PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basten Sodergren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scotty Bennet has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bennet
vs
Sodergren

191 cm
41
187 lbs
50 - 22 - 0

180 cm
27
192 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 50 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Basten Sodergren!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sodergren takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennet throws a right hand that misses

and Sodergren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet prevents Sodergren from breaking the clinch.
Bennet misses with a punch on the inside.
Sodergren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sodergren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sodergren is struggling to control the position.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren lands with a left to the head.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Sodergren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sodergren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennets head.
Sodergren is working Bennet over against the cage.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet just leaning against Sodergren, taking a breather.
Sodergren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennet.
Sodergren lands with a left to the head.
Bennet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Sodergren works on Bennet's body with a couple of short punches.
Bennet tries to pull guard but Sodergren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sodergren after a bit of a struggle.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet wants to stall.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Sodergren pushes Bennet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.

Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.

Bennet moves into the clinch successfully.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren leaning against his opponent.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Bennet misses with some punches.
Sodergren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.

Sodergren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bennet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bennet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sodergren.
Sodergren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sodergren tries to clinch up.
Bennet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sodergren.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Sodergren looks to throw a body kick

and Bennet counters with a shoot takedown. Sodergren fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet is working Sodergren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bennet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bennet chips away with some ground and pound.
Sodergren is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bennet throws an elbow that misses. Sodergren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bennet's guard. Nice move by Sodergren!

Bennet wants to sweep but no luck.

Bennet is looking for a triangle but Sodergren pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sodergren explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Sodergren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sodergren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sodergren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bennet has him pressed against the cage.
Sodergren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sodergren pushes Bennet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bennet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Sodergren.
Sodergren tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Sodergren back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet scores with a shoulder strike.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Sodergren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sodergren smiles and moves away.
Bennet throws a sloppy body shot
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennet throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Good shot there by Bennet.
Good leg kick by Sodergren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bennet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sodergren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bennet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Sodergren blocks the leg kick.
Sodergren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sodergren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Sodergren lands a nice hook to Bennet's body. Bennet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Sodergren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bennet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bennet tries to clinch there but Sodergren circles away.
Bennet sets himself, and Sodergren steps forward looking for the clinch! Bennet avoids it this time.
Sodergren tries a head kick but it misses.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren wants to clinch up but Bennet keeps it at a distance.

Sodergren clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet looking to slow down the pace here.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren.
A short body shot lands from Bennet as the two fighters clinch.

Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
Bennet swings widly with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bennet throws a push kick but Sodergren slaps the foot to one side.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Sodergren swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Sodergren lands with a straight right. Bennet didn't see that one coming.
Sodergren explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sodergren.
Bennet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sodergren.
Bennet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sodergren throws the left hand but Bennet avoids the punch easily.
Sodergren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bennet.
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bennet throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Sodergren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennet doesn't seem phased though.
Bennet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Bennet's front leg.
Bennet is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Sodergren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren 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. This is the final round!

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bennet checks a leg kick.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Sodergren blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren thows a leg kick but Bennet checks it

and Bennet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bennet scores with a hook to the body.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Bennet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bennet tries to score a body lock takedown but Sodergren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sodergren pushes Bennet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet lands a shot to the body.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Sodergren working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bennet or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bennet takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sodergren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sodergren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sodergren lands a right hand.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
Bennet jumps guard but Sodergren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.

Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Scotty Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren thumps Bennet with a low kick.
Sodergren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bennet's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Sodergren tries to get set, Bennet tries to push him back and clinch up but Sodergren manages to avoid the attempt.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sodergren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bennet appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennet tries to clinch up.
Sodergren throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bennet counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sodergren.
Bennet lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennet.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands.
Sodergren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Sodergren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennet fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scotty Bennet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennet tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
Bennet tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
Sodergren misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Sodergren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.

Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bennet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sodergren lands a really nice looking cross but Bennet seems unphased.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sodergren.
Sodergren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Sodergren tries to counter with a clinch but Bennet shakes him off and moves away.
A lazy left from Sodergren finds it's target.
Sodergren feints and then cracks Bennet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bennet down.
Sodergren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bennet moves into the clinch.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sodergren 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
Scotty Bennet spoke after the fight, saying 'I want my mommy!'.