PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Dween (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Bouthillette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Bouthillette is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Dween
vs
Bouthillette

176 cm
25
189 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
25
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Dween!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny Bouthillette!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bouthillette has managed to clinch.
Bouthillette is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bouthillette looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bouthillette tries to land a knee to the head but Dween blocks with his arms.
Dween could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bouthillette lands a knee to the head.
Dween is breathing heavily.

Bouthillette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bouthillette tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Bouthillette.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bouthillette.

Bouthillette closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bouthillette looking to throw knees to the head but Dween is blocking nicely.
A short right from Bouthillette on the inside.
Bouthillette landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Bouthillette.
Bouthillette scores a nice knee to the body.
Dween takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bouthillette utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bouthillette misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouthillette landing knees to the body.

Bouthillette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dween lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bouthillette circles away quickly and effectively.
Dween takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bouthillette tries a head kick but it misses.
Bouthillette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bouthillette throws a head kick that misses.
Bouthillette throws a head kick that half lands.
Bouthillette throws a head kick that misses

and Dween counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bouthillette's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dween gets to his feet. Bouthillette looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bouthillette connects with a crisp jab.
Bouthillette scores with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouthillette lands a head kick!
Bouthillette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bouthillette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dween tries to clinch up.
Bouthillette throws a sloppy head kick and Dween moves out of range easily.

Dween shoots in and bounces Bouthillette off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dween trying to control but Bouthillette is working from the bottom.
Dween in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bouthillette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dween. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dween won't allow Bouthillette to get back to his feet.
Dween throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bouthillette works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bouthillette is looking to stand up but Dween isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dween throws a big elbow that misses.
Bouthillette is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jimmy Dween just wasn't active enough.
Bouthillette throws a head kick but Dween moves out of range.
Dween tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bouthillette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bouthillette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Bouthillette.
Bouthillette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dween avoids the head kick by Bouthillette.
Bouthillette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dween avoids the head kick by Bouthillette.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Bouthillette dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dween throws a chopping leg kick but Bouthillette manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bouthillette scores with a head kick. Dween tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bouthillette looks to land a body kick but Dween moved away.
Dween wants to clinch up but Bouthillette keeps it at a distance.
Dween is looking to clinch.
Bouthillette throws a sloppy head kick and Dween moves out of range easily.

Bouthillette instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Bouthillette.
Bouthillette lands with a right to the head.
Bouthillette with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dween tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bouthillette smiles and moves away.
Dween blocks a head kick by Bouthillette.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouthillette throws a head kick that misses.
Bouthillette throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Bouthillette.
Bouthillette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bouthillette connects with a high kick.
Dween looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bouthillette throws a head kick that Dween semi-blocks.
Benny Bouthillette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bouthillette throws a head kick that misses.
Benny Bouthillette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dween is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bouthillette tries a head kick but it misses.
Dween is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bouthillette rushes Dween and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bouthillette.
Bouthillette landing knees to the head.
Bouthillette dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bouthillette with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dween fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Dween. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dween is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bouthillette pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dween is looking to control Bouthillette's arms but Bouthillette gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dween has his back to the cage.
Bouthillette lands a good knee to the midsection. Dween won't want to take too many of those.
Bouthillette lands a knee to the head.
Dween is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bouthillette breaks the clinch.
Dween has been working on his balance at Basics -LOD- , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bouthillette.
Dween closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bouthillette moves into the clinch.
Bouthillette lands a knee to the head.
Bouthillette tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bouthillette landing knees to the head.
Bouthillette lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dween is trying to pull guard but Bouthillette turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bouthillette scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Bouthillette breaks from the clinch.
Dween tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bouthillette sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dween somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouthillette lands a head kick. Dween smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bouthillette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bouthillette tries a head kick but it misses.
Bouthillette connects with a high kick.
Benny Bouthillette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dween tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bouthillette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bouthillette throws a head kick that misses.
Bouthillette stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bouthillette throws a head kick that Dween semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bouthillette moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bouthillette tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Bouthillette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bouthillette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bouthillette throws a sloppy head kick and Dween moves out of range easily.
Dween closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bouthillette circles away.

Bouthillette rushes Dween and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bouthillette.
Bouthillette scores with a knee to the head.
Bouthillette lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bouthillette.
Bouthillette lands with a left to the head.
Bouthillette lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bouthillette with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bouthillette breaks the clinch.
Dween avoids the head kick by Bouthillette.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dween wants to clinch.
Bouthillette tries a head kick but it misses.
Bouthillette throws a sloppy head kick and Dween moves out of range easily.
Dween tries to clinch but Bouthillette is having none of it.

Bouthillette has managed to clinch.
Dween fails to pull guard.
Dween drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bouthillette pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Dween. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bouthillette throws a head kick that misses.
Bouthillette plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dween throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bouthillette.
A head kick misses from Bouthillette.
Dween goes for a double leg but Bouthillette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bouthillette continues to drive forward.
Bouthillette using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dween has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dween is trying to drag Bouthillette to the mat but Bouthillette just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Bouthillette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Bouthillette.
A head kick by Bouthillette misses
and Dween finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Bouthillette moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouthillette lands a knee to the head.
Dween wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dween jumps guard but Bouthillette turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bouthillette.
Bouthillette stalling.
Bouthillette connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dween's face.
Bouthillette is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dween is defending well for now.
Bouthillette tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dween is looking to control Bouthillette's arms but Bouthillette gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dween has his back to the cage.
Bouthillette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouthillette lands a knee to the head.
Bouthillette avoids a wild elbow strike from Dween.
Bouthillette connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dween's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouthillette can't find room to land a body shot as Dween controls the action.
Dween has Bouthillette pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bouthillette manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Bouthillette manages to break the clinch.
Bouthillette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bouthillette throws a head kick but Dween moves out of range.
Dween shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bouthillette as he avoids it easily.
Bouthillette throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bouthillette lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from Bouthillette lands but Dween takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouthillette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bouthillette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimmy Dween has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benny Bouthillette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dween wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Bouthillette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bouthillette winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Bouthillette!
During a confident post fight interview, Benny Bouthillette thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.