PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lei Kung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bennet
vs
Kung

191 cm
30
205 lbs
30 - 5 - 0

187 cm
32
207 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 30 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lei Kung!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kung throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Bennet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bennet misses with a double jab.
Kung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bennet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kung scrambles back to his feet.
Bennet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennet shoots for a double leg takedown but Kung sprawls well. He's pushed Bennet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet misses with the combination.
Bennet wants to slow Kung down by chopping away at his legs.
Kung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bennet.
Kung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kung misses with an attempted mid kick.

Bennet gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet blocking some punches.
Kung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Bennet.
Bennet works on Kung's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Kung.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Kung misses with the head strike.
Kung wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bennet has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Bennet digs a right hand into Kung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kung's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennet.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kung swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kung misses with the head strike.
Kung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bennet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kung's brow.
Kung scores with a shot to the side of Bennet's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennet.
Bennet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kung prevents a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kung backwards.
Kung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bennet lands with a light punch inside.
Kung lands a right hand.
Bennet taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bennet lands a hook that snaps the head of Kung backwards.
Kung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kung can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Kung misses with some punches.
Kung lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land.
Kung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Kung.
A head punch on the inside from Kung fails to land.
Bennet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Kung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scotty Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kung, right into the meat.
Kung looks for the body kick but Bennet saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kung 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.
Bennet tries to clinch

and Kung counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bennet won't be happy with that.
Bennet keeping his opponent close.
Bennet sneaks back into half guard.

Kung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet moves into full guard.
Bennet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scotty Bennet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bennet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bennet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kung misses with a straight right.
Scotty Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Kung is predictable there
and Bennet counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kung does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bennet throws a head kick but Kung moves out of range.
Kung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet scores with a hook to the body. Kung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kung throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bennet somewhat.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Kung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bennet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet throws a front kick that sends Kung stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kung takes one on the button.

It looks like Lei Kung has been cut.
That kick from Bennet tenderised Kung's leg. Kung is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kung.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bennet.
That kick from Bennet tenderised Kung's leg. Kung is trying to keep his angry face on.

Kung looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Kung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennet defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kung wants to advance to full mount but Bennet doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kung throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennet keeping full guard, as Kung tries to pass.
Kung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bennet's head.
Bennet pulls Kung in close to his closed guard and prevents Kung from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bennet wants to stand up but Kung is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kung manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennet tries to free his leg and advance position but Kung is retaining full guard.
Bennet wants to get up but he can't break Kung's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bennet wants to control from the top but Kung keeps moving.

Kung working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bennet has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet is trying to control. Kung wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kung wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Bennet is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kung.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennet wants to pass the guard but Kung is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scotty Bennet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lei Kung's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for Bennet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kung.
Bennet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bennet.
Bennet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennet works the jab nicely.
Bennet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bennet misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body kick from Bennet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet dives in for a single leg takedown but Kung sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bennet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kung can do to turn this around?
Kung throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
Scotty Bennet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennet presses Kung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bennet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Kung.
A nice left hand lands by Kung.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bennet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kung misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kung.
A frustrated look appears on Kung's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet scores with a shot to the side of Kung's head.
Bennet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet pushes Kung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Kung's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good body shot from Bennet.
Lei Kung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bennet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennet scores with a shot to the side of Kung's head.
Bennet's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bennet misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kung.
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Bennet lands an uppercut.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
You can see that Kung has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Bennet lands with a light punch inside.
Kung misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Kung swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet stalling in the clinch but Kung improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kung.
Bennet lands with a left to the head.
Kung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kung lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scotty Bennet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Kung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kung shoots for a takedown but Bennet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kung moves away.
Kung swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.

Bennet looking to score a takedown here. Kung is defending well but Bennet drives through and ends up in Kung's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bennet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennet's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Kung isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bennet stacks Kung on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bennet!
Bennet taking a breather here.
Bennet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennet has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty Bennet!
Scotty Bennet took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm shop worn and injury riddled. Time to call it a career.'.