PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Scott Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Nichols
vs
Banks

192 cm
26
197 lbs
14 - 19 - 0

225 cm
29
185 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Great elbows
Good gas tank

Revolution Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Robin Banks!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Nichols.
Banks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Banks slips under a jab from Nichols.
Nichols closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banks misses with the combination.
Banks avoids the head kick by Nichols.
Scott Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks misses with a low kick as Nichols jumps back.
Banks throws a hook but Nichols blocks it.
Nichols jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banks blocks the body kick.
Banks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nichols checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nichols moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nichols has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nichols and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Banks looks to move away, Nichols throws a big counter combo but Banks just gets out of the way.
Nichols lands a jab to the nose.
Nichols swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Banks misses with a double jab.
Nichols cracks Banks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Banks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nichols throws a hook but Banks blocks it.
Banks slips under a jab from Nichols.
Nichols throws a hook but Banks blocks it.
Banks flicks out a counter leg kick but Nichols steps away.
Banks throws a lazy uppercut
and Nichols counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nichols misses with a lunging right hand
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nichols misses with a straight right.
Nichols steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Banks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nichols moves out of range of the strikes.
Banks tried to score with a low kick but Nichols checks it.
Nichols throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nichols's head.
Nichols thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks throws out a counter right but Nichols avoids it with no problem.
Nichols looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banks connects with a jab.
Nichols tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Nichols on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banks.
Nichols swings widly with a right hand
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nichols.

Nichols closes the distance and clinches.
Nichols landing knees to the head.
Nichols lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nichols's brow.
Nichols blocks the elbow strike.
Banks gets through Nichols's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nichols misses with a knee to the head.
Nichols tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nichols scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Nichols breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nichols scores with a hook.
Banks misses with an uppercut. Nichols saw that one coming.
Nichols looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Scott Nichols will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Nichols displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nichols.
Nichols moves out of range of the strikes.
Robin Banks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nichols checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Banks throws a jab but it's blocked by Nichols.
Banks tries to bum rush Nichols with a series of wild strikes but Nichols uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nichols avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nichols misses with a series of wild punches.
Nichols connects with a single shot there.
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nichols connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nichols steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Banks connects with a looping right hand.
Banks throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nichols momentarily.
Banks misses the jab.
Nichols tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
Banks throws out a counter right but Nichols avoids it with no problem.
Nichols lands a nice shot that snaps Banks's head back.
Nichols fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nichols is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nichols checks a leg kick.
Nichols moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
A jab from Banks finds it's way through Nichols's defenses.
Nichols is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Nichols.
Nichols has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banks finds it's way round the side to connect with Nichols's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nichols throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Banks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nichols momentarily.
Nichols steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banks.
It looked like Nichols wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banks throws a leg kick
and Nichols counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Banks is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nichols throws the left hand but Banks avoids the punch easily.
Banks throws out a counter right but Nichols avoids it with no problem.
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nichols tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Banks counters with a nice uppercut.
Nichols moves out of range of the leg kick from Banks.
Banks walks into a stiff left hand from Nichols.
A decent looking cross lands there for Banks.
Banks takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Banks is rocked!
Nichols swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
Banks is still on wobbly legs! Can Nichols finish him?
Good leg kick by Nichols there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Banks seems to have recovered his senses.
Nichols misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Nichols misses with a looping right.
Banks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nichols on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nichols connects with a looping right hand.
Banks throws a leg kick which misses Nichols's front leg but catches the back leg as Nichols tries to avoid it.
Nichols pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nichols's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nichols is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banks flicks out a counter leg kick but Nichols steps away.
Nichols tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Nichols tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Nichols takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nichols throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Banks.
Nichols throws a half hearted mid kick.
Banks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nichols fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Banks coming out on top.
Banks misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Nichols.
Banks looks to land a left hand but Nichols moved out of range nicely.
Nichols throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nichols on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nichols darts in and clinches Banks up against the ropes.
Banks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nichols scores with a shoulder strike.
Banks has Nichols pushed against the ropes.

Banks breaks from the clinch.
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banks throws a poor cross that misses
and Nichols connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nichols.
Nichols misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nichols tries to land a front kick but Banks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nichols misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nichols misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks lands a head shot.
Banks tries a low kick but Nichols avoids it.
Nichols defending well as Banks loads up on a big left hand.
Nichols tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Nichols throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Banks's head.
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banks wants to land a leg kick but Nichols is out of range.
Banks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nichols on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banks. Banks obviously looking to wear him down.
Banks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nichols.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nichols throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
Banks lands with a right hand.
Banks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Robin Banks just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Banks scores with a jab to the head.
Nichols misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nichols tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banks! But no joy.
Banks catches Nichols with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Banks finds it's way through Nichols's defenses.
Banks with a nice cross.
Banks throws a sloppy head kick and Nichols moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Banks.
Nichols misses with a hook. Banks ducked under it nicely.
Banks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Nichols misses.
A head kick misses from Banks.
Nichols tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.
Nichols misses with a double jab.
Nichols tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Nichols slips a jab from Banks.
Banks throws an overhand right that lands on Nichols's shoulder, as Nichols tries to avoid the shot.
Nichols tries to counter by clinching up but Banks breaks away and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks lands with an uppercut that bounces Nichols off the ropes and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks thows a leg kick but Nichols checks it
and Nichols counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nichols on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nichols misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Nichols.
Nichols wants to clinch
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nichols throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Nichols moves into the clinch successfully.
Nichols tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nichols using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nichols misses with a knee strike.
Banks blocking some punches.
Nichols throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks.
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banks is looking to control Nichols's arms but Nichols gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banks has his back to the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols blocks the elbow strike.

Nichols's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Banks misses.
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch but Banks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Banks misses with a looping right.
Nichols has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banks finds it's way round the side to connect with Nichols's head.
Banks throws a jab but it's blocked by Nichols.
Nichols throws a poor cross that misses
and Banks counters with a nice uppercut.
Nichols checks a leg kick.
Nichols walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banks throws out a loose jab but Nichols uses good head movement to avoid it.

Nichols drives through and clinches with Banks against the ropes.
Nichols tries to land a knee to the head but Banks blocks with his arms.

Banks breaks from the clinch.
Nichols lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Banks dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott Nichols has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nichols's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nichols scrambles back to his feet.
Nichols doesn't manage to clinch there - Banks circles away.
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Nichols slips the punch.
Banks with a hook.
Nichols wants to clinch.
Nichols waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banks.
Banks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nichols walks into a stiff left hand from Banks.
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nichols on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banks. Banks obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nichols looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nichols fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nichols is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nichols is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nichols tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
Banks throws out a counter right but Nichols avoids it with no problem.
Nichols just misses with a punch to the body.
Banks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nichols.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nichols looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banks throws a head kick that misses.
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nichols.
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Banks misses.
Nichols misses with the combination.
Nichols misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banks.
Banks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nichols throws an overhand right that lands on Banks's shoulder, as Banks tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols throws a lazy uppercut
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nichols looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nichols misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nichols drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nichols takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Banks walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Nichols and drops face first to the floor! Banks's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Banks in no position to continue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Scott Nichols!
Post fight, Scott Nichols stared into the camera and said 'I love to fight tough guys and i've made a good dollar from it so far. now it time to step it up another level but i doubt my manager can take me there. I'll be on the free agents list tonight.'.