PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Banks (ranked 3325 p4p, 1940 weight class) and Vyvyan Bastard (ranked 174 p4p, 108 weight class). Robbie Banks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Banks
vs
Bastard

175 cm
19
300
2 - 2 - 0

198 cm
19
300
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Savage Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robbie Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vyvyan Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Horrible takedown attempt by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Bastard, which made it look bad.
Bastard unleashes a big counter combination but Banks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Banks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bastard to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bastard.
Banks tries for a takedown but Bastard circles away easily
and Bastard counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks shoots for a double leg takedown but Bastard sprawls well. He's pushed Banks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bastard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banks throwing a counter right hand but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Banks fails with the takedown.
Banks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bastard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Bastard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bastard has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bastard circles away.
Bastard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banks with a body shot.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Vyvyan Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Banks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bastard thuds his right hand into Banks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bastard avoids it really well and circles away.

Bastard cracks Banks with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bastard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Banks to stand back up!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries for a takedown but Bastard circles away easily
enabling Bastard to counter with a crisp jab.
Banks has his takedown stuffed

and Bastard counters with a crisp one two that drops Banks! Bastard thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Banks to his feet! Banks is in big trouble!

Banks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vyvyan Bastard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bastard misses with an uppercut. Banks saw that one coming.
Bastard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Robbie Banks has been cut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Banks might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bastard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bastard scores with a hook to the body. Banks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bastard counters with a nice right hand that sends Banks toppling to the canvas! Banks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bastard finish him?!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Bastard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastard throws a hook but Banks blocks it.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Banks misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bastard sprawls well. Bastard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bastard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bastard defends well and Banks ends up having to push Bastard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bastard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bastard struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
Bastard stops a takedown attempt from Banks.
Banks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bastard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bastard pushes Banks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bastard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bastard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Banks! Bastard lets Banks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Banks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banks seems to have got his legs back now.
Bastard drops Banks with a huge uppercut! Banks drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bastard is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vyvyan Bastard!
Our winner, Vyvyan Bastard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.