PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Tubog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Tubog is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bane
vs
Tubog

176 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joseph Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Tubog!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane cracks Tubog with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bane cracks Tubog with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Robert Tubog has been cut.
Tubog shoots in for a double leg but Bane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Bane looking to score a takedown here. Tubog is defending well but Bane drives through and ends up in Tubog's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bane prevents Tubog from getting back to his feet.
Bane controlling from the top position.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but Tubog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tubog on the ground.
Bane looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane is in close to Tubog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bane has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tubog is proving hard to escape from.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but Tubog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bane stays in close to Tubog's body and controls the position.
Tubog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joseph Bane wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Tubog gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane can't get the takedown.
Tubog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tubog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tubog lands a body punch.

Tubog drags the fight down to the ground.
Bane prevents Tubog from getting back to his feet.
Bane postures up and lands a big shot to Tubog's brow.
Bane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tubog keeping moving, preventing Bane from controlling successfully.
Bane chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tubog is trying to keep Bane in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bane postures up.
Bane wants to control from the top but Tubog keeps moving.
Bane won't allow Tubog to get back to his feet.
Bane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Robert Tubog was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tubog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bane finds it's way round the side to connect with Tubog's head.

Bane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tubog is trying to defend but Bane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tubog does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tubog is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tubog is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Bane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Tubog's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bane lands with a straight right. Tubog didn't see that one coming.

Bane looking to score a takedown here. Tubog is defending well but Bane drives through and ends up in Tubog's guard.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but Tubog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tubog is trying to control the position but Bane postures up.
Bane chips away with some ground and pound.
Bane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tubog is keeping the position for now.
Tubog trying to keep a closed guard but Bane is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane is in close to Tubog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Joseph Bane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but Tubog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bane throwing strikes from guard but Tubog blocks nicely.
Bane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tubog looking to control.
Bane distracts Tubog with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tubog keeping moving, preventing Bane from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane cracks Tubog with a solid left hand.
Tubog is trying to control the position but Bane postures up.
Bane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tubog wants to stand but Bane is controlling the position.
Bane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tubog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tubog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bane trying to control but Tubog is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane throwing strikes from guard but Tubog blocks nicely.
Bane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bane works over Tubog with some ground and pound from guard.
Bane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bane lands a couple of elbows.
Bane wants to control from the top but Tubog keeps moving.
Bane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tubog's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane is looking to work some ground and pound but Tubog has wrist control.
Bane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tubog is trying to keep Bane in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bane wants to control from the top but Tubog keeps moving.
Bane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Bane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Tubog's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bane lands a nice looking body shot.
Tubog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Bane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tubog trying to control the position.
Bane postures up in Tubog's guard and throws a big left but Tubog blocks it.
Tubog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane prevents Tubog from getting back to his feet.
Bane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tubog keeping moving, preventing Bane from controlling successfully.
Bane is in close to Tubog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but Tubog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but Tubog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Joseph Bane has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tubog with a poor takedown
and Bane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tubog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bane lands a nice shot to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bane.
Tubog is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tubog some visible discomfort.
Tubog tries to escape but Bane is in control.
Bane working the ground and pound from side control.
Bane landing strikes.
Tubog trying to remain calm as Bane controls from the top position.
Tubog taking a bit of punishment here - Bane scoring with strikes.
Bane landing strikes.
Tubog is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane in side control lands a decent elbow.
Joseph Bane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bane working the head and body with strikes.
Tubog seems a little lost for a moment, as Bane dominates the positioning.
Bane working the ground and pound from side control.
Tubog takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bane working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bane scores with a couple of short elbows.
Robert Tubog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bane is putting a hurting on Tubog here, landing some big shots from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Bane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Bane!