PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jar Jar Binks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riki Maru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maru is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chris Brown - Ayo. Riki Maru struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jar Binks
vs
Maru

188 cm
28
190 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

183 cm
26
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Victory! Sports Nutrition

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jar Jar Binks!
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, Riki Maru!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maru has his takedown stuffed

and Binks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Binks lands an elbow inside that Maru shrugs off.
Maru takes a shot to the head.
Binks lands a right hand.
Maru takes a knee right on the jaw!
Binks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Binks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Binks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Binks crunches a lovely knee into Maru's ribcage.
Binks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Binks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maru.
Jar Jar Binks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riki Maru.
Maru can't find room to land a body shot as Binks controls the action.
Maru takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binks lands a nice knee to the body.
Binks pushes Maru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Binks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Binks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Binks lands a nice elbow.
Maru tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maru tries to score a body lock takedown but Binks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Binks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Binks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maru in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maru looks winded!
Binks lands a knee to the body.
Binks lands an elbow inside that Maru shrugs off.
Binks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Binks lands a knee to the head.
Binks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Binks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maru in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Binks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Binks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maru's defenses.
Binks crunches a lovely knee into Maru's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Binks to work.
Maru tries to throw a body punch but Binks avoids it by throwing Maru back against the cage.
Binks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maru in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Binks has Maru pressed against the cage.
Binks prevents the takedown attempt.
Maru tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Binks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Binks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Binks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maru takes an elbow to the temple.
Binks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Binks lands a knee to the body.
Maru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binks dodges an elbow strike from Maru.
Maru drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Binks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Binks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Binks scores with a shot to the side of Maru's head.
Maru misses with the head strike.
Binks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Binks lands an elbow inside that Maru shrugs off.
Binks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Binks.
Binks lands a knee to the head.
Binks stops a takedown attempt from Maru.
Binks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maru takes an elbow to the temple.
Maru wants to get back to striking at distance but Binks won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Binks.
Binks lands a right hand.
Maru tries to throw a body punch but Binks avoids it by throwing Maru back against the cage.
Binks scores with a knee to the head.
Maru working aggressively here.
Binks avoiding damage as Maru throws knees to the body.
Binks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Binks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Binks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Binks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maru backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Binks.
Maru tries to break the clinch but Binks is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Binks on the inside.
Maru tries to land a knee to the head but Binks blocks with his arms.
Maru misses with an elbow over the top.
Maru tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Binks avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jar Jar Binks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Maru misses with a hook. Binks ducked under it nicely.
Maru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Binks.
Maru looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maru misses with a hook.
Binks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maru.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Maru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binks lands a nice knee to the body.
Binks lands an elbow that stopped Maru in his tracks for a moment.
Maru pushes off an throws an elbow but Binks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Binks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binks connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Binks.
Maru is breathing heavily.
Binks landing knees to the body.
Binks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Binks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maru in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Binks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Binks lands a right hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Binks obliges.
Binks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maru takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalling in the clinch from Binks.
Binks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Binks pushes Maru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Binks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maru's defenses.
Binks lands a nice elbow.
Jar Jar Binks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees to the body from Binks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Binks.
Maru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Binks is defending well for now.
Maru takes a knee right on the jaw!
Binks taking a breather.
Binks is pressed up against the cage. Maru has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Binks down to the mat. Binks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Maru gets tackled into the cage by Binks. Binks maintains the clinch.
Maru takes a knee to the side of the body.
Binks lands a right hand.
Binks lands an elbow that stopped Maru in his tracks for a moment.
Binks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Binks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maru's efforts to push away.
Maru takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Binks.
Maru wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Binks has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maru misses with a knee strike.
Maru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maru working hard to break the clinch.
Binks managing to block the knees to the body from Maru.
Maru creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maru takes an elbow to the temple.
Binks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Binks landing knees to the body.
Maru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Binks.
Maru takes an elbow to the temple.
Binks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jar Jar Binks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riki Maru.
Binks lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Binks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maru backwards.
Maru is working for takedown but Binks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Binks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Binks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maru goes for a takedown in the clinch but Binks prevents it.
Binks landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Binks obliges.
Binks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maru backwards.
Maru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maru tries to score a body lock takedown but Binks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Binks on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Binks.
Maru has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Binks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jar Jar Binks dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Maru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Maru tries to get set, Binks tries to push him back and clinch up but Maru manages to avoid the attempt.
Binks moves out of range as Maru strikes.
Binks tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maru manages to circle out of the way.
Maru fails with the takedown

and Binks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Binks.
Binks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maru wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Binks.
Maru wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Binks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Binks.
Binks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Binks scores a nice knee to the body.
Maru tries for a takedown but Binks manages to get underhooks.
Jar Jar Binks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riki Maru.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maru takes an elbow to the temple.
Binks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Binks lands with a left to the head.

Maru is rocked!
Knees to the body from Binks.
Binks working Maru over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Binks.
Maru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Binks slowing the pace effectively.
Binks lands an elbow just above Maru 's eye.
Maru tries for a takedown. No joy.
Binks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maru lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binks lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Binks.
Maru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Binks managing to block the knees to the body from Maru.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binks lands with a right to the head.
Binks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maru's face.
Binks avoiding damage as Maru throws knees to the body.
Maru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Binks blocking some punches.
Binks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Binks lands an elbow that stopped Maru in his tracks for a moment.
Maru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Binks has Maru pressed against the cage, preventing Maru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Binks.
Maru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Binks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Binks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maru can do to turn this around?
Binks lands with a right to the head.
Binks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Binks lands an elbow that stopped Maru in his tracks for a moment.
Maru using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Binks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Binks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Binks landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Binks.
Binks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Binks has a couple of punches blocked by Maru.
Riki Maru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maru is trying to break the clinch but Binks has him pressed against the cage.
Binks is looking to control Maru's arms but Maru gets an underhook and turns him. Now Binks has his back to the cage.
Maru wants to take the fight to the mat but Binks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maru wants to break the clinch but can't.
Binks blocks the elbow strike.
Maru tries to circle away but Binks has him pinned against the cage.
Binks stops a takedown attempt from Maru.
Binks lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Binks scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Binks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maru tries for a takedown but Binks manages to get underhooks.
Jar Jar Binks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maru throws an elbow that misses.
Binks avoiding damage as Maru throws knees to the body.
Maru wants a takedown.
Maru throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Binks.
Maru misses with a punch to the body.
Maru throws a punch but it's blocked by Binks.
Binks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Binks scores with a knee to the head.
Maru misses with a knee strike.
Binks lands an elbow inside that Maru shrugs off.
Maru misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jar Jar Binks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Binks, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jar Jar Binks!
The defeated Riki Maru had this to say: 'I Will Come Back.'.