PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Banks (ranked 5981 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Webb (ranked 6867 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen Webb looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Banks
vs
Webb

175 cm
18
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donny Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Owen Webb!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Banks shoots in and bounces Webb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Webb is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Banks presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webb is trying to break the clinch but Banks is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks tries to pull guard but Webb won't allow it.
Banks tries to pull guard but Webb holds him up against the cage and eventually Banks drops back down to his feet.

Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Webb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Banks wants to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Banks - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb shoots in but no luck this time.

Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Webb tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Webb walks away with a smile on his face. Banks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Banks closes the distance and pushes Webb back into the cage.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Webb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Banks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Webb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Webb is aware though and is defending well.
Banks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Banks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Webb has passed into half guard!
Banks tries to kick Webb off but Webb keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Webb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Webb thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banks's head.
Webb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banks is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Webb decides to stand up.

Webb instigates a clinch.
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banks fails to pull guard.
Webb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webb has had enough of the clinch but Banks keeps him there for the moment.
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Webb just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Webb has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Webb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Banks with a poor takedown
and Webb counters with a two punch combo.
Banks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Webb is looking for the big counter here.
Webb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from Webb does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb misses with a two punch combination.

Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Webb just stands there and leans against the cage.
Webb wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Webb working hard to break the clinch.
Banks tries to pull guard but Webb holds him up against the cage and eventually Banks drops back down to his feet.
Banks fails to pull guard.
Banks jumps guard but Webb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banks looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Webb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banks to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalling in the clinch from Banks.
Banks jumps guard but Webb stands there with Banks around his waist. Banks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Webb is trying to break the clinch but Banks is controlling him.
Webb working hard to break the clinch.
Webb has had enough of the clinch but Banks keeps him there for the moment.
Banks is looking to control Webb's arms but Webb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banks has his back to the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Banks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Webb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banks throwing strikes from guard but Webb blocks nicely.
Webb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.
Banks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Banks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Webb has his feet on Banks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Banks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Donny Banks has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Webb counters with a three punch combo that has Banks backing up. Banks nods at Webb to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Banks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Webb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donny Banks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Banks with a poor takedown
and Webb counters with a straight right hand.
Webb circles away from the clinch attempt
and Webb counters with a straight that turns Banks's legs to rubber! Webb pushes forward with more strikes and Banks goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Webb!