PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adhra Muombwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Banter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muombwa comes into the arena with Warrior's Dance blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Muombwa
vs
Banter

210 cm
19
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
267 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adhra Muombwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Banter!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muombwa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banter.
Banter shoots for a double leg takedown but Muombwa sprawls well. He's pushed Banter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muombwa throws a hook to the side of Banter's head but Banter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Muombwa misses the target.
Banter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adhra Muombwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Banter.
A big right from Muombwa misses.
Banter should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Banter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muombwa avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Muombwa gets caught flat footed, as Banter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Muombwa wants to get back to his feet but Banter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Banter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Banter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Muombwa is pushing Banter's head away, looking to escape. Banter manages to hold on to the position though.

Banter stands up.
Banter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banter moves in looking to clinch but Muombwa pushes him off.
Banter ducks under a wild hook from Muombwa.
Banter shoots in for a double leg but Muombwa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A swing and a miss from Muombwa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muombwa leaves Banter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Muombwa lands with an uppercut that bounces Banter off the cage and back into range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Banter slips a straight right by Muombwa.
A swing and a miss from Muombwa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Adhra Muombwa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Muombwa throws the left hand but Banter avoids the punch easily.
Banter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muombwa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Banter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Muombwa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Muombwa looks to land a right hand but Banter moved out of range.

Muombwa lands a big uppercut and Banter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Banter looks OK. Muombwa waves Banter back to his feet!

Banter is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banter is still on wobbly legs! Can Muombwa finish him?
No luck for Banter with that takedown attempt.
Muombwa misses with an uppercut. Banter saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muombwa throws a hook but Banter avoids it easily.
Muombwa slaps away a takedown attempt from Banter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banter seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Muombwa misses.
Banter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muombwa counters with a right hand from hell and Banter is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adhra Muombwa!
Adhra Muombwa thanked the fans post fight for their support.