PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Binzo Binzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think TheMan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Get Up Again. Binzo has chosen Hair of the Dog by Nazareth as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

TheMan
vs
Binzo

181 cm
31
216 lbs
29 - 17 - 1

185 cm
35
221 lbs
39 - 24 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Binzo Binzo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but TheMan manages to avoid it.
Jab from TheMan.
Stan TheMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Binzo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Stan TheMan has been cut.
Binzo throws a low kick, looking for TheMan's leg but TheMan calmly moves out of range.
Binzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
TheMan fakes a jab and scores with a low 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!
Binzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but TheMan circles away.
TheMan misses with a looping right.
TheMan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
TheMan misses with an uppercut

and Binzo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheMan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
TheMan has control of Binzo's left arm, preventing Binzo from doing any damage.
Binzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Binzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
TheMan trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stan TheMan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Binzo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
TheMan misses the jab.
TheMan throws a looping overhand right but Binzo ducks down to avoid it.
TheMan throws a lazy uppercut

and Binzo counters with a nice double leg into side control. TheMan won't be happy with that.
Binzo in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on TheMan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan wants to get back to his feet but Binzo drags him back down.
TheMan gets back to half guard.
Binzo thows a huge punch but TheMan dodges it nicely.
TheMan keeping control of the position.
TheMan trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Binzo thows a huge punch but TheMan dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binzo throwing shots but TheMan is blocking nicely.
TheMan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Binzo trying to control the position from guard on top but TheMan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Binzo 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.
TheMan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Binzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Binzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
TheMan trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Binzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Binzo trying to control but TheMan is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binzo stopping the sweep attempt from TheMan.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Binzo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Binzo.
Binzo lands a jab.
Binzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by TheMan.
Binzo misses with a left hand
and TheMan counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Binzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by TheMan. TheMan obviously looking to wear him down.
TheMan looks to score with a jab to the body but Binzo is just out of range.
Binzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Binzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Binzo Binzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stan TheMan's cut.
That's time! TheMan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

TheMan misses with a looping left.
We've been told by TheMan's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Binzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
TheMan walks into a left hand.
Binzo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
TheMan slips a straight right by Binzo.
Binzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Binzo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging TheMan to the ground. Binzo is now in TheMan's guard.
TheMan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Binzo is looking to work some ground and pound but TheMan has wrist control.
TheMan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Binzo wants to control from the top but TheMan keeps moving.
Binzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Binzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binzo being controlled here momentarily.
TheMan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
TheMan trying to keep a closed guard but Binzo is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Binzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Binzo throwing strikes from guard but TheMan blocks nicely.
TheMan has his hands on Binzo's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Stan TheMan just wasn't active enough.
TheMan connects with a leg kick. Binzo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Binzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
TheMan avoids a kick to the body.
TheMan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
TheMan wants to land a leg kick but Binzo is out of range.
Binzo moves out of range as TheMan strikes.
TheMan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Binzo on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from TheMan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but TheMan manages to avoid it.
Binzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Binzo Binzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Binzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Binzo avoids the head kick by TheMan.
Binzo misses with a few strikes there.
Stan TheMan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TheMan misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan throws a poor cross that misses

and Binzo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
TheMan is trying to keep Binzo in close.
Binzo won't allow TheMan to sweep him here.
Binzo trying to control the position from guard on top but TheMan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheMan has his hands on Binzo's head, controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
TheMan controls Binzo momentarily but Binzo frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stan TheMan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
TheMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Binzo moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Binzo looks to score with a jab to the body but TheMan is just out of range.
TheMan stuffs the takedown.
TheMan lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Binzo scores with a decent looking hook.
TheMan throws a hook to the side of Binzo's head but Binzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
TheMan thows a left - swing and a miss!
TheMan misses with a low kick.
TheMan misses the shot to the body.
TheMan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Binzo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into TheMan's guard.
TheMan trying to keep a closed guard but Binzo is proving a slippery customer.
TheMan wants to stand up but Binzo is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Binzo Binzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stan TheMan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice straight punches there by TheMan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of TheMan.
Binzo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
TheMan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
TheMan walks into a straight right hand from Binzo.
TheMan misses the shot to the body.
TheMan lands with a hook. Binzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
TheMan throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheMan throws a nice outside leg kick.
TheMan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
TheMan misses with a low kick.
That kick from Binzo tenderised TheMan's leg. TheMan is trying to keep his angry face on.
TheMan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Binzo is out of range.
Binzo shoots in for a double leg but TheMan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binzo slips a straight right by TheMan.
Binzo looks to land a left hand but TheMan moved out of range nicely.
Binzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from TheMan.
TheMan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
TheMan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
TheMan misses with an uppercut.
Binzo throws a big shot that misses.
TheMan lands a front kick.
TheMan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Binzo throws out the jab.
TheMan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
TheMan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Binzo.
Binzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Binzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan misses with an uppercut. Binzo saw that one coming.
Binzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Binzo tries to land a front kick but TheMan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Binzo misses with a body kick.
TheMan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Binzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
TheMan throws a hook but Binzo avoids it easily.
TheMan stuns Binzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
TheMan takes a swing at Binzo's ribcage but misses.
TheMan slips a jab and a cross from Binzo.
TheMan lands with a good body shot.
Binzo dips to his left and cracks TheMan with an uppercut!
TheMan throws a low kick but Binzo avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binzo scores with a push kick.
TheMan catches Binzo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
TheMan lands a nice shot to the body.
TheMan avoids the head kick by Binzo.
TheMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Binzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stan TheMan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Binzo Binzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Binzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TheMan.
Binzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Binzo with a hook.
TheMan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. Binzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
TheMan throws a poor cross that misses

and Binzo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
TheMan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Binzo is working away from the top position though.
TheMan is trying to get back to full guard.
TheMan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
TheMan is controlling Binzo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
TheMan is trying to escape back to his feet but Binzo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on TheMan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Binzo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan TheMan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Binzo 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Binzo Binzo!
Binzo Binzo gave a mention to Merciless Gladiators in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).