PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benny Bengtsson (ranked 929 p4p, 2377 weight class) and Patrick Slinger (ranked 105 p4p, 246 weight class). Bengtsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. Slinger has chosen Hail Mary as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bengtsson
vs
Slinger

165 cm
22
140
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
145
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Bengtsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slinger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bengtsson's guard.

Slinger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bengtsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bengtsson has escaped and now he's on top!

Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bengtsson is aware though and is defending well.

Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bengtsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Slinger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bengtsson postures up.
Slinger has his hands on Bengtsson's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bengtsson is one step ahead there.
Slinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bengtsson.

Slinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bengtsson defends it easily.
Bengtsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bengtsson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Valentinas Darlings that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Slinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bengtsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Slinger is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily.

Slinger is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily.
Bengtsson postures up in Slinger's guard and throws a big left but Slinger blocks it.
Bengtsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bengtsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bengtsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slinger keeping moving, preventing Bengtsson from controlling successfully.

Slinger is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily.
Bengtsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Slinger has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bengtsson 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.
Bengtsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bengtsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bengtsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Slinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Slinger working for a triangle but Bengtsson defends it easily.
Bengtsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bengtsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bengtsson won't allow Slinger to sweep him here.
Slinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson stands and throws Slinger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slinger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slinger wants to control but Bengtsson postures up.
Bengtsson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Slinger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bengtsson off and has taken his back!
Bengtsson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Slinger is looking for the choke from the back position but Bengtsson is controlling his hands well.

Slinger tightening his grip on Bengtsson, looking for the choke.

Slinger has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bengtsson wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slinger is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bengtsson is defending well though. Slinger let's go of the attempt for now.

Slinger patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Slinger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bengtsson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Slinger is looking for the choke from the back position but Bengtsson is controlling his hands well.
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!
Slinger is controlling the position but Bengtsson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

Slinger is looking for a kimura here.
Slinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bengtsson keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Slinger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bengtsson misses with a double jab.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bengtsson but Bengtsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bengtsson swivels and escapes.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Bengtsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger looks for a takedown but Bengtsson sprawls well.
Bengtsson misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinger misses with a takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a nice body shot.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bengtsson as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Slinger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slinger prevents Bengtsson from getting back to his feet.
Slinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Bengtsson is retaining full guard.

Bengtsson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bengtsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
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 seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Bengtsson prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bengtsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Bengtsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Bengtsson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bengtsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slinger.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Bengtsson tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bengtsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Bengtsson sprawls well.
Benny Bengtsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bengtsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slinger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Slinger wants to pass the guard but Bengtsson is keeping the position.
Slinger looking to sit in guard and control but Bengtsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Slinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bengtsson.
Slinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Slinger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bengtsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slinger.

Slinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Bengtsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson is trying to stand back up but Slinger is controlling him
Bengtsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bengtsson tries to get out of the position.
Slinger stalling away here and it's allowed Bengtsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Slinger controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger won't allow Bengtsson to get back to his feet.

Slinger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bengtsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bengtsson has escaped and now he's on top!

And that is 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!

Slinger throws a head kick but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bengtsson but Bengtsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slinger throws a body shot but no joy.
Slinger defending well as Bengtsson loads up on a big left hand.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson shows good takedown defense.
Benny Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bengtsson sprawls well. Bengtsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slinger misses with a takedown
letting Bengtsson counter with a right hand.

It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinger with a poor takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slinger fails with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Bengtsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slinger shoots in but no luck this time.
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Bengtsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bengtsson misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Bengtsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bengtsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A cross from Bengtsson lands.

Slinger is rocked!
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bengtsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
Slinger with a poor takedown

and Bengtsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Slinger! Bengtsson lets Slinger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bengtsson looks to throw the jab but Slinger is out of range.
Slinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt - Bengtsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Bengtsson sprawls well.
Bengtsson throws a big counter combination but Slinger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bengtsson but Bengtsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bengtsson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Slinger's defenses. It connects perfectly with Slinger's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Bengtsson!
Benny Bengtsson retains his featherweight title!
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.
In defeat, Patrick Slinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.