PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoyo Von Blix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Bane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bane
vs
Von Blix

200 cm
18
283 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoyo Von Blix !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Blix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bane defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Bane as Von Blix shoots in.
Bane connects with a body shot.
Von Blix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bane works Von Blix 's body with a nice hook.
Bane lands a nice shot that snaps Von Blix 's head back.

It looks like Yoyo Von Blix has been cut.
Von Blix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Von Blix or perhaps it was just good defense by Bane which made him look bad.
Lucas Bane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoyo Von Blix .
Bane jabs at Von Blix 's body.
Bane stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Blix . Von Blix gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Blix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bane to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Blix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Blix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Von Blix looks winded!
Bane thuds a left hand into Von Blix 's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Blix has a takedown stuffed.
Bane lands a nice shot that snaps Von Blix 's head back.
Von Blix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Blix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Blix dives in and grabs Bane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bane pushes down on Von Blix 's head and hops out.
Bane displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Bane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Blix doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bane lands a body shot.
Von Blix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Bane.
Bane lands a slapping body shot.
Bane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Bane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane cracks Von Blix with an open hand slap.
Von Blix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crunch! Bane slams his shin into Von Blix 's torso.
Jab, jab by Bane - just one landing.
Lucas Bane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bane works over Von Blix 's head and body with a nice combination.
Bane throws a head kick but Von Blix moves out of range.
Bane lands with a nice body punch.
Bane is looking to wear down Von Blix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Von Blix walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bane.
Bane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Blix at a distance.
Bane thuds his right hand into Von Blix 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Blix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bane lands an overhand right.
Bane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Blix walks into a left hand.
Bane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Blix is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bane is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Von Blix .
Bane scores with a jab.
Von Blix dives in and grabs Bane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bane pushes down on Von Blix 's head and hops out.
Bane is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bane lands a slapping body shot.
Bane lands an overhand right.
Bane scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Blix should have avoided that one.
Bane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab, jab by Bane - just one landing.
Bane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Blix at a distance.
Bane lands a nice shot to the body.
Bane connects with a body shot that sends Von Blix 's belly button to the back.
Bane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bane lands a high kick!
Bane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Blix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bane.
A cross from Bane lands.
Bane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Blix 's hands.
Von Blix fails with a takedown attempt.
Bane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Blix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bane. Bane obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Bane.
Nice body punch from Bane.
Bane jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Blix 's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Good shot there by Bane.
Lucas Bane is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Blix shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bane sprawls well. Bane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Von Blix gets slowly back to his feet.
Bane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good standup being displayed there by Bane as he connects with a hook.
Bane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Von Blix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bane throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Bane.
Von Blix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bane.
Bane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Blix .
Lucas Bane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoyo Von Blix .
Von Blix is breathing heavily.
Bane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Blix doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bane lands a nice shot to the body.
Bane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bane throws a push kick but Von Blix slaps the foot to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Von Blix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bane connects with a body shot.
Von Blix takes one on the button.
Bane lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Blix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Bane.
Von Blix takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Von Blix tries to move into range but Bane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bane connects with a crisp jab.
Bane cracks Von Blix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Blix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bane works Von Blix 's body with a nice hook.
Bane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Blix can do to turn this around?
Bane lands with a good body shot.
Bane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Blix is defended easily by Bane.
Bane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bane thuds a left hand into Von Blix 's body.
Bane scores with a jab to the body.
Von Blix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bane as he jumps to the side.
Von Blix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bane lands a jab to Von Blix 's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane throws a sloppy head kick and Von Blix moves out of range easily.
Bane digs a good hook to Von Blix 's body.
Bane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bane lands a jab.
Bane closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Blix s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Von Blix fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bane to the ground. Von Blix is now in Bane's guard.
Bane keeping moving, preventing Von Blix from controlling successfully.
Von Blix tries to free his leg and advance position but Bane is retaining full guard.
Von Blix slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Blix pushing down on Bane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Von Blix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bane wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bane won't allow Von Blix to pass to mount.
Von Blix lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Blix lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Blix trying to mount his opponent but Bane defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Bane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoyo Von Blix 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Von Blix shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bane sprawls well. Bane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Von Blix gets slowly back to his feet.
Bane connects with a body shot that sends Von Blix 's belly button to the back.
Bane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Blix walks into a stiff left hand from Bane.
Bane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Blix .
Von Blix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Decent striking displayed by Bane there.
Von Blix shoots in for a double leg but Bane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lucas Bane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoyo Von Blix .
Bane jabs at Von Blix 's body.
Von Blix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bane defends it nicely.
Von Blix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Blix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Blix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bane thuds a left hand into Von Blix 's body.
Bane misses with a low kick.
Yoyo Von Blix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Bane lands.
Bane thuds a left hand into Von Blix 's body.
Bane lands a nice shot to the body.
Bane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Blix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheers as Bane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Blix doesn't seem phased though.
Bane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Blix 's head backwards.
Bane throws a head kick but Von Blix moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane lands a slapping body shot.
Bane lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Blix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bane lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Blix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bane with a nice cross.
Bane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Von Blix ducks right into an uppercut from Bane.
Von Blix shoots in for a double leg but Bane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bane delivers a nice body kick.
Bane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Bane finds it's way through Von Blix 's defenses.
Bane cracks a nice hook into Von Blix 's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Blix closes the distance and clinches up with Bane, looking for a takedown. Von Blix pushes Bane against the cage but Bane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bane jabs at Von Blix 's body.
Bane scores with a hook to the body. Von Blix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bane scores with a jab to the body.
Bane lands a jab to Von Blix 's midsection.
Nice body punch from Bane.
Bane scores with a nice strike.
Bane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Blix s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Blix drops his hands momentarily and Bane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Bane. That snapped Von Blix 's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bane.
Von Blix looks for a takedown but Bane sprawls well.
Bane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Blix has time to react.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Blix doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Blix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Von Blix takes one to the side of the head.
Von Blix is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bane cracks Von Blix with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Blix at a distance.
A left lands for Bane.
Bane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Blix at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bane dips to his left and cracks Von Blix with an uppercut!
Von Blix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yoyo Von Blix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Bane!
Our winner, Lucas Bane, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.