PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Inclan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wan Benming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benming has chosen Fight the power as his entrance music. Rafael Inclan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Inclan
vs
Benming

225 cm
32
165 lbs
7 - 23 - 0

165 cm
26
164 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 7 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Inclan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wan Benming!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benming shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Inclan sprawls well. Inclan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benming gets slowly back to his feet.
Benming shoots in for a takedown but Inclan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Inclan closes the distance but Benming moves to the side

and Benming counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benming.

Inclan pulls guard successfully.
Benming must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benming looking to pass the guard.
Benming throws an elbow that misses. Inclan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Benming's guard. Nice move by Inclan!
Inclan trying to control the position from guard on top but Benming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inclan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benming looking for a sweep. Not yet Benming, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inclan tries to stand but Benming is controlling from the bottom.
Benming wants to sweep here but Inclan controlling him for the moment.
Benming really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Inclan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benming is still trying to improve position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rafael Inclan.

Benming gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Inclan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inclan chips away with some ground and pound.

Benming is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Benming has his foot on Inclan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Inclan works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Inclan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Benming looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Inclan passes into side control.
Benming dodges the ground and pound from Inclan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inclan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Inclan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Inclan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benming knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Benming is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inclan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Benming looking for a sweep but Inclan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Inclan breaks from Benming's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Inclan cracks Benming with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Inclan!
Wan Benming spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank everyone for supporting tonights event'.