|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kainalu Kekoa (ranked 1803 p4p, 2441 weight class) and Glenn Banks (ranked 222 p4p, 293 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
27
250
5 - 5 - 0 |
|
188 cm
26
270
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kainalu Kekoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Glenn Banks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kekoa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Banks is in Kekoa's guard.
Banks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kekoa has control of Banks's left arm, preventing Banks from doing any damage.
Banks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banks throws a strike but Kekoa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Banks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kekoa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kekoa wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks is looking for a triangle but Kekoa pushes his legs off easily.
Kekoa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.
Banks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kekoa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks is adopting a defensive guard.
Kekoa wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Kekoa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kekoa has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kekoa trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Kekoa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banks has Kekoa pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Banks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banks looking for a guillotine here but Kekoa defends easily.
Banks pulls Kekoa in close to his closed guard and prevents Kekoa from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kekoa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kekoa is looking to counter the offense by Banks and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Kekoa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kainalu Kekoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Banks.
Kekoa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banks's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banks.
Kekoa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Kekoa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kekoa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kekoa dips to his left and cracks Banks with an uppercut!
Banks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Banks crashes against the mat.
My spies in Cherokees Island Elite Gym inform me that Banks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Banks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kekoa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kekoa is looking for a sweep.
Banks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kekoa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Banks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kekoa struggling a bit here.
Banks tries to score with some ground and pound. Kekoa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Banks lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kekoa down.
An elbow from Banks crashes against the mat.
Banks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Banks working the ground and pound.
Kekoa is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks in side control, throwing shots but Kekoa defends.
Banks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kekoa is trying to control Banks's posture but Banks avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Banks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kekoa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kekoa lands a nice shot that snaps Banks's head back.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Glenn Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kekoa defends well and Banks ends up having to push Kekoa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kekoa tries to counter by clinching up but Banks breaks away and moves out of range.
Kainalu Kekoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Banks.
Kekoa scores with a nice head shot.
Banks gets a takedown into half guard.
Banks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekoa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banks.
Banks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kekoa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Banks there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekoa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banks throwing shots but Kekoa is blocking nicely.
Glenn Banks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banks uses his free foot to push down on Kekoa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kekoa.
Banks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kekoa's face.
Kekoa is rocked!
Banks connects with a bit shot that sees Kekoa covering up! More strikes from Banks and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Banks is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glenn Banks!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
