PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannis Modigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Banner
vs
Modigh

185 cm
32
218 lbs
16 - 11 - 1

185 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lamont Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johannis Modigh!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Modigh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banner blocking some punches.
Banner being controlled against the cage.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner blocking some punches.
Modigh misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modigh throws a head punch that misses.
Modigh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Modigh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Modigh swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modigh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Modigh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Modigh just leaning against Banner, taking a breather.
Modigh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banners head.
Banner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Modigh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Modigh scores with a hook to the body.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Modigh is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Modigh lands a left hand.
Modigh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banner letting Modigh take a breather here.
The referee calls for Modigh to work.
A head punch on the inside from Modigh fails to land.
Banner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Modigh.
Modigh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Modigh misses with some punches.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Modigh.
Modigh misses with some punches.
Banner prevents a body shot from Modigh.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Modigh.
Modigh scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modigh effectively controlling the action here.
Modigh lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Banner has hold of one of Modigh's legs. Modigh is fighting the takedown attempt but Banner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Modigh looking for a sweep. Not yet Modigh, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modigh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banner is controlling him.

Banner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Banner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Modigh defends well and Banner ends up having to push Modigh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Modigh forces Banner back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Modigh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Modigh wants to stand but Banner is controlling the position.

Banner stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Modigh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Banner to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Banner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Banner looks for a takedown but Modigh sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Modigh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner has his takedown stuffed
and Modigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Modigh gets a clinch.
Modigh has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
Modigh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banner tries to pull guard but Modigh won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Modigh swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner jumps guard but Modigh stands there with Banner around his waist. Banner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
Banner tries to pull guard but Modigh won't allow it.
Johannis Modigh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Modigh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modigh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Modigh manages to break the clinch.
Modigh wants to clinch up but Banner keeps it at a distance.

Modigh closes the distance and clinches.
Modigh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Modigh misses with a punch on the inside.
Modigh misses with some punches.
Modigh lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Modigh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Modigh throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
Modigh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Modigh lands a nice uppercut.
Modigh has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
Modigh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banners head.
Modigh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Modigh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Modigh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modigh lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
Modigh misses with the head strike.
Banner tries for a takedown but Modigh manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Modigh.
Modigh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Modigh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Modigh fails to land.
Modigh lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Modigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannis Modigh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Banner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banner misses with a double jab
and Modigh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Banner's knee momentarily.
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
Modigh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Modigh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Modigh tries to close the distance and clinch but Banner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Modigh only half commits to the counter leg kick.

Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Banner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Modigh wants to get back to his feet but Banner drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Banner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Banner decides to stand up, so the ref orders Modigh to his feet.
Banner throws a series of punches but Modigh moves out of range.
Modigh fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Modigh counters with a head kick. That will keep Banner thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Modigh gets a clinch.
Modigh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banner goes for a takedown attempt but Modigh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lamont Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Modigh.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Modigh wants to clinch.
Johannis Modigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Modigh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banner swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Modigh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Modigh breaks from the clinch.

Modigh clinches up against the cage.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Modigh has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Modigh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Modigh gets through Banner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Modigh has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Modigh on the inside.
Modigh tries a body shot but Banner blocks it.
Modigh misses with some punches.
Banner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Modigh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Modigh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner misses with a leg kick
and Modigh counters with a good low kick that Banner was not able to check.
Banner throws a low kick, looking for Modigh's leg but Modigh calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Banner.
Modigh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modigh tries to clinch but Banner moves out of range.
Lamont Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but Modigh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banner backing away here, and Modigh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

Modigh closes the distance and clinches.
Modigh swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Modigh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Modigh misses with the head strike.
Modigh misses with some punches.
Johannis Modigh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Modigh.
Banner is looking for a takedown.
Banner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Modigh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johannis Modigh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Modigh 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannis Modigh!
Johannis Modigh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.