PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Banson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Do McFiddles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Banson
vs
McFiddles

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
289 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Banson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Do McFiddles!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McFiddles circles away.
Banson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Banson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Jake Banson has been cut.
McFiddles misses the jab.
McFiddles misses with an uppercut

and Banson counters with a takedown into side control.
McFiddles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McFiddles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McFiddles is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Banson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Banson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Banson throwing strikes here but McFiddles is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFiddles is trying to reverse the position but instead Banson has taken his back - oops!

Banson working for a choke but McFiddles is defending well.
McFiddles is holding onto Banson's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
McFiddles just trying to survive but Banson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Banson tries to get the hooks in deep but McFiddles pushed the leg off.
McFiddles tries to roll but Banson sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Banson tightening his grip on McFiddles, looking for the choke.

McFiddles is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McFiddles is really stuck here.
Banson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McFiddles doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on McFiddles's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McFiddles trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Banson has the hooks in. McFiddles is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McFiddles is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Banson is hanging on to McFiddles's back as he tries to escape.
McFiddles has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Banson.
McFiddles trying to control the action but Banson just sinks the hooks in.
Banson is breathing heavily.
McFiddles tries to escape the position.
McFiddles trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McFiddles breaks Banson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McFiddles tries to free his leg and advance position but Banson is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banson looking for a sweep. Not yet Banson, not yet.
McFiddles trying to control but Banson is working from the bottom.
Banson keeping full guard, as McFiddles tries to pass.
Banson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McFiddles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banson's head.
McFiddles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banson keeping full guard, as McFiddles tries to pass.
McFiddles stops Banson from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Banson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Banson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McFiddles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McFiddles jabs at Banson's body.
McFiddles throws out a powerful jab.
Banson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Banson checks a leg kick.
Banson moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFiddles throws a nice looking combination but Banson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McFiddles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFiddles misses with a hook. Banson ducked under it nicely.

McFiddles lands a left and a right that send Banson crashing to the mat, dazed. McFiddles thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Banson is rocked!

Jake Banson's cut is getting worse.
Do McFiddles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Banson.
Oh Banson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McFiddles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banson.
Banson seems to have got his legs back now.
McFiddles connects with a looping right hand.

Jake Banson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McFiddles knocks out Banson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles McFiddles before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. McFiddles picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Do McFiddles!