PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henson Benderson (ranked 1418 p4p, 162 weight class) and Gabriel Zackrisson (ranked 1189 p4p, 138 weight class). Benderson comes to the cage accompanied by The Time is Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Benderson
vs
Zackrisson

168 cm
35
145 lbs
22 - 17 - 0

175 cm
37
159 lbs
28 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henson Benderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Zackrisson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zackrisson throws a jab when Benderson was well out of range.
Zackrisson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Zackrisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Benderson.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benderson slips under a jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Zackrisson.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Zackrisson moves away from the strike by Benderson.
Benderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zackrisson throws an off balance right hand
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Zackrisson's shoulder, as Zackrisson tries to avoid the shot.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Zackrisson is out of range.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benderson.
Benderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Benderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zackrisson momentarily.
Benderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zackrisson throws a sloppy head kick

and Benderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benderson.
Benderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zackrisson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zackrisson lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zackrisson.

Zackrisson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zackrisson.
Benderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Zackrisson moved out of range.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Zackrisson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson tries to land a front kick but Zackrisson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Benderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Zackrisson checks a low kick from Benderson.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zackrisson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Benderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zackrisson.
It looked like Benderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zackrisson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benderson.
Zackrisson scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Zackrisson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zackrisson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zackrisson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Benderson walks into a jab.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut. Benderson saw that one coming.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Zackrisson throws out a leg kick but Benderson moves out of range and Zackrisson only half commits.
Benderson misses with a hook to the body
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zackrisson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zackrisson scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that 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.

Zackrisson slips a straight right by Benderson.
Benderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Zackrisson slips the punch.
Benderson checks a leg kick.
Zackrisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zackrisson. That one must have hurt.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
Zackrisson missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson is looking to counter punch.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson misses with an uppercut
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benderson, right into the meat.
Benderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zackrisson counters with an outside leg kick.
Benderson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Zackrisson.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
It looked like Benderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zackrisson tries a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson misses with a right hand
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benderson cracks Zackrisson with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Zackrisson misses
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Benderson throwing a counter right hand but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benderson is able to avoid easily.
Benderson tries to counter by clinching up but Zackrisson breaks away and moves out of range.
Zackrisson misses with a hook to the body
and Benderson counters with a three punch combo that has Zackrisson backing up. Zackrisson nods at Benderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Benderson throws a leg kick
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the strikes.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Zackrisson ducks down to avoid it.
Zackrisson counters with a body kick.
Zackrisson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benderson.
Benderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zackrisson with a hook.
Benderson defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Benderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benderson tests Zackrisson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zackrisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson lands with a cross.
Benderson lands with a nice combination. Zackrisson backs away looking to recover.
Zackrisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benderson's calf.
Good standup being displayed there by Benderson as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Benderson misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson scoring well with a low kick there.
Benderson wants to clinch up but Zackrisson keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Zackrisson.
Benderson throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson scores with a body shot.
Benderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Benderson throws an off balance right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Benderson counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Zackrisson throws a sloppy body shot
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Benderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Zackrisson throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zackrisson looks to throw the jab but Benderson is out of range.
Benderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benderson tries to clinch but Zackrisson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zackrisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benderson checks a leg kick.
Benderson cracks Zackrisson with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson blocks a leg kick.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Zackrisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benderson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Benderson wants to clinch.
Zackrisson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson throws a big counter combination but Zackrisson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.

Benderson has Zackrisson up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benderson throws an elbow but misses.
Zackrisson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Zackrisson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Benderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Zackrisson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benderson's calf.
Benderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benderson throws a hook but Zackrisson blocks it.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benderson tries to clinch but Zackrisson moves away
and Benderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benderson wants to clinch but Zackrisson slips to the side
and Zackrisson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gabriel Zackrisson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson lands a jab.
Zackrisson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Benderson off balance momentarily.
Zackrisson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benderson misses with a jab to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benderson. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zackrisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zackrisson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!
Henson Benderson spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn...'.