PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Asznee (ranked 564 p4p, 69 weight class) and Wayne Benning (ranked 1265 p4p, 154 weight class). Asznee comes to the cage accompanied by The Game. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Asznee
vs
Benning

150 cm
27
185 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
193 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Asznee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Benning!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Asznee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Asznee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Asznee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benning keeping moving, preventing Asznee from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benning is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Asznee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Asznee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Asznee is trying to get an arm triangle but Benning is defending well.
Asznee trying to control the position but Benning is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Asznee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benning knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Asznee tries for a kimura but Benning is defending well.
Asznee trying to control the position but Benning is working away.
Asznee throws an elbow but Benning slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benning is looking for a sweep.
Benning is pushing Asznee's head away, looking to escape. Asznee manages to hold on to the position though.

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.
Benning struggling a bit here.
Asznee trying to control the action but Benning is working from the bottom.
Benning tries to bench press Asznee off him but Asznee keeps the position.
Benning keeping his opponent close.
Asznee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benning keeps working.
Asznee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Benning's legs.
Benning tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asznee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Asznee wants to control but Benning is keeping him busy.
Benning felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Benning is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Asznee uses his free foot to push down on Benning's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Benning.
Benning is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Asznee tries to take his opponent's back but Benning turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Benning is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asznee 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.
Asznee is trying to control the position but Benning postures up.
Benning must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benning 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Asznee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Asznee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Asznee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benning counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Asznee.
Asznee shoots and misses
and Benning counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Asznee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asznee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benning counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asznee misses with a takedown attempt
and Benning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Big Asznee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asznee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benning counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asznee misses with a takedown attempt
and Benning counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Asznee misses with a takedown
and Benning counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asznee thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asznee misses with a takedown
and Benning counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asznee with a poor takedown
and Benning counters with a nice uppercut.
Asznee has his takedown stuffed
enabling Benning to counter with a crisp jab.
Asznee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Benning counters with a right hand to the body.
Asznee fails with the takedown
and Benning counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benning is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Asznee tries for a takedown but Benning circles away easily
enabling Benning to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne Benning seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asznee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asznee tries for a takedown but Benning circles away easily
and Benning scores with a counter punch that sends Asznee to the canvas! Benning smells blood - he's punishing Asznee with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Asznee has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Benning!
Wayne Benning is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Wayne Benning thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.