PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Rokicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokicki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Survivor - Eye of the Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bennet
vs
Rokicki

191 cm
41
187 lbs
51 - 23 - 0

183 cm
31
196 lbs
24 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 51 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scotty Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Rokicki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokicki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet throws a body punch but Rokicki moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rokicki.
Bennet throws a lazy uppercut
and Rokicki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bennet stuns Rokicki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rokicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rokicki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bennet misses with a hook.
Bennet misses with a hook. Rokicki ducked under it nicely.
Rokicki wants to counter the offense by Bennet and move into the clinch position.
Bennet missing with a left hand there. Rokicki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rokicki lands a nice shot that snaps Bennet's head back.
Bennet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rokicki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Rokicki moved out of range.
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet lands a jab to the head.
Bennet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennet misses with an uppercut
and Rokicki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Bennet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Rokicki is out of range.
Rokicki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rokicki.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rokicki blocks a jab.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rokicki moves away.
Rokicki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bennet misses with an uppercut
and Rokicki counters with a nice body shot.
Bennet misses with a jab to the body
enabling Rokicki to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennet moves out of range as Rokicki throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Bennet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rokicki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bennet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rokicki counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheers as Rokicki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennet doesn't seem phased though.
Scotty Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scotty Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Rokicki misses with a straight right.
Rokicki swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet throws a body punch but Rokicki moves out of range.
Rokicki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rokicki momentarily.
Rokicki scores with a leg kick.
Bennet misses with an uppercut
enabling Rokicki to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rokicki moves away.
Rokicki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Rokicki is just out of range.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
And Rokicki responds with a good body kick, but Bennet manages to step out the way in time.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rokicki moves away.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rokicki moves away.
Rokicki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Rokicki.
A shot to the liver by Bennet. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rokicki.
Rokicki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bennet misses with a body shot
and Rokicki counters with a low kick, right behind Bennet 's knee.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Rokicki ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rokicki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rokicki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bennet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennet takes one on the button.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Rokicki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rokicki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Rokicki ducks down to avoid it.
Rokicki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bennet misses the body punch
and Rokicki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet misses with a body shot

and Rokicki counters with a big uppercut that knocks Bennet off his feet! Rokicki dives into side control looking to finish!

Bennet is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet is trying to control Rokicki's posture but Rokicki avoids it.
Oh Bennet is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rokicki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bennet seems to have got his legs back now.
Rokicki lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bennet is avoiding damage well.
Rokicki happy to just control the position for now.
Rokicki working away.
Rokicki misses with the ground and pound.
Bennet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennet tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rokicki easily slips into full mount!
Bennet is in a horrible position here. Rokicki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rokicki controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rokicki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Rokicki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from Rokicki. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rokicki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Rokicki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet misses with a hook

and Rokicki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rokicki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennet is trying to keep Rokicki in close.
Rokicki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bennet pulls Rokicki in close to his closed guard and prevents Rokicki from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rokicki works over Bennet with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokicki content to stall in guard here.
Rokicki wants to control from the top but Bennet keeps moving.
Rokicki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokicki pushing down on Bennet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rokicki is looking to take a break and control but Bennet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rokicki trying to control the pace.
Rokicki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bennet wants to get back to full guard but Rokicki has mounted him!
Bennet tries to reverse the position but Rokicki maintains control.
Bennet tries to hold on but Rokicki pushes him away.
Rokicki prevents Bennet from getting the reversal.
Rokicki scoring with strikes but Bennet is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennet working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bennet is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bennet wants to hold on but Rokicki pushes him away.
Rokicki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bennet can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bennet is looking to get to half guard.
Rokicki landing strikes from the mount and Bennet is in trouble!
Rokicki scoring with strikes but Bennet is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rokicki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bennet can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bennet sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rokicki is taking a breather. Bennet says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rokicki thows a huge punch but Bennet dodges it nicely.
Rokicki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rokicki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet trying to control from the bottom.
Rokicki working over Bennet with some ground and pound. Bennet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bennet has his hands clasped together around Rokicki's back. He's all about the action.
Bennet is looking to escape.
Rokicki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rokicki is continuing to stall.
Bennet trying to control but Rokicki postures up.
Rokicki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennet keeps working.
Rokicki is thwarting Bennet's attempts to control the position.
Rokicki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bennet is controlling Rokicki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rokicki trying to control the pace.
Bennet is trying to stand back up but Rokicki is controlling him
Rokicki trying to control the pace.
Rokicki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rokicki not doing much here.
Rokicki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rokicki throws a big right hand that misses.
Rokicki looking to pass the guard.
Bennet wants to sweep here but Rokicki controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Rokicki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bennet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rokicki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bennet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rokicki's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rokicki.
Bennet cracks Rokicki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Bennet swings and misses with a shot to the body

so Rokicki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bennet is trying to control the position but Rokicki postures up.
Rokicki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennet's head.
Rokicki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rokicki won't allow Bennet to sweep him here.
Bennet controls Rokicki momentarily but Rokicki frees himself.
Bennet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rokicki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rokicki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bennet is controlling him.
Bennet wants to control from the top but Rokicki keeps moving.

Rokicki wriggles free and stands up.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Rokicki defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet misses with a right hand

and Rokicki moves into the clinch.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scotty Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bennet lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokicki controls his hands.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rokicki lands an uppercut.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rokicki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rokicki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rokicki.

Rokicki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokicki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rokicki to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bennet misses with a shot to the body
and Rokicki counters with a huge left! Bennet is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rokicki isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bennet from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rokicki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Rokicki!
During a confident post fight interview, Piotr Rokicki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Scotty Bennet had this to say: 'I want my mommy!'.