PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Leblanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jordan Banks enters the cage!

Leblanc
vs
Banks

179 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danilo Leblanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Banks!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leblanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Banks gets a double leg takedown into Leblanc's guard.
Leblanc might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Leblanc trying to control the position here.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks content to stall in guard here.
Banks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Banks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leblanc looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Banks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Leblanc explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Banks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leblanc tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Banks is in Leblanc's guard.
Leblanc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblanc tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to get back to his feet.
Banks controlling the action here.
Leblanc is staying active underneath Banks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Banks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leblanc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc is trying to control but can't.
Banks works his way into full mount!
Leblanc looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Banks looking to control but Leblanc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Banks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Leblanc's face.
Banks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leblanc is looking to escape.
Leblanc is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks trying to control but Leblanc is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leblanc.
Banks wants to clinch.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leblanc tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Leblanc throws a right and a left that Banks avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Banks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Leblanc has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Banks is on him like a limpet, forcing Leblanc back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leblanc's efforts to push away.
Banks keeps control of Leblanc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banks missing with knees to the body.

Banks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leblanc is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banks controls Leblanc momentarily but Leblanc frees himself.
Banks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Banks controls Leblanc momentarily but Leblanc frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leblanc manages to get himself to full guard.

Banks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leblanc is keeping the position for now.
Leblanc can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banks controls the pace.
Leblanc is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leblanc's guard.
Banks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leblanc pulls Banks in close to his closed guard and prevents Banks from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Banks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Leblanc manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Leblanc looking for a sweep. Not yet Leblanc, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leblanc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leblanc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leblanc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leblanc wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Banks is now in half guard.
Leblanc manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Leblanc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Banks tries to bum rush Leblanc with a series of wild strikes but Leblanc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leblanc dives in and grabs Banks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes down on Leblanc's head and hops out.

Banks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Banks tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks takes a little break here. Leblanc wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks wants to stand but Leblanc has his arm trapped.
Leblanc is not content to let Banks control the position.
Banks in side control, just content to control the action for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Leblanc moves into range and clinches up with Banks.
Leblanc has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.

Banks jumps guard and drags Leblanc to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Leblanc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jordan Banks has got the better of the ground game so far.

Leblanc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leblanc has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.
Leblanc is looking to stand up but Banks won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leblanc is one step ahead there.
Banks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leblanc slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leblanc passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leblanc looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leblanc thows a huge punch but Banks dodges it nicely.
Leblanc blocks the strikes from Banks.
Banks is trying to control but can't.
Leblanc is just content to waste time from the top position. Banks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Banks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblanc's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banks 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Banks!