PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fetty Mockenmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Ban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mockenmaker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to break ya fu**ing neck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mockenmaker
vs
Ban

184 cm
35
209 lbs
24 - 15 - 0

180 cm
30
205 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Zipp Zapp

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 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fetty Mockenmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Ban!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mockenmaker misses the jab.
Mockenmaker loads up on a big right hand but Ban slips the punch.
Ban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mockenmaker.
Ban looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Ban moves into range and clinches up with Mockenmaker.
Ban is trying to force a seperation but Mockenmaker has the dominant position.
Mockenmaker wants to take the fight to the mat but Ban manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ban wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Ban's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Ban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ban is looking to clinch but Mockenmaker is avoiding it.
Jab from Mockenmaker.
Ban avoids the head kick by Mockenmaker.
Ban takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ban takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ban wants to clinch up but Mockenmaker keeps it at a distance.
Mockenmaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ban moves away.

Ban moves into the clinch.

Ban breaks from the clinch.
Mockenmaker throws a solid leg kick but Ban takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mockenmaker.
Ban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ban tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mockenmaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bo Ban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ban fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ban wants to clinch.
Mockenmaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ban.
Mockenmaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mockenmaker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mockenmaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Ban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ban tries to clinch
and Mockenmaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ban tries to clinch but Mockenmaker moves out of range.
Ban wants to clinch.
Mockenmaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mockenmaker.
Mockenmaker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ban tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mockenmaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mockenmaker fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fetty Mockenmaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mockenmaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mockenmaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mockenmaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mockenmaker scores with a hook to the body. Ban takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mockenmaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ban wants to clinch.
Ban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mockenmaker.
Ban looks to clinch

and Mockenmaker counters by clinching up.
Ban is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mockenmaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Ban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Ban drives through and clinches with Mockenmaker against the cage.
Ban is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Ban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mockenmaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Ban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mockenmaker.
Ban tries to close the distance and clinch but Mockenmaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mockenmaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ban tries to clinch but Mockenmaker moves out of range.
Mockenmaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mockenmaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Ban.
Ban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mockenmaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mockenmaker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ban defends it nicely.
Ban tries to clinch up but Mockenmaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Mockenmaker misses with a looping left.
Mockenmaker lands with an overhand left.
Ban doesn't manage to clinch there - Mockenmaker circles away.
Mockenmaker throws a lazy right hand but Ban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ban doesn't manage to clinch there - Mockenmaker circles away.
Ban is looking to clinch but Mockenmaker is avoiding it.

Mockenmaker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Mockenmaker is looking for a kimura but Ban is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mockenmaker to get the leverage.
Mockenmaker thows a huge punch but Ban dodges it nicely.

Mockenmaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ban defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ban is controlling Mockenmaker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mockenmaker thows a huge punch but Ban dodges it nicely.
Mockenmaker is pressing down on Ban's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ban is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mockenmaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ban's head.
Mockenmaker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mockenmaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ban does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ban is controlling Mockenmaker's trapped leg to prevent Mockenmaker from advancing to side control.
Mockenmaker throwing shots but Ban is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fetty Mockenmaker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ban closes the distance and pushes Mockenmaker back into the cage.

Ban manages to break the clinch.
Mockenmaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Mockenmaker misses.

Mockenmaker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ban sprawls well initially but Mockenmaker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ban manages to get to full guard.
Mockenmaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ban trying to control the position.
Mockenmaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mockenmaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mockenmaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mockenmaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mockenmaker passes Ban's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mockenmaker throwing shots but Ban is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ban is trying to get back to full guard.
Mockenmaker not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Mockenmaker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ban has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ban avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mockenmaker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ban is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mockenmaker wants to free his trapped foot but Ban is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Ban is defending against the submission attempts here by Mockenmaker.
Mockenmaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Mockenmaker seems to be working for a kimura but Ban defends the submission attempt.

Mockenmaker is trying to work for a kimura but Ban is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mockenmaker is just content to waste time from the top position. Ban takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mockenmaker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mockenmaker distracts Ban with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mockenmaker throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ban holds on and takes a little breather.
Mockenmaker postures up in Ban's guard and throws a big left but Ban blocks it.
Mockenmaker postures up in Ban's guard and throws a big left but Ban blocks it.
Ban not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ban keeping moving, preventing Mockenmaker from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bo Ban was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ban on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mockenmaker throws a nice looking combination but Ban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ban gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bo Ban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ban has managed to clinch.
Mockenmaker tries to pull guard but Ban forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ban wants to get back to striking at distance but Mockenmaker won't allow it.

Ban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mockenmaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ban was well out of range. Poor timing from Mockenmaker.
Ban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Mockenmaker misses the target.
Ban wants to clinch up but Mockenmaker keeps it at a distance.
Mockenmaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fetty Mockenmaker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ban moves into range and clinches up with Mockenmaker.

Ban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ban wants to clinch.
Ban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mockenmaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Ban tries to clinch but Mockenmaker is having none of it.
Ban tries to clinch but Mockenmaker is having none of it.

Ban closes the distance and pushes Mockenmaker back into the cage.
Ban wants to get back to striking at distance but Mockenmaker won't allow it.

Ban breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ban checks a leg kick.
Ban checks the leg kick.
Ban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mockenmaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mockenmaker looks to land a right hand but Ban moved out of range.
Ban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mockenmaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ban gets a clinch.
Mockenmaker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mockenmaker fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mockenmaker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ban prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fetty Mockenmaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ban breaks the clinch.
Ban tries to clinch there but Mockenmaker circles away.
Ban tries to clinch up.
Mockenmaker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mockenmaker throws a leg kick but Ban sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mockenmaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Ban.
Mockenmaker throws a lazy right hand but Ban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Mockenmaker gets tackled into the cage by Ban. Ban maintains the clinch.

Ban breaks from the clinch.
Mockenmaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ban but Ban pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fetty Mockenmaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Mockenmaker shoots in looking for a takedown. Ban tries to sprawl out of it but Mockenmaker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ban moves out of range of the strikes.
Ban wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ban tries to clinch up.
Bo Ban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ban tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mockenmaker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ban thinking.
Ban takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ban stuffs the takedown.
Ban tries to close the distance and clinch but Mockenmaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mockenmaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mockenmaker misses with a looping right.
Mockenmaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mockenmaker thows a body shot but no joy.
Ban tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mockenmaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Ban darts in and clinches Mockenmaker up against the cage.
Mockenmaker is working for takedown but Ban is calmly controlling the position for now.

Ban breaks from the clinch.
Ban tries to clinch up.
Ban closes the distance but Mockenmaker moves to the side

and Mockenmaker counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mockenmaker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ban has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mockenmaker but great work by Ban.
Mockenmaker wants to control but Ban postures up.
Mockenmaker is not content to let Ban control the position.
Mockenmaker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ban is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mockenmaker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mockenmaker tries to improve position but can't.
Fetty Mockenmaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Mockenmaker's face as Ban controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mockenmaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bo Ban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mockenmaker struggling a bit here.
Mockenmaker defending against the ground and pound.
Mockenmaker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ban throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mockenmaker is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mockenmaker is working hard here to advance position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Ban.
I think Mockenmaker 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fetty Mockenmaker!
An out of breath Fetty Mockenmaker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.