PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucca Turpitudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cody Banks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Turpitudo
vs
Banks

186 cm
19
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 Sydney, Lucca Turpitudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Banks!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpitudo throws an overhand right that lands on Banks's shoulder, as Banks tries to avoid the shot.
Banks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turpitudo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Banks is looking to clinch.
Banks wants to clinch up but Turpitudo keeps it at a distance.
Banks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Banks tries to clinch but Turpitudo is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks tries to clinch up but Turpitudo circles away and keeps his distance.
Turpitudo fails to land with a series of punches.
Turpitudo throws a combination. Banks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Banks wants to clinch up but Turpitudo keeps it at a distance.
Turpitudo looks to land a combination but Banks avoids it well.

Banks drives through and clinches with Turpitudo against the cage.
Banks lands an elbow inside.
Banks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turpitudo blocks it with crossed arms.
Turpitudo lands a right hand.
Banks connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Lucca Turpitudo has been cut.
Banks prevents Turpitudo from breaking the clinch.
Turpitudo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Banks misses with a knee to the head.
Turpitudo takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Turpitudo misses with the head strike.
Turpitudo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Turpitudo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucca Turpitudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turpitudo tries to break free but Banks pushes him back against the cage.
Banks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turpitudo has Banks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Banks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Banks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turpitudo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Turpitudo has picked Banks up - he's going for a ride! Turpitudo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Turpitudo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turpitudo is breathing heavily.
Banks tries to roll over but Turpitudo keeps him under control.

Turpitudo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turpitudo is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks is not content to let Turpitudo control the position.
Turpitudo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Banks is in a horrible position here. Turpitudo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Turpitudo avoids the attempt from Banks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpitudo tries to control but Banks wriggling away.
Turpitudo with shots to the head and body - Banks looks very uncomfortable down there.

Turpitudo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Banks wants to hold on but Turpitudo pushes him away.
Turpitudo controlling his opponent.
Turpitudo wants to control the pace but Banks is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banks stops Turpitudo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Banks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Turpitudo looking for a guillotine from mount but Banks is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turpitudo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lucca Turpitudo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucca Turpitudo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Turpitudo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Turpitudo.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Turpitudo swinging wildly here.
Banks swinging wildly here.
Banks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cody Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks tries to clinch there but Turpitudo circles away.
Banks tries to clinch up.
Banks is looking to clinch but Turpitudo is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpitudo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turpitudo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banks circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turpitudo avoids the head kick by Banks.
Turpitudo scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpitudo lands a slapping body shot.
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Turpitudo pushes him off.
Turpitudo thows a body shot but no joy.
Banks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turpitudo dives in and grabs Banks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes down on Turpitudo's head and hops out.
Turpitudo lands a nice hook to Banks's body. Banks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lucca Turpitudo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turpitudo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cody Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turpitudo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turpitudo misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Turpitudo.
Turpitudo is looking to wear down Banks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banks wants to clinch.
Banks misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to clinch up.
Turpitudo throws a wild body kick that Banks sees coming a mile off.
Turpitudo throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range.
Turpitudo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turpitudo throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
Turpitudo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucca Turpitudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Turpitudo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Turpitudo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banks to the mat! Banks manages to get full guard.
Turpitudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turpitudo trying to move into half guard but instead Banks has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to control from the top but Turpitudo keeps moving.

Turpitudo has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
Turpitudo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Turpitudo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turpitudo wants to sweep but no luck.

Turpitudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banks is aware though and is defending well.

Turpitudo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Turpitudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turpitudo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucca Turpitudo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucca Turpitudo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Turpitudo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Banks throws a sloppy head kick
and Turpitudo counters with a body kick that stops Banks in his tracks momentarily.
Banks lands with a kick to the temple. Turpitudo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Turpitudo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banks wants to clinch but Turpitudo slips to the side

and Turpitudo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Turpitudo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banks's head.
Turpitudo is trying to control the action in half guard but Banks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Turpitudo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Turpitudo is working for a kimura but Banks is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turpitudo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banks trying to control but Turpitudo postures up.
Turpitudo controlling the action here.

Turpitudo is working for a kimura but Banks is defending it quite comfortably.

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.
Turpitudo works his way into side control.

Turpitudo tries for a kimura but Banks is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Turpitudo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks being controlled for a moment.

Turpitudo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turpitudo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lucca Turpitudo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banks is trying to control Turpitudo's posture but Turpitudo avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turpitudo taking a breather here.
Banks tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucca Turpitudo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turpitudo, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucca Turpitudo!