PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olajide Ban Gbus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ban Gbus
vs
Wilder

180 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olajide Ban Gbus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ban Gbus throws a good cross that connects.
Ban Gbus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilder's hands.
Ban Gbus jabs Wilder to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Wilder rushes Ban Gbus and presses him up against the ropes.

Wilder decides to pull guard.
Wilder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ban Gbus controls the pace.
Wilder striking off his back but it's not causing Ban Gbus any problems.
Wilder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ban Gbus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilder's guard.
Ban Gbus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus really is a fat lump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder wants to stand and escape but Ban Gbus is having none of it.
Wilder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ban Gbus looking to pass the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ban Gbus's waist but Ban Gbus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilder off to one side.
Ban Gbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ban Gbus lands a body shot.
Ban Gbus with a nice cross.
Ban Gbus swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilder.
Ban Gbus moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight right.
Wilder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ban Gbus but Ban Gbus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Olajide Ban Gbus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Wilder.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ban Gbus.
Some wild striking there from Wilder.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus lands with a nice body punch.
Wilder's coach down at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Ban Gbus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilder throws a head kick but Ban Gbus moves out of range.
Olajide Ban Gbus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus misses with a wild body shot.
Ban Gbus checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ban Gbus misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Ban Gbus misses the target.
Wilder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ban Gbus defends it well.
Ban Gbus misses the jab.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ban Gbus.
The fighters circling - Ban Gbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Ban Gbus gets tackled into the ropes by Wilder. Wilder maintains the clinch.
Ban Gbus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wilder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ban Gbus backwards.
Wilder stalling in the clinch but Ban Gbus improves position.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ban Gbus breaks the clinch.
Wilder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ban Gbus defends it nicely.
Ban Gbus throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
Ban Gbus scores with the left hand. Wilder knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ban Gbus tries to avoid it but Wilder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ban Gbus to the ground. Ban Gbus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder flicks out a counter leg kick but Ban Gbus steps away.
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!
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ban Gbus.
Wilder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Wilder clinches up with Ban Gbus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Wilder jumps guard but Ban Gbus stands there with Wilder around his waist. Wilder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olajide Ban Gbus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ban Gbus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
AJ Wilder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilder thows a leg kick but Ban Gbus checks it
letting Ban Gbus counter with a right hand.
Ban Gbus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ban Gbus throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilder 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 Ban Gbus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ban Gbus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Ban Gbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Ban Gbus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Ban Gbus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Ban Gbus backs off Wilder throws a huge counter combo but Ban Gbus manages to avoid it all.
Wilder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ban Gbus is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder fails with the takedown
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olajide Ban Gbus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Wilder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder slips under a jab.
Ban Gbus connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ban Gbus. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder wants to clinch but Ban Gbus slips to the side
and Ban Gbus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ban Gbus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilder.
Ban Gbus throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it.
Wilder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ban Gbus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilder backs up against the ropes.

It looks like AJ Wilder has been cut.
Ban Gbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Ban Gbus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ban Gbus throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ban Gbus.
Wilder blocks a jab.
AJ Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ban Gbus sprawls well. Ban Gbus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Ban Gbus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilder.
Ban Gbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder has a takedown stuffed.
Ban Gbus misses the shot to the body.
Wilder unleashes a big counter combination but Ban Gbus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ban Gbus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Ban Gbus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilder throws a series of punches but Ban Gbus moves out of range.
Wilder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ban Gbus pinned against the ropes. Ban Gbus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ban Gbus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilder slips under a jab from Ban Gbus.
Wilder tries to clinch up
and Ban Gbus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder with a poor takedown
and Ban Gbus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ban Gbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder goes for a double leg but Ban Gbus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ban Gbus continues to drive forward.
Ban Gbus is looking to counter punch.
Wilder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ban Gbus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ban Gbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Ban Gbus is avoiding it.
Wilder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ban Gbus misses the target.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder slips a straight right by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ban Gbus misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olajide Ban Gbus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AJ Wilder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wilder dives in for a single leg takedown but Ban Gbus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
A little feinted left hand from Ban Gbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ban Gbus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilder.
The fighters circling - Ban Gbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Wilder rushes Ban Gbus and presses him up against the ropes.
Ban Gbus tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ban Gbus counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus stuffs the takedown.
Olajide Ban Gbus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Wilder.
A shot to the liver by Ban Gbus. Beautiful body shot.
Wilder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder with the counter takedown but Ban Gbus avoids it easily.
Ban Gbus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilder's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder tries to clinch up but Ban Gbus circles away and keeps his distance.
Ban Gbus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight left.
Ban Gbus throws a combination. Wilder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wilder slips a straight right by Ban Gbus.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Ban Gbus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ban Gbus leaves Wilder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ban Gbus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Wilder drives through and clinches with Ban Gbus against the ropes.

Ban Gbus breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ban Gbus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Ban Gbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Ban Gbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus cracks Wilder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Olajide Ban Gbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ban Gbus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut

and Wilder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wilder.

Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot.
Wilder fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a left and a right that stings Ban Gbus.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
Ban Gbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olajide Ban Gbus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder has his takedown stuffed
and Ban Gbus counters with a stiff right hand.
Ban Gbus looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Wilder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ban Gbus but Ban Gbus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Ban Gbus misses.
Wilder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilder. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet.
Ban Gbus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wilder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ban Gbus lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Ban Gbus looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
AJ Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder moves out of range as Ban Gbus strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olajide Ban Gbus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ban Gbus, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olajide Ban Gbus!