|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks comes to the cage accompanied by All I do Is win. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
|
| 175 cm
25
156 lbs
13 - 6 - 1 |
|
176 cm
24
146 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Will Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
Mitchell scores with the left hand. Banks knows he should have avoided that one.
Banks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mitchell to the ground. Banks is now in Mitchell's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mitchell holds on and takes a little breather.
Banks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily.
Mitchell is trying to keep Banks in close.
Banks wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitchell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mitchell has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitchell working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily.
Mitchell has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mitchell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banks has managed to get both his arms back between Mitchell's legs - danger averted.
Banks wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Mitchell trying to control the position.
Banks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banks is pushing down on Mitchell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mitchell is fighting to maintain full guard but Banks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banks is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Banks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mitchell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banks is thwarting Mitchell's attempts to control the position.
Mitchell is trying to stand up here but Banks is controlling him well.
Mitchell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg.
Banks moves into full mount! Mitchell won't be happy about that!
Mitchell regains half guard.
Banks wants to free his trapped foot but Mitchell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mitchell tries to roll over but Banks keeps him under control.
Mitchell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banks controlling the action here.
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mitchell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banks pulls his head out easily.
Mitchell is trying to maintain the position but Banks is very close to passing his half guard.
Banks drops an elbow to the side of Mitchell's head.
Banks winds up and cracks Mitchell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell trying to hold on to Banks's head to control him but Banks postures up.
Mitchell manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
Mitchell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banks defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Mitchell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mitchell is looking to land body kicks.
Mitchell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Banks misses with a left hand
and Mitchell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Banks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mitchell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mitchell covering up well and avoiding damage.
Mitchell trying to control but not successfully.
Banks looking to break Mitchell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mitchell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banks will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to break free.
Mitchell is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Banks lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Banks wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy.
Mitchell trying to control the position but Banks manages to sink in the hooks.
Mitchell is covering up but some of the strikes from Banks are getting through and doing damage.
Banks lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banks biding his time, controlling Mitchell.
Mitchell turns into Banks and is now in his guard.
Mitchell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mitchell stops Banks from standing up.
Banks 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.
Mitchell is pushing down on Banks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banks is fighting to maintain full guard but Mitchell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mitchell gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Banks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mitchell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Billy Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a leg kick but Banks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Banks.
Banks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mitchell swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Mitchell misses with a low kick as Banks jumps back.
Banks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banks misses with an uppercut.
Banks throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mitchell. That's going to slow Banks down.
Banks misses the body punch
and Mitchell counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Banks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitchell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banks lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mitchell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banks slips a straight right by Mitchell.
Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
Mitchell throws a sloppy body shot
and Banks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Banks misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
Billy Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Mitchell feints and then cracks Banks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banks down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Will Banks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Banks throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Billy Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mitchell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
Banks trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell working a defensive guard here.
Banks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mitchell is looking for a triangle but Banks pushes his legs off easily.
Mitchell seems keen to control Banks's posture.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Mitchell looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mitchell is looking to slow Banks down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Banks. That snapped Mitchell's head back.
Banks tests Mitchell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banks takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks thows a body shot but no joy.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitchell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banks throws a hook but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchell checks a leg kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mitchell.
Banks jabs at Mitchell's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mitchell. Mitchell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Banks takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Banks takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banks.
Mitchell looks for the body kick but Banks saw that one coming.
Mitchell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mitchell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banks rather than just go for the knockout.
Banks cracks Mitchell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mitchell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banks.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Banks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell dodges the punch combination from Banks.
Mitchell throws a leg kick but Banks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mitchell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mitchell connects with a solid leg kick.
Banks misses with a right hand
and Mitchell counters with an outside leg kick.
Banks misses with a hook to the body
and Mitchell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mitchell misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Mitchell blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banks throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Mitchell moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Mitchell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Banks is able to avoid easily.
Banks misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Banks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks lands a jab.
Banks throws a looping overhand right but Mitchell ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitchell circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitchell cracks Banks with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Will Banks.
I think Banks 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Will Banks!
Will Banks made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
