PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Agustin Benitez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kambosos Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Kambosos Jr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Agustin Benitez's chin.

Benitez
vs
Kambosos Jr

173 cm
19
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Agustin Benitez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Kambosos Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Benitez takes the fight into the clinch.

Benitez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kambosos Jr can't fight it off and eventually Benitez manages to take the fight to the floor. Kambosos Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benitez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitez pushes down on Kambosos Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Benitez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

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.

Benitez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Benitez shoots in and bounces Kambosos Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benitez wants to pass the guard but Kambosos Jr is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kambosos Jr wants to stand but Benitez is controlling the position.
Benitez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Benitez passes Kambosos Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four 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.
Benitez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benitez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agustin Benitez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Horrible takedown attempt by Benitez or perhaps it was just good defense by Kambosos Jr, which made it look bad.
Benitez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kambosos Jr can do to turn this around?
Kambosos Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Kambosos Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benitez.
Kambosos Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kambosos Jr.
Nice takedown defense from Kambosos Jr. No joy for Benitez on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agustin Benitez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kambosos Jr works over Benitez's head and body with a nice combination.
Kambosos Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
George Kambosos Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kambosos Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Kambosos Jr throws a combination. Benitez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benitez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Agustin Benitez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kambosos Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benitez tries to clinch but Kambosos Jr moves out of range.
Kambosos Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kambosos Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benitez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kambosos Jr is fending him off so far but Benitez persists. Nope, Kambosos Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good leg kick by Kambosos Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Benitez gets the takedown into side control.
Kambosos Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Benitez dominates the positioning.
Kambosos Jr wants to get back to his feet but Benitez drags him back down.
The referee asks Benitez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Benitez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Agustin Benitez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kambosos Jr wants to get back to his feet but Benitez drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Benitez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Benitez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Benitez lands a few punches from side control.
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!
Benitez controls the position.
Kambosos Jr dodges the ground and pound from Benitez.

Benitez stands up.
Kambosos Jr misses with a wild combination.

Benitez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Benitez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kambosos Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benitez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez lands a couple of digs.
Benitez stands and throws Kambosos Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kambosos Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Benitez dominates the positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benitez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Kambosos Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Benitez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kambosos Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benitez somewhat.
Kambosos Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benitez.
Kambosos Jr throws a series of punches but Benitez avoids them all with ease.

Benitez dives in and scores a takedown into Kambosos Jr's guard.
Kambosos Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benitez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kambosos Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benitez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Benitez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kambosos Jr trying to remain calm as Benitez controls from the top position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Benitez.
Benitez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kambosos Jr being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Benitez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kambosos Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Benitez connects with a decent elbow.
Benitez takes a little break here. Kambosos Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kambosos Jr is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benitez taking a breather here.
Kambosos Jr tries to escape but Benitez is in control.
Kambosos Jr being controlled for a moment.
Benitez moves into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benitez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agustin Benitez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benitez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agustin Benitez!