PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Bentley (ranked 23045 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Webb (ranked 6709 p4p, 0 weight class). Ezequiel Bentley has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bentley
vs
Webb

216 cm
18
177 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

180 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ezequiel Bentley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Owen Webb!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Webb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bentley is looking to counter punch.
Bentley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Webb throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Webb. Those never looked like landing.
Webb misses with a combination

and Bentley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bentley.
Bentley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb wants to break the clinch but can't.

Bentley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentley tries to clinch there but Webb circles away.
Webb unleashes a big counter combination but Bentley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Webb feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Bentley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Webb throws a hook to the side of Bentley's head but Bentley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Bentley does no damage.
Webb misses with a few strikes there.
Bentley tries to clinch there but Webb circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bentley swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bentley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Webb gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bentley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Webb wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Webb tries to score with some ground and pound. Bentley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bentley throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

Webb decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bentley to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Bentley. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on Webb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Webb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bentley to score with a decent uppercut.
Webb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Webb moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!

Webb closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bentley did well to prevent Webb getting side control.

Bentley kicks Webb off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Owen Webb will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Owen Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bentley slips a jab and a cross from Webb.
It looked like Bentley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bentley tries to bum rush Webb with a series of wild strikes but Webb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Webb is looking for the big counter here.

Webb darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Webb stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bentley to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Webb misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Webb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bentley on his heels. He'll look to pass Bentley's guard now, I'm sure.

Bentley has his feet on Webb's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Webb throws a head kick but Bentley moves out of range.
Webb is breathing heavily.
Webb moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Webb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Webb moves into the clinch.
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!
Bentley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Webb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bentley misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Bentley backs off Webb throws a huge counter combo but Bentley manages to avoid it all.
Webb defending well as Bentley loads up on a big left hand.
Webb throws a counter combo.

Bentley drives through with a takedown into Webb's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Webb wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb looking to control.
Webb looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bentley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bentley thows a huge punch but Webb dodges it nicely.

Bentley is looking for a kimura here.
Webb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Webb looking for a sweep. Not yet Webb, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bentley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bentley postures up in Webb's guard and throws a big left but Webb blocks it.
Bentley landing some decent shots from guard.

Bentley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Webb dives on top into guard.

Bentley has his feet on Webb's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Webb avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ezequiel Bentley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bentley shoots for a takedown but Webb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Owen Webb seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Webb has Bentley up against the cage in a clinch.
Bentley tries a knee to the head but Webb blocks it.
Bentley is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentley working aggressively here.
Webb working hard to break the clinch.
Webb tries to break free but Bentley pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb is looking to break free of the clinch but Bentley has double underhooks.
Bentley trying to stall but Webb improves his position.
Bentley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Webb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Bentley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bentley prevents Webb from breaking the clinch.
Webb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Webb is looking to break free of the clinch but Bentley has double underhooks.

Webb drags the fight down to the ground.
Webb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bentley.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bentley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Bentley drops back looking for a leg! Webb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Webb manages to kick Bentley off! Bentley jumps back into Webb's guard.
Bentley is working Webb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Bentley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Webb looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Webb looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Webb!

Webb landing a few strikes.
Bentley wants to get back to his feet but Webb drags him back down.
Ezequiel Bentley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Webb working the ground and pound but Bentley is defending the strikes.
Bentley is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Webb decides to stand back up.

Webb rushes Bentley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Bentley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Webb throws a head kick that misses.
Bentley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Webb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Bentley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Webb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bentley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Webb is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Webb avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb misses with a wild combination.
Bentley appears to be looking for a big counter.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bentley.

Webb sneaks out the side door and pushes Bentley away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Webb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Webb has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Webb!