PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kaplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vengar Bengar (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.

Kaplan
vs
Bengar

187 cm
27
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

194 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bengar looks for the body kick but Kaplan saw that one coming.
Kaplan has his takedown stuffed
and Bengar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kaplan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bengar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kaplan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bengar looks for the body kick but Kaplan saw that one coming.

Kaplan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Kaplan is looking for a kimura here.
Kaplan wants to stand but Bengar has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kaplan is trying to control the action in half guard but Bengar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengar moves into full guard.
Kaplan is looking to stand up but Bengar won't let him.
Bengar seems keen to control Kaplan's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Vengar Bengar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kaplan shoots and misses
and Bengar counters with a good low kick that Kaplan was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kaplan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaplan is breathing heavily.
Kaplan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bengar counters with a solid body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bengar.
Crunch! Bengar slams his shin into Kaplan's torso.
Nice body kick from Bengar.
That kick from Bengar tenderised Kaplan's leg. Kaplan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bengar lands a leg kick that knocks Kaplan off balance momentarily.
Kaplan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Bengar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Dave Kaplan has been cut.
Dave Kaplan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Bengar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bengar throws a head kick that half lands.
Bengar connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick from Bengar.
Bengar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaplan's sensitive parts.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bengar. Kaplan shrugs it off though.
Bengar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kaplan will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaplan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick from Bengar lands but Kaplan takes it in his stride.
Bengar lands a head kick. Kaplan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kaplan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bengar lands a head kick!
Bengar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bengar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengar thows a body kick. Kaplan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kaplan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bengar.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bengar.
Kaplan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bengar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bengar fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaplan in the body.
Kaplan misses with a takedown attempt
and Bengar counters with a good, hard body kick but Kaplan shrugs it off.
A head kick from Bengar lands but Kaplan takes it in his stride.
Bengar scores with a nice body kick.
Kaplan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bengar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bengar fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaplan in the body.
Kaplan has his takedown stuffed
and Bengar finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaplan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bengar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaplan's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vengar Bengar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Kaplan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bengar lands a front kick.
Bengar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bengar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bengar scores with a head kick. Kaplan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vengar Bengar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bengar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crunch! Bengar slams his shin into Kaplan's torso.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bengar.
Kaplan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bengar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bengar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bengar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bengar. Kaplan shrugs it off though.
Bengar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bengar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaplan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bengar. That one must have hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bengar!
Bengar lands a head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bengar thows a body kick. Kaplan tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bengar scores with a kick to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bengar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bengar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bengar feints and then cracks Kaplan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaplan down.
Bengar scores with a push kick.
Bengar lands a front kick.
Bengar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bengar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kaplan.
Vengar Bengar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bengar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kaplan if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bengar scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bengar.
Bengar lands with a nice body kick.
Bengar lands with a nice body kick.
Bengar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bengar. Kaplan shrugs it off though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Bengar.
Bengar lands with a slapping head kick.
Bengar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Bengar.
Bengar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bengar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kaplan.
Kaplan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bengar scores with a kick to the body.
Dave Kaplan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaplan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bengar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That kick from Bengar tenderised Kaplan's leg. Kaplan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bengar connects with a high kick.

Dave Kaplan's cut is getting worse.
Bengar throws a nice head kick!
Bengar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bengar delivers a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengar scores with a push kick.
Bengar keeps Kaplan at a distance using the push kick.
Kaplan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bengar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bengar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bengar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaplan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bengar. That one must have hurt.
Bengar thuds his shin into the meat of Kaplan's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bengar throws a front kick that sends Kaplan stumbling back into the cage.
Bengar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kaplan if he has to take too many more of those.
Bengar fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaplan in the body.
Bengar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bengar lands a front kick.
Kaplan takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kaplan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bengar - the referee stops the clock and Kaplan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bengar. Kaplan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bengar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bengar.
Kaplan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bengar counters with a body kick that stops Kaplan in his tracks momentarily.
Crunch! Bengar slams his shin into Kaplan's torso.
Bengar lands a front kick.
Bengar pushes Kaplan away with a front kick.
Kaplan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid body kick from Bengar.
Bengar scores with a spinning back kick!
Bengar connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bengar throws a leg kick which misses Kaplan's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaplan tries to avoid it.
Bengar lands a head kick. Kaplan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bengar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vengar Bengar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Kaplan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bengar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kaplan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bengar counters with an outside leg kick.
Bengar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kaplan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bengar.
Nice body kick there by Bengar.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bengar.
Bengar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaplan takes a step back to recover.
Bengar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaplan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bengar.
Bengar delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Bengar.
Kaplan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bengar. Bengar obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Bengar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaplan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bengar.
Kaplan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bengar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bengar. Kaplan shrugs it off though.
Bengar keeps Kaplan at a distance using the push kick.
Bengar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bengar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Bengar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bengar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaplan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bengar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaplan's sensitive parts.
Kaplan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bengar lands a front kick.
Bengar cracks the inside of Kaplan's front leg.
Both fighters circling a little - Bengar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaplan.
Bengar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kaplan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bengar - the referee stops the clock and Kaplan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bengar. Kaplan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bengar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bengar.
Kaplan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bengar. That one must have hurt.
Bengar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaplan's sensitive parts.
Bengar lands with a slapping head kick.
Bengar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bengar throws a head kick that half lands.

Dave Kaplan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That kick from Bengar tenderised Kaplan's leg. Kaplan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bengar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaplan's calf.
Bengar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bengar throws a head kick that half lands.
Bengar scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengar scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body kick there by Bengar.
A solid body kick from Bengar.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bengar. Kaplan shrugs it off though.
Bengar throws a head kick that half lands.
Bengar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaplan takes a step back to recover.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bengar.
Bengar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kaplan.
Bengar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vengar Bengar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bengar throws a nice head kick!
Bengar scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bengar, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bengar - that will leave a mark!
Bengar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bengar scores with a leg kick.
Bengar delivers a nice body kick.
Bengar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bengar.
Kaplan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping body kick lands there for Bengar.
A solid body kick from Bengar.
Crunch! Bengar slams his shin into Kaplan's torso.
Bengar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bengar.
Dave Kaplan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bengar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick from Bengar lands but Kaplan takes it in his stride.
Bengar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bengar keeps Kaplan at a distance using the push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vengar Bengar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bengar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vengar Bengar!