PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Blankenship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Bombay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blankenship comes into the arena with Dead Man's Party blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Blankenship
vs
Bombay

186 cm
22
196 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
191 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Organic Peak Performance
Blueprint Clothing

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Blankenship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gordon Bombay!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombay slips under a jab from Blankenship.
Bombay slips under a jab.
Blankenship looks to land a combination but Bombay avoids it well.
Bombay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A clash of legs there as Bombay blocks the low kick.
Bombay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blankenship is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blankenship tries to clinch there but Bombay circles away.
Blankenship has a takedown stuffed.

Blankenship closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bombay 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.
Bombay lands an elbow inside.
Blankenship wants to stall.
Blankenship 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 Kenny Blankenship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blankenship looking for a takedown.
Blankenship tries to pull guard but Bombay won't allow it.
Blankenship has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bombay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blankenship on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship fails to pull guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bombay.
Bombay lands a nice knee to the body.
Bombay stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bombay gets underhooks to prevent Blankenship's takedown attempt.
Bombay crunches a lovely knee into Blankenship's ribcage.
Bombay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blankenship tries for a takedown but Bombay manages to get underhooks.
Blankenship is breathing heavily.
Bombay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stalling in the clinch from Bombay.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bombay.
Bombay prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blankenship tries to pull guard but Bombay won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blankenship successfully pulls guard.
Bombay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bombay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blankenship is keeping the position for now.
Blankenship will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Blankenship looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bombay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bombay postures up in Blankenship's guard and throws a big left but Blankenship blocks it.
Bombay trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
Blankenship looking to control.

Blankenship looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bombay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blankenship is keeping the position for now.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Bombay from controlling successfully.
Bombay with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bombay feints and then cracks Blankenship's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blankenship down.
Bombay moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blankenship misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good leg kick by Bombay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bombay throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A left and a right from Bombay both land. Nice combination.
Bombay lands a high kick!
Good exchange - Bombay coming out on top.
Both fighters circling a little - Bombay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gordon Bombay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bombay throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bombay lands a high kick!
Bombay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blankenship avoids the head kick by Bombay.
Bombay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bombay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bombay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crunch! Bombay slams his shin into Blankenship's torso.

Bombay has managed to clinch.
Bombay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bombay connects with a knee to the head.

Bombay breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blankenship crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bombay - the referee stops the clock and Blankenship gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bombay. Blankenship manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Bombay.
Bombay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bombay throws a head kick but Blankenship moves out of range.
Bombay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blankenship fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters circling a little - Bombay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bombay fakes the leg kick and cracks Blankenship in the body.
Blankenship sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Bombay dominated that round.
That's time! Blankenship's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bombay pushes Blankenship away with a front kick.
Gordon Bombay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blankenship swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bombay counters with a head kick.
Bombay scores with a kick to the midsection.

Bombay clinches with his opponent.

Bombay breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Bombay.
Bombay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blankenship misses with a hook. Bombay ducked under it nicely.
Bombay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blankenship with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bombay counters with a head kick. That will keep Blankenship thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Blankenship fails with the takedown
and Bombay counters with a head kick. That will keep Blankenship thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bombay lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship drops his hands momentarily and Bombay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Bombay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bombay throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bombay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship with a poor takedown
and Bombay counters with a body kick that stops Blankenship in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Blankenship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bombay lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bombay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bombay's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bombay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bombay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blankenship is working for takedown but Bombay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bombay crunches a lovely knee into Blankenship's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Bombay.
Blankenship has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bombay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bombay.
Bombay taking a breather.
Blankenship takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bombay taking a breather.
Bombay connects with a knee to the head.
Bombay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blankenship.
Blankenship tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bombay smiles and moves away.
Blankenship misses with a double jab

and Bombay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bombay.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Bombay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship has his takedown stuffed
and Bombay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bombay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blankenship throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bombay throws a head kick but Blankenship moves out of range.
Kenny Blankenship is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bombay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bombay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blankenship takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bombay tries a head kick but it misses.
Bombay lands with a nice body kick.

Bombay closes the distance and clinches.

Bombay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blankenship swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bombay moves into the clinch.
Bombay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bombay lands an elbow inside that Blankenship shrugs off.
Blankenship tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bombay smiles and moves away.
Blankenship moves forwards but Bombay connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bombay counters with a head kick. That will keep Blankenship thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bombay scores with a spinning back kick!
Bombay scores with a spinning back kick!
Bombay works Blankenship's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blankenship avoids the head kick by Bombay.
Bombay tries a head kick but it misses.
Bombay thuds his shin into the meat of Blankenship's side.
Blankenship takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bombay lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blankenship shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bombay counters with a big head kick but Blankenship shrugs it off.
Bombay misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Bombay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Blankenship misses with a combination
and Bombay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blankenship tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bombay counters with a leg kick.
Bombay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bombay lands a high kick!
Blankenship wants to clinch

and Bombay counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bombay.
Blankenship is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blankenship lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blankenship on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bombay is leaning against Blankenship and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blankenship drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bombay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bombay chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombay thuds his shin into the meat of Blankenship's side.
A left lands for Bombay.
No joy there for Bombay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenny Blankenship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bombay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blankenship tries for a takedown but Bombay circles away easily
and Bombay counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Blankenship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bombay throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blankenship swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bombay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bombay crunches a lovely knee into Blankenship's ribcage.

Bombay is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blankenship can't fight it off and eventually Bombay manages to take the fight to the floor. Blankenship looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blankenship is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombay looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bombay trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bombay tries to free his leg and advance position but Blankenship is retaining full guard.

Blankenship is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bombay trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
Bombay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blankenship. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bombay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bombay thows a big elbow that misses.
Bombay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Bombay from controlling successfully.

Blankenship has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bombay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bombay trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blankenship utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bombay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Blankenship has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bombay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Bombay from controlling successfully.
Blankenship working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bombay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bombay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blankenship looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bombay trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.

Blankenship throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Blankenship is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bombay pushing down on Blankenship's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kenny Blankenship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bombay is tying to control. Blankenship wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bombay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blankenship knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Bombay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bombay winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Bombay!