PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Babu (ranked 24922 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 4821 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Babu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Babu
vs
Banchamek

200 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

201 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Babu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buakaw Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek scores with a punch to the head.

Banchamek clinches up against the cage.
Banchamek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banchamek is trying to push Babu away but Babu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banchamek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Babu.
Banchamek is pressed up against the cage. Babu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banchamek down to the mat. Banchamek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Banchamek throws out a loose jab but Babu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banchamek lands a head shot.
Banchamek looks to throw the jab but Babu is out of range.
Lucas Babu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babu tries for a takedown but Banchamek circles away easily
and Banchamek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Babu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banchamek pinned against the cage. Banchamek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banchamek avoids it really well and circles away.
Babu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Babu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Banchamek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Babu, pushing him back against the cage.
Babu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banchamek after a bit of a struggle.
Babu is trying to drag Banchamek to the mat but Banchamek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Banchamek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banchamek presses Babu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banchamek is trying to stall.
Banchamek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Banchamek stops a takedown attempt from Babu.
Babu is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Babu prevents a body shot from Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babu wants a takedown.
Banchamek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banchamek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banchamek pulls his leg out and moves away.

Banchamek moves into the clinch.
Babu is looking for a takedown.
Banchamek lands a shot to the body.
Babu wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hand to the body from Banchamek.
Banchamek scores with a hook to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banchamek.
Banchamek misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek has a couple of punches blocked by Babu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babu backwards.
A shot in the inside from Banchamek.
Banchamek wants to break free but Babu has control.
Banchamek is working Babu over against the cage.
Banchamek tries to work over Babu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babu blocks a body shot from Banchamek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek struggles to land a body shot inside as Babu controls his hands.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babu goes for a takedown attempt but Banchamek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Babu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banchamek swivels and escapes.
Banchamek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Babu ducks under a wild hook from Banchamek.

Banchamek moves into range and clinches up with Babu.
Babu blocking some punches.
Banchamek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banchamek is struggling to control the position.
Banchamek tries a body shot but Babu blocks it.
Banchamek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banchamek stalling.
Babu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banchamek's efforts to push away.
Babu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Banchamek tries to throw a body punch but Babu avoids it by throwing Banchamek back against the cage.
Banchamek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banchamek can't find room to land a body shot as Babu controls the action.
Banchamek prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banchamek digs a right hand into Babu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Babu's gas tank.
Banchamek throws a punch but it's blocked by Babu.
Banchamek is trying to break the clinch but Babu has him pressed against the cage.
Banchamek looking to stall.
Banchamek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banchamek trying to control the position but instead, Babu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banchamek into the cage.
Banchamek wants to break free but Babu has control.
Banchamek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Babu wants a takedown but no success here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banchamek.
Banchamek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banchamek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banchamek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Babu as Banchamek tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Babu takes one to the side of the head.
Babu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Babu slips a jab from Banchamek.
It looked like Babu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Banchamek misses.
Babu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banchamek.
Banchamek looks to land a combination. Babu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Babu slips a jab and a cross from Banchamek.
Babu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Babu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banchamek circles away.
A little jabbing left from Banchamek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babu moves forwards but Banchamek connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Banchamek closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Banchamek fails to land.
Banchamek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Banchamek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babu's elbow.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banchamek digs a right hand into Babu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Babu's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babu is trying to drag Banchamek to the mat but Banchamek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Babu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banchamek tries to circle away but Babu has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banchamek is pressed up against the cage. Babu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banchamek down to the mat. Banchamek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banchamek lands a jab to the nose.
Babu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banchamek swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Banchamek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banchamek misses the shot to the body.
Banchamek lands a body shot.
Jab from Banchamek.
Banchamek scores with a nice head shot.
Banchamek looks to land a right hand but Babu moved out of range.
Babu fails with a takedown attempt.
Banchamek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Babu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banchamek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babu.
Banchamek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Babu. Babu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Banchamek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Banchamek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banchamek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banchamek lands with a cross.
Banchamek scores with a nice head shot.
Banchamek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banchamek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banchamek lands the left hand.
Babu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Banchamek - just one landing.
Babu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Banchamek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Babu under the eye.

Banchamek has Babu up against the cage in a clinch.
Banchamek can't find room to land a body shot as Babu controls the action.

Babu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Banchamek regains guard.

Banchamek manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Banchamek leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Babu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banchamek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Banchamek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banchamek slowing the pace effectively.
Banchamek wants to get back to striking at distance but Babu won't allow it.
Banchamek wants to get back to striking at distance but Babu won't allow it.
Banchamek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Babu has him pressed against the cage.
Banchamek lands a shoulder strike.
Babu goes for a takedown attempt but Banchamek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Banchamek misses with the combination.
Banchamek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Babu under the eye.
Donk. Banchamek catches Babu right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banchamek thuds his right hand into Babu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Banchamek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babu dives in and grabs Banchamek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banchamek pushes down on Babu's head and hops out.
Banchamek lunges at Babu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Babu's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babu slips a jab and a cross from Banchamek.
Banchamek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banchamek looks to score with a jab to the body but Babu is just out of range.
Babu walks into a straight right hand from Banchamek.
Babu takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Banchamek misses.

Banchamek closes the distance and pushes Babu back into the cage.
Banchamek stalling against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banchamek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banchamek digs a right hand underneath Babu's ribcage. Babu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Babu is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banchamek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buakaw Banchamek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Babu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Banchamek moves into the clinch.
Banchamek tries a body shot but Babu blocks it.
Babu is working for takedown but Banchamek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Babu can't get the takedown.
Banchamek is pressed up against the cage. Babu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banchamek down to the mat. Banchamek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Babu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babu defending well as Banchamek loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Banchamek.
Good shot there by Banchamek.
Babu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Banchamek.

Banchamek gets a clinch.
Babu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banchamek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banchamek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babu circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek throws a hook but Babu avoids it easily.
Babu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Babu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice combination there by Banchamek.
Banchamek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Babu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Banchamek lands a glancing blow to the side of Babu's head.

Banchamek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banchamek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Banchamek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banchamek.
Banchamek is looking to control Babu's arms but Babu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banchamek has his back to the cage.
Banchamek can't find room to land a body shot as Babu controls the action.
Banchamek is trying to push Babu away but Babu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banchamek lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Banchamek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banchamek struggles to land a body shot inside as Babu controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banchamek after a bit of a struggle.
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!
Banchamek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to throw a body punch but Babu avoids it by throwing Banchamek back against the cage.
Banchamek swings wildly with an uppercut but Babu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banchamek is trying to push Babu away but Babu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banchamek scores with a shot to the side of Babu's head.
Babu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banchamek tries to break free but Babu pushes him back against the cage.
Banchamek looking to stall.
Banchamek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banchamek tries a body shot but Babu blocks it.
Babu prevents a body shot from Banchamek.
Banchamek wants to break free but Babu has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek swings wildly with an uppercut but Babu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banchamek tries a body shot but Babu blocks it.
Banchamek wants to stall.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banchamek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babu's elbow.
Babu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banchamek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banchamek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Babu is keeping busy.
Babu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banchamek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Banchamek has had enough of the clinch but Babu keeps him there for the moment.
Banchamek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banchamek misses with a punch on the inside.
Babu has Banchamek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Banchamek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Babu blocks a body shot from Banchamek.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Babu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banchamek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banchamek misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Banchamek.
Babu wants to take the fight to the mat but Banchamek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banchamek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banchamek swings wildly with an uppercut but Babu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banchamek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babu's elbow.
Buakaw Banchamek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Babu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Banchamek working aggressively here.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banchamek can't find room to land a body shot as Babu controls the action.
Banchamek misses with a punch to the body.
Lucas Babu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babu prevents a body shot from Banchamek.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buakaw Banchamek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banchamek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buakaw Banchamek!