PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Del Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Hewitt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hewitt
vs
Bennett

151 cm
18
278 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Del Hewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kai Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hewitt feints and as Bennett raises his hands in defense, Hewitt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bennett controls Hewitt momentarily but Hewitt frees himself.
Hewitt throwing strikes but missing.
Hewitt 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.
Bennett has a closed guard, preventing Hewitt from standing up.
Hewitt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hewitt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bennett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hewitt's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt wants to sweep but no luck.

Hewitt is looking for a triangle but Bennett pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hewitt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bennett wants to pass the guard but Hewitt is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hewitt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hewitt keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bennett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hewitt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bennett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hewitt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Hewitt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hewitt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hewitt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bennett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hewitt.
Hewitt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bennett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt throwing strikes but missing.
Hewitt cracks Bennett with a solid left hand.
Hewitt lands a couple of elbows.
Hewitt throwing strikes from guard but Bennett blocks nicely.
Hewitt prevents Bennett from getting back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Bennett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hewitt's half guard.
Hewitt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bennett is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hewitt reverses the position - he's now on top in Bennett's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt throwing strikes from guard but Bennett blocks nicely.
Hewitt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hewitt throws a strike but Bennett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hewitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hewitt, not yet.
Bennett trying to control but Hewitt is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Hewitt is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Del Hewitt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bennett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bennett advances nicely into full mount.
Bennett is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bennett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kai Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bennett lands with some strikes.
Hewitt is looking to improve his position but Bennett isn't that keen on the idea.
Hewitt has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bennett's lack of action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is stalling here. Hewitt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bennett seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hewitt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hewitt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hewitt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hewitt landing strikes.

Hewitt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bennett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hewitt wants to stand but Bennett has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt landing a few strikes.
Bennett tries to buck Hewitt off but Hewitt is having none of it.

Hewitt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bennett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hewitt wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Hewitt cracks Bennett with a big right hand but Bennett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hewitt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bennett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bennett is trying to control Hewitt's posture but Hewitt avoids it.

Hewitt decides to stand back up.

Hewitt scores with a takedown into Bennett's guard.
Bennett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hewitt.
Hewitt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hewitt connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt is working Bennett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hewitt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hewitt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bennett is proving hard to escape from.
Hewitt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bennett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hewitt manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hewitt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Del Hewitt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bennett gets a double leg takedown into Hewitt's guard.
Bennett preventing the sweep.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Hewitt keeps moving.

Hewitt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett trying to control but Hewitt is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett postures up in Hewitt's guard and throws a big left but Hewitt blocks it.
Bennett looking to sit in guard and control but Hewitt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hewitt scoring with some ground and pound.

Hewitt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bennett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hewitt has Bennett in his guard.

Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a strike but Hewitt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hewitt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Hewitt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bennett working a defensive guard here.
Hewitt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hewitt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt postures up.
Hewitt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hewitt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bennett controls Hewitt momentarily but Hewitt frees himself.
Hewitt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bennett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bennett gets a double leg takedown into Hewitt's guard.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett is looking to stand up but Hewitt won't let him.
Bennett won't allow Hewitt to sweep him here.
Bennett throwing strikes from guard but Hewitt blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett trying to control but Hewitt is working from the bottom.

Bennett stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hewitt has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bennett manages to get his head free but now Hewitt has transitioned to an armbar! Bennett grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hewitt! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Del Hewitt!