PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joesph Benavidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastard Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastard Christ is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Benavidez
vs
Christ

163 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joesph Benavidez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bastard Christ!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ lands a jab to the nose.
Benavidez shoots in for a double leg but Christ sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christ stalks Benavidez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benavidez's face. Benavidez staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice takedown defense from Christ. No joy for Benavidez on that attempt.
A leg kick checked by Christ.
Christ is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Benavidez slips a jab and a cross from Christ.
Christ misses with a few strikes there.
Christ closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Christ's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Christ duly obliges.
Christ displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Christ. No joy for Benavidez on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Benavidez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christ pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benavidez back to the cage. Christ follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Christ stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christ wants it to stay on the feet.
Benavidez is breathing heavily.
Christ jabs Benavidez right on the nose. Benavidez blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Christ. That snapped Benavidez's head back.
Christ throws a one two combo.
Christ goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benavidez in his tracks.
Christ fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benavidez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christ looks to land a combination. Benavidez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Christ as Benavidez shoots in.

Christ gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benavidez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benavidez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benavidez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Benavidez throwing strikes but missing.
Christ wants to stand but Benavidez is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benavidez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benavidez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benavidez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christ is looking to stand up but Benavidez isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez lands a couple of elbows.
Benavidez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benavidez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benavidez forces his way into half guard.
Benavidez slips a nice elbow through Christ's hands, connecting with Christ's forehead.
Benavidez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Benavidez landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Benavidez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Benavidez scoring with strikes but Christ is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Benavidez.
Benavidez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Christ is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Christ is still in real trouble! Can Benavidez finish him?
Benavidez postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Christ badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Benavidez around the waist but Benavidez pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Benavidez is the winner by TKO! Benavidez jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joesph Benavidez!