PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kiniiii Kong (ranked 2067 p4p, 3641 weight class) and Keshawn Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiniiii Kong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kong
vs
Benjamin

150 cm
25
170
4 - 0 - 1

180 cm
25
175
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Kiniiii Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keshawn Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benjamin.
Kong needs to keep his hands up - Benjamin had a free shot at his head there.
Benjamin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Benjamin lunges at Kong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kong's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin tries to bum rush Kong with a series of wild strikes but Kong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benjamin swinging wildly here.
Kong is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin misses with an uppercut.
Kong is looking to counter punch.
Benjamin scores with a decent looking hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Benjamin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kong. Kong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benjamin scores with a jab. Kong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin.
Benjamin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benjamin lands with a shot to the body.
Benjamin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin throws a big shot that misses.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benjamin.
Kong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Benjamin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Benjamin.
Kong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Benjamin scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Benjamin.
Kong takes one to the side of the head.
Benjamin scores with a nice head shot.
Benjamin looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
Kong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benjamin looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Benjamin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keshawn Benjamin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benjamin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benjamin.
Benjamin throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin scores with a jab. Kong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benjamin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kong on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benjamin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benjamin throws out the jab.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benjamin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Benjamin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kong. Kong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Benjamin.
Kong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benjamin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benjamin throws a series of strikes that have Kong backpedaling.
Benjamin throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benjamin misses with a two punch combination.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Benjamin manages to avoid it.
Benjamin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin swings widly with a right hand
and Benjamin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Keshawn Benjamin has been cut.
Kong walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benjamin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benjamin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keshawn Benjamin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benjamin throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong defending well as Benjamin loads up on a big left hand.
Benjamin misses with a straight left.
Benjamin lunges at Kong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kong's hand.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keshawn Benjamin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keshawn Benjamin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Benjamin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benjamin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Benjamin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kong on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Benjamin.
Kong moves forwards but Benjamin connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Benjamin.
Kiniiii Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Benjamin.
Kong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kong takes one on the button.
Kong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kong slips a jab from Benjamin.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin swings widly with a right hand
and Kong counters with a three punch combo that has Benjamin backing up. Benjamin nods at Kong to acknowledge the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kong might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Benjamin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Benjamin. That snapped Kong's head back.
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!
Benjamin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benjamin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Benjamin misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benjamin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kong.
Benjamin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benjamin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Kong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benjamin throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benjamin misses with a hook
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benjamin catches Kong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kiniiii Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong slips under a jab.
Kong throws a big counter combination but Benjamin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keshawn Benjamin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benjamin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keshawn Benjamin!
The defeated Kiniiii Kong had this to say: 'I will be back!'.