PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benny Bengtsson (ranked 24118 p4p, 4547 weight class) and Lewis Wharton (ranked 531 p4p, 419 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bengtsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bengtsson
vs
Wharton

165 cm
20
140
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
149
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Finnish Elite Extreme Science

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Bengtsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lewis Wharton!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wharton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wharton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bengtsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bengtsson throws a hook but Wharton avoids it easily.
Wharton throws a head kick but Bengtsson moves out of range.
A combination from Bengtsson does no damage.
Wharton wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wharton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wharton fails with the takedown

and Bengtsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bengtsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wharton backwards.
Bengtsson is leaning against Wharton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wharton wants to take the fight to the mat but Bengtsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Wharton.
Wharton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bengtsson to keep the fight standing.
Bengtsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bengtsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bengtsson prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson lands with a left to the head.
Wharton jumps guard but Bengtsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bengtsson is pressed up against the cage. Wharton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bengtsson down to the mat. Bengtsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wharton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wharton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wharton with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bengtsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Wharton looks winded!
Bengtsson lands with a right to the head.
Bengtsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wharton misses with the head strike.
Wharton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bengtsson smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Wharton.
Wharton fails with the takedown

and Bengtsson counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wharton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bengtsson is defending well.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bengtsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wharton trying to control the position but instead, Bengtsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wharton into the cage.
Bengtsson is pressed up against the cage. Wharton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bengtsson down to the mat. Bengtsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bengtsson lands a head shot.
Wharton shoots and misses

and Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Wharton fails to pull guard.
Wharton has had enough of the clinch but Bengtsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bengtsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bengtsson slows down the pace here.
Wharton jumps guard but Bengtsson stands there with Wharton around his waist. Wharton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bengtsson gets through Wharton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bengtsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Bengtsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wharton doesn't manage to clinch there - Bengtsson circles away.
Wharton throws a poor cross that misses

and Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
Bengtsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wharton can do to turn this around?
Bengtsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bengtsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wharton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bengtsson is keeping busy.
A short right from Bengtsson on the inside.
Bengtsson digs a right hand into Wharton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wharton's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wharton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bengtsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bengtsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wharton backwards.
Wharton takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wharton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bengtsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Wharton.
Bengtsson lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Bengtsson.
Wharton tries to score a body lock takedown but Bengtsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wharton is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson is controlling him.
Bengtsson lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Bengtsson on the inside.
Bengtsson cracks Wharton with a nice body shot.
Wharton missing with knees to the body.
Wharton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bengtsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wharton is breathing heavily.
Bengtsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wharton or not.
Wharton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wharton tries to pull guard but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Bengtsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bengtsson stalling.
Bengtsson scores with a shot to the side of Wharton's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wharton can't find room to land a body shot as Bengtsson controls the action.
Wharton has Bengtsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bengtsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Bengtsson on the inside.
Bengtsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wharton misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wharton backwards.
Wharton working hard to break the clinch.
Bengtsson lands with a light punch inside.
Bengtsson lands a left hand.
Bengtsson presses Wharton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bengtsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wharton looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bengtsson leaning against his opponent.
Wharton fails to pull guard.
Wharton takes a shot to the head.

Wharton is rocked!
Wharton takes a shot to the head.
Wharton is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson keeps control of Wharton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bengtsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wharton seems to have recovered his senses.
Wharton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Bengtsson.
Wharton being controlled against the cage.
Benny Bengtsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wharton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wharton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wharton tries to pull guard but Bengtsson won't allow it.
Bengtsson cracks Wharton with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Bengtsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wharton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wharton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bengtsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wharton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Bengtsson on the inside.
Bengtsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wharton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bengtsson avoids it.
Bengtsson lands with a light punch inside.
Wharton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Bengtsson to work.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wharton wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengtsson won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengtsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wharton backwards.
Wharton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bengtsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Wharton.
Wharton wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands with a right to the head.
Wharton is trying to pull guard but Bengtsson has him pressed against the cage.
Wharton is trying to break the clinch but Bengtsson is controlling him.
Wharton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bengtsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wharton backwards.
Bengtsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wharton.
Wharton fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson is leaning against Wharton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wharton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bengtsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wharton looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Bengtsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wharton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike.
Wharton is looking to control Bengtsson's arms but Bengtsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wharton has his back to the cage.
Wharton tries to pull guard but Bengtsson won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whartons head.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bengtsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wharton misses with the head strike.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike.
Bengtsson lands with a left to the head.
Wharton tries to score a body lock takedown but Bengtsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bengtsson presses Wharton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bengtsson digs a right hand underneath Wharton's ribcage. Wharton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bengtsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Benny Bengtsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bengtsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bengtsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wharton up against the cage.
Wharton has Bengtsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bengtsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike.
Wharton is trying to stall.
Lewis Wharton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wharton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bengtsson is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Bengtsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bengtsson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Bengtsson!
A very excited looking Benny Bengtsson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.