PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Bannon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Flodder
vs
Bannon

169 cm
41
135 lbs
29 - 20 - 0

160 cm
30
140 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q
SP Ultimate Nutrition

The Adrenaline Matrix

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 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremy Bannon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flodder cracks Bannon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flodder blocks a jab.
Flodder throwing a counter right hand but Bannon manages to avoid it.
Bannon throws a lazy uppercut
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bannon is looking to clinch.
Flodder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jeremy Bannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flodder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bannon misses the jab.
Flodder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bannon throws an off balance right hand
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
Bannon misses with a double jab
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bannon misses with a kick to the body
and Flodder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bannon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flodder counters with a left to the body.
Bannon swings widly with a right hand
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bannon forces Flodder back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bannon is working for takedown but Flodder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Flodder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bannon up against the cage.
Bannon looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Flodder.

Flodder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
Bannon looks to clinch
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Bannon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bannon trying to stall but Flodder improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flodder's efforts to push away.
Bannon is trying to pull guard but Flodder has him pressed against the cage.

Flodder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Bannon takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Bannon to work.
Bannon has Flodder pressed against the cage, preventing Flodder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bannon keeps control of Flodder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flodder being controlled against the cage.
Flodder has had enough of the clinch but Bannon keeps him there for the moment.

Flodder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bannon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flodder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon moves to clinch but Flodder breaks away
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flodder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bannon misses with a body punch
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bannon throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Flodder misses its target.
Bannon throws a combination that misses
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.
Flodder connects with a right hand. Bannon shakes it off.
Bannon tries to clinch
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannon throws a right hand that misses
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bannon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bannon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
Bannon misses with a body shot
and Flodder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bannon throws a head kick that misses
and Bannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flodder is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bannon misses with a right hand
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bannon tries to clinch but Flodder moves away
and Flodder counters with a right hand to the body.
Bannon darts in trying to clinch
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bannon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flodder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bannon thinking.
Bannon misses with a left hand
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bannon throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kees Flodder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bannon tries to clinch
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bannon moves to clinch but Flodder breaks away
and Flodder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bannon thinking.

Bannon has managed to clinch.
Flodder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bannon is looking to control Flodder's arms but Flodder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bannon has his back to the cage.
Bannon tries to stall but Flodder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flodder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flodder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bannon backwards.
Bannon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flodder walks away with a smile on his face. Bannon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bannon tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bannon walks into a left hand.
Flodder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bannon can do to turn this around?
Bannon misses with a hook
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bannon misses with a hook to the body
and Bannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bannon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon throws a head kick that misses
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bannon wants to clinch but Flodder slips to the side
and Flodder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bannon tries to clinch up.
Flodder throws a big counter combination but Bannon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Bannon rushes Flodder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bannon just leaning against Flodder, taking a breather.

Flodder breaks the clinch.
Bannon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bannon wants to clinch
and Flodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bannon tries to clinch up.
Flodder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bannon manages to circle out of the way.
Bannon looks to clinch
and Flodder counters with a stiff right hand.

Bannon moves into the clinch.
Bannon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flodder's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flodder breaks the clinch.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flodder counters with a straight right hand.
Bannon tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bannon looks to clinch
and Flodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Bannon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flodder wants to get back to striking at distance but Bannon won't allow it.
Bannon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bannon stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bannon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bannon tries to throw a body punch but Flodder avoids it by throwing Bannon back against the cage.
Flodder is trying to break the clinch but Bannon is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flodder after a bit of a struggle.
Flodder is trying to break the clinch but Bannon is controlling him.
Flodder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bannon's elbow.
Bannon stalling in the clinch but Flodder improves position.
Bannon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bannon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jeremy Bannon.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flodder counters with a left to the body.

Bannon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Flodder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flodder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bannon momentarily.
Flodder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannon wants to clinch but Flodder slips to the side
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
Bannon moves to clinch but Flodder breaks away
and Bannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bannon lands a really nice looking cross but Flodder seems unphased.
Bannon closes the distance but Flodder moves to the side
and Flodder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bannon throws a head kick but Flodder moves out of range.
It looked like Flodder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bannon tries to clinch but Flodder moves away
and Flodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Bannon misses
and Flodder counters with a straight right hand.
Bannon moves in looking to clinch but Flodder pushes him off.
Flodder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bannon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bannon throws a right hand that misses
and Flodder counters with a stiff right hand.
Bannon moves in looking to clinch but Flodder pushes him off.
Flodder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kees Flodder dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flodder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bannon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flodder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bannon tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.
Bannon tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Flodder counter with a right hand.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bannon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flodder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bannon thinking.
Bannon throws a solid leg kick but Flodder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bannon.
Flodder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flodder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bannon looks to clinch
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
Flodder scores with a nice head shot.

Bannon pushes Flodder up against the cage in a clinch.
Flodder has had enough of the clinch but Bannon keeps him there for the moment.
Bannon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flodder up against the cage.
Bannon stalling in the clinch but Flodder improves position.
Flodder tries for a takedown but Bannon manages to get underhooks.
Flodder is trying to force a seperation but Bannon has the dominant position.
Jeremy Bannon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bannon wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flodder manages to break the clinch.
Bannon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flodder counters with a nice body shot.
Bannon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bannon misses with an uppercut
and Bannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeremy Bannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Flodder.
Flodder keeps the fight on the outside.
Bannon looks to clinch
and Flodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Flodder tries to keep at a distance but Bannon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bannon stalling in the clinch but Flodder improves position.
Bannon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Flodder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bannon moves to clinch but Flodder breaks away
and Flodder counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bannon tries to clinch up
and Flodder counters with a right hand to the body.
Flodder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bannon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flodder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bannon tries to clinch up
letting Flodder counter with a right hand.
Kees Flodder is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bannon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bannon looks to clinch
enabling Flodder to counter with a crisp jab.
Bannon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flodder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bannon throws a body shot but no joy.
Bannon throws a sloppy head kick
and Flodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bannon swings widly with a right hand
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.
Bannon misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Bannon misses
and Flodder counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kees Flodder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flodder, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kees Flodder!
Kees Flodder made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Bear Nutrition 160Q in his post fight interview.