PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fredy Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Pierre White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Benton
vs
Pierre White

175 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu. 15%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fredy Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Pierre White!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White looks to land a left hand but Benton moved out of range nicely.
Benton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
White throws a series of strikes that have Benton backpedaling.

It looks like Fredy Benton has been cut.
Benton misses with a wild body shot.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White sizes up Benton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White throws a leg kick

and Benton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benton.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benton sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benton is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
Benton scoring with some ground and pound.
Benton wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Benton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White wants to sweep here but Benton controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Benton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Benton throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
White working a defensive guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White misses with the combination.
Benton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White misses with a shot to the body

and Benton counters with a nice double leg into side control. White won't be happy with that.
Benton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
White manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Benton lands with a punch from half guard.
White trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
White wants to control but Benton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benton trying to control from White's half guard. White has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Benton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benton lands a couple of elbows.
Benton looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benton scoring with punches to the head and body.
White pulls Benton in close to prevent any damage.
Benton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Benton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming White to the mat! White manages to get full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benton with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
White keeping full guard, as Benton tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fredy Benton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fredy Benton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Benton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Benton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
White tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from White finds it's target.
White throws a leg kick but Benton moved away.
Nice straight punches there by White. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White.
Benton lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Benton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton slips a jab from White.
White throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benton works the jab nicely.
Benton lands with a shot to the body.
White scores with a nice strike.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from Benton. Benton gets slowly back to his feet.
Benton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benton checks a leg kick nicely.
Benton attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.
White tries to clinch up but Benton circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benton's hands.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but White defends well and Benton ends up having to push White into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
White unleashes a big counter combination but Benton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton ducks under a wild hook from White.
Marco Pierre White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton ducks under a wild hook from White.
A counter left hand to the body from Benton misses its target.
Marco Pierre White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White misses with a right hand

and Benton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benton.
Benton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Benton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fredy Benton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benton throws a big elbow that misses.
Benton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Benton looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benton feinted with a counter takedown.
White wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White looking to control.
Benton lands a couple of digs.
White keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
White working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marco Pierre White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fredy Benton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Benton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Benton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Benton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White is looking for a sweep. Benton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
White wants to control but Benton is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Benton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Benton's back!
White trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
White just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Benton can't escape the position.
Benton needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Benton can't escape the position.
Benton just trying to survive but White is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Benton prevents White from getting a body triangle.
White is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Benton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Benton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Benton prevents White from getting a body triangle.
What can Benton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Will White go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Benton trying to control the hands but White breaks the grip.
White trying to control.
White controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton looking very determined here, making life difficult for White.
Benton is trying to break free.
White is looking to control Benton but Benton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Benton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by White.
Will White go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Benton tries to escape but White has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
White biding his time, looking for the opening.
Benton just trying to survive but White is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
White tries to keep control of the position but Benton is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benton wants to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Pierre White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!