PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Delgado's choice of entrance music: Deftones - My own summer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Banner
vs
Delgado

180 cm
28
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

181 cm
29
181 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jax Delgado!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delgado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Delgado.
Delgado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner scores with a punch to the head.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delgado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Delgado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Banner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Delgado checks it well.
Banner motions for Delgado to come forward. Banner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banner thows a body shot but no joy.
Delgado fails with an attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Delgado checks a leg kick.
Delgado throws a right and a left that Banner avoids nicely.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick
and Delgado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Delgado lands with a nice body punch.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Delgado is out of range.
No joy there for Delgado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delgado moves away.
Banner throws a front kick aimed at Delgado's knee but Delgado avoids it well.
Banner lands a nice hook to Delgado's body. Delgado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Banner.
Banner connects with a right hand. Delgado shakes it off.

Delgado moves into the clinch successfully.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Delgado lands a body punch.

Delgado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delgado takes one to the chin there.
Delgado tries to clinch but Banner moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Banner.

Delgado closes the distance and clinches.
Banner has a couple of punches blocked by Delgado.
Delgado misses with a body punch.
Delgado struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
Delgado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banner misses with a body punch.
Delgado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delgado lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Delgado.
Delgado struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
Delgado digs a right hand into Banner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banner's gas tank.
Delgado has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delgado avoiding damage as Banner throws knees to the body.
Banner working hard to break the clinch.
Delgado lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Delgado as the two fighters clinch.
Delgado scores with a shoulder strike.
Delgado swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner is trying to push Delgado away but Delgado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banner can't break the clinch.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Delgado manages to break the clinch.

Delgado clinches up with Banner and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Delgado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delgado lands with an uppercut that bounces Banner off the cage and back into range.
Banner avoids the body shot from Delgado.
Banner is looking to land body kicks.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Banner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Delgado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner's elbow.
Banner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Delgado lands with a right to the head.
Banner scores with a shot to the side of Delgado's head.
Delgado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Banner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Jax Delgado has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner looks to land a body kick but Delgado moved away.
Banner throws a wild body kick that Delgado sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delgado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delgado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Delgado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner.
Delgado stuns Banner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Delgado moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Delgado. Beautiful body shot.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Delgado drives through and clinches with Banner against the cage.
Delgado lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delgado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delgado lands a body shot in the clinch.

Delgado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jax Delgado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jax Delgado's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Banner throws a shot from downtown. Delgado moves away and avoids it.
Jesse Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Delgado takes one on the button.
Delgado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jesse Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delgado.
Delgado throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Delgado instigates a clinch.
Banner has a couple of punches blocked by Delgado.
Delgado lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner is looking to break free of the clinch but Delgado has double underhooks.
Delgado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delgado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banner misses with a punch to the body.
Delgado is working Banner over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Banner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Delgado fails to land.
Delgado misses with a short punch on the inside.

Delgado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Delgado.
Banner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Delgado takes one to the side of the head.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick.
Delgado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banner scores with a hook.
A jab from Banner misses.
Delgado throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Delgado does no damage.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delgado circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner lands a jab.

Delgado clinches up against the cage.
Delgado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner is trying to break free.
Delgado lands an uppercut.
Banner taking a breather.

Delgado breaks the clinch.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner scores with a sloppy right hand. Delgado should have avoided that one.
Delgado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delgado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Delgado is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a nice shot that snaps Delgado's head back.
Jax Delgado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Delgado ducks down to avoid it.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Delgado moves away and avoids it.
Delgado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Banner counters with a two punch combo.

Delgado is rocked!
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Delgado moves away and avoids it.
Delgado is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Delgado misses with a wild combination.
Delgado seems to have recovered his senses.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Banner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Delgado is out of range.
Delgado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Delgado.
Banner fakes the leg kick and cracks Delgado in the body.
Banner looks for the body kick but Delgado saw that one coming.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banner misses the jab.
Delgado swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Delgado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot lands for Banner.
Banner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Delgado throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
Delgado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Delgado walks into a stiff left hand from Banner.
Delgado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banner rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Delgado moves into the clinch successfully.
Delgado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Delgado is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Banner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jax Delgado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Banner takes a swing at Delgado's ribcage but misses.
Banner scores with a hook to the body. Delgado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banner scores with a sloppy right hand. Delgado should have avoided that one.
Banner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Delgado blocks the body kick.
Banner swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner. Delgado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner throws a series of punches but Delgado moves out of range.
A jab from Delgado misses.
Delgado is looking to clinch but Banner is avoiding it.
Delgado is looking to clinch.
Banner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Delgado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banner throws a hook but Delgado blocks it.

Delgado rushes Banner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Delgado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Delgado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Delgado.
Banner checks a leg kick.

Delgado has Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Delgado has him pressed against the cage.

Delgado breaks the clinch.

Delgado has Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
Delgado tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Delgado back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner working aggressively here.
Delgado tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Delgado back against the cage.

Delgado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Delgado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Delgado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Delgado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delgado tries to clinch but Banner moves out of range.
Delgado lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Delgado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Delgado tries to clinch there but Banner circles away.
Delgado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Delgado misses with a wild body shot.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Banner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner. Delgado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delgado.
Delgado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banner blocks the body kick.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Delgado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Delgado's head but Delgado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner cracks Delgado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Delgado lands.
A head kick misses from Delgado.
Delgado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banner misses with a hook. Delgado ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado tries to clinch there but Banner circles away.
Delgado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Delgado doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
Banner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Delgado. Delgado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delgado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner staying out of range there.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delgado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banner wants to slow Delgado down by chopping away at his legs.
Banner tries to bum rush Delgado with a series of wild strikes but Delgado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delgado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Delgado's head backwards.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Delgado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Banner!
An out of breath Jesse Banner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.