PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Bengtsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Surprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surprise is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember my NAME!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bengtsson
vs
Surprise

210 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johan Bengtsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Surprise!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bengtsson dodges the punch combination from Surprise.

Bengtsson moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the side of the head.

Bengtsson has Surprise pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bengtsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Surprise tumbling to the mat - Bengtsson dives into Surprise's guard.
Surprise throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Surprise is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Bengtsson stands and steps away. Surprise gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Bengtsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Surprise's half guard.
Surprise is trying to get back to full guard.
Bengtsson is keen to just control but Surprise is a slippery customer.

Bengtsson is looking for a kimura but Surprise is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bengtsson to get the leverage.
Bengtsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Surprise keeps working.
Bengtsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Surprise is looking to escape.
Surprise is looking for a sweep. Bengtsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bengtsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bengtsson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Surprise controls his leg.

Bengtsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Bengtsson trying to control from half guard but Surprise is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surprise slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Surprise is looking for a triangle but Bengtsson pushes his legs off easily.
Bengtsson won't allow Surprise to sweep him here.

That's two 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.
Surprise is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Surprise is working an open guard so Bengtsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Bengtsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Surprise napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Surprise is looking for a sweep.
Surprise is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bengtsson off and has taken his back!
Bengtsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Surprise connects with a big shot to the side of Bengtsson's head.
Surprise is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bengtsson up.
Surprise cracks Bengtsson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bengtsson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Surprise lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bengtsson's head.
Surprise lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bengtsson hold on?!
Surprise cracks Bengtsson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bengtsson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

Bengtsson is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surprise is raining down hard shots and and Bengtsson has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ace Surprise!
Ace Surprise is the new light heavyweight champion!