PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Apache (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stafford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apache comes into the arena with Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Apache
vs
Stafford

179 cm
26
164 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

176 cm
22
160 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geronimo Apache!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Stafford!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apache throws an off balance right hand
and Stafford counters with a two punch combo.
Stafford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stafford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apache paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stafford defending well as Apache loads up on a big left hand.
Stafford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Apache misses the shot to the body.
Apache misses with a low kick.
Apache chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Apache.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apache jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apache is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stafford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apache throws a body punch but Stafford moves out of range.
Geronimo Apache seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apache misses with a kick to the body
and Stafford counters with a straight right hand.
Apache throws a body kick that misses
and Stafford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apache throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stafford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apache thinking.
Stafford throws a series of punches but Apache avoids them all with ease.
Apache swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stafford.
Apache looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Stafford.
Apache tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apache misses with a leg kick

and Stafford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stafford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apache backwards.
Apache is trying to break the clinch but Stafford is controlling him.
Apache is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Apache lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Apache's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stafford scores with a shoulder strike.

Stafford manages to break the clinch.
Stafford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apache.
Stafford unleashes a big counter combination but Apache bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apache throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apache looks for the body kick but Stafford saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Apache.
Stafford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Stafford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stafford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Apache on the side of the head.
Stafford avoids the head kick by Apache.
Stafford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Apaches jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Apache throws a hook but Stafford blocks it.
A left and a right from Stafford both land. Nice combination.
Apache misses with a right hand
and Stafford counters with a stiff right hand.
Stafford checks a leg kick.
Stafford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stafford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stafford throws out a counter right but Apache avoids it with no problem.
Apache looks to land a left hand but Stafford moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apache tries a head kick but it misses.
Stafford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stafford misses with a double jab.
Stafford ducks under a wild hook from Apache.
Stafford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stafford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apache.
Stafford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Apache misses with a straight left.
Apache throws a lazy right hand but Stafford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stafford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Apache in his tracks.
Stafford scores with a punch to the head.
Stafford checks a leg kick.
Apache throws a sloppy head kick and Stafford moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stafford!

Apache is rocked!
Apache tries a head kick but it misses.
Stafford misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stafford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stafford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Apache takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Apache connects with a jab.
Apache throws a hook but Stafford avoids it easily.
Apache throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stafford throws out a counter right but Apache avoids it with no problem.
Stafford throws a combination. Apache tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oh Apache is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apache throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stafford counters with a nice uppercut.
Stafford might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Apache connects with the punch.
Apache swings for the body but Stafford moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Stafford dominated that round.
That's time! Apache's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Apache has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Apache seems to have got his legs back now.
Stafford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Stafford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Apache can't break the clinch.
Stafford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stafford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apache wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Apache tries a knee to the head but Stafford blocks it.

Stafford breaks from the clinch.
Apache with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stafford slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apache throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stafford throws a counter combo.
Apache lands a body shot.
Stafford tries to clinch but Apache is having none of it.
Stafford ducks right into an uppercut from Apache.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apache throws out a loose jab but Stafford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apache throws a head kick that misses.
Stafford works over Apache's head and body with a nice combination.
Ben Stafford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apache punishes Stafford's body with a nice straight punch.
Stafford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apache.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Apache.
Stafford lands a glancing blow to the side of Apache's head.
A cross from Apache lands.
Stafford scores with a jab to the head.
Apache tries a head kick but it misses.
Stafford is looking for the big counter here.
Stafford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Stafford.
Stafford throws a series of punches but Apache avoids them all with ease.
Ben Stafford seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stafford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Apache misses with a head kick.
Apache throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apache looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Apache is looking to slow Stafford down with leg kicks.
Stafford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Apache counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stafford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apache paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apache will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stafford blocks a low kick nicely.
Apache looks to throw the jab but Stafford is out of range.
Stafford is working the combinations to good effect here.
Apache throws a body punch but Stafford moves out of range.
Apache swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stafford counters with a nice uppercut.
Stafford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apache throws out the jab.
Apache misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apache misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stafford walks into a straight right hand from Apache.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apache. Stafford does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Apache backs off Stafford throws a huge counter combo but Apache manages to avoid it all.
Stafford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stafford throws a right and a left that Apache avoids nicely.
Apache looks to land a right hand but Stafford moved out of range.
Stafford works over Apache's head and body with a nice combination.
Stafford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Apache connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stafford scrambles back to his feet.
Apache has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stafford finds it's way round the side to connect with Apache's head.
Apache misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apache throws an off balance right hand
and Stafford counters with a straight right hand.
Stafford closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stafford checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apache misses with an uppercut
enabling Stafford to counter with a crisp jab.
Stafford throws a series of punches but Apache moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Stafford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apache misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Apache, as that shot connected.
Apache scores with a nice head shot.
Stafford walks into a straight right hand from Apache.
Apache misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stafford.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apache paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Stafford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Apache doesn't seem phased though.
Apache stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Apache looks to throw the jab but Stafford is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Stafford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Stafford throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Stafford.
Apache throws a poor cross that misses
and Stafford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Apache listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stafford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apache.
Apache throws a jab when Stafford was well out of range.
Apache throws a leg kick that misses.
Apache takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stafford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stafford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apache.
Stafford throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apache throws out a leg kick but Stafford moves out of range and Apache only half commits.
Stafford wants to counter the offense by Apache and move into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apache throws a head kick that misses.
Stafford feints the counter takedown.
Apache loads up on a big right hand but Stafford slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Stafford's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Apache throws a body kick that misses
and Stafford counters with a nice uppercut.
Apache takes a swing at Stafford's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apache throws a low kick but Stafford avoids it.
Apache ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stafford moves away.
Stafford looks to land a combination. Apache sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stafford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Apache.
Apache misses with a body shot.
Stafford lands a head shot.
Stafford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Geronimo Apache has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apache swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apache will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stafford with the counter takedown but Apache avoids it easily.
Apache throws a leg kick
and Stafford counters with a left to the body.
Apache throws out a loose jab but Stafford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stafford lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stafford lands a jab-cross combination.
Apache throws a looping overhand right but Stafford ducks down to avoid it.
Stafford throws out a counter right but Apache avoids it with no problem.
Apache avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apache pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Stafford lands.
Stafford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apache.
Apache pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Apache throws a sloppy head kick and Stafford moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stafford!

Stafford lands a left and a right that send Apache crashing to the mat, dazed. Stafford thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Stafford! Apache is backing up but he can't get away as Stafford lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Apache and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ben Stafford!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ben Stafford waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.