PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Benton
vs
Black

180 cm
25
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
164 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Black!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Benton.

Benton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
Benton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Black.
Black prevents Benton from breaking the clinch.
Black tries to pull guard but Benton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grant Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Black.
Black throws an elbow but it misses.
Black is working for takedown but Benton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Black goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benton prevents it.
Benton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head.
Benton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benton is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black fails to pull guard.
Benton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benton leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
Black looks winded!
Benton connects with a jab.
Black with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benton to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Black on the side of the head.

Black is rocked!
Benton lands with a big right hook that stumbles Black - he's out on his feet here! Benton follows up with another monster hook that separates Black from consciousness! Black falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Benton stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Grant Benton!
Grant Benton thanked the fans post fight for their support.