PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogart BenevideZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua Downs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Downs
vs
BenevideZ

183 cm
22
151 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshua Downs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bogart BenevideZ!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

BenevideZ drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
BenevideZ working the ground and pound from side control.
Downs trying to remain calm as BenevideZ controls from the top position.
Downs tries to buck BenevideZ off but BenevideZ is having none of it.
Downs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
BenevideZ's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
BenevideZ working away.
BenevideZ controlling the position from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bogart BenevideZ has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Downs blocks a leg kick.

Downs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in BenevideZ's half guard.
BenevideZ trying to control but Downs postures up.
Downs seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
BenevideZ wants to control but Downs is keeping busy.
Downs seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bogart BenevideZ has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

BenevideZ throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Downs was covering up waiting for the punch and BenevideZ finishes the takedown easily into guard.
BenevideZ won't allow Downs to sweep him here.
Downs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as BenevideZ controls the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downs is pulling down on BenevideZ's head. It's preventing any offense from BenevideZ, at least for the moment.
BenevideZ sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bogart BenevideZ was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Downs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows BenevideZ to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BenevideZ is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
BenevideZ wants to stand but Downs is controlling his posture from full guard.
BenevideZ trying to control the position from guard on top but Downs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BenevideZ is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bogart BenevideZ was stalling too much, according to the referee.

BenevideZ scores with a takedown into Downs's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BenevideZ controlling from the top position.
Downs wants to stand up but BenevideZ is controlling him.
BenevideZ slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bogart BenevideZ has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from BenevideZ lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Downs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Downs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bogart BenevideZ dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

BenevideZ has closed the distance and engaged Downs in a clinch.
BenevideZ looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Downs jumps guard but BenevideZ turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Downs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as BenevideZ walks away with a smile on his face. Downs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

BenevideZ darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
BenevideZ trying to mount his opponent but Downs defends it.
BenevideZ content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bogart BenevideZ wasn't active enough on the ground.

BenevideZ closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Downs did well to prevent BenevideZ getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downs tries to roll over but BenevideZ keeps him under control.
BenevideZ is pressing down on Downs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Downs is holding on for now.
BenevideZ tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Downs trying to control from the bottom.
Downs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because BenevideZ is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
BenevideZ looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
BenevideZ slows the pace down in half guard.
Bogart BenevideZ has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downs is trying to get back to full guard.
BenevideZ is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

BenevideZ gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downs is not content to let BenevideZ control the position.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BenevideZ cracks Downs with a big right hand but Downs just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
BenevideZ trying to control the action but Downs is working from the bottom.
BenevideZ scoring with punches from side control.
Downs manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
BenevideZ trying to control the pace.
BenevideZ is nestled in close to Downs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BenevideZ trying to pass the guard but Downs defending well.
Downs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Downs.
BenevideZ content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
BenevideZ trying to control the position from guard on top but Downs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downs has a closed guard, preventing BenevideZ from standing up.
BenevideZ is looking to work some ground and pound but Downs has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BenevideZ controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bogart BenevideZ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

BenevideZ dives in and scores a takedown into Downs's guard.

Downs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BenevideZ gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
BenevideZ controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
BenevideZ wants to pass the guard but Downs is keeping the position.
BenevideZ not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Bogart BenevideZ has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

BenevideZ fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Downs to the ground. BenevideZ is now in Downs's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs is trying to keep BenevideZ in close.
BenevideZ stands up over Downs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
BenevideZ content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Downs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
BenevideZ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Downs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Downs is trying to keep BenevideZ in close.
Downs has momentary wrist control but BenevideZ slips an elbow through the middle.
BenevideZ connects with a couple of short punches.
Downs being controlled here, momentarily.
BenevideZ trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Downs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
BenevideZ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BenevideZ wants to stand but Downs is controlling the position.
Downs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Downs is fighting to break BenevideZ's control of his arms but BenevideZ is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bogart BenevideZ wasn't active enough on the ground.

Downs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows BenevideZ to score an easy takedown into full guard.
BenevideZ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downs is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BenevideZ sitting in guard here, content to control.
BenevideZ looking to sit in guard and control but Downs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Downs wants to control from the top but BenevideZ keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if BenevideZ can do anything to dispel that myth.
BenevideZ is trying to control the position but Downs postures up.
Downs is looking to stand up but BenevideZ won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

BenevideZ closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Downs quickly recovers to half guard.
BenevideZ controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BenevideZ is looking to stall here but Downs recovers full guard.
BenevideZ controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells BenevideZ's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BenevideZ controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Bogart BenevideZ has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Downs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joshua Downs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bogart BenevideZ is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

BenevideZ closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - BenevideZ lands in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bogart BenevideZ comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well BenevideZ 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogart BenevideZ!