PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Neo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Neo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Benson
vs
Neo

183 cm
18
264 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

203 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Neo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neo throws a head kick but Benson moves out of range.
Benson swats away the attempt to clinch by Neo.
Benson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Benson swats away the attempt to clinch by Neo.
Benson wants to clinch.
Benson misses with a jab, cross combination.

Benson has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Neo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benson's brow.
Benson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Neo.
Neo lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Kevin Benson has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Neo throws an elbow but misses.
Neo misses with an elbow over the top.
Neo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neo.
Neo lands a damaging elbow.
Neo lands an elbow that stopped Benson in his tracks for a moment.
Neo lands an elbow that stopped Benson in his tracks for a moment.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Neo lands an elbow inside.
Benson takes an elbow to the temple.
Benson wants to break free but Neo has control.
Neo throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Neo keeps control of Benson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Neo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neo has him pressed against the cage.
Benson trying to stall but Neo improves his position.
Neo lands an elbow inside.
Neo blocks a body shot from Benson.
Benson avoids the elbow strike from Neo, against the cage.
Neo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benson's defenses.

Kevin Benson's cut is getting worse.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Benson pulls Neo into guard.
Benson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neo's guard.
Benson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Neo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neo wants to get back to his feet but Benson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Neo lands a big head kick that sends Benson tumbling to the mat! Neo takes a step backwards and waves Benson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neo throws a head kick but Benson moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Neo.
Benson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neo closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Benson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Neo!