PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bennett (ranked 5373 p4p, 5715 weight class) and Vigri Amorsarson (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.

Bennett
vs
Amorsarson

179 cm
25
232
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
244
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Thomas Bennett!
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, Vigri Amorsarson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Amorsarson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bennett to the mat! Bennett manages to get full guard.
Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amorsarson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amorsarson defends well.
Amorsarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amorsarson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bennett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amorsarson preventing the sweep.

Amorsarson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amorsarson has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Amorsarson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amorsarson defends it easily.
Amorsarson is stalling in the full guard.
Bennett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Amorsarson has his hands on Bennett's head, controlling the position.
Amorsarson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amorsarson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amorsarson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bennett manages to get himself to full guard.

Amorsarson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Bennett wants to sweep but no luck.
Amorsarson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.

Bennett is looking for a triangle but Amorsarson pushes his legs off easily.
Amorsarson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Amorsarson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Amorsarson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amorsarson stopping the sweep attempt from Bennett.
Amorsarson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amorsarson defends well.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Amorsarson from controlling successfully.
Bennett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amorsarson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amorsarson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Amorsarson gets caught flat footed, as Bennett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett being controlled here momentarily.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Amorsarson is retaining full guard.
Amorsarson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennett is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Amorsarson holds on and takes a little breather.
Amorsarson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bennett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Amorsarson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amorsarson keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Amorsarson is trying to control the position but Bennett postures up.
Amorsarson keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Bennett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bennett looking to score a takedown here. Amorsarson is defending well but Bennett drives through and ends up in Amorsarson's guard.
Amorsarson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bennett is controlling him.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amorsarson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Amorsarson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennett is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amorsarson working a defensive guard but Bennett passes into half guard.
Amorsarson trying to control from the bottom.
Amorsarson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bennett tries to pass to full mount but Amorsarson defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amorsarson gets full guard.
Amorsarson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bennett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amorsarson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennett won't allow Amorsarson to sweep him here.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amorsarson can do to turn this around?
Bennett postures up.
Amorsarson keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Amorsarson has his hands on Bennett's head, controlling the position.
Amorsarson keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Bennett works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bennett trying to mount his opponent but Amorsarson defends it.

Bennett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bennett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amorsarson gets full guard.
Amorsarson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amorsarson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennett is one step ahead there.
Bennett trying to control but Amorsarson is working from the bottom.
Amorsarson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bennett manages to get himself to full guard.

Amorsarson throwing strikes from guard but Bennett blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amorsarson wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Amorsarson is looking to stand up but Bennett won't let him.
Amorsarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bennett wants to sweep here but Amorsarson controlling him for the moment.
Amorsarson looking to pass the guard.
Amorsarson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Amorsarson from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bennett dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Amorsarson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bennett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amorsarson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Amorsarson keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.

Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bennett postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amorsarson is keeping the position for now.
Amorsarson looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett stays in close to Amorsarson's body and controls the position.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Amorsarson is retaining full guard.
Amorsarson is trying to control the position but Bennett postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Bennett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Amorsarson quickly recovers to half guard.
Amorsarson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bennett is working away from the top position though.
Amorsarson is trying to stand.
Amorsarson is trying to control but Bennett passes into side control!
Amorsarson tries to bench press Bennett off him but Bennett keeps the position.
Bennett advances to mount.
Bennett with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Bennett has hold of Amorsarson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Amorsarson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amorsarson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amorsarson wants to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett looking to control but Amorsarson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Amorsarson regains half guard.
Amorsarson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bennett is working away from the top position though.
Thomas Bennett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amorsarson is refusing to be controlled, as Bennett sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to pass to full mount but Amorsarson defends it.
Bennett is looking to pass Amorsarson's guard but actually Amorsarson recovers to full guard.
Amorsarson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bennett manages to get himself to full guard.

Amorsarson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amorsarson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bennett is retaining full guard.
Amorsarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amorsarson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amorsarson defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bennett is on top in guard.

Amorsarson looking to control.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Amorsarson is retaining full guard.
Amorsarson pulls Bennett in close to prevent any damage.
Amorsarson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amorsarson is still trying to improve position.
Amorsarson keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Vigri Amorsarson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amorsarson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bennett!