PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robin Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karel Gil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gil has chosen Papa Roach - Last Resort as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Banks
vs
Gil

150 cm
24
159 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
27
159 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karel Gil!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gil.
Gil with a poor takedown
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banks connects with a nice looking jab.
Sloppy strikes from Banks. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gil is defended easily by Banks.
Robin Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Gil.
Gil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks counters with a nice body shot.

Gil shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Banks is trying to defend but Gil finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gil throwing shots but Banks is blocking nicely.
Banks is controlling Gil's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Gil is looking for a kimura but Banks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gil to get the leverage.
Gil throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Banks to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gil with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gil throws an elbow that misses. Banks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gil's guard. Nice move by Banks!
Banksis looking to pass into half guard but Gil pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gil is in guard.
Gil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gil throws a strike but Banks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Gil.
Banks wants to control from the top but Gil keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gil has momentary wrist control but Banks slips an elbow through the middle.
Banks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gil wants to sweep here but Banks controlling him for the moment.
Banks wants to control from the top but Gil keeps moving.
Banks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks postures up in Gil's guard and throws a big left but Gil blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banks looking to pass the guard.
Banks is looking to work some ground and pound but Gil has wrist control.
Banks wants to control from the top but Gil keeps moving.
Banks chips away with some ground and pound.
Banks looking to sit in guard and control but Gil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gil's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gil postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it.
Gil stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Gil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gil working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gil throws a big right hand that misses.
Gil is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks wants to stand but Gil is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karel Gil will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banks.
Gil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gil somewhat.
Banks thows a leg kick but Gil checks it

and Gil counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gil wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.
Gil postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it.
Gil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gil throws a big right hand that misses.
Gil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
Gil throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but Gil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gil throws a strike but Banks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Gil.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banks wants to control from the top but Gil keeps moving.
Gil has Banks pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gil lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Banks!
Banks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Gil looking for a guillotine from mount but Banks is having none of it.
Gil punching from mount but Banks doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gil misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gil throws some wild stikes that Banks manages to avoid easily.
Karel Gil has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gil goes for an armbar but Banks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Banks.
Gil lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Banks!

Gil moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Banks has worked his arm free - good work by Banks!

Gil goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Banks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gil but great work by Banks.
Banks connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gil some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to control the position but Gil is working away.
Banks is working Gil over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gil takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks tries to move to mount but Gil blocks the move with his legs.
Gil is trying to control Banks's posture but Banks avoids it.
Banks is staying tight to Gil's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gil can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gil managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Banks.
Banks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gil is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karel Gil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banks tries to clinch but Gil moves out of range.
Gil shoots and misses
and Banks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a left and a right that stings Gil.
Robin Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robin Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Gil.
Gil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banks fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banks 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.
Banks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gil.
Gil shoots in looking for a takedown. Banks tries to sprawl out of it but Gil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks is looking to clinch.
Gil shoots and misses

and Banks counters with a single leg into guard. Gil didn't expect that.
Banks connects with a couple of short punches.
Banks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gil's head.
Banks works over Gil with some ground and pound from guard.
Banks trying to control but Gil is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gil trying to keep a closed guard but Banks is proving a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gil looking to control.
Robin Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gil with a lazy takedown attempt

and Banks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gil keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Banks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Gil.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Gil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks looking to pass the guard.
Banks trying to control but Gil is working from the bottom.
Banks postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gil stuffs the takedown attempt from Banks. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gil looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banks is fending him off so far but Gil persists. Nope, Banks circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banks misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gil.
Banks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gil has time to react.
Banks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks cracks Gil with a right hand to the side of the head.
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Gil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gil has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!