PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omega Kenny (ranked 5655 p4p, 4388 weight class) and Quandell Bankstonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quandell Bankstonian will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kenny
vs
Bankstonian

180 cm
18
235
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
265
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Omega Kenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quandell Bankstonian!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kenny looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bankstonian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kenny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bankstonian throws a shot to the body.
Bankstonian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenny stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Bankstonian takes the fight into the clinch.
Kenny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bankstonian can't find room to land a body shot as Kenny controls the action.
Bankstonian can't find room to land a body shot as Kenny controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankstonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bankstonian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kenny.
Kenny jumps guard but Bankstonian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankstonian stalls.
Bankstonian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bankstonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Bankstonian to work.
A shot in the inside from Bankstonian.
Bankstonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bankstonian is working Kenny over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bankstonian.
Bankstonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bankstonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bankstonian fails to land.
Bankstonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenny's elbow.

Kenny successfully pulls guard.
Bankstonian wants to control from the top but Kenny keeps moving.
Bankstonian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bankstonian should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bankstonian throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bankstonian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenny tries to get out of the position.
Bankstonian trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bankstonian digs a good hook to Kenny's body.

Bankstonian takes the fight into the clinch.
Bankstonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bankstonian misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bankstonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bankstonian stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenny.
Bankstonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenny controls his hands.
Bankstonian stalling the fight.
Bankstonian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenny blocks a body shot from Bankstonian.
Bankstonian misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bankstonian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bankstonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenny.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quandell Bankstonian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bankstonian with a hook.
Kenny walks into a straight right hand from Bankstonian.
Good standup being displayed there by Bankstonian as he connects with a hook.
Omega Kenny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bankstonian catches Kenny with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kenny takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bankstonian lands a nice hook to Kenny's body. Kenny takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kenny throws a body kick that misses.
Kenny takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bankstonian wants to clinch up but Kenny keeps it at a distance.
As Bankstonian tries to get set, Kenny tries to push him back and clinch up but Bankstonian manages to avoid the attempt.
Bankstonian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenny at a distance.

Bankstonian instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bankstonian has a couple of punches blocked by Kenny.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bankstonian misses with a punch on the inside.
Bankstonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenny's elbow.
Bankstonian misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankstonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bankstonian can't find room to land a body shot as Kenny controls the action.
Kenny blocking some punches.
Bankstonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bankstonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bankstonian lands a body punch.
Bankstonian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bankstonian misses with the head strike.
Kenny being controlled against the cage.
Bankstonian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bankstonian continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bankstonian tries to work over Kenny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two 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.
Bankstonian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bankstonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenny controls his hands.
Bankstonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bankstonian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenny blocks an uppercut.
Bankstonian tries to work over Kenny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bankstonian tries a body shot but Kenny blocks it.

Kenny manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bankstonian trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A cross from Bankstonian lands.
Bankstonian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kenny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kenny takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bankstonian is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bankstonian stuffs the takedown.
Bankstonian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenny walks into a jab.
Bankstonian scores with a hook.
Bankstonian's corner calls for a 1-2. Bankstonian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Bankstonian clinches up with Kenny and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quandell Bankstonian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bankstonian has closed the distance and engaged Kenny in a clinch.
Bankstonian misses with a body punch.
Kenny drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bankstonian pulls his leg out and moves away.

Bankstonian clinches up with Kenny and pushes him back against the cage.
Bankstonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenny blocking some punches.
Kenny blocking some punches.
Bankstonian tries a body shot but Kenny blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankstonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bankstonian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bankstonian misses with a punch on the inside.
Quandell Bankstonian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bankstonian.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kenny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bankstonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bankstonian misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenny.
Bankstonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenny's elbow.
Kenny tries to pull guard but Bankstonian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omega Kenny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bankstonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenny.
Kenny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bankstonian tries to work over Kenny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bankstonian has a couple of punches blocked by Kenny.
Bankstonian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bankstonian has Kenny pushed against the cage.
Bankstonian misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenny.
Bankstonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenny.
Bankstonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenny's elbow.
Bankstonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bankstonian misses with a body punch.
Bankstonian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bankstonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bankstonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bankstonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenny.
Bankstonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenny wants a takedown.
Bankstonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bankstonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bankstonian controlling the action here for a moment.
Bankstonian working aggressively here.
Quandell Bankstonian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bankstonian scores with a shot to the side of Kenny's head.
Bankstonian throws a head punch that misses.
Bankstonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenny controls his hands.
Omega Kenny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenny blocks a body shot from Bankstonian.
Bankstonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quandell Bankstonian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bankstonian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quandell Bankstonian!