PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between marcel limonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

limonka
vs
Banks

191 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
208 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, marcel limonka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Banks!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
limonka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banks pinned against the cage. Banks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
limonka is looking to clinch.
Banks looks to land a combination. limonka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Banks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but limonka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from limonka is defended easily by Banks.
Banks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but limonka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
limonka slips under a jab from Banks.

Banks rushes limonka and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Banks gets control of limonka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Banks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banks keeping full guard, as limonka tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks 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.

limonka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and limonka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

limonka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet.
limonka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Banks keeping moving, preventing limonka from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Banks clinches.
limonka fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for marcel limonka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Banks gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, limonka regains guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but limonka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

limonka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banks is aware though and is defending well.
Banks wants to control from the top but limonka keeps moving.

Banks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
limonka is breathing heavily.
Banks is working limonka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

limonka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is in close to limonka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now limonka is on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
limonka wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.
Banks wants to sweep here but limonka controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Banks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with limonka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Banks working for a triangle but limonka defends it easily.

limonka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Banks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Banks has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

limonka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
limonka keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.

limonka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
limonka keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Banks misses with the combination.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
limonka dodges the punch combination from Banks.
limonka moves out of range as Banks strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks misses with the combination.
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
limonka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Banks misses.
limonka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banks pinned against the cage. Banks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banks wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for marcel limonka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
limonka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
Banks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract limonka.
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
limonka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten limonka somewhat.
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
Banks tries to clinch but fails miserably

and limonka counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
limonka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
limonka lands a decent elbow from side control.
Banks tries to improve position but can't.
limonka grinds an elbow into Banks's temple.
Banks is trying to control limonka's posture but limonka avoids it.
Banks is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
limonka is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banks tries to improve position but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
limonka shoots in looking for a takedown. Banks tries to sprawl out of it but limonka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Banks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

limonka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - limonka lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

limonka drops back looking for a leg! Banks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banks manages to kick limonka off! limonka jumps back into Banks's guard.
Banks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

limonka drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says limonka as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Banks screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with limonka! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). marcel limonka!