PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kento Ban Gbus (ranked 6823 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Targaryen (ranked 8133 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Ban Gbus
vs
Targaryen

170 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kento Ban Gbus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen tries to clinch up
and Ban Gbus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Targaryen dives in for a single leg takedown but Ban Gbus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Ban Gbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ban Gbus throws a shot to the body.
Targaryen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Targaryen fails to land the takedown.
Targaryen dives in and grabs Ban Gbus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ban Gbus pushes down on Targaryen's head and hops out.
Kento Ban Gbus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Targaryen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus stuffs the takedown.
Ban Gbus circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Ban Gbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Targaryen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ban Gbus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ban Gbus misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Targaryen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ban Gbus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kento Ban Gbus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ban Gbus lands with an overhand left.
Ban Gbus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ban Gbus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Enzo Targaryen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Targaryen has a takedown stuffed.
Targaryen looks for a takedown but Ban Gbus sprawls well.
Ban Gbus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Targaryen is looking to clinch but Ban Gbus is avoiding it.
Targaryen with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Ban Gbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Targaryen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Targaryen darts in looking for a takedown but Ban Gbus gets double underhooks and turns Targaryen into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Ban Gbus - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Targaryen doesn't manage to clinch there - Ban Gbus circles away.
Ban Gbus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Targaryen dives in for a single leg takedown but Ban Gbus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Ban Gbus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Targaryen.
Targaryen moves forwards but Ban Gbus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Targaryen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ban Gbus.
Targaryen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ban Gbus swivels and escapes.
Ban Gbus throws a big counter combination but Targaryen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ban Gbus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Targaryen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ban Gbus swivels and escapes.
Ban Gbus is looking to counter punch.
Targaryen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ban Gbus counters with a nice body shot.
Targaryen looks winded!
Targaryen throws a lazy uppercut
and Ban Gbus counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen looks to land a combination but Ban Gbus avoids it well.
Targaryen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ban Gbus tries to avoid it but Targaryen 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.
Ban Gbus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ban Gbus wants it to stay on the feet.
Ban Gbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Targaryen walks into a stiff left hand from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus thuds a left hand into Targaryen's body.
Jab, jab by Ban Gbus - just one landing.
Targaryen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ban Gbus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Targaryen looks for a takedown but Ban Gbus sprawls well.
Ban Gbus stuffs the takedown attempt from Targaryen. Targaryen gets slowly back to his feet.
Ban Gbus connects with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen moves in looking to clinch but Ban Gbus pushes him off.
Targaryen shoots and misses
and Ban Gbus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Targaryen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Targaryen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Targaryen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ban Gbus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Targaryen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ban Gbus avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Targaryen.
Targaryen tries to clinch but Ban Gbus moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Targaryen looks to land a combination but Ban Gbus avoids it well.
Targaryen is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Ban Gbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Targaryen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Targaryen darts in trying to clinch
and Ban Gbus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Targaryen fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Ban Gbus misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Targaryen.
Ban Gbus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus lands a right hook to the body.
Targaryen shoots and misses
and Ban Gbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kento Ban Gbus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Targaryen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ban Gbus circles away.
Targaryen is breathing heavily.
Ban Gbus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ban Gbus throws out a powerful jab.
Nice sprawl there from Ban Gbus as Targaryen shoots in.
Ban Gbus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Targaryen tries for a takedown but Ban Gbus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Ban Gbus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Targaryen takes one to the side of the head.
Ban Gbus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Targaryen shoots in looking for a takedown. Ban Gbus tries to sprawl out of it but Targaryen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ban Gbus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ban Gbus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ban Gbus throws a series of punches but Targaryen avoids them all with ease.
Ban Gbus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Targaryen walks into a jab.
Targaryen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ban Gbus defends well and Targaryen ends up having to push Ban Gbus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kento Ban Gbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Targaryen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Targaryen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ban Gbus tries to avoid it but Targaryen 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.
Ban Gbus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Targaryen in his tracks.
Ban Gbus throws a jab when Targaryen was well out of range.
Ban Gbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ban Gbus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Targaryen momentarily.
Targaryen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ban Gbus counters with a stiff right hand.
Ban Gbus tests Targaryen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Targaryen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Targaryen has his takedown stuffed
and Ban Gbus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus scores with a body shot.
Targaryen is looking to clinch.
Ban Gbus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Targaryen.
Ban Gbus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ban Gbus lands a head shot.
Targaryen with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Ban Gbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Targaryen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Targaryen 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 Targaryen off to one side.
It looked like Ban Gbus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Targaryen tries for a takedown but Ban Gbus circles away easily
and Ban Gbus counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ban Gbus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Targaryen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ban Gbus scores with a nice head shot.
Ban Gbus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Ban Gbus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Targaryen with a poor takedown
and Ban Gbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Ban Gbus. Beautiful body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Ban Gbus. No joy for Targaryen on that attempt.
Ban Gbus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Targaryen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ban Gbus has got the better of the exchanges.
Ban Gbus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Targaryen doesn't seem bothered though.
Targaryen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Targaryen wants to clinch up but Ban Gbus keeps it at a distance.
A lazy left from Ban Gbus finds it's target.
Targaryen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ban Gbus connects with a body shot that sends Targaryen's belly button to the back.
Ban Gbus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ban Gbus dips to his left and cracks Targaryen with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen tries to clinch up.
Ban Gbus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Targaryen loads up on a big right hand but Ban Gbus slips the punch.
Targaryen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ban Gbus throwing a counter right hand but Targaryen manages to avoid it.
Kento Ban Gbus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Targaryen.
Targaryen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight left.
Targaryen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ban Gbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Targaryen is just out of range.
Ban Gbus throws out a loose jab but Targaryen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Targaryen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ban Gbus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ban Gbus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Targaryen shoots in looking for a takedown. Ban Gbus tries to sprawl out of it but Targaryen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ban Gbus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus keeps the fight on the outside.
Targaryen goes for a double leg but Ban Gbus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ban Gbus continues to drive forward.
Ban Gbus lands a nice hook to Targaryen's body. Targaryen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Targaryen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Targaryen fails with the takedown
and Ban Gbus counters with a straight right hand.
Ban Gbus keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk. Ban Gbus catches Targaryen right on the button with a cross.
Ban Gbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targaryen can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ban Gbus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Targaryen misses with a takedown
letting Ban Gbus counter with a right hand.

Targaryen is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Targaryen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ban Gbus finish him?
Targaryen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ban Gbus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ban Gbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ban Gbus works the jab nicely.
Ban Gbus jabs at Targaryen's body.
Ban Gbus cracks Targaryen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Targaryen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ban Gbus pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Targaryen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kento Ban Gbus!