PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bronko Banger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Drone Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drone Jr has chosen Dr. Dre - Kush ft. Snoop Dogg, Akon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Banger
vs
Drone Jr

174 cm
20
135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

150 cm
18
146 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Tab out

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bronko Banger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Drone Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drone Jr checks the leg kick.
Drone Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banger.

Drone Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Drone Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Banger looking for submissions off his back.
Banger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Banger trying to control here.
Banger keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banger wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banger keeping hold of Drone Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Drone Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bronko Banger wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Banger scores with a takedown into Drone Jr's guard.

Banger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drone Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banger has managed to get both his arms back between Drone Jr's legs - danger averted.

Drone Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drone Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Drone Jr, not yet.
Drone Jr is trying to keep Banger in close.
Banger controlling from the top position.
Drone Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banger is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drone Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drone Jr is striking but Banger is not phased and passes to half guard.
Banger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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!
Drone Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banger is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banger content to control rather than advance.
Drone Jr is looking to improve his position.
Banger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Drone Jr wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bronko Banger just wasn't active enough.

Banger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Banger lands in his opponent's guard.
Banger stopping the sweep attempt from Drone Jr.
Banger landing with the ground and pound.
Drone Jr keeping moving, preventing Banger from controlling successfully.
Banger preventing the sweep.

Banger has gone for a leg lock! Drone Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Banger's guard.

Banger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Banger seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Banger throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Drone Jr escapes and throws Banger's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drone Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Banger's legs.
Banger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drone Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Banger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drone Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Banger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drone Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banger pulls Drone Jr in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronko Banger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Drone Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Drone Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drone Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Banger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drone Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.

Drone Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Banger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drone Jr but great work by Banger.
Drone Jr is being controlled here.

Banger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drone Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drone Jr tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banger trying to control the position but Drone Jr is working away.
Drone Jr tries to bench press Banger off him but Banger keeps the position.
Bronko Banger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banger is looking to take a break and control but Drone Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Banger tries for a kimura but Drone Jr is defending well.
Drone Jr tries to buck Banger off but Banger is having none of it.

Banger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drone Jr, who protects the arm well.
Banger lands a nice forearm strike.
Banger trying to control the position but Drone Jr is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banger is really struggling to control Drone Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Drone Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Drone Jr manages to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drone Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banger scores with a couple of nice shots.

Drone Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Banger is trying to control the action in half guard but Drone Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banger prevents Drone Jr from improving his position.
Banger is trying to control. Drone Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drone Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drone Jr is trying to hold Banger in close to prevent damage but Banger has managed to pass into half guard.
Banger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Drone Jr!

Banger wants to finish this one by submission but Drone Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Banger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drone Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banger seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Drone Jr is holding on tight.

Banger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Drone Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Drone Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Drone Jr wants to sweep but Banger has passed to side control!

Banger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drone Jr tries to improve position but can't.

Banger is trying to get an arm triangle but Drone Jr is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drone Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drone Jr is still trying to improve position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banger in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Drone Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Banger keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drone Jr manages to get back to half guard.

Banger wants to work for an arm triangle but Drone Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronko Banger dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Drone Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Banger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drone Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drone Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banger keeping moving, preventing Drone Jr from controlling successfully.
Drone Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Banger pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Banger is in guard.
Drone Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banger advances to half guard.

Banger is looking for a kimura but Drone Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banger to get the leverage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Banger is trying to work for a kimura but Drone Jr is defending well.
Drone Jr is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drone Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drone Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banger trying to control but Drone Jr is working from the bottom.
Banger preventing the sweep.

Drone Jr has his foot on Banger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banger works his way back into a safe position though.
Drone Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banger trying to control but Drone Jr is working from the bottom.
Banger passes Drone Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drone Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drone Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Banger sits in half guard.

Banger seems to be working for a kimura but Drone Jr defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banger prevents Drone Jr from improving his position.

Banger seems to be working for a kimura but Drone Jr defends the submission attempt.

Banger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drone Jr wants to control but Banger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drone Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Banger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drone Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banger.

Banger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drone Jr defends it well.
Bronko Banger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Drone Jr wants to get back to full guard.

Banger is trying to work for a kimura but Drone Jr is defending well.
Banger controlling the pace.
Drone Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tyson Drone Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drone Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Banger has passed into side control.
Drone Jr is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banger is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Banger is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Drone Jr is trying to escape and Banger transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Drone Jr is forced to tap! Nice work there by Banger! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bronko Banger!