PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benji Lootin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lootin
vs
Wilson

174 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benji Lootin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilson or perhaps it was just good defense by Lootin, which made it look bad.
Lootin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Lootin gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
Benji Lootin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Wilson.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Lootin, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Lootin against the cage but Lootin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lootin checks a leg kick.
Lootin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lootin has Wilson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wilson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wilson crunches a lovely knee into Lootin's ribcage.
Lootin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lootin tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilson obliges.

Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Wilson fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Lootin checks it.
Lootin tries to counter with a takedown but Wilson is quick to defend against it.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lootin is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, Lootin circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson looks winded!
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Lootin, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Lootin against the cage but Lootin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
Wilson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lootin feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilson or perhaps it was just good defense by Lootin, which made it look bad.
Lootin tries to counter with a takedown but Wilson is quick to defend against it.
Wilson throws a combination that misses

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lootin throws a big right hand that misses.
Lootin throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lootin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lootin throwing strikes but missing.
Lootin cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
Lootin throws a big elbow that misses.
Lootin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lootin postures up and lands a big shot to Wilson's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lootin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lootin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lootin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lootin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lootin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lootin is in close to Wilson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lootin.
Lootin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lootin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lootin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Lootin slips an elbow through the middle.
Lootin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lootin throwing strikes but missing.
Lootin scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lootin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lootin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lootin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lootin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lootin is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lootin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lootin throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Lootin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lootin scoring with some ground and pound.
Lootin lands a couple of digs.
Lootin throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benji Lootin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lootin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lootin feinted with a counter takedown.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lootin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lootin.
Lootin throws a strike but Wilson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lootin throws an elbow that misses. Wilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lootin's guard. Nice move by Wilson!

Lootin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Lootin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lootin tries to get out of the position.
Lootin is controlling Wilson's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wilson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lootin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson pushes Lootin away with a front kick.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lootin defends it nicely.
Lootin attempts a counter takedown but Wilson avoids it well and moves away.
Benji Lootin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Wilson.
Wilson throws a jab when Lootin was well out of range.
Lootin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wilson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lootin avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

so Lootin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lootin throws a big right hand that misses.
Lootin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lootin postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lootin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benji Lootin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lootin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lootin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lootin throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lootin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lootin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lootin throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lootin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lootin throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lootin throwing strikes but missing.
Lootin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lootin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lootin landing with the ground and pound.
Lootin landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lootin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lootin postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
Lootin landing with the ground and pound.
Lootin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lootin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lootin throwing strikes but missing.
Lootin lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benji Lootin dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lootin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wilson!
Lootin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wilson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lootin.
Lootin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lootin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilson defending well though.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lootin.
Lootin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lootin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lootin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Lootin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lootin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lootin throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Lootin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Lootin in his half guard.
Wilson is trying to stand up here but Lootin is controlling him well.
Lootin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lootin lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lootin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lootin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lootin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lootin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lootin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lootin.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Lootin in his half guard.
Lootin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Wilson is rocked!
Lootin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Lootin finish him?
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lootin.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Lootin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilson defending well though.
Lootin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lootin.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lootin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wilson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lootin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilson defending well though.
Lootin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilson defending well though.
Lootin thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
Lootin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lootin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lootin.
Wilson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lootin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lootin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lootin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lootin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lootin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lootin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilson's head.
Lootin working Wilson over with strikes.
Lootin scores with a big shot! Wilson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Wilson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Lootin!