PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Whitfield (ranked 6599 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Behenna (ranked 6603 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.

Whitfield
vs
Behenna

164 cm
21
346 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Whitfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Behenna!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Whitfield misses.
Behenna is looking for the big counter here.

Whitfield dives in and scores a takedown into Behenna's guard.

Behenna pushes Whitfield off and scrambles back to his feet.
Whitfield could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Whitfield looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Behenna throws a big counter head kick but Whitfield avoids it with no problem.

Behenna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Behenna throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Behenna decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Behenna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Whitfield tries to keep at a distance but Behenna has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Behenna after a bit of a struggle.

Behenna jumps guard.

Behenna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Behenna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Behenna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Behenna trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Behenna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whitfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Whitfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behenna not doing much here.
Whitfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Behenna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Whitfield is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Behenna seems to be working for a kimura but Whitfield defends the submission attempt.
Behenna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Behenna not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whitfield won't allow Behenna to pass to mount.
Behenna thows a huge punch but Whitfield dodges it nicely.
Whitfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Behenna is working away from the top position though.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Behenna forces Whitfield back against the cage and clinches.
Whitfield letting Behenna take a breather here.
Whitfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Behenna taking a breather.
Whitfield wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Whitfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Behenna is trying to break free.
Behenna lands with a light punch inside.

Behenna works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Whitfield is breathing heavily.
Whitfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Behenna dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Behenna clinches up against the cage.

Behenna manages to pull guard.

Behenna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whitfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Behenna looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Whitfield has picked Behenna up and slammed him! Behenna can't keep hold of the triangle and Whitfield manages to pass to side control!
Behenna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Behenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Behenna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Whitfield has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Behenna looking to score a takedown here. Whitfield is defending well but Behenna drives through and ends up in Whitfield's guard.
Whitfield looking to control but Behenna passes into half guard.

Behenna stands up from half guard.

Behenna looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Whitfield!
Behenna has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Whitfield!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behenna controlling his opponent.
Whitfield wants to hold on but Behenna pushes him away.
Behenna moves to back control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Behenna keeps control of the position as Whitfield tries to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Behenna has good solid back control here.
Whitfield covering up well under a series of strikes from Behenna.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Behenna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Whitfield has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Whitfield is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Behenna.
Dan Behenna has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whitfield trying to control the action but Behenna just sinks the hooks in.
Behenna is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Behenna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behenna is continuing to stall.
Behenna throwing sloppy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Behenna 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Behenna clinches up against the cage.
Whitfield goes for a takedown attempt but Behenna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Behenna feints and as Whitfield raises his hands in defense, Behenna changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Behenna is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitfield has wrist control.

Behenna stands up and waves to Whitfield to follow him.
Dan Behenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Behenna moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Whitfield! Behenna continues to tee off on Whitfield, landing with a left and a right! Behenna connects with a right hand that leaves Whitfield sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Behenna!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Behenna!