PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kain Mack (ranked 2365 p4p, 3383 weight class) and Reginald Budgiehandler (ranked 207 p4p, 280 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mack
vs
Budgiehandler

176 cm
29
158
12 - 10 - 0

173 cm
36
155
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kain Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reginald Budgiehandler!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budgiehandler doesn't manage to clinch there - Mack circles away.
Mack lands a right hook to the body.
Mack connects with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Mack's head coaches at Snake Eyes Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mack takes a swing at Budgiehandler's ribcage but misses.
Budgiehandler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Budgiehandler unleashes a big counter combination but Mack bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mack connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Budgiehandler's hands.

It looks like Reginald Budgiehandler has been cut.
Mack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budgiehandler tries to clinch there but Mack circles away.
Kain Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack swings widly with a right hand
letting Budgiehandler counter with a right hand.
That kick from Mack tenderised Budgiehandler's leg. Budgiehandler is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Budgiehandler instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Budgiehandler.
Mack scores with a shot to the side of Budgiehandler's head.
Mack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Budgiehandler backwards.
Budgiehandler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Budgiehandler throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Mack.
Budgiehandler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mack avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Budgiehandler blocking some punches.
Mack works on Budgiehandler's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mack.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mack gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Budgiehandler.
Kain Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reginald Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler prevents a body shot from Mack.
Mack struggles to land a body shot inside as Budgiehandler controls his hands.
Budgiehandler trying to stall but Mack improves his position.
Mack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mack lands a right hand.
Mack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mack dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mack.
Budgiehandler's coach down at The Devil’s Playground was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Budgiehandler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mack misses with a punch to the body.
Mack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Budgiehandler backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mack.

Budgiehandler breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack throws a poor cross that misses
and Budgiehandler counters with a three punch combo that has Mack backing up. Mack nods at Budgiehandler to acknowledge the strikes.
Mack blocks a head kick by Budgiehandler.
Mack cracks Budgiehandler with a good jab.
Budgiehandler takes one on the button.
Mack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Budgiehandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mack swinging wildly here.
Budgiehandler is looking for the big counter here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Budgiehandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mack swings widly with a right hand
enabling Budgiehandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Budgiehandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mack.
Budgiehandler is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Budgiehandler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Mack.

Budgiehandler is rocked!
Budgiehandler drops his hands momentarily. Mack doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Budgiehandler staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Budgiehandler doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kain Mack!
A very excited looking Kain Mack made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.