PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Probability Bennett (ranked 25369 p4p, 7562 weight class) and Vicc Staple (ranked 685 p4p, 663 weight class). Vicc Staple told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bennett
vs
Staple

183 cm
19
195
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
190
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Probability Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vicc Staple!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staple misses with a series of wild punches.
Bennett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bennett dives in and grabs Staple's left leg, looking for a takedown. Staple pushes down on Bennett's head and hops out.
Bennett fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Staple, as that shot connected.
Staple will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bennett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Probability Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Staple both land. Nice combination.
Vicc Staple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Staple but Staple pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bennett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Staple swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Bennett darts in and clinches Staple up against the ropes.

Staple breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Staple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Staple throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
No joy there for Staple, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Staple tries to bum rush Bennett with a series of wild strikes but Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Staple smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Staple misses with a series of wild punches.
Bennett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staple misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staple cracks Bennett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Staple lands an overhand right.
Bennett lands a slapping body shot.
Staple lunges at Bennett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bennett's hand.
Staple swats away the attempt to clinch by Bennett.
Staple unleashes a big counter combination but Bennett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Staple has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Vicc Staple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Staple lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bennett circles away quickly and effectively.
Bennett throws a head kick but Staple moves out of range.
A low kick from Staple is predictable there
and Bennett counters with a two punch combo.
Staple swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staple looks to land a combination but Bennett avoids it well.
Bennett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Staple connects with a nice looking jab.

Staple drops Bennett with a beautiful combination! Bennett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Staple is looking for the KO!

Bennett is rocked!
Staple lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Staple misses with the combination.
Bennett is looking to counter the offense by Staple and move into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staple just misses with a punch to the body.
Staple throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bennett counters with a two punch combo.
Staple fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennett on the side of the head.
Bennett shoots for a takedown but Staple saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Staple on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Staple circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Staple, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennett has a takedown stuffed.
Staple throws a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries a head kick but it misses.
Staple throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Staple throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Staple defends it nicely.
Bennett tries for a takedown but Staple circles away easily
and Staple counters with a left and a right that stings Bennett.
Bennett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Staple counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Bennett! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Staple!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicc Staple!