PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severus Serial Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks comes to the cage accompanied by White and Nerdy. Serial Killer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fury of the storm by DRAGONFORCE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Michael Banks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Banks
vs
Serial Killer

191 cm
25
255 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

210 cm
26
277 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Jutsu FightGear (15$ clothing)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Severus Serial Killer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Serial Killer's head.
Banks avoids the head kick by Serial Killer.
Serial Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Serial Killer.
Serial Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks tries to clinch but Serial Killer moves out of range.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banks dodges the punch combination from Serial Killer.
Severus Serial Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serial Killer misses with a looping right.
Serial Killer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Serial Killer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Banks looks to land a right hand but Serial Killer moved out of range.
Banks moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Serial Killer.
Serial Killer scores with a head kick. Banks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Serial Killer misses.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Serial Killer as he jumps to the side.
Serial Killer lands a head kick!
Serial Killer leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Serial Killer is just out of range.
Banks tries to clinch but Serial Killer is having none of it.
A nice combination there by Banks.
Banks tries to clinch but Serial Killer moves out of range.
Serial Killer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Banks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Banks with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serial Killer cracks the inside of Banks's front leg.
Banks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Serial Killer just misses with a punch to the body.
Serial Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serial Killer keeps Banks at a distance using the push kick.
Banks blocks a head kick by Serial Killer.
Some bone on bone action there as Banks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Serial Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Serial Killer misses with a looping left.
Banks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Serial Killer swivels and escapes.
Banks misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serial Killer throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.

Banks gets a clinch.

Serial Killer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Banks regains guard immediately.
Banks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serial Killer's guard.
Serial Killer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serial Killer is keeping the position for now.
Banks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Serial Killer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Banks has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Banks tries for a kimura but Serial Killer is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Banks tries for a kimura but Serial Killer is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to control the action but Serial Killer is working from the bottom.

Banks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Banks is looking to take a break and control but Serial Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Banks tries for a kimura but Serial Killer is defending well.

Banks is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Serial Killer is trying to escape and Banks transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Serial Killer is forced to tap! Nice work there by Banks! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Banks!
Michael Banks gave a mention to Jutsu FightGear (15$ clothing) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).