PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Allan (ranked 4463 p4p, 4484 weight class) and Jordan Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Allan
vs
Banks

180 cm
25
175
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christian Allan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Banks!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allan misses with a body kick.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Allan counters with a left and a right that stings Banks.
Allan stuns Banks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Allan as Banks shoots in.
Allan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Banks closes the distance and clinches.

Allan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Allan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Allan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Allan tries to get out of the position.
Banks trying to control but Allan is working from the bottom.
Banks being controlled here momentarily.
Allan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Allan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banks won't allow Allan to sweep him here.
Banks advances to half guard.
Banks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banks is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Banks decides to stand up.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Allan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christian Allan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Banks.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Allan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Allan is looking for a counter combo.
Banks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allan.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt - Allan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Banks pushes Allan up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks goes for a takedown attempt but Allan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Banks tries to clinch there but Allan circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banks pinned against the cage. Banks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Allan misses with a kick to the body.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allan.
Allan misses with the combination.

Banks clinches up with Allan and pushes him back against the cage.

Allan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Banks instigates a clinch.
Allan fails to pull guard.
Allan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Allan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Banks is leaning against Allan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banks to keep the fight standing.
Allan looking for a takedown.
Allan leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks is looking for a takedown.

Banks pulls guard effortlessly.
Banks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Allan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Banks has closed the distance and engaged Allan in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Allan keeps control of Banks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Allan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banks is trying to drag Allan to the mat but Allan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Banks pulls Allan into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.

Banks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.
Allan stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Banks controls Allan momentarily but Allan frees himself.
Allan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Allan from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Allan throws a strike but Banks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Banks trying to control but Allan is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banks looking to pass the guard.
Allan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Allan.
Allan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banks.

Banks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Banks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Allan scores with a hook to the body. Banks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banks is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Allan clinches.
Banks tries to pull guard but Allan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Christian Allan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Banks.
Allan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banks to keep the fight standing.

Allan manages to break the clinch.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Allan sprawls well. Allan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.

Allan darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage.
Allan fails to pull guard.
Allan can't get the takedown.
Banks wants to get back to striking at distance but Allan won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allan has Banks pressed against the cage, preventing Banks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Allan throws a head punch that misses.

Allan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Banks unleashes a big counter combination but Allan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Allan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banks did well to prevent Allan getting side control.

Banks has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Allan is on him like a limpet, forcing Banks back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Allan breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Allan closes the distance and clinches.
Jordan Banks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banks is trying to break the clinch but Allan has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Christian Allan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Allan is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Allan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Allan wants it to stay on the feet.
Allan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Banks manages to circle out of the way.
Banks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Allan swivels and escapes.
Allan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Banks fails to land the takedown.
Christian Allan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Banks.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allan circles away.
Allan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Banks doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Allan counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan 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. Allan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Allan lands a nice hook to Banks's body. Banks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Allan looks to land a combination but Banks avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Allan has managed to clinch.

Allan wants the takedown. Banks is fighting it off but Allan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Banks's guard against the cage.

Banks pushes Allan off and gets back to his feet.

Allan pushes Banks up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks fails to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allan wants a takedown.

Allan drags the fight down to the ground.
Banks wants to control from the top but Allan keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allan is trying to keep Banks in close.
Banks preventing the sweep.
Allan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Allan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.

Allan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Banks escapes and throws Allan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Banks is looking to take a break and control but Allan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks throws a strike aimed at the side of Allan's head but Allan avoids it well.
Banks controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Allan is looking for a sweep.
Banks is looking to take a break and control but Allan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Banks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Allan.
Banks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jordan Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christian Allan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Allan clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Allan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allan, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Allan!