PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 4738 p4p, 24825 weight class) and Conman Mcnugget (ranked 0 p4p, 653 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Banner
vs
Mcnugget

179 cm
25
152
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
155
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lamont Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conman Mcnugget!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcnugget misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcnugget lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banner circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcnugget manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcnugget lands a two punch combo.
Banner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcnugget is fending him off so far but Banner persists. Nope, Mcnugget circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been informed that Mcnugget has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mcnugget throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Banner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcnugget has wrist control.
Banner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcnugget's head.
Banner distracts Mcnugget with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcnugget wants to stand but Banner is controlling the position.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcnugget is trying to hold Banner in close to prevent damage but Banner has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to Mcnugget's temple.
Banner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcnugget does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banner winds up and cracks Mcnugget with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banner in particular looking to stall.
Mcnugget is looking to improve his position.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mcnugget on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banner is keen to just control but Mcnugget is a slippery customer.
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mcnugget tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcnugget tries to kick Banner off but Banner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mcnugget taking some punishment here, with Banner in his half guard.
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcnugget is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcnugget defends it well.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Banner is pressing down on Mcnugget's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcnugget is holding on for now.
Mcnugget is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banner working over Mcnugget with some ground and pound. Mcnugget looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Banner there.
Mcnugget has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Banner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Banner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mcnugget is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcnugget avoid being mounted?
Banner drops an elbow to the side of Mcnugget's head.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Mcnugget is rocked!
Mcnugget is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcnugget is still in real trouble! Can Banner finish him?
Mcnugget is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcnugget looks winded!
Banner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Banner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcnugget doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcnugget looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banner tries to counter with a takedown but Mcnugget is quick to defend against it.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcnugget can do to turn this around?

Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banner prevents a body shot from Mcnugget.
Mcnugget changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mcnugget throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
Mcnugget seems to have recovered his senses.

Banner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcnugget is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Banner dives into side control.

Banner scores with a couple of short elbows.

Banner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mcnugget down.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Banner stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mcnugget doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
Banner tries to counter by clinching up but Mcnugget breaks away and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Mcnugget both land. Nice combination.
Mcnugget is breathing heavily.

Banner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcnugget to the mat! Mcnugget manages to get full guard.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Banner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Banner drops back looking for a leg! Mcnugget is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcnugget manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into Mcnugget's guard.
Mcnugget is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcnugget working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banner.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.

Banner stands and steps away. Mcnugget gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mcnugget tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcnugget somewhat.
Banner shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcnugget sprawls well. He's pushed Banner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcnugget is looking for the big counter here.

Banner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcnugget pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Banner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a couple of digs.
Banner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcnugget is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Mcnugget avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mcnugget striking off his back but it's not causing Banner any problems.
Mcnugget can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banner controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcnugget's head.
Mcnugget preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Mcnugget looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
Banner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banner working some strikes from top position.
Mcnugget is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
Banner lands a couple of elbows.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that second round.
That's time! Banner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Banner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcnugget misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcnugget misses with some punches.
Mcnugget fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcnugget wants to take the fight to the mat but Banner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mcnugget tries to land a knee to the head but Banner blocks with his arms.
Mcnugget prevents a takedown attempt there.

Mcnugget's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcnugget throws a head kick that misses

and Banner moves into the clinch.
Mcnugget tries to pull guard but Banner won't allow it.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conman Mcnugget.
Mcnugget is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banner is defending well for now.
Mcnugget is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banner is defending well.
Mcnugget takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Mcnugget's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcnugget just misses with a elbow thrown towards Banner's brow.

Banner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mcnugget regains guard immediately.
Mcnugget preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcnugget keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banner advances position into side control!
Banner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mcnugget is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcnugget dodges the ground and pound from Banner.
Banner scoring with punches from side control.
Lamont Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner is putting a hurting on Mcnugget here, landing some big shots from side control.
Banner working the head and body with strikes.
Mcnugget is not content to let Banner control the position.
Mcnugget tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
Banner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Banner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mcnugget tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner grinds an elbow into Mcnugget's temple.
Banner advances nicely into full mount.
Banner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcnugget?
Banner working the ground and pound effectively.
Banner lands a nice shot to the head.
Banner controlling the pace for now.
Banner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Banner content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcnugget?
Banner unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mcnugget wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Banner celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Banner!