the guard but Benson is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson keeping moving, preventing Martial Delicat from controlling successfully.

Fred Martial Delicat has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Martial Delicat lands a head kick!
Benson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martial Delicat.
Martial Delicat misses with a wild combination.
Martial Delicat dives in and grabs Benson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benson pushes down on Martial Delicat's head and hops out.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Benson clinches up with Martial Delicat and pushes him back against the cage.
Martial Delicat stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fred Martial Delicat will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Martial Delicat clinches up with Benson and pushes him back against the cage.
Benson lands a right hand.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Martial Delicat.
Benson is pushing Martial Delicat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martial Delicat avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
Martial Delicat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benson to keep the fight standing.
Benson misses with the head strike.
Benson lands a right hand.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson stops a takedown attempt from Martial Delicat.
Martial Delicat fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Martial Delicat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Benson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson prevents Martial Delicat from breaking the clinch.
Martial Delicat wants a takedown but no success here.
Martial Delicat wants to take the fight to the mat but Benson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Martial Delicat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benson prevents it.
Benson misses with a punch to the body.
Martial Delicat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Benson - that landed with a thud.
Benson has Martial Delicat pressed against the cage, preventing Martial Delicat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martial Delicat looking to slow down the pace here.
Martial Delicat fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A left hand lands to the body for Benson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson misses with some punches.
Benson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Martial Delicat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martial Delicat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Benson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martial Delicat's elbow.
Benson is leaning against Martial Delicat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Martial Delicat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martial Delicat.
Julius Benson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Benson.
Benson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martial Delicat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Benson scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martial Delicat wants to break free but Benson has control.
Benson slowing the pace effectively.
Benson tries to work over Martial Delicat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martial Delicat blocks a body shot from Benson.
Benson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benson tries to land knees in the clinch but Martial Delicat avoids the damage to the body.
Benson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martial Delicat blocks it with crossed arms.
Martial Delicat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benson smiles and moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martial Delicat tries to break the clinch but Benson is controlling the position.

Martial Delicat breaks from the clinch.
Martial Delicat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benson as he jumps to the side.
Martial Delicat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benson tries to clinch but Martial Delicat moves out of range.

Martial Delicat instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martial Delicat tries to break the clinch but Benson is controlling the position.
Martial Delicat is working for takedown but Benson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benson crunches a lovely knee into Martial Delicat's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Benson moves into the clinch successfully.
Martial Delicat struggles to land a body shot inside as Benson controls his hands.
Martial Delicat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benson misses with a body punch.
Martial Delicat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benson walks away with a smile on his face. Martial Delicat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Benson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benson crunches a lovely knee into Martial Delicat's ribcage.
Benson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martial Delicat backwards.
Martial Delicat tries to break the clinch but Benson is controlling the position.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Martial Delicat avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
Benson can't find room to land a body shot as Martial Delicat controls the action.
Benson lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martial Delicat managing to block the knees to the body from Benson.
Martial Delicat wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
Benson trying to land knees to the body.
Martial Delicat tries to pull guard but Benson won't allow it.
Martial Delicat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Martial Delicat avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
Martial Delicat is trying to pull guard but Benson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Martial Delicat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martial Delicat avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
Benson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benson lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Benson.
Benson lands a shoulder strike.
Martial Delicat misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martial Delicat or not.
Benson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martial Delicat is trying to break free.
Martial Delicat is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Benson can't find room to land a body shot as Martial Delicat controls the action.
Nice body punch from Benson.
Benson gets underhooks to prevent Martial Delicat's takedown attempt.
Benson scores with a shoulder strike.
Benson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martial Delicat letting Benson take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martial Delicat is trying to pull guard but Benson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Martial Delicat avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
Benson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martial Delicat tries to break free but Benson pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Benson.
Martial Delicat jumps guard but Benson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martial Delicat can't get the takedown.
Benson prevents Martial Delicat from breaking the clinch.
Benson prevents Martial Delicat from breaking the clinch.
Benson slowing the pace effectively.
Martial Delicat is trying to drag Benson to the mat but Benson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Benson to work.
Benson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Martial Delicat avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
Martial Delicat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martial Delicat is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benson working Martial Delicat over with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benson lands a hook that snaps the head of Martial Delicat backwards.
Benson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benson scores a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Benson!
A victorious Julius Benson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.