PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Ciz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henson Benderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benderson has chosen The Time is Now as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ciz
vs
Benderson

170 cm
31
145 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

168 cm
22
144 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Ciz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henson Benderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ciz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benderson misses with a leg kick

and Ciz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Benderson won't be happy with that.
Ciz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Benderson wants to control but Ciz postures up.
Benderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Benderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Benderson is not content to let Ciz control the position.
Benderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ciz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Benderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ciz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benderson wants to improve his position but Ciz is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Ciz connects with a nice short shot to Benderson's temple.
Benderson trying to control but Ciz postures up.
Ciz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Ciz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benderson is just riding it out for now. Ciz eventually gives up the hold.
Benderson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ciz wants to control from the top but Benderson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benderson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Henson Benderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Benderson lands.
Benderson avoids a kick to the body.
Ciz throws a front kick aimed at Benderson's knee but Benderson avoids it well.
Ciz misses with a wild body shot.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ciz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ciz is looking to land body kicks.
Ciz misses with a leg kick
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciz misses with a kick to the body.
Ciz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ciz or perhaps it was just good defense by Benderson, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Ciz.
Benderson leaves Ciz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Ciz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ciz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ciz misses with a head kick.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Ciz's shoulder, as Ciz tries to avoid the shot.
Ciz looks for the body kick but Benderson saw that one coming.
Benderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Ciz is out of range.
Ciz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benderson sprawls and moves away.
Benderson throws a jab when Ciz was well out of range.
Nice shot by Benderson.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick and Ciz moves out of range easily.
Ciz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benderson sprawls and moves away.
Benderson misses with a left hand

and Ciz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benderson's guard.

Benderson wriggles free and stands up.
Benderson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Ciz moves away and avoids it.
Ciz feinted with a counter takedown.

Benderson rushes Ciz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ciz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Ciz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ciz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
That's time! Ciz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Benderson missing with a left hand there. Ciz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ciz throws a body kick that misses
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ciz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ciz blocks a head kick by Benderson.
A jab from Ciz finds it's way through Benderson's defenses.
Ciz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benderson works Ciz's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ciz at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz is looking to score with low kicks.
Ciz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ciz somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Ciz saw that one coming.
Benderson is looking to clinch.
Ciz shoots in but Benderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Benderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ciz is trying to pull guard but Benderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Ciz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ciz blocks it with crossed arms.
Ciz is trying to force a seperation but Benderson has the dominant position.
Ciz wants to take the fight to the mat but Benderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ciz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ciz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benderson has Ciz pressed against the cage.
Benderson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Ciz blocks it.
Benderson connects with a knee to the head.
Benderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ciz tries to pull guard but Benderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ciz drops back down to his feet.
Benderson has Ciz pushed against the cage.
Ciz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ciz tries to score a body lock takedown but Benderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benderson effectively controlling the action here.
Benderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Benderson is trying to pull guard but Ciz has him pressed against the cage.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Ciz blocks with his arms.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ciz blocks it with crossed arms.
Ciz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benderson smiles and moves away.
Ciz moves out of range as Benderson strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciz throws a looping overhand right but Benderson ducks down to avoid it.
Benderson misses with a body punch
and Ciz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ciz tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ciz has managed to clinch.
Ciz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benderson working Ciz over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benderson obliges.
Ciz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ciz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Benderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Ciz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciz ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Ciz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ciz at a distance.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Ciz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benderson sprawls and moves away.
Ciz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Benderson avoids the head kick by Ciz.

Ciz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Benderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Benderson is staying active underneath Ciz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benderson is looking to control Ciz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benderson avoid being mounted?
Benderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ciz is working for a submission of some sort.
Benderson wants to get back to full guard.

Ciz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benderson is just riding it out for now. Ciz eventually gives up the hold.

Benderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Ciz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciz is looking to stall here but Benderson recovers full guard.
Ciz trying to control the position from guard on top but Benderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ciz has passed into side control.
Benderson tries to buck Ciz off but Ciz is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ciz trying to control the action but Benderson is working from the bottom.
Henson Benderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You can see the frustration on Benderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benderson is looking to regain half guard here but Ciz keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benderson is not content to let Ciz control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benderson 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
A very excited looking Henson Benderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.