PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between PJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Cain (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.

Benn
vs
Cain

189 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
20
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, PJ Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Cain!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cain's waist but Cain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benn off to one side.
Benn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cain misses the jab.
Cain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Benn scores a takedown into full mount!
Cain is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain tries to hold on but Benn postures up.
Benn won't let Cain get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Benn wants to finish this one by submission but Cain is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Benn.
Cain wants to get back to his feet.
Cain is desperately trying to improve his position but Benn has a good base and remains in mount.
Cain tries to hold on but Benn postures up.
Cain is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn looking to control but Cain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cain wants to control but Benn is having none of it.
Cain squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Benn working for a submission but Cain is keeping him at bay.
Cain is looking to get to half guard.
Cain trying desperately to get to his feet.

Benn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Benn is breathing heavily.

Cain bucks Benn off and manages to get back to his feet!
Cain punishes Benn's body with a nice straight punch.
Cain tries to land a front kick but Benn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benn avoids the head kick by Cain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn shoots in but Cain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PJ Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cain tries to clinch there but Benn circles away.
Benn slips a jab and a cross from Cain.

Benn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cain!
Cain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Benn is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cain is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). PJ Benn!