PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colt Bennet (ranked 3838 p4p, 24393 weight class) and Baub Juju (ranked 418 p4p, 521 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bennet
vs
Juju

176 cm
19
156
3 - 2 - 0

155 cm
27
140
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colt Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Baub Juju!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet throws a head kick but Juju moves out of range.
Juju shoots in for a double leg but Bennet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Bennet gets tackled into the cage by Juju. Juju maintains the clinch.
Juju slowing the pace effectively.
A bit of stalling here from Juju.

Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juju fails with a takedown attempt.
Bennet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bennet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juju tries for a takedown but Bennet circles away easily
and Bennet counters with a nice body shot.
Colt Bennet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baub Juju.
Juju falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bennet to counter with a crisp jab.
Juju falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bennet counters with a leg kick.
Juju looks to throw a body kick
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.

Juju scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bennet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bennet is pushing Juju's head away, looking to escape. Juju manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Bennet's face as Juju controls the position.
Bennet is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juju tries to advance to mount but can't.

Juju decides to stand back up. Juju steps back and let's Bennet get back to his feet.

Juju gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet wants to get back to striking at distance but Juju won't allow it.
Bennet tries to break free but Juju pushes him back against the cage.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Juju tries a body shot but Bennet blocks it.
Juju stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juju swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet tries to break free but Juju pushes him back against the cage.
Bennet is trying to break free.
Bennet working hard to break the clinch.
Bennet misses with a body punch.

Juju lands a takedown into guard.
Bennet is looking to stand up but Juju isn't so interested in that idea.
Juju showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet is looking to stand up but Juju isn't so interested in that idea.
Juju pushes down on Bennet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Juju is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juju is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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 Colt Bennet will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Juju moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Juju throws a lazy head kick
and Bennet counters with a left to the body.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juju manages to avoid it.

Juju shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baub Juju has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juju is nestled in close to Bennet, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juju controlling the action here.
Juju tries to stand and escape but Bennet is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet is trying to stand back up but Juju is controlling him
Juju stalling.
Bennet pushes Juju off looking to stand but Juju dives back in and keeps control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bennet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Juju knows he should have avoided that one.
Juju throws an off balance right hand
and Bennet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Juju clinches up with Bennet and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juju slowing the pace effectively.
Bennet is looking to break free of the clinch but Juju has double underhooks.

Juju pulls guard successfully.
Bennet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Juju pulls Bennet in to control the position.
Bennet trying to control the position from guard on top but Juju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bennet wants to stand but Juju is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet trying to control but Juju is working from the bottom.
Bennet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juju is keeping the position for now.
Juju controlling Bennet's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bennet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Juju is out of range.
Juju wants to clinch up but Bennet keeps it at a distance.
Juju moves in looking to clinch but Bennet pushes him off.
Bennet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Juju misses with a left hand
and Bennet counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Juju.
Juju tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Juju moves into range and clinches up with Bennet.
Juju tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juju prevents Bennet from breaking the clinch.

Juju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Juju gets a double leg takedown into Bennet's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juju is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bennet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juju advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Bennet dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Juju closes the distance and pushes Bennet back into the cage.
Juju jumps guard but Bennet stands there with Juju around his waist. Juju gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Juju breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Bennet there.
A jab from Bennet finds it's way through Juju's defenses.
Bennet misses with a double jab.

Juju rushes Bennet and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet is trying to break free.
Bennet can't break the clinch.
Bennet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Juju's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennet takes a swing at Juju's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet keeps the fight on the outside.
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juju at a distance.
Baub Juju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juju shoots and misses
and Bennet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juju lands a glancing blow to the side of Bennet's head.
Juju closes the distance but Bennet moves to the side
and Bennet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juju fails with the takedown.
Colt Bennet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baub Juju.
Juju tries for a takedown but Bennet circles away easily
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Juju shoots in for a double leg but Bennet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet works Juju's body with a nice hook.
Juju misses with a lunging right hand
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baub Juju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet checks the leg kick.
Bennet looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Bennet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juju doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet lands a jab to Juju's midsection.
Juju closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.

Juju has closed the distance and engaged Bennet in a clinch.
Juju keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bennet's efforts to push away.

Juju breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Juju shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bennet's guard.
Bennet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juju on the ground.
Juju is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juju engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bennet wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Juju manages to pass to side control.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juju wants to stand up but Bennet has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Colt Bennet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennet is trying to stand.
Baub Juju has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colt Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bennet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Bennet!