PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jett Denovan (ranked 1679 p4p, 2666 weight class) and Robert Bennett (ranked 188 p4p, 307 weight class). Bennett is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tyron Woodley . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Denovan
vs
Bennett

195 cm
24
270
11 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
222
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conquer
Brooklyn Apothecary

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jett Denovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denovan as he avoids it easily.

Bennett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Denovan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bennett is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Denovan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bennett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Denovan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bennett has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Denovan looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Denovan actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Denovan wants to improve his position but Bennett is controlling well.
Bennett controlling the action here.

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.
Denovan works his way to full guard. Good work.

Denovan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bennett in particular looking to stall.

Denovan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily.

Denovan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Denovan actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Denovan wants to get back to full guard.
Bennett is controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Denovan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bennett's guard.
Denovan is fighting to break Bennett's control of his arms but Bennett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denovan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jett Denovan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bennett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Denovan as he jumps to the side.
Jett Denovan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denovan shoots and misses
and Bennett counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Denovan shoots in and bounces Bennett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Denovan postures up and lands a big shot to Bennett's brow.
Denovan throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denovan is looking to work some ground and pound but Bennett has wrist control.
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Denovan from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denovan stopping the sweep attempt from Bennett.
Denovan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Denovan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bennett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Denovan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Denovan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Denovan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Denovan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denovan.

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.
Denovan postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Bennett 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.

Denovan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bennett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Denovan.
Bennett wants to take a breather but Denovan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bennett.
Denovan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Denovan is looking for a triangle but Bennett pushes his legs off easily.

Denovan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Denovan looking for a guillotine here but Bennett defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Denovan being controlled here, momentarily.
Denovan has a closed guard, preventing Bennett from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Denovan looking for subs off his back but Bennett has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jett Denovan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Denovan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bennett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Bennett gets a takedown into half guard.

Denovan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily.
Bennett controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denovan is looking for a sweep. Bennett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett wants to pass to mount but Denovan is defending the position.
Denovan trying to control but Bennett postures up.

Denovan looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Denovan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bennett is tapping! Great win for Denovan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jett Denovan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jett Denovan waved his t-shirt featuring KO GEAR's logo in front of the cameras.