PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Extreme Ways - Moby. Benjamin Wentworth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rocky Balboa's chin.

Wentworth
vs
Balboa

185 cm
19
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

192 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balboa as he avoids it easily.
Wentworth shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentworth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wentworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Wentworth persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa cracks Wentworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wentworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Wentworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balboa with a nice cross.
Wentworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Wentworth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wentworth is breathing heavily.
Wentworth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balboa's waist but Balboa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wentworth off to one side.
Wentworth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Balboa digs a good hook to Wentworth's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Balboa scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wentworth. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth takes one on the button.
Balboa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wentworth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wentworth takes one on the button.
Balboa with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa scores with a jab to the head.
Balboa drops Wentworth with a beautiful combination! Wentworth stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Balboa is looking for the KO!

It looks like Benjamin Wentworth has been cut.
Balboa tests Wentworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balboa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wentworth's head.
Wentworth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Balboa lands a jab to Wentworth's midsection.
Balboa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa drops Wentworth with a left right combo! Balboa follows him down to the ground into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Balboa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wentworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Wentworth with that takedown attempt.
Wentworth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wentworth misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wentworth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balboa clobbers Wentworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wentworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Balboa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wentworth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rocky Balboa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wentworth misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balboa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wentworth misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balboa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Balboa throws out a powerful jab.
Wentworth checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wentworth at a distance.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balboa as he avoids it easily.
A left lands for Balboa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wentworth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Balboa lands a jab to the nose.
Danga de danga de dang - Balboa scores with a four punch combination!
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Wentworth moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa connects with a nice looking jab.
Wentworth is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Wentworth drops his hands momentarily and Balboa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wentworth wants to clinch.
Wentworth tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Balboa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Balboa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Wentworth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wentworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wentworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wentworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Balboa finds it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wentworth's hands.
Balboa tests Wentworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wentworth shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Wentworth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Balboa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wentworth looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Benjamin Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wentworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benjamin Wentworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wentworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wentworth ducks right into an uppercut from Balboa.
Wentworth shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Balboa as Wentworth shoots in.
Wentworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Wentworth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Wentworth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wentworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balboa to score with a decent uppercut.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Wentworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balboa.

Wentworth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wentworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balboa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balboa trying to hold on to Wentworth's head to control him but Wentworth postures up.
Balboa is looking for a sweep. Wentworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wentworth throws a strike but Balboa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Balboa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Balboa is looking to take a break and control but Wentworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wentworth is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Balboa prevents Wentworth from improving his position.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Wentworth is trying to get back to full guard.

Wentworth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balboa wants to take a breather but Wentworth is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wentworth fails with the takedown.
Wentworth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wentworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Wentworth. Wentworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balboa as he avoids it easily.
Wentworth shoots for a takedown but Balboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wentworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wentworth walks into a stiff left hand from Balboa.
Wentworth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wentworth shoots for a double leg takedown but Balboa sprawls well. He's pushed Wentworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wentworth is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Balboa.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
Balboa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa connects with a nice looking jab.
Balboa dips to his left and cracks Wentworth with an uppercut!
Wentworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Balboa gets caught flat footed, as Wentworth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wentworth is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wentworth trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Wentworth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Wentworth shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.

Wentworth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wentworth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Balboa prevents Wentworth from taking his back.
Poor strikes thrown by Wentworth there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Balboa wants to hold on but Wentworth pushes him away.

Wentworth goes for an armbar but Balboa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Balboa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wentworth looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Balboa has picked Wentworth up and slammed him! Wentworth can't keep hold of the triangle and Balboa manages to pass to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa controls the position from side control.
Wentworth is not content to let Balboa control the position.
Wentworth tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wentworth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Balboa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wentworth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balboa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balboa's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wentworth is controlling the position but Balboa somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

Wentworth seems to be working for a kimura but Balboa defends the submission attempt.
Wentworth trying to advance position but Balboa counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wentworth stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wentworth shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rocky Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Wentworth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wentworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wentworth slips under a jab from Balboa.
Wentworth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wentworth shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wentworth shoots for a double leg takedown but Balboa sprawls well. He's pushed Wentworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balboa jabs at Wentworth's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Balboa.
Wentworth walks into a jab.
Benjamin Wentworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa dips to his left and cracks Wentworth with an uppercut!
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Wentworth ducks right into an uppercut from Balboa.
Balboa lands a body shot.
Balboa cracks Wentworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot by Balboa.
Balboa lands with an overhand left.
Balboa lands with an uppercut that bounces Wentworth off the cage and back into rage.
Wentworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wentworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Balboa cracks Wentworth with a good jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balboa 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!