PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob McBobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob McBobs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Banks
vs
McBobs

180 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob McBobs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McBobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banks wants to break free but McBobs has control.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
Banks has had enough of the clinch but McBobs keeps him there for the moment.
Banks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McBobs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
Banks tries to pull guard but McBobs won't allow it.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
McBobs tries to work over Banks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banks blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
Banks is trying to pull guard but McBobs has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakeem Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.

Banks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McBobs moves to clinch but Banks breaks away

so Banks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks wants to control from the top but McBobs keeps moving.
McBobs wants to sweep here but Banks controlling him for the moment.
McBobs throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McBobs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks prevents McBobs from getting back to his feet.

McBobs is working an open guard so Banks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Banks moves into range and clinches up with McBobs.
Banks blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs prevents a body shot from Banks.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
McBobs tries a body shot but Banks blocks it.
McBobs tries to work over Banks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banks's efforts to push away.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to score a body lock takedown but McBobs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
McBobs tries a body shot but Banks blocks it.
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banks blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banks tries to stall but McBobs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs tries a body shot but Banks blocks it.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
Banks blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Banks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
Banks is trying to pull guard but McBobs has him pressed against the cage.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Banks fails to land.
Banks blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Banks prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Banks fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob McBobs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McBobs wants to clinch up but Banks keeps it at a distance.

McBobs clinches.

Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McBobs is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banks.

McBobs takes the fight into the clinch.
McBobs managing to block the knees to the body from Banks.
Banks prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
Banks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
Banks wants to break the clinch but can't.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.

Banks breaks the clinch.

McBobs has Banks up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks prevents a body shot from McBobs.
Bob McBobs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McBobs tries a body shot but Banks blocks it.
Banks is trying to push McBobs away but McBobs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banks's elbow.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
McBobs blocks a body shot from Banks.
Banks prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakeem Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to pull guard but McBobs holds him up against the cage and eventually Banks drops back down to his feet.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banks's elbow.
McBobs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Banks tries to pull guard but McBobs holds him up against the cage and eventually Banks drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBobs.
McBobs prevents Banks from breaking the clinch.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBobs.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banks is trying to force a seperation but McBobs has the dominant position.
Banks trying to stall but McBobs improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs tries to work over Banks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks has had enough of the clinch but McBobs keeps him there for the moment.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs prevents Banks from breaking the clinch.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
Banks prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banks prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs has Banks pressed against the cage, preventing Banks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Banks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McBobs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Banks is trying to push McBobs away but McBobs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to land a knee to the head but McBobs blocks with his arms.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks trying to control the position but instead, McBobs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs tries to work over Banks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBobs just stands there and leans against the cage.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.

Banks jumps into guard, dragging McBobs to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks wants to stand and escape but McBobs is having none of it.
McBobs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banks keeping moving, preventing McBobs from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob McBobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McBobs moves into the clinch successfully.
McBobs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banks.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs tries to work over Banks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks tries to score a body lock takedown but McBobs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Banks drags the fight down to the ground.
Banks keeping moving, preventing McBobs from controlling successfully.
McBobs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet.
McBobs wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
McBobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McBobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Banks is looking for a triangle but McBobs pushes his legs off easily.
McBobs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

McBobs rushes Banks and presses him up against the cage.
Banks blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banks's elbow.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakeem Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banks's elbow.
McBobs tries a body shot but Banks blocks it.
McBobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks looking for a takedown.
Banks blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
Banks throws a punch but it's blocked by McBobs.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs blocks a body shot from Banks.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McBobs.
Banks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McBobs after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs tries a body shot but Banks blocks it.
Banks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McBobs fights it off and pushes away nicely.

McBobs darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage.
Banks blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banks tries to land knees in the clinch but McBobs avoids the damage to the body.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBobs keeps control of Banks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banks blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Hakeem Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob McBobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McBobs 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob McBobs!