PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Franco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Franco
vs
Banner

189 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franco doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Banner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Franco!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Franco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Banner is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Franco can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Banner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Franco is now in Banner's guard. A big mistake from Banner there, giving up the dominant position!

Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner keeping full guard, as Franco tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Franco trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.

Banner 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.

Banner looking for a guillotine here but Franco defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco looking to pass the guard.

Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco postures up and lands a big shot to Banner's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner wants to control but Franco passes easily into half guard.
Banner wants to improve his position but Franco is controlling well.

Franco is working for a submission of some sort.
Franco wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it.
Banner is trying to stand.
Franco is stalling here. Banner is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Franco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Banner has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Banner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Franco has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Banner but great work by Franco.
Banner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Franco off and has taken his back!

Banner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Franco is defending well though. Banner let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Franco's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Banner landing with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco wants to escape the position.
Franco trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Banner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Banner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banner pinned against the cage. Banner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown. Franco tries to sprawl out of it but Banner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Franco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Franco gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banner can't get the takedown.
Franco throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner.

Franco wants the takedown. Banner is fighting it off but Franco persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Banner's guard against the cage.
Franco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Franco!
Franco is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.

Banner stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner scores with a punch to the head.
Franco has his takedown stuffed

and Banner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Banner seems to be looking for submissions.

Banner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Franco sees it coming and defends easily.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franco keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Banner stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Franco to get to his feet.

Banner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Franco quickly recovers to half guard.

Banner seems to be looking for submissions.
Franco is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Franco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franco wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Banner wants to work for an arm triangle but Franco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Franco misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Banner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Banner wants to take a breather but Franco is having none of it.
Bruce Banner has got the better of the ground game so far.

Franco is defending against the submission attempts here by Banner.
Franco has hold of Banner's hands but Banner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Banner is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banner is defended easily by Franco.
Franco shoots for a double leg takedown but Banner sprawls well. He's pushed Franco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banner but Banner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Franco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banner somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Franco does no damage.
Nick Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franco tries for a takedown but Banner circles away easily

and Banner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco is trying to get back to full guard.
Franco is in trouble now - Banner has advanced to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Banner is working for a guillotine from mount but Franco frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Banner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Banner gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Banner blocks a jab.
Franco throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco wants to clinch up but Banner keeps it at a distance.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franco as he avoids it easily.
Franco shoots in but Banner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Franco.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Franco.
Nick Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Franco is fending him off so far but Banner persists. Nope, Franco circles away and we're back to standing.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franco as he jumps to the side.

Banner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franco to the mat! Franco manages to get full guard.
Banner is in close to Franco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banner 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.
Banner postures up.
Banner preventing the sweep.
Banner controlling from the top position.

Franco is working an open guard so Banner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Banner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Banner drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Banner drops back looking for a leg! Franco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franco manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into Franco's guard.
Banner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Banner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Banner!
Our winner, Bruce Banner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

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