PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reeve NcDemomnd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrick Stagliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NcDemomnd comes into the arena with Back in Black blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

NcDemomnd
vs
Stagliano

170 cm
21
144 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
28
135 lbs
5 - 11 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Determined

Dragon
Fight Night Nutrition

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reeve NcDemomnd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kendrick Stagliano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stagliano clinches.
Stagliano tries to work over NcDemomnd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stagliano is looking to break free of the clinch but NcDemomnd has double underhooks.
Stagliano lands a nice uppercut.
NcDemomnd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stagliano is defending well.
NcDemomnd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stagliano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stagliano is trying to break the clinch but NcDemomnd has him pressed against the cage.
Stagliano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reeve NcDemomnd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stagliano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from NcDemomnd.
NcDemomnd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stagliano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stagliano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from NcDemomnd.
Stagliano gets underhooks to prevent NcDemomnd's takedown attempt.
NcDemomnd tries for a takedown. No joy.

Stagliano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
NcDemomnd shoots in looking for a takedown but Stagliano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing NcDemomnd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stagliano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces NcDemomnd back to the cage. Stagliano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stagliano catches NcDemomnd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Stagliano moves into range and clinches up with NcDemomnd.

Stagliano breaks the clinch.
NcDemomnd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stagliano but Stagliano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
NcDemomnd is breathing heavily.

Stagliano gets a clinch.
NcDemomnd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stagliano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stagliano clobbers NcDemomnd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

NcDemomnd is rocked!
NcDemomnd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stagliano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten NcDemomnd somewhat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
NcDemomnd fails with the takedown.
Reeve NcDemomnd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stagliano scores with the left hand. NcDemomnd knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh NcDemomnd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stagliano lands a jab to the nose.

Stagliano cracks NcDemomnd with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stagliano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning NcDemomnd to stand back up!
Stagliano misses with an attempted mid kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from NcDemomnd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stagliano cracks NcDemomnd on the jaw with a powerful right hand and NcDemomnd falls backwards against the cage. Stagliano follows up with more strikes that drop NcDemomnd to his knees. Stagliano keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save NcDemomnd! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendrick Stagliano!
Our winner, Kendrick Stagliano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.