PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enamorado Bandito (ranked 23325 p4p, 3333 weight class) and Colins White (ranked 727 p4p, 417 weight class). Colins White will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bandito
vs
White

195 cm
26
180
0 - 1 - 1

185 cm
21
177
5 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Enamorado Bandito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colins White!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bandito shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
White wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
White tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bandito in particular looking to stall.
White tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White wants to get back to full guard but Bandito has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito controlling his opponent.
Bandito manages to capitalize on a mistake by White to take his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bandito seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down White for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bandito continues to stall.
White trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
White wants to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be White right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bandito tightening his grip on White, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy White right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandito gets his hands free as White looks to control.

Bandito is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. White defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Bandito is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandito is riding his opponent, not letting White buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enamorado Bandito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bandito blocks a head kick by White.
Bandito is looking to counter the offense by White and move into the clinch.

White lands a big head kick that sends Bandito tumbling to the mat! White takes a step backwards and waves Bandito back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Bandito is rocked!

It looks like Enamorado Bandito has been cut.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bandito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Bandito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White misses with a head kick.
White tries to clinch up but Bandito circles away and keeps his distance.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandito avoids the head kick by White.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from White.
Bandito seems to have got his legs back now.
White throws a head kick that misses

and Bandito counters by clinching up.
Bandito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandito misses with a punch on the inside.
Bandito slowing the pace effectively.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bandito walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Bandito avoids the head kick by White.

Bandito rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bandito.
Bandito managing to block the knees to the body from White.

Bandito gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Bandito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Bandito is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bandito moves into full mount! White won't be happy about that!
Bandito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Bandito.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
White tries to reverse the position but Bandito maintains control.
White has given up his back.
Bandito slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
White can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandito really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for White.
Bandito gets his hands free as White looks to control.

Bandito is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! White is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.