PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhailu Banister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikedmondson Edmondson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmondson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Loli Mou. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Banister
vs
Edmondson

193 cm
20
220 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

189 cm
27
211 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhailu Banister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikedmondson Edmondson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Banister with that takedown attempt.
Banister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Edmondson.
Banister fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhailu Banister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmondson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmondson wants it to stay on the feet.
Edmondson connects with a high kick.
Edmondson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edmondson as he avoids it easily.
Banister shoots in looking for a takedown but Edmondson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banister's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edmondson throws a nice looking combination but Banister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banister shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edmondson sprawls well. Edmondson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Banister gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmondson misses with a head kick.
Banister appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banister darts in looking for a takedown but Edmondson gets double underhooks and turns Banister into the cage.
Banister ducks under a wild hook from Edmondson.
Banister tries to counter with a takedown but Edmondson is quick to defend against it.
Edmondson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edmondson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmondson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edmondson looks to land a right hand but Banister moved out of range.
Banister avoids the head kick by Edmondson.
Decent striking displayed by Edmondson there.
Nice sprawl there from Edmondson as Banister shoots in.
Banister changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edmondson tries to avoid it but Banister manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edmondson to the ground. Edmondson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edmondson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmondson misses with an uppercut. Banister saw that one coming.
Edmondson throws a head kick but Banister moves out of range.
Edmondson throws a head kick but Banister moves out of range.
Edmondson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banister shoots for a takedown but Edmondson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mikedmondson Edmondson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmondson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banister shoots in for a takedown but Edmondson shows good takedown defense.
Banister avoids the head kick by Edmondson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banister avoids the head kick by Edmondson.
Edmondson tries a head kick but it misses.
Banister tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edmondson swivels and escapes.
Edmondson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banister avoids the head kick by Edmondson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Edmondson does no damage.
Edmondson misses with a double jab.
Banister looks for a takedown but Edmondson sprawls well.
Edmondson is looking for the big counter here.
Banister takes a kick to the side of the head.
Edmondson tries a head kick but it misses.
Banister darts in looking for a takedown but Edmondson gets double underhooks and turns Banister into the cage.
Banister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edmondson as he avoids it easily.
Banister tries for a takedown but Edmondson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Edmondson tries to land a front kick but Banister steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick from Edmondson lands but Banister takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banister is defended easily by Edmondson.
Banister takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Banister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edmondson's waist but Edmondson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banister off to one side.
Banister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edmondson tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Banister with that takedown attempt.
Banister is breathing heavily.
Edmondson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikedmondson Edmondson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Edmondson throws a sloppy head kick and Banister moves out of range easily.
Edmondson throws a head kick but Banister moves out of range.
Banister has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edmondson finds it's way round the side to connect with Banister's head.
Edmondson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banister.
Despite the aggression on Edmondson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Banister ducks under a wild hook from Edmondson.
Banister shoots in but Edmondson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Edmondson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Banister tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edmondson defends well and Banister ends up having to push Edmondson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhailu Banister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmondson throws a head kick that misses.
Edmondson throws a sloppy head kick and Banister moves out of range easily.
Edmondson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banister needs to keep his hands up - Edmondson had a free shot at his head there.
Edmondson throws a lazy right hand but Banister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banister moves away from the strike by Edmondson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmondson throws a sloppy head kick and Banister moves out of range easily.
Edmondson lands a head kick. Banister smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Banister blocks a head kick by Edmondson.
Edmondson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Banister back to the cage. Edmondson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Banister moves out of range of the strikes.
Banister tries to counter with a takedown but Edmondson is quick to defend against it.
Banister shoots in looking for a takedown but Edmondson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banister's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Banister is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edmondson's half guard.

Edmondson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Edmondson actively working from the bottom here.
Edmondson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Edmondson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Edmondson has his foot on Banister's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banister works his way back into a safe position though.
Edmondson is breathing heavily.
Banister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Banister is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Edmondson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Banister trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmondson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banister stays in close to Edmondson's body and controls the position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Edmondson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Banister knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edmondson on the ground.

Banister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edmondson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banister has managed to get both his arms back between Edmondson's legs - danger averted.

Edmondson is looking for a triangle but Banister pushes his legs off easily.

Edmondson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Edmondson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banister is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmondson keeping moving, preventing Banister from controlling successfully.

Edmondson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Banister drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banister jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Edmondson working for a triangle but Banister defends it easily.
Banister is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Edmondson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banister is aware though and is defending well.
Banister is stalling in the full guard.
Edmondson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banister has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banister showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Edmondson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banister is aware though and is defending well.
Banister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banister not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banister trying to control but Edmondson is working from the bottom.

Edmondson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikedmondson Edmondson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Banister avoids the head kick by Edmondson.
Banister drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edmondson sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Banister with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Edmondson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banister fails with a takedown attempt.
Banister ducks under a wild hook from Edmondson.
Edmondson misses the jab.
Edmondson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhailu Banister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banister tries for a takedown but Edmondson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banister looks for a takedown but Edmondson sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banister shoots in looking for a takedown. Edmondson tries to sprawl out of it but Banister keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edmondson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmondson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edmondson tries a head kick but it misses.
Banister tries to counter with a takedown but Edmondson is quick to defend against it.
Banister slips under a jab from Edmondson.
Banister shoots and misses
and Edmondson counters with a head kick. That will keep Banister thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Edmondson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banister attempts a counter takedown but Edmondson avoids it well and moves away.
Edmondson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhailu Banister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edmondson but Edmondson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banister gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Edmondson.
Mikhailu Banister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmondson misses with a straight right.
Banister moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Edmondson as Banister shoots in.
Banister moves out of range of the strikes.
Banister fails with the takedown
and Edmondson counters with a straight right hand.
Edmondson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banister attempts a counter takedown but Edmondson avoids it well and moves away.
Banister walks into a straight right hand from Edmondson.

Banister shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Edmondson actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banister works his way into side control.
Edmondson is trying to get back to half guard.
Edmondson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Banister is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edmondson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Edmondson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Edmondson actively working from the bottom here.
Edmondson is looking to improve his position.
Banister wants to pass the guard but Edmondson is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Edmondson is defending against the submission attempts here by Banister.
Banister wants to pass the guard but Edmondson is defending well.
Edmondson tries to roll over but Banister keeps him under control.

Edmondson looking for submissions off his back.

Edmondson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banister pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Banister is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mikedmondson Edmondson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edmondson trying to control but Banister postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikedmondson Edmondson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edmondson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikedmondson Edmondson!
Mikedmondson Edmondson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Mikhailu Banister had this to say: 'Testing Hiddens'.