PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Benton (ranked 6358 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Nagasaki (ranked 5779 p4p, 0 weight class). Baki Nagasaki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Benton
vs
Nagasaki

200 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
23
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baki Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Benton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagasaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Benton is in Nagasaki's guard.
Benton stands up over Nagasaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benton is one step ahead there.
Benton throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagasaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Nagasaki.
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki is pulling down on Benton's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nagasaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nagasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki working a defensive guard here.
Nagasaki controlling the position.
Nagasaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benton.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Nagasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benton landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benton manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki throwing strikes from guard but Benton blocks nicely.
Nagasaki looking to pass the guard.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Benton is trying to control the position but Nagasaki postures up.
Benton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass.
Nagasaki stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
Benton is working hard here to advance position.
Benton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Nagasaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Benton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benton keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Benton trying to keep a closed guard but Nagasaki is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but Benton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nagasaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
No luck for Benton with that takedown attempt.
Nagasaki tries a low kick but Benton avoids it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nagasaki has eaten all the pies!
Benton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagasaki tries to avoid it but Benton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagasaki to the ground. Nagasaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benton dives in for a single leg takedown but Nagasaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Benton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nagasaki to the mat! Nagasaki manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Benton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

It looks like Baki Nagasaki has been cut.
Benton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nagasaki managing to control the position.
Benton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nagasaki managing to control the position.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Benton stands and throws Nagasaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nagasaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benton wants to take a breather but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki wants to control but Benton is keeping busy.
Benton throwing shots but Nagasaki is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Benton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baki Nagasaki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nagasaki throws a nice inside leg kick.

Benton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Benton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nagasaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagasaki is controlling Benton's posture.
Nagasaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Benton working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.

The cut above Baki Nagasaki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki is pulling down on Benton's head. It's preventing any offense from Benton, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?

Nagasaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benton trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Benton cracks Nagasaki with a solid left hand.
Benton distracts Nagasaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benton stopping the sweep attempt from Nagasaki.
Benton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benton is one step ahead there.
Benton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.

Nagasaki is rocked!

Baki Nagasaki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Baki Nagasaki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleksander Benton!