PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Adams (ranked 25014 p4p, 5896 weight class) and Bingo Banjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Adams
vs
Banjo

215 cm
23
195
1 - 5 - 0

200 cm
19
210
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bingo Banjo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Banjo with that takedown attempt.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banjo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adams defends well and Banjo ends up having to push Adams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Banjo gets caught napping as Adams dives in and scores a takedown. Banjo manages to retain guard.
Adams throws an elbow that misses. Banjo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adams's guard. Nice move by Banjo!

Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banjo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo throws a big right hand that misses.
Adams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banjo defends it easily.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Banjo from controlling successfully.
Adams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adams tries to get out of the position.
Banjo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banjo slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banjo is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banjo in particular looking to stall.

Banjo is working for a kimura but Adams is defending it quite comfortably.
Banjo looks winded!

Adams is defending against the submission attempts here by Banjo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banjo is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Banjo is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banjo pulls his head out easily.
Banjo is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banjo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Adams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four 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.

Banjo is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.

Banjo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banjo on the ground.
Banjo trying to pass the guard but Adams defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Banjo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banjo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banjo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banjo shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense.
We've been informed that Banjo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adams.
Banjo shapes to counter with a head kick.

Adams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Banjo's guard.
Banjo is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.

Banjo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Adams stands up over Banjo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Adams won't allow Banjo to sweep him here.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banjo's head.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banjo's head.
Banjo is breathing heavily.
Adams chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Banjo looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Adams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Banjo's brow.

Banjo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Adams cracks Banjo with a solid left hand.
Adams cracks Banjo with a solid left hand.
Adams scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banjo's head.
Adams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banjo's head.
Banjo controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.
Adams is working Banjo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adams working some strikes from top position.
Adams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banjo can do to turn this around?
Banjo wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Banjo's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams with a nice head shot there.
Banjo looking to control.
Banjo has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams working some strikes from top position.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Banjo trying to control the position.
Adams distracts Banjo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banjo wants to stand up but Adams is controlling him.
Adams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banjo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
Banjo trying to control the position.
Adams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is in close to Banjo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banjo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banjo is looking to stand up but Adams isn't so interested in that idea.
Banjo 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.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Banjo's brow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Adams here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Adams working some strikes from top position.
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banjo's head.

Banjo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adams defends it easily.
Adams distracts Banjo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Adams dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Sloppy strikes from Banjo. Those never looked like landing.
Banjo doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.
Adams shoots in but Banjo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banjo misses the shot to the body.
Banjo shoots in looking for a takedown but Adams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banjo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banjo pinned against the cage. Banjo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Adams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banjo did well to prevent Adams getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Banjo's hands, connecting with Banjo's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Adams connects with a nice short shot to Banjo's temple.
Adams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banjo trying to control but Adams postures up.

Banjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Banjo has hold of Adams's hands but Adams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adams lands a nice short elbow.
Banjo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
Adams working over Banjo with some ground and pound. Banjo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Banjo's hands, connecting with Banjo's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Banjo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
Adams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nick Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams stops Banjo from getting back to his feet.
Adams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banjo tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Adams working over Banjo with some ground and pound. Banjo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banjo wants to get back to full guard.
Adams lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Adams working Banjo over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Banjo's hands, connecting with Banjo's forehead.

Banjo is rocked!
Banjo tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Banjo is still in real trouble! Can Adams finish him?
Adams trying to mount his opponent but Banjo defends it.
Banjo trying to control here.
Banjo tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Banjo seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adams lands a nice short elbow.
Adams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adams is nestled in close to Banjo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banjo tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Banjo taking some punishment here, with Adams in his half guard.
Banjo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adams scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banjo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Adams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banjo trying to control from the bottom.
Banjo is trying to stand back up but Adams is controlling him
Banjo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adams scores with a couple of nice shots.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Banjo's hands, connecting with Banjo's forehead.
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banjo is trying to control but can't.
Adams working Banjo over with strikes.
Banjo has hold of Adams's hands but Adams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banjo trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.

Banjo looking for submissions off his back.
Adams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Adams!
Nick Adams bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.