PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack The Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buhju Banton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buhju Banton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

The Ripper
vs
Banton

181 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

203 cm
21
285 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack The Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buhju Banton!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banton lands a nice shot to the body.
A left lands for Banton.
Banton misses with a body shot.
Banton scores with a body shot.
Banton throws a series of strikes that have The Ripper backpedaling.
The Ripper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Ripper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Ripper there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banton clobbers The Ripper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buhju Banton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Banton coming out on top.
The Ripper fails with the takedown.
The Ripper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Ripper fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack The Ripper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Banton.
Banton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Banton.
Banton cracks The Ripper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Ripper takes one to the side of the head.
The Ripper tries to move into range but Banton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Banton punishes The Ripper's body with a nice straight punch.
The Ripper misses with a takedown
and Banton counters with a left and a right that stings The Ripper.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banton digs a good body shot into The Ripper's ribs.
Buhju Banton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of The Ripper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Banton as The Ripper shoots in.
The Ripper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banton defends it nicely.
Banton scores with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Ripper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The Ripper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buhju Banton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The crowd cheers as Banton lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Ripper doesn't seem phased though.
Banton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banton lands a nice hook to The Ripper's body. The Ripper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banton throws a body punch but The Ripper moves out of range.
Banton lands with a shot to the body.
Banton connects with a right hand. The Ripper shakes it off.
Banton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Ripper manages to avoid it.
Buhju Banton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Ripper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banton!
Banton connects with a looping right hand.
Banton just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banton looks to land a combination. The Ripper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Ripper has a takedown stuffed.
The Ripper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Banton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack The Ripper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banton digs a good hook to The Ripper's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Ripper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banton throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banton cracks The Ripper with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Banton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Ripper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Banton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banton throws a good cross that connects.
Banton lands with a right hand.
Banton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Ripper circles away quickly and effectively.
Banton misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buhju Banton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The Ripper takes one to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether The Ripper might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The Ripper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banton as he jumps to the side.
Jack The Ripper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Ripper on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Banton as The Ripper shoots in.
The Ripper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ripper tries to move into range but Banton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Ripper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Banton lands a glancing blow to the side of The Ripper's head.
A left and a right from Banton both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Banton lands a slapping body shot.
Banton connects with a right hand. The Ripper shakes it off.
Banton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Ripper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banton scores with a jab to the head.
Banton lands with an overhand left.
Banton connects with a nice looking jab.
Banton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banton scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Ripper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Banton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banton thuds a left hand into The Ripper's body.
Jack The Ripper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banton lands a body shot.
The Ripper takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Ripper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banton stalks The Ripper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Ripper's face. The Ripper staggers backwards, shaken.
Banton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Buhju Banton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banton lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buhju Banton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banton 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buhju Banton!
During a confident post fight interview, Buhju Banton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.