PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blanks
vs
Black

180 cm
23
195 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

185 cm
24
200 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Blood Bank ($10)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Blanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Black!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Black's calf.
Blanks lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Jack Black has been cut.
Black takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blanks lands a nice shot that snaps Black's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Blanks.
Blanks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Black moves out of range of the body kick from Blanks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blanks - that will leave a mark!
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!
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blanks tries to avoid it but Black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blanks to the ground. Blanks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blanks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blanks leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Black has a takedown stuffed.
Billy Blanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Black.
Black shoots for a takedown but Blanks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blanks jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Black throws a leg kick
and Blanks counters with a good, hard body kick but Black shrugs it off.
Black on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Black scores with a takedown into Blanks's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanks controlling Black's posture.
Black prevents Blanks from getting back to his feet.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Black trying to control but Blanks is working from the bottom.
Blanks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Blanks blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Blanks keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Blanks seems keen to control Black's posture.
Black stops Blanks from standing up.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blanks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Billy Blanks has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
Blanks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Black avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blanks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blanks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blanks lands a head shot.
Donk. Blanks catches Black right on the button with a cross.
Jack Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Black drives through with a takedown into guard.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Blanks blocks nicely.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Blanks has wrist control.
Black wants to pass the guard but Blanks is keeping the position.
Blanks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blanks tries to get out of the position.
Blanks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black won't allow Blanks to sweep him here.
Blanks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blanks's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black wants to pass the guard but Blanks is keeping the position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black throws a strike but Blanks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blanks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Black's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Black looks for a takedown but Blanks sprawls well.
Blanks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blanks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Black if he has to take too many more of those.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid body kick from Blanks.
Black takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blanks.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blanks counters with a solid body kick.
Black is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanks throws a head kick that half lands.
Black takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blanks lands with a nice body kick.
Blanks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blanks throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blanks.
Blanks looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Black takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blanks.
Blanks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Billy Blanks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Black throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blanks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Black ducks right into an uppercut from Blanks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanks throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Blanks throws a head kick that Black semi-blocks.
Blanks lands with a right hand.
Blanks throws a wild body kick that Black sees coming a mile off.
Blanks connects with a single shot there.

Black throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blanks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Black is in Blanks's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Blanks keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blanks pulls Black in to control the position.
Blanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Black throws a strike but Blanks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blanks stopping the sweep attempt from Black.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blanks's waist but Blanks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Billy Blanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Black.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Blanks moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanks stuffs the takedown attempt from Black. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blanks. Blanks obviously looking to wear him down.
Blanks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blanks throws a head kick that Black semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blanks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Black lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blanks at a distance.
Blanks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blanks connects with a leg kick. Black looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Billy Blanks is winning the standup battle so far.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Blanks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Billy Blanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blanks.
Black takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Black takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blanks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Black'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Blanks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blanks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Black will feel that in the morning.
Black has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Blanks.
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blanks swivels and escapes.
Nice body kick there by Blanks.
Blanks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Black takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That has opened up Jack Black's cut even more.
Blanks throws a head kick that Black semi-blocks.
Black fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blanks checks it well.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blanks pinned against the cage. Blanks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Billy Blanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Black.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blanks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Blanks.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blanks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blanks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blanks lands a nice looking body kick.
Black's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Black avoids the head kick by Blanks.

Blanks drives through and clinches with Black against the cage.
Blanks has Black pressed against the cage.
Blanks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blanks slows down the pace here.
Blanks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blanks tries to stall but Black uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Blanks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Black crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blanks - the referee stops the clock and Black gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blanks. Black manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanks cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Black takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Black moves out of range of the body kick from Blanks.
Black takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blanks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blanks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Black throws a head kick that misses
and Blanks counters with a big head kick but Black shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Blanks.
Blanks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Black takes a step back to recover.
A head kick from Blanks lands but Black takes it in his stride.
Blanks ducks right into an uppercut from Black.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black blocks a head kick by Blanks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
Black dives in and grabs Blanks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blanks pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Blanks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Blanks lands a body shot.
Blanks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jack Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blanks counters with a nice body kick.

Blanks drives through and clinches with Black against the cage.
Blanks lands a nice shot to the body.
Blanks just leaning against Black, taking a breather.
Blanks lands a shot to the body.
Blanks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Blanks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanks pushes Black back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanks scores with a shoulder strike.
Blanks lands with a right to the head.

Blanks breaks the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blanks!
Blanks stuffs the takedown attempt from Black. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Blanks is looking to slow Black down with leg kicks.
Blanks scores with a three punch combo!
Blanks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blanks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blanks misses with a two punch combination.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blanks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Blanks.
Blanks thuds his shin into the meat of Black's side.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Blanks!
Billy Blanks took some time post fight to say the following; 'Leopold Stotch is above me in the rankings?? We gotta do something about that.... Leopold you cant bring the shin guards with you... your limbs are gona hate me.... accept the fight offer and lets do this.'.