PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moses comes into the arena with Black Label Society - too tough to die blaring out of the sound system. Ricky Moses could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robin Banks's chin.

Moses
vs
Banks

176 cm
30
166 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

150 cm
27
159 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Banks!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banks.
Robin Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Banks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moses is defended easily by Banks.
Banks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moses's hands.
Moses shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moses dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moses displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Moses throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
Banks leaves Moses with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moses has time to react.

Moses fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Banks sprawls well initially but Moses persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moses trying to control from Banks's half guard. Banks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Banks is pulling down on Moses's head to control his posture.
Moses trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricky Moses wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Banks thuds a left hand into Moses's body.
Nice sprawl there from Banks as Moses shoots in.
Moses misses with a body shot.
Banks throws a combination. Moses tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Ricky Moses has been cut.

Banks shoots in and bounces Moses off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banks is looking to work some ground and pound but Moses has wrist control.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Moses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banks won't allow Moses to sweep him here.
Banks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Banks postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moses misses with a looping left.
Banks throws a right and a left that Moses avoids nicely.
Good work by Moses as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Banks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moses doesn't seem phased though.
Banks blocks a head kick by Moses.
Banks misses with a looping right.
Moses throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Banks enables Moses to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Banks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Moses preventing the sweep.
Moses throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mosesis looking to pass into half guard but Banks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Banks is in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Moses is keeping the position.
Banks sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moses trying to keep a closed guard but Banks is proving a slippery customer.
Banks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Banks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Moses's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Banks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moses avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moses connects with a body shot that sends Banks's belly button to the back.
Banks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moses counters with a head kick. That will keep Banks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Moses fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Banks misses.
Moses throws a lazy right hand but Banks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moses misses with a wild combination.
Moses misses with a takedown
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moses moves away.
Banks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Banks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moses tries to free his leg and advance position but Banks is retaining full guard.
Moses trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Moses throwing strikes from guard but Banks blocks nicely.
Banks looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses is looking to work some ground and pound but Banks has wrist control.
Moses works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moses 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.
Moses is looking to pass Banks's guard but actually Banks recovers to full guard.
Moses trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Banks pulls Moses in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricky Moses wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Moses misses with a body shot.
Moses checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moses is looking to wear down Banks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the body from Moses misses
and Banks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moses throws a shot from downtown. Banks moves away and avoids it.
Moses fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Moses.
Moses lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moses slips a straight right by Banks.
Robin Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks looks to land a combination. Moses sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Banks thuds a left hand into Moses's body.
A big right from Banks misses.
Banks misses with a low kick as Moses jumps back.
Banks swings for the body but Moses moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moses cracks Banks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banks tries for a takedown but Moses sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks tries to move into range but Moses moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moses misses with a looping left.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moses throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Moses dodges the punch combination from Banks.
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Moses connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banks's hands.
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Moses slips the punch.
Moses lands with a nice body punch.
Banks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Banks jabs Moses right on the nose. Moses blinks but takes it well.
Robin Banks seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Banks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moses is staying active underneath Banks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses has hold of Banks's hands but Banks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Banks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moses wants to improve his position but Banks is controlling well.
Moses is trying to stand.
Banks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moses does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Moses reverses the position - he's now on top in Banks's guard.
Moses won't allow Banks to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robin Banks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Banks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moses is trying to defend but Banks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moses is trying to get back to full guard.
Moses is looking to escape.
Banks is controlling the pace.
Moses is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banks scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banks passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses wants to control but Banks postures up.
Banks wants to control for a moment but Moses uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Banks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Banks.
Banks trying to mount his opponent but Moses defends it.
Banks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Banks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banks works over Moses with some ground and pound from guard.
Moses looking to control.
Banks trying to control but Moses is working from the bottom.
Banks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moses holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Banks working some strikes from top position.
Moses working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banks 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Banks!