PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JD Repooc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrese Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Repooc
vs
Banks

183 cm
26
167 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

SAVE A FIGHTER
Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JD Repooc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrese Banks!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Repooc throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banks was covering up waiting for the punch and Repooc finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Repooc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Banks is working an open guard so Repooc takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Banks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Repooc's waist but Repooc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banks off to one side.
Repooc tries to clinch up.

Repooc bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Banks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Repooc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Repooc wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Banks looking for submissions off his back.

Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Banks with the active half guard here but Repooc passes nicely into side control.
Banks is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Repooc is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repooc manages to capitalize on a mistake by Banks to take his back!
Banks is in bad spot here.
Repooc avoiding Banks 's attempts to control his hands.
Banks tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repooc doesn't have the hooks in and Banks manages to turn into his guard.

Banks has gone for a leg lock! Repooc slips out almost immediately though and dives into Banks's guard.

Repooc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Banks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Repooc defends it easily.

Banks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Repooc has picked Banks up and slammed him! Banks can't keep hold of the triangle and Repooc manages to pass to side control!
Banks tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Repooc presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Banks tries to reverse the position but Repooc maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Repooc get's back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 JD Repooc will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Repooc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Banks counters with a series of strikes. Repooc will be more careful next time no doubt.
Repooc doesn't manage to clinch there - Banks circles away.
Repooc connects with the punch.

Repooc shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Banks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Repooc wants to stand but Banks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Repooc stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Repooc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Repooc tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.

Repooc gets a takedown into half guard.
Banks is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Banks is working to get back to half guard.
Banks regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Banks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banks manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
JD Repooc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Banks goes for an armbar but Repooc turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Repooc.
Repooc trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banks's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Banks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Repooc escapes and throws Banks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Banks is looking for a sweep.
Banks looks to move to half guard but instead Repooc has passed into mount! Damn!
Banks is desperately trying to improve his position but Repooc has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Repooc stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Repooc tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Repooc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
JD Repooc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks fails with the takedown.
Repooc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Repooc moves into the clinch.
Banks is working for takedown but Repooc is calmly controlling the position for now.
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 JD Repooc will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Repooc throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Banks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Repooc is in Banks's guard.

Banks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Repooc escapes and throws Banks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Banks is trying to control Repooc's posture but Repooc avoids it.
Banks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banks is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Repooc is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Banks is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Repooc manages to capitalize on a mistake by Banks to take his back!
Banks rolls, trying to escape but Repooc keeps control of the position.
Repooc doesn't have the hooks in and Banks manages to turn into his guard.

Banks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Repooc is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Repooc has escaped and now he's on top!
Banks looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Repooc puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Banks looking for submissions off his back.

Banks actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repooc wants to stand but Banks has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Banks has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Repooc escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Repooc!
Banks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Repooc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Repooc decides to stand back up. Repooc steps back and let's Banks get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Repooc.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Repooc tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid body kick from Repooc.
Repooc throws a right and a left that Banks avoids nicely.
A combination from Banks does no damage.

Repooc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
JD Repooc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Banks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Repooc escapes and throws Banks's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Repooc decides to stand back up.
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!
Repooc thuds his right hand into Banks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Repooc fails with an attempt to clinch.

Repooc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banks, pushing him back against the cage.
Tyrese Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
JD Repooc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Repooc has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Repooc!