PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punch Davenport Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Banks
vs
Davenport Jr

200 cm
26
192 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Punch Davenport Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davenport Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banks sprawls well. Banks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davenport Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Davenport Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Banks's head coaches at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banks.
Davenport Jr misses with a head kick.

Davenport Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Banks lands an elbow just above Davenport Jr 's eye.

It looks like Punch Davenport Jr has been cut.
Banks lands a knee to the body.
Banks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banks lands an elbow inside that Davenport Jr shrugs off.
Davenport Jr jumps guard but Banks stands there with Davenport Jr around his waist. Davenport Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davenport Jr avoids the elbow strike from Banks, against the cage.
Banks throws a head punch that misses.
Davenport Jr tries to work over Banks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Davenport Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Davenport Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banks keeps control of Davenport Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davenport Jr is trying to drag Banks to the mat but Banks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brian Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punch Davenport Jr.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davenport Jr's brow.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Banks on the inside.
Banks lands a good knee to the midsection. Davenport Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Davenport Jr blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Banks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davenport Jr backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
Davenport Jr dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Banks crunches a lovely knee into Davenport Jr's ribcage.
Davenport Jr looks winded!
Davenport Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davenport Jr's defenses.
Banks stops a takedown attempt from Davenport Jr.
Banks keeps control of Davenport Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davenport Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Davenport Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Davenport Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Banks lands an elbow inside that Davenport Jr shrugs off.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davenport Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Banks.
Banks struggles to land a body shot inside as Davenport Jr controls his hands.
Davenport Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davenport Jr's brow.
Banks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
Banks lands an elbow just above Davenport Jr 's eye.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Davenport Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Banks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Davenport Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Banks.
Davenport Jr is trying to break the clinch but Banks is controlling him.
Banks pushes Davenport Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davenport Jr.
Davenport Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Banks.
Davenport Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davenport Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Banks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Davenport Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Banks obliges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davenport Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banks walks away with a smile on his face. Davenport Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Davenport Jr instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davenport Jr avoids it.
Banks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davenport Jr.
Davenport Jr jumps guard but Banks stands there with Davenport Jr around his waist. Davenport Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've been informed that Davenport Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davenport Jr's defenses.
Banks working Davenport Jr over with knees to the body.
Banks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Banks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davenport Jr's efforts to push away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Davenport Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Davenport Jr presses Banks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Banks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Punch Davenport Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Davenport Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banks counters with a two punch combo.
Davenport Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away.
Davenport Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Banks tries for a takedown but Davenport Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davenport Jr is defended easily by Banks.
Brian Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punch Davenport Jr.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Brian Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks shoots in but Davenport Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davenport Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Davenport Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davenport Jr is defending well for now.
Davenport Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davenport Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Davenport Jr is trying to break the clinch but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Banks landing knees to the body.
Banks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davenport Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davenport Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Davenport Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Davenport Jr is breathing heavily.
Banks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davenport Jr backwards.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Banks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Banks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davenport Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Banks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davenport Jr jumps guard but Banks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Davenport Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banks prevents it.
Davenport Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davenport Jr avoids it.
Banks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davenport Jr.
Brian Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to land knees to the body.
Davenport Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Banks.
Davenport Jr pushes Banks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Davenport Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
Davenport Jr is trying to break the clinch but Banks is controlling him.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Davenport Jr fails to pull guard.
Davenport Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Banks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banks throws an elbow but misses.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davenport Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Banks gets an underhook and turns Davenport Jr into the cage.
Banks lands an elbow that stopped Davenport Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Banks missing with knees to the body.
Davenport Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banks gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davenport Jr backwards.
Banks lands an elbow just above Davenport Jr 's eye.
Davenport Jr avoids the elbow strike from Banks, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banks.

Davenport Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davenport Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Banks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
Banks keeps control of Davenport Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davenport Jr's brow.
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davenport Jr avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Banks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Punch Davenport Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Davenport Jr scores with a nice strike.
Davenport Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davenport Jr is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Davenport Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Davenport Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Davenport Jr which made him look bad.
Banks shoots for a double leg takedown but Davenport Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Banks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davenport Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Davenport Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banks wants it to stay on the feet.
Davenport Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davenport Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away.
Banks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davenport Jr pinned against the cage. Davenport Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banks closes the distance and clinches up with Davenport Jr, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes Davenport Jr against the cage but Davenport Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Banks tries to keep at a distance but Davenport Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davenport Jr blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banks.
Banks prevents Davenport Jr from breaking the clinch.
Davenport Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davenport Jr's defenses.
Banks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banks working aggressively here.
Davenport Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banks.

That has opened up Punch Davenport Jr's cut even more.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Banks working Davenport Jr over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davenport Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davenport Jr's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries a body shot but Davenport Jr blocks it.
A body shot lands from Banks.
Davenport Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davenport Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Banks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davenport Jr backwards.
Banks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banks throws an elbow but it misses.
Banks lands a good knee to the midsection. Davenport Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Banks lands a nice elbow.
Banks tries to work over Davenport Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davenport Jr is trying to pull guard but Banks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Davenport Jr is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.
Davenport Jr takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks landing knees to the body.
Banks landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Banks.
Banks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Punch Davenport Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Davenport Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banks misses with an elbow strike.
Davenport Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Banks.
Davenport Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Banks has double underhooks.
Banks throws an elbow that misses.
Davenport Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brian Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davenport Jr misses with some punches.
Davenport Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banks's elbow.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davenport Jr avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davenport Jr's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Banks!