PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lil Fame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fame
vs
Bane

205 cm
25
265 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

200 cm
24
283 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lil Fame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Bane!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane wants to clinch.
Bane moves in looking to clinch but Fame pushes him off.
Bane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fame.
Fame scores with a hook to the body. Bane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bane looks to land a left hand but Fame moved out of range nicely.
Fame throws a head kick that Bane semi-blocks.

It looks like Lucas Bane has been cut.
Bane looks to throw the jab but Fame is out of range.

Bane takes the fight into the clinch.
Fame blocks a body shot from Bane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fame lands an elbow just above Bane 's eye.
Fame works on Bane's body with a couple of short punches.
Bane lands with a short shot to the head.
Fame tries to throw a body punch but Bane avoids it by throwing Fame back against the cage.
Fame pushes off an throws an elbow but Bane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane blocks a body shot from Fame.
Bane can't find room to land a body shot as Fame controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Bane fails to land.
Fame throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bane avoids a wild elbow strike from Fame.
Bane tries to work over Fame's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fame looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bane blocks an elbow strike from Fame.
We've been informed that Bane has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bane.

It looks like Lil Fame has been cut.
Fame creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fame tries a body shot but Bane blocks it.
Bane working aggressively here.
Fame blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bane has a couple of punches blocked by Fame.
Fame misses with a punch to the body.
Bane working aggressively here.
Fame keeps control of Bane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fame blocks a body shot from Bane.
Bane blocks an elbow strike from Fame.
Fame pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fame creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bane's defenses.
Bane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fame throws an elbow that misses.
Bane misses with the head strike.
Bane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bane fails to land.
Bane misses with some punches.
Fame misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fame blocks an uppercut.
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 left hand.
Bane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bane throws a punch but it's blocked by Fame.
Bane misses with a punch on the inside.
Bane misses with the head strike.
Bane tries to work over Fame's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fame pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bane takes an elbow to the temple.
Bane lands a shot to the body.
Fame blocks a body shot from Bane.
Bane misses with the head strike.
Fame pushes off an throws an elbow but Bane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fame lands an elbow just above Bane 's eye.
Fame misses with a punch to the body.
Bane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fame digs a right hand into Bane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bane's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Bane.
Bane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bane digs a right hand into Fame's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fame's gas tank.
Fame tries a body shot but Bane blocks it.
Bane can't find room to land a body shot as Fame controls the action.
Bane misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane misses with some punches.
Bane throws a punch but it's blocked by Fame.
Fame misses with a punch to the body.
Fame pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fame tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bane scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Fame.
Fame gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up Lucas Bane's cut even more.
Fame tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bane's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bane.
Bane lands a nice uppercut.
Fame throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bane misses with some punches.
Bane works on Fame's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucas Bane will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fame's calf.
Bane throws a looping overhand right but Fame ducks down to avoid it.
Lucas Bane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fame fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bane is out of range.
Fame paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fame throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bane scores with a shot to the body.
Bane misses with a hook.
Bane jabs Fame to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Bane.
Fame connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Bane as he connects with a hook.
Fame loads up on a big right hand but Bane slips the punch.
Bane connects with a single shot there.
Bane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fame is able to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fame. Bane does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fame circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Fame as he checks the leg kick.
Fame gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bane loads up on a big right hand but Fame slips the punch.
A head kick from Bane lands but Fame takes it in his stride.
Fame has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bane.
Bane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fame moves out of range as Bane throws a body kick.
Bane is looking to clinch.
Bane throws a looping overhand right but Fame ducks down to avoid it.
Bane throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Fame counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane is looking to get back to is feet but Fame passes into side control.
Fame trying to control the position but Bane is working away.
Fame taking a breather here.
Fame wants to control but Bane is keeping him busy.

Fame decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane lands a nice hook to Fame's body. Fame takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bane misses with a head kick.
Bane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fame circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Bane.
Bane tries to clinch but Fame is having none of it.
Bane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fame just misses with a punch to the body.
Bane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fame.
Bane moves forwards but Fame connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bane checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane tries to clinch there but Fame circles away.
That kick from Fame tenderised Bane's leg. Bane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bane throws a poor cross that misses

and Fame moves into the clinch.
Fame lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Bane lands an uppercut.
Bane misses with the head strike.
Fame blocking some punches.
Bane tries to work over Fame's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bane tries to work over Fame's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Fame.
Bane blocks an elbow strike.
Bane avoids the elbow strike from Fame, against the cage.
Fame misses with a body punch.
Fame's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Lucas Bane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fame creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bane's defenses.
Bane swings wildly with an uppercut but Fame uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lucas Bane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fame takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fame blocks a jab.
Fame misses with a series of wild punches.
Fame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bane manages to avoid it.
Bane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fame swings for the body but Bane moves out of range.
Bane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fame.
Bane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fame swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fame keeps the fight on the outside.
Bane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fame.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane tries a head kick but it misses.
Fame is looking to wear down Bane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fame misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fame throws the left hand but Bane avoids the punch easily.
Bane lands with a slapping head kick.
Bane wants to land a leg kick but Fame is out of range.
Fame ducks right into an uppercut from Bane.
Bane tries to close the distance and clinch but Fame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bane moves in looking to clinch but Fame pushes him off.
Fame slips a jab from Bane.
Bane misses with a wild combination.
Fame is looking to land body kicks.
Bane looks for the body kick but Fame saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bane swings for the body but Fame moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bane misses the target.
Bane throws a sloppy head kick and Fame moves out of range easily.
Fame takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bane tries to clinch there but Fame circles away.
Lil Fame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fame has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fame ducks under a wild hook from Bane.
Bane lands a jab to the nose.
Bane avoids the body shot from Fame.
Bane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Bane.
Fame sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bane. Fame does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bane connects with a single shot there.

Lil Fame's cut is getting worse.
Bane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fame avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bane moves in looking to clinch but Fame pushes him off.
Bane scores with a jab. Fame acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bane misses with a hook. Fame ducked under it nicely.
Lucas Bane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fame throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fame takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fame.

Bane darts in and clinches Fame up against the cage.
Bane lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fame throws an elbow but it misses.
Bane tries to break free but Fame pushes him back against the cage.
Fame misses with an elbow over the top.
Bane can't find room to land a body shot as Fame controls the action.
Bane can't find room to land a body shot as Fame controls the action.
Bane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Fame.
Fame is leaning against Bane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fame.
Bane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fame's elbow.
Bane misses with a body punch.
Bane can't find room to land a body shot as Fame controls the action.
Bane dodges an elbow strike from Fame.
Bane misses with a body punch.
Fame presses Bane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fame just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bane's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Bane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bane winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

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.