PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Skylar Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Bennett
vs
Konstantinov

173 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

174 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skylar Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Konstantinov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Konstantinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett throws out a powerful jab.
Bennett throws a chopping leg kick but Konstantinov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Konstantinov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinov. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Konstantinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Skylar Bennett has been cut.
Konstantinov tries to land a front kick but Bennett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bennett misses with a double jab.
Bennett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Konstantinov lands with a good body shot.
Bennett avoids the body shot from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov avoids a kick to the body.
Konstantinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bennett doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is looking to score with low kicks.
Konstantinov lands a body shot.
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Konstantinov.
Bennett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bennett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konstantinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Konstantinov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konstantinov swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Konstantinov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Konstantinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Konstantinov blocks a jab.
Bennett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vladimir Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Konstantinov misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Konstantinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bennett.
A low kick from Bennett is predictable there
and Konstantinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bennett is looking to score with low kicks.
Konstantinov throws a solid leg kick but Bennett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Konstantinov.
Konstantinov scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett moves out of range as Konstantinov strikes.
Konstantinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Konstantinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from Konstantinov.
A low kick from Bennett is predictable there
and Konstantinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Konstantinov connects with a body shot.
Bennett misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a hook but Konstantinov blocks it.
Konstantinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinov checks a leg kick.
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
Bennett tries to work over Konstantinov's front leg with a kick but Konstantinov checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Konstantinov.
Bennett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Konstantinov avoids the head kick by Bennett.
Bennett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov works over Bennett's head and body with a nice combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennett.
Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett checks a low kick from Konstantinov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov scores with a jab to the body.
Konstantinov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konstantinov slips a straight right by Bennett.
Konstantinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Konstantinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bennett wants to slow Konstantinov down by chopping away at his legs.
Konstantinov lands a jab to the head.
Bennett is looking to slow Konstantinov down with leg kicks.
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bennett scores with a nice right hand.
Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Konstantinov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Konstantinov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skylar Bennett's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Oooooh!!! Konstantinov has knocked Bennett down with a huge combo! Konstantinov steps away and waves a wobbly Bennett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Bennett is rocked!
Bennett avoids the body shot from Konstantinov.
Oh Bennett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Konstantinov ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Konstantinov moved out of range nicely.
Bennett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Konstantinov is out of range.
Konstantinov throws a sloppy head kick and Bennett moves out of range easily.
Bennett seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Konstantinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Bennett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Konstantinov checks a leg kick.
Konstantinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Konstantinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bennett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett missing with a left hand there. Konstantinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Konstantinov looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett avoids the body shot from Konstantinov.
Nice jab there from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a leg kick
and Konstantinov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bennett tries to land a leg kick but Konstantinov saw it coming and moves away.
Bennett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Konstantinov.
Skylar Bennett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennett is looking to land body kicks.
Bennett misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Konstantinov as he connects with a hook.
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
Bennett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Konstantinov connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Skylar Bennett's cut is getting worse.
Konstantinov works Bennett's body with a nice hook.
Vladimir Konstantinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Konstantinov scores with a jab to the body.
Konstantinov thows a body shot but no joy.
Konstantinov misses with a body shot.
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Bennett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennett throws a leg kick that misses.
Konstantinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bennett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Konstantinov throws the kick towards the body but Bennett avoids it.
Konstantinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Konstantinov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bennett rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Konstantinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Konstantinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Konstantinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennett.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bennett might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
Bennett lunges at Konstantinov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Konstantinov's hand.
Konstantinov takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Konstantinov tries to bum rush Bennett with a series of wild strikes but Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konstantinov moves away.
Bennett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Konstantinov is out of range.
Bennett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bennett chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.
Bennett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Konstantinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Konstantinov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bennett is able to avoid easily.
Konstantinov scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett lunges at Konstantinov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Konstantinov's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Konstantinov misses.
Konstantinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Konstantinov lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konstantinov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bennett tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennett is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Konstantinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Skylar Bennett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Konstantinov scores with a nice body kick.
Bennett blocks a head kick by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Konstantinov lands with a nice body kick.
Bennett throws a right hand that Konstantinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Konstantinov also avoids with ease.
Konstantinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinov thows a body shot but no joy.
Konstantinov pushes Bennett away with a front kick.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Konstantinov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konstantinov lands a right hook to the body.
Bennett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bennett tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinov ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Konstantinov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Konstantinov takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Konstantinov thuds a left hand into Bennett's body.
Konstantinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good shot there by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Bennett's head.
Konstantinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
Konstantinov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Konstantinov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konstantinov avoids a kick to the body.
Konstantinov lands a right hook to the body.
Konstantinov dips to his left and cracks Bennett with an uppercut!
Konstantinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Konstantinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett throws a right and a left that Konstantinov avoids nicely.
Konstantinov tries to score with a low kick but Bennett moves his leg out of the way.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov clobbers Bennett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Konstantinov dodges the punch combination from Bennett.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Konstantinov moves out of range.
Konstantinov connects with a body shot.
Konstantinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bennett circles away quickly and effectively.
Konstantinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennett was well out of range. Poor timing from Konstantinov.
Bennett avoids the body shot from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bennett.
Konstantinov swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Konstantinov - just one landing.
Konstantinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses with a leg kick.
Konstantinov avoids the head kick by Bennett.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Konstantinov moves out of range.
Bennett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bennett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bennett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vladimir Konstantinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konstantinov throws a shot to the body.
Skylar Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konstantinov falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bennett to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konstantinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Konstantinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Konstantinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Konstantinov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Konstantinov!
A victorious Vladimir Konstantinov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.