PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Banjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Kendall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Banjo
vs
Kendall

190 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

176 cm
19
173 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashley Banjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kendall!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Banjo darts in and clinches Kendall up against the cage.
Kendall scores with a shot to the side of Banjo's head.
Kendall gets through Banjo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Ashley Banjo has been cut.
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
Kendall pushes Banjo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Banjo is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kendall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Kendall scores with a hook to the body.
Kendall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Banjo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Kendall.
Kendall lands with a right to the head.

Banjo is rocked!
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banjo 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 short right hand to the side of the head by Kendall.
Oh Banjo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
Kendall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kendall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Banjo seems to have got his legs back now.
Kendall prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Kendall.
A left hand lands to the body for Kendall.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kendall lands a shot to the body.
Kendall lands a left hand.
Kendall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kendall stalling.
Kendall cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
Kendall lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banjo up against the cage.
Kendall works on Banjo's body with a couple of short punches.
Kendall scores with a hook to the body.
Kendall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banjos head.
Kendall pushes Banjo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kendall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kendall lands a nice shot to the body.
Kendall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banjo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kendall digs a right hand into Banjo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banjo's gas tank.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Kendall.
Good body shot from Kendall.
A hook to the body from Kendall.
A hook to the body from Kendall.
A nice left hand lands by Kendall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kendall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kendall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.
Kendall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banjo or not.
Kendall digs a right hand underneath Banjo's ribcage. Banjo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kendall digs a right hand underneath Banjo's ribcage. Banjo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kendall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banjo or not.
Kendall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banjo.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
Kendall scores with a hook to the body.
Kendall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kendall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kendall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
Kendall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kendall works on Banjo's body with a couple of short punches.
Kendall lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kendall.
Kendall is pressed up against the cage. Banjo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kendall down to the mat. Kendall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kendall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kendall - that will leave a mark!

Kendall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Kendall.
Kendall lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Kendall.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.
Kendall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kendall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kendall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kendall is stalling here.
Kendall digs a right hand into Banjo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banjo's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.
Kendall works on Banjo's body with a couple of short punches.
Kendall lands a nice shot to the body.
Kendall lands a body punch.
Kendall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kendall lands with a light punch inside.
Kendall scores with a hook to the body.
Kendall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
Kendall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kendall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kendall lands a body shot.
Kendall pushes Banjo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kendall.
Kendall digs a right hand into Banjo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banjo's gas tank.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kendall.
Kendall scores with a hook to the body.
Kendall works on Banjo's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Kendall.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.
A shot in the inside from Kendall.
Kendall cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
Kendall leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kendall.
Kendall lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kendall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ashley Banjo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kendall closes the distance and clinches.
Kendall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kendall lands a nice uppercut.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kendall.
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kendall.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Kendall.
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Kendall.
Good body shot from Kendall.
Kendall lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kendall.
Kendall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Kendall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kendall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banjo.
Kendall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kendall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Kendall.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kendall.
Good body shot from Kendall.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.
A body shot lands from Kendall.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
Kendall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kendall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kendall digs a right hand underneath Banjo's ribcage. Banjo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kendall.
Kendall gets through Banjo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kendall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
Kendall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
Kendall lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kendall.
Kendall works on Banjo's body with a couple of short punches.
Kendall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kendall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendall pushes Banjo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
A right hook to the body lands for Kendall.
Kendall controlling the action here for a moment.
Kendall works on Banjo's body with a couple of short punches.
Kendall lands a body punch.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
Kendall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kendall.
Still in the clinch, Kendall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kendall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banjo or not.
Chris Kendall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kendall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
Kendall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kendall lands a shot to the body.
Kendall pushes Banjo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
Banjo fails to pull guard.
Kendall pushes Banjo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kendall pushes Banjo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kendall digs a right hand underneath Banjo's ribcage. Banjo let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall lands with a light punch inside.
Banjo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Kendall.
Kendall cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
Kendall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kendall cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kendall.
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kendall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kendall lands a body punch.
Kendall works on Banjo's body with a couple of short punches.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kendall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kendall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banjo or not.
A body shot lands from Kendall.
Kendall lands with a short shot to the head.
Kendall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kendall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kendall.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
Kendall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banjo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Kendall.
A right hook to the body lands for Kendall.
Kendall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kendall lands a body shot.
Kendall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banjo or not.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
Kendall lands a body punch.
Kendall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banjo or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Kendall.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
Kendall cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Kendall.
Kendall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kendall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kendall digs a right hand into Banjo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banjo's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kendall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kendall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kendall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kendall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ashley Banjo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kendall has closed the distance and engaged Banjo in a clinch.
Kendall cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Kendall.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
Kendall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kendall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kendall lands a left hand.
Kendall just leaning against Banjo, taking a breather.
Kendall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banjo.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Kendall.
Kendall digs a right hand into Banjo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banjo's gas tank.
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banjo takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Kendall - that landed with a thud.
Kendall lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kendall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kendall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kendall.
Good body shot from Kendall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kendall avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kendall.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
Kendall lands a nice shot to the body.
Kendall lands a body punch.
Kendall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Kendall.
Banjo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kendall.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kendall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kendall leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kendall.
Chris Kendall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendall slows down the pace here.
Kendall lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kendall.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
Kendall digs a right hand underneath Banjo's ribcage. Banjo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kendall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banjos head.
Kendall lands a nice shot to the body.
Banjo takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kendall as the two fighters clinch.
Kendall scores with a hook to the body.
Kendall lands a body shot.
Kendall is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banjo fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kendall lands a shot to the body.
Kendall cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
Kendall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kendall lands a shot to the body.
Kendall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banjo.
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.
Nice body punch from Kendall.
Kendall lands a body shot.
Kendall lands a nice shot to the body.
Kendall lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Kendall.
A right handed body shot lands from Kendall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendall pushes Banjo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kendall presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kendall.
Banjo jumps guard but Kendall stands there with Banjo around his waist. Banjo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kendall scores with a hook to the body.
Kendall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banjo.
Kendall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Kendall.
Banjo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kendall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banjo or not.
Kendall lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kendall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kendall is working Banjo over against the cage.
Kendall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ashley Banjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kendall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kendall lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kendall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kendall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 24:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kendall!