PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wan Benming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahamud Najib Osman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benming comes to the cage accompanied by Fight the power. The crowd seem to be enjoying Najib Osman's choice of entrance music: THE MONSTER. Mahamud Najib Osman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Benming
vs
Najib Osman

165 cm
25
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wan Benming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mahamud Najib Osman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Najib Osman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Benming did well to prevent Najib Osman getting side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Benming moves into full guard.
Najib Osman won't allow Benming to sweep him here.
Najib Osman trying to control the position from guard on top but Benming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Benming is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Najib Osman is aware though and is defending well.
Najib Osman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benming works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benming manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Najib Osman manages to get himself to full guard.

Benming got a little sloppy there for a moment and Najib Osman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benming has managed to get both his arms back between Najib Osman's legs - danger averted.
Najib Osman is trying to control the position but Benming postures up.
Benming trying to control the position from guard on top but Najib Osman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Najib Osman can't keep his opponent in guard - Benming advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Benming trying to control the action but Najib Osman is working from the bottom.
Najib Osman wants to get back to full guard.
Benming passes to side control.
Najib Osman is trying to buck Benming off.
Benming trying to control the position but Najib Osman is working away.
Najib Osman is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Benming are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Najib Osman seems a little lost for a moment, as Benming dominates the positioning.
Benming has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Najib Osman is looking for a sweep.
Najib Osman is trying to control Benming's posture but Benming avoids it.
Najib Osman tries to buck Benming off but Benming is having none of it.
Benming wants to control but Najib Osman is keeping him busy.
Benming looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Benming working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Najib Osman struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Najib Osman tries to bench press Benming off him but Benming keeps the position.
Najib Osman wants to control but Benming postures up.
Benming is looking to take a break and control but Najib Osman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benming taking a breather here.
Najib Osman wants to control but Benming postures up.
Benming throws an elbow but Najib Osman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Benming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Najib Osman keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Benming is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Najib Osman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Benming tries for a kimura but Najib Osman is defending well.
Benming is looking to take a break and control but Najib Osman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Najib Osman trying to remain calm as Benming controls from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Najib Osman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Benming is trying to get an arm triangle but Najib Osman is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wan Benming dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Benming lands a nice hook to Najib Osman's body. Najib Osman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benming shoots in but no luck this time.
Benming lands with a nice body punch.

Najib Osman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Benming tries to bench press Najib Osman off him but Najib Osman keeps the position.
Benming regains half guard.
Benming regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wan Benming overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benming keeping moving, preventing Najib Osman from controlling successfully.
Najib Osman preventing the sweep.
Benming could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Najib Osman wants to control from the top but Benming keeps moving.

Benming escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Najib Osman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Najib Osman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benming's guard.
Benming keeping moving, preventing Najib Osman from controlling successfully.
Najib Osman forces his way into half guard.
Benming makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Benming has his foot on Najib Osman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Najib Osman works his way back into a safe position though.
Najib Osman trying to control but Benming is working from the bottom.
Najib Osman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Najib Osman looking to sit in guard and control but Benming gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Najib Osman looking to control.
Benming wants to pass the guard but Najib Osman is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benming wants to control from the top but Najib Osman keeps moving.
Najib Osman trying to strike off his back.
Benming is standing up over Najib Osman. Najib Osman looks to escape but Benming dives into side control.

Benming thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Benming trying to control the position but Najib Osman is working away.
Najib Osman regains half guard, as Benming was trying to land strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benming is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Najib Osman!
Benming putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Benming looking to control but Najib Osman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Najib Osman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Benming tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Benming wants to take his opponent's back but Najib Osman doesn't allow it.

Benming with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benming prevents Najib Osman from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wan Benming dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Benming shoots in looking for a takedown. Najib Osman tries to sprawl out of it but Benming keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Najib Osman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Najib Osman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benming's half guard.
Benming manages to get to full guard.
Benming might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Najib Osman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Najib Osman wants to control from the top but Benming keeps moving.

Benming is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Najib Osman wants to control from the top but Benming keeps moving.
Najib Osman tries to free his leg and advance position but Benming is retaining full guard.
Benming keeping moving, preventing Najib Osman from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benming is on top in guard.
Benming pushes down on Najib Osman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Benming works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benming trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Najib Osman is looking to improve his position but Benming isn't that keen on the idea.
Benming misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Benming is trying to take his opponent's back.
Najib Osman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Najib Osman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benming misses with a head shot.

Benming is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Najib Osman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Najib Osman is squirming around, avoiding Benming's attempts to control the action.
Najib Osman avoids a strike by Benming and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Benming's guard! Fantastic escape!

Benming is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Najib Osman is aware though and is defending well.
Benming keeping full guard, as Najib Osman tries to pass.
Najib Osman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benming looking to hit a scissor sweep but Najib Osman is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Najib Osman throws a strike but Benming rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Benming slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Najib Osman.
Benming prevents Najib Osman from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Najib Osman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mahamud Najib Osman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wan Benming is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Najib Osman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benming pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wan Benming.
Well Benming 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wan Benming!
In his post fight interview, Wan Benming started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Mahamud Najib Osman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I WILL BECAUSE HIM BECAUSE THE JUDGE COMPLETILY SEE WRONG THINGS IN COURT'.