PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Plocka Bananer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Dubai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bananer comes into the arena with HIT LIKE A MAN blaring out of the sound system. Dubai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Samurai. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bananer
vs
Dubai

177 cm
21
162 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

175 cm
29
165 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Plocka Bananer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Abu Dubai!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubai throws a head kick but Bananer moves out of range.
Dubai throws a solid leg kick but Bananer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dubai.
Dubai checks a low kick from Bananer.
Dubai walks into a straight right hand from Bananer.
The crowd cheers as Bananer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dubai doesn't seem phased though.

Bananer closes the distance and clinches.
Dubai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bananer is trying to break the clinch but Dubai has him pressed against the cage.
Bananer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Bananer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dubai checks a leg kick.
Bananer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dubai. Dubai obviously looking to wear him down.
Bananer misses with a wild combination.
Bananer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dubai scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bananer blocks a head kick by Dubai.
Dubai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bananer misses the target.
Dubai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bananer throws a lazy right hand but Dubai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dubai, right into the meat.
Bananer moves out of range of the body kick from Dubai.
Bananer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dubai throws a sloppy head kick and Bananer moves out of range easily.
Dubai scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bananer avoids the head kick by Dubai.
Bananer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dubai needs to keep his hands up - Bananer had a free shot at his head there.
Dubai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bananer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, jab by Bananer - just one landing.
Bananer looks to land a right hand but Dubai moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Bananer.
Dubai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dubai throws a sloppy head kick and Bananer moves out of range easily.
Dubai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bananer moves away.
Bananer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bananer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dubai.
Dubai tries a head kick but it misses.
Dubai lands with a kick to the temple. Bananer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Abu Dubai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dubai throws a sloppy head kick and Bananer moves out of range easily.
Dubai misses with a head kick.
Dubai wants to slow Bananer down by chopping away at his legs.
Bananer scores with a hook.
Bananer avoids the head kick by Dubai.
Dubai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bananer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bananer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dubai defends it nicely.
Dubai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dubai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bananer shoots in for a takedown but Dubai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dubai is looking to slow Bananer down with leg kicks.
Bananer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dubai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bananer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plocka Bananer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bananer throws a looping overhand right but Dubai ducks down to avoid it.
Bananer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dubai.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubai tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dubai. Bananer shrugs it off though.
A big left from Bananer misses.
Bananer blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Bananer.
Dubai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bananer has time to react.
Both fighters circling a little - Dubai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubai misses with a jab to the body
and Bananer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dubai throws a leg kick but Bananer checks it.
Dubai lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dubai throws a right and a left that Bananer avoids nicely.
Dubai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bananer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dubai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abu Dubai dominated that round.
That's time! Bananer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dubai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bananer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bananer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dubai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bananer.
Plocka Bananer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dubai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bananer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dubai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dubai throws an overhand right that lands on Bananer's shoulder, as Bananer tries to avoid the shot.
Bananer swinging wildly here.
Bananer throws a body punch but Dubai moves out of range.
Bananer avoids the head kick by Dubai.
Bananer cracks Dubai with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Dubai.
Dubai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bananer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abu Dubai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dubai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bananer is able to avoid easily.
Dubai moves out of range of the leg kick from Bananer.
Dubai slips under a jab from Bananer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bananer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dubai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bananer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dubai.
Dubai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bananer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dubai.
Bananer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Dubai tenderised Bananer's leg. Bananer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dubai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bananer is able to avoid easily.
Bananer misses with a few strikes there.
Bananer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dubai tries a head kick but it misses.
Dubai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bananer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dubai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bananer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dubai manages to avoid it.
Bananer throws out a loose jab but Dubai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dubai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dubai misses with a head kick.
Dubai throws a head kick that misses.
Dubai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bananer misses with a looping left.
Dubai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dubai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bananer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bananer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dubai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubai throws a head kick that misses.
Dubai misses with a body shot.
Bananer misses with a wild combination.
Bananer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dubai. Dubai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bananer misses with a series of wild punches.
Bananer scores with a body shot.
Bananer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bananer misses with a wild combination.
Bananer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dubai under the eye.
Dubai takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bananer tried to score with a low kick but Dubai checks it.
Dubai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dubai throws a body punch but Bananer moves out of range.
Bananer thows a body shot but no joy.
Dubai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bananer blocks a head kick by Dubai.
Bananer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubai.
Dubai lands a head kick!
Bananer throws a poor cross that misses
and Dubai counters with a head kick. That will keep Bananer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bananer avoids the head kick by Dubai.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bananer swinging wildly here.
Dubai throws a head kick but Bananer moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abu Dubai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dubai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dubai.
Dubai walks into a stiff left hand from Bananer.
Bananer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bananer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bananer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dubai looks to land a body kick but Bananer moved away.
Dubai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dubai throws a wild body kick that Bananer sees coming a mile off.
Bananer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dubai.
Dubai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bananer rather than just go for the knockout.
Dubai misses with a body kick.
Bananer shoots in but Dubai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dubai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bananer looks to land a left hand but Dubai moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Dubai as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bananer.
Dubai lands a leg kick that knocks Bananer off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bananer cracks Dubai with a good jab.
Bananer avoids a kick to the body.
Dubai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dubai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dubai tries to work over Bananer's front leg with a kick but Bananer checks it.
Bananer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dubai back to the cage. Bananer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bananer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dubai.
Bananer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dubai lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Dubai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dubai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bananer misses with a lunging right hand
and Dubai counters with a big head kick but Bananer shrugs it off.
Dubai is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Dubai.
Bananer throws a body punch but Dubai moves out of range.
Dubai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bananer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dubai's head backwards.
Dubai misses with a looping right.

Bananer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dubai to the mat! Dubai manages to get full guard.
Bananer postures up in Dubai's guard and throws a big left but Dubai blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dubai is pressing down on Bananer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bananer is holding on for now.
Bananer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dubai is working away from the top position though.
Dubai tries to stand and escape but Bananer is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubai is trying to control. Bananer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bananer wants to control but Dubai is keeping busy.
Dubai is trying to control. Bananer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dubai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bananer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bananer misses.
Dubai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bananer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bananer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dubai tries to land a leg kick but Bananer saw it coming and moves away.
Dubai throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bananer, as that shot connected.
Plocka Bananer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dubai just misses with a punch to the body.
Dubai tries to close the distance and clinch but Bananer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bananer looks to land a body kick but Dubai moved away.
Dubai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bananer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bananer moves out of range of the body kick from Dubai.
Dubai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bananer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abu Dubai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dubai 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Dubai!
Abu Dubai decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.