PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Guerrero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Papo Reto. Roy Bane will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Guerrero
vs
Bane

210 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thor Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Bane!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guerrero manages to avoid it.
Bane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bane just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bane. Those never looked like landing.
Bane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bane tests Guerrero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bane throws a nice looking combination but Guerrero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guerrero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guerrero somewhat.
Bane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bane scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Bane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guerrero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guerrero.
Bane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guerrero rather than just go for the knockout.
Guerrero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been hearing reports that Guerrero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guerrero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bane digs a good body shot into Guerrero's ribs.
Bane misses with a series of wild punches.
Bane works over Guerrero's head and body with a nice combination.
Guerrero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bane.
Bane throws a shot to the body.
Bane works over Guerrero's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bane looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerrero is just out of range.

Guerrero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guerrero lands in his opponent's guard.
Bane wants to sweep but no luck.
Guerrero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guerrero controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guerrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Bane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerrero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Thor Guerrero just wasn't active enough.
Bane loads up on a big right hand but Guerrero slips the punch.
Bane misses the shot to the body.
Bane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bane.
Bane lands with a nice combination. Guerrero backs away looking to recover.
Bane throws a body punch but Guerrero moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane sizes up Guerrero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bane is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guerrero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Guerrero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guerrero.
Jab by Bane.
Guerrero walks into a straight right hand from Bane.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bane.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bane lands with a nice combination. Guerrero backs away looking to recover.
Bane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Bane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bane throws a shot to the body.
Roy Bane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bane throws a nice looking combination but Guerrero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bane misses with a few strikes there.
Guerrero slips under a jab from Bane.
Bane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bane lands a nice looking body shot.
Bane jabs Guerrero right on the nose. Guerrero blinks but takes it well.
Bane misses with a few strikes there.
Guerrero walks into a straight right hand from Bane.
Bane lands a really nice looking cross but Guerrero seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane throws a series of punches but Guerrero avoids them all with ease.
Guerrero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bane.
A left and a right from Bane both land. Nice combination.
Bane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bane scores with the left hand. Guerrero knows he should have avoided that one.
Bane stalks Guerrero and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Guerrero's face. Guerrero staggers backwards, shaken.
Bane connects with a crisp jab.
Bane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guerrero shoots in but no luck this time.
Bane throws a right and a left that Guerrero avoids nicely.
Bane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guerrero.
Bane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guerrero moves away.
Bane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guerrero manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Guerrero counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Guerrero has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bane is trying to keep an underhook but Guerrero manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Guerrero thows a huge punch but Bane dodges it nicely.
Bane tries to roll over but Guerrero keeps him under control.
Bane is looking to control Guerrero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bane avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roy Bane wasn't active enough on the ground.
Guerrero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guerrero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Bane. Those never looked like landing.
Bane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Bane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bane lands a right hook to the body.
Bane looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerrero is just out of range.
Bane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bane. Guerrero does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Bane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guerrero doesn't seem phased though.
Bane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bane scores with a hook to the body. Guerrero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Guerrero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bane.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Bane scores with a four punch combination!
Bane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bane lands a nice hook to Guerrero's body. Guerrero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Guerrero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bane!
Bane is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Bane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guerrero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Guerrero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bane misses with a body shot

and Guerrero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Guerrero is looking to advance position but Bane won't allow it.
Guerrero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bane is not content to let Guerrero control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guerrero controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Thor Guerrero just wasn't active enough.
Bane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guerrero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bane.
Bane looks to land a combination. Guerrero sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roy Bane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bane connects with a body shot that sends Guerrero's belly button to the back.
Roy Bane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bane!
Guerrero shoots in but Bane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guerrero walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bane swings for the body but Guerrero moves out of range.
Bane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guerrero. Guerrero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bane misses with a hook. Guerrero ducked under it nicely.
Guerrero moves away from the strike by Bane.
Bane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bane.
Roy Bane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane cracks Guerrero with a good jab.
Bane lands a slapping body shot.
Bane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guerrero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Guerrero.
Bane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bane misses with a body shot.
Bane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane thuds his right hand into Guerrero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Guerrero scores with a takedown into Bane's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrero trying to control but Bane is working from the bottom.
Bane looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bane keeping moving, preventing Guerrero from controlling successfully.
Thor Guerrero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Bane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guerrero.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Bane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bane 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Bane!