PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Banger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Kamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banger comes to the cage accompanied by TUF. Banger is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Chris Kamara will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Banger
vs
Kamara

170 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Banger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kamara!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamara.
Banger is breathing heavily.

Kamara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kamara working Banger over with knees to the body.
Kamara crunches a lovely knee into Banger's ribcage.
Kamara tries to score a body lock takedown but Banger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kamara has Banger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Banger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harvey Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Kamara.
Kamara lands a good knee to the midsection. Banger won't want to take too many of those.
Banger takes a knee to the side of the body.

Kamara manages to pull guard.
Banger won't allow Kamara to sweep him here.
Kamara pulls Banger in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Kamara.

Kamara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banger, pushing him back against the cage.
Kamara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamara obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamara.
Kamara lands a good knee to the midsection. Banger won't want to take too many of those.
Kamara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banger fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kamara clinches.
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Banger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kamara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamara obliges.
Kamara working Banger over with knees to the body.
Kamara crunches a lovely knee into Banger's ribcage.
Kamara crunches a lovely knee into Banger's ribcage.
Kamara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banger is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamara has double underhooks.
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kamara working Banger over with knees to the body.
Banger is trying to push Kamara away but Kamara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamara lands a nice knee to the body.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banger wants to stand and escape but instead Kamara has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kamara is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banger wants to get back to his feet but Kamara is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kamara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Kamara was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Kamara rushes Banger and presses him up against the cage.
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kamara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kamara moves into the clinch.
Banger gets underhooks to prevent Kamara's takedown attempt.
Kamara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Kamara has him pressed against the cage.
Kamara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kamara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kamara working Banger over with knees to the body.
Banger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Kamara.
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kamara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kamara.
Knees to the body from Kamara.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamara has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kamara tries for a takedown but Banger manages to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamara.
Kamara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kamara working Banger over with knees to the body.
Kamara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamara goes for a takedown attempt but Banger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harvey Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Kamara.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banger throws a right hand that misses
and Kamara counters with a good low kick that Banger was not able to check.
Kamara fails with a takedown attempt.
Banger misses with a straight right.
Harvey Banger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banger sprawls well. Banger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kamara gets slowly back to his feet.

Kamara rushes Banger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara lands a nice knee to the body.

Kamara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamara works Banger's body with a nice hook.

Kamara clinches.
Kamara landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamara.

Kamara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Banger gets tackled into the cage by Kamara. Kamara maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chris Kamara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banger stops a takedown attempt from Kamara.
Kamara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banger prevents it.
Kamara working Banger over with knees to the body.
Banger tries to break free but Kamara pushes him back against the cage.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Kamara is controlling him.
Kamara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kamara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kamara clinches.
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!
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kamara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kamara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banger is fending him off so far but Kamara persists. Nope, Banger circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamara moves out of range as Banger strikes.
Kamara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Banger throws a hook to the side of Kamara's head but Kamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Banger. No joy for Kamara on that attempt.
Kamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Kamara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamara scores with a kick to the midsection.

Kamara gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Banger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kamara lands a knee to the body.
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamara landing knees to the body.
Kamara goes for a takedown attempt but Banger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harvey Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Kamara.

Kamara clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kamara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Banger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kamara lands a knee to the body.
Kamara landing knees to the body.
Kamara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kamara lands a good knee to the midsection. Banger won't want to take too many of those.
Chris Kamara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banger gets underhooks to prevent Kamara's takedown attempt.
Kamara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kamara lands a nice knee to the body.
Kamara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banger pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kamara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banger, pushing him back against the cage.
Kamara lands a knee to the body.
Kamara landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamara lands a good knee to the midsection. Banger won't want to take too many of those.
Banger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Banger is trying to force a seperation but Kamara has the dominant position.
Kamara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kamara is pushing Banger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kamara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kamara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kamara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kamara!
Chris Kamara thanked the fans post fight for their support.