PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fredy Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Airt has chosen Wolf Blood as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Benton
vs
Mac Airt

175 cm
29
185 lbs
9 - 2 - 1

180 cm
24
175 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

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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 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fredy Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cormac Mac Airt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton shoots in but Mac Airt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Benton lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Benton is just out of range.
Fredy Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Benton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Benton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benton stops Mac Airt from standing up.
Benton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mac Airt is looking to stand up but Benton isn't so interested in that idea.
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Benton is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton postures up in Mac Airt's guard and throws a big left but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt wants to stand but Benton is controlling the position.
Benton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mac Airt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Mac Airt pushes Benton off and gets back to his feet.
Benton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mac Airt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benton walks into a straight right hand from Mac Airt.
Nice shot by Mac Airt.

Mac Airt tries to sprawl but Benton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Benton trying to control from half guard but Mac Airt is working away.
Benton prevents Mac Airt from standing back up.
Benton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mac Airt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Benton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Benton misses with a head shot. Mac Airt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Benton is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benton stops Mac Airt from standing up.
Mac Airt is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Benton dives into side control.
Mac Airt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Mac Airt throws Benton to one side and escapes!
Mac Airt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mac Airt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mac Airt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Benton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Benton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac Airt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Benton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benton showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt tries to kick Benton off but Benton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Benton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mac Airt's head.
Benton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Mac Airt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Benton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Benton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mac Airt is refusing to be controlled, as Benton sits in half guard.
Benton stops Mac Airt from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benton connects with a nice short shot to Mac Airt's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Benton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benton fails with the takedown
and Mac Airt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Benton.
Mac Airt scores with a jab. Benton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benton goes for a double leg but Mac Airt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mac Airt continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac Airt defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton fails with a takedown attempt.

Benton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Mac Airt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Benton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Benton pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Benton has him pinned against the cage.

Benton has clasped his hands together around Mac Airt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mac Airt is not content to let Benton control the position.
Fredy Benton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt taking a bit of punishment here - Benton scoring with strikes.
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Benton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mac Airt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Mac Airt explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Benton slips under a jab from Mac Airt.
Benton is looking to counter punch.
Benton blocks a jab.
Benton misses with a takedown attempt - Mac Airt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benton darts in looking for a takedown but Mac Airt gets double underhooks and turns Benton into the cage.
Mac Airt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mac Airt sprawls well. Mac Airt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benton gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Benton shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mac Airt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benton misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Benton with a poor takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Benton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benton lands in his opponent's guard.
Benton won't allow Mac Airt to get back to his feet.
Benton tries to free his leg and advance position but Mac Airt is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mac Airt kicks Benton off and gets to his feet.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mac Airt as he avoids it easily.
Mac Airt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benton with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benton dives in and grabs Mac Airt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac Airt pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Mac Airt jabs at Benton's body.
Mac Airt misses with the combination.
Benton missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benton tries to move into range but Mac Airt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Mac Airt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

A jab from Benton finds it's way through Mac Airt's defenses.
Benton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mac Airt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benton ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Benton tries for a takedown but Mac Airt circles away easily
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Benton dives in and grabs Mac Airt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac Airt pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Benton or perhaps it was just good defense by Mac Airt, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton shoots in looking for a takedown but Mac Airt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benton slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Benton throws a sloppy body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mac Airt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mac Airt wants it to stay on the feet.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benton with a poor takedown
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Mac Airt lands with an overhand left.
Benton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac Airt's waist but Mac Airt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benton off to one side.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Benton moved out of range.
Mac Airt lands a nice shot that snaps Benton's head back.
Mac Airt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Benton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt is trying to get back to his feet.
Benton misses with the ground and pound.
Mac Airt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to control the action but Mac Airt is working from the bottom.
Benton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
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.
Mac Airt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Benton lands a decent elbow from side control.

Mac Airt bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Benton dives in and grabs Mac Airt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac Airt pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
Mac Airt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Benton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mac Airt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benton somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt lands a head shot.

Benton is rocked!
Benton misses the body punch
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Benton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benton shoots in looking for a takedown. Mac Airt tries to sprawl out of it but Benton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mac Airt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Benton shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt shows good takedown defense.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mac Airt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benton is looking to wear down Mac Airt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mac Airt misses with a few strikes there.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac Airt as he jumps to the side.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Benton avoids it with no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benton.
Benton slips a jab and a cross from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a monster overhand right that drops Benton! Mac Airt follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '"With a host, with a valiant band Well did he go into Connacht. Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.