PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Big Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lloyd Banks will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Big Dog
vs
Banks

188 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrone Big Dog!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lloyd Banks!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Big Dog fails with the takedown.
Big Dog avoids the head kick by Banks.
Big Dog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away.
Banks throws a head kick but Big Dog moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Dog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banks sprawls well. Banks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Big Dog gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Big Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big Dog fails with the takedown.
Lloyd Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Big Dog blocks a head kick by Banks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banks leaves Big Dog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Big Dog shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyrone Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Banks lands a big head kick that sends Big Dog tumbling to the mat! Banks takes a step backwards and waves Big Dog back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Tyrone Big Dog has been cut.
Big Dog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Big Dog blocks a head kick by Banks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Big Dog darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Big Dog is keen to just control but Banks is a slippery customer.

Big Dog is working for a kimura but Banks is defending it quite comfortably.
Big Dog has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Big Dog working for a submission but Banks is keeping him at bay.

Big Dog goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Banks turns into him and now he's in Big Dog's guard.
Big Dog has Banks pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Banks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Big Dog'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.

Banks stuffs the takedown.
Big Dog shoots in looking for a takedown. Banks tries to sprawl out of it but Big Dog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Dog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Big Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big Dog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banks throws a head kick but Big Dog moves out of range.

Big Dog darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Banks is defending against the submission attempts here by Big Dog.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Big Dog trying to work for an americana but Banks has managed to regain full guard.
Big Dog trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.

Big Dog drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Banks dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks postures up.
Big Dog seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Banks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Big Dog is proving hard to escape from.

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.
Big Dog trying to control the position.

Big Dog working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Banks has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lloyd Banks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Big Dog's cut.
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.

Big Dog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banks sprawls well. Banks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Big Dog gets slowly back to his feet.
Banks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banks wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Big Dog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banks's waist but Banks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Big Dog off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Big Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Big Dog drives through with a takedown into guard.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Big Dog from controlling successfully.
Big Dog has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Big Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Banks is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Dog trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but Big Dog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Big Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Banks is retaining full guard.

Big Dog drops back, looking for a kneebar! Banks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Banks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Banks!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Big Dog wants to control but Banks postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Big Dog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Big Dog has one of Banks's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Big Dog tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tyrone Big Dog did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Big Dog's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Big Dog.
Banks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Big Dog.
Big Dog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Big Dog. 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.
No luck for Big Dog with that takedown attempt.
Big Dog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banks sprawls well. Banks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Big Dog gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Dog shoots for a double leg takedown but Banks sprawls well. He's pushed Big Dog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Big Dog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Big Dog tries for a takedown but Banks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two 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.
Big Dog avoids the head kick by Banks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Big Dog has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Big Dog is defended easily by Banks.
Banks stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Dog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Banks as Big Dog shoots in.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banks throws a sloppy head kick and Big Dog moves out of range easily.
Big Dog shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Big Dog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Big Dog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Big Dog fails to land the takedown.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Banks dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Big Dog's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Banks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Big Dog as he jumps to the side.
Tyrone Big Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Big Dog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Dog has his takedown stuffed
and Banks counters with a head kick. That will keep Big Dog thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Dog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banks as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Big Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big Dog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banks as he avoids it easily.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Banks throws a head kick that misses.

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.
Big Dog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lloyd Banks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Big Dog closes the distance and clinches up with Banks, looking for a takedown. Big Dog pushes Banks against the cage but Banks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Big Dog with a poor takedown
and Banks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a head kick.

Big Dog shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Banks's guard.

Big Dog drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Big Dog jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Big Dog 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.

Big Dog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Big Dog wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Tyrone Big Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Dog throws and elbow that misses. Banks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Big Dog's guard. Nice move by Banks!

Big Dog looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lloyd Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lloyd Banks!
Lloyd Banks is the new middleweight champion!