PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between D J Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D J Benn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

J Benn
vs
Lopez

176 cm
18
167 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, D J Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cristian Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Benn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Benn's legs - danger averted.
Lopez trying to control but Benn is working from the bottom.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.

Benn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopez defends well.

Benn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Benn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Benn is tightening it up a little... Lopez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lopez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lopez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Benn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). D J Benn!