PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jojo Banzai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Bodahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Banzai
vs
Bodahl

183 cm
22
197 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

184 cm
25
200 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

King of Fists

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jojo Banzai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Bodahl!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Banzai finds it's way through Bodahl's defenses.
Banzai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bodahl swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Banzai. No joy for Bodahl on that attempt.
Banzai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Bodahl fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Banzai sprawls well initially but Bodahl persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Bodahl is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Bodahl is trying to work for a kimura but Banzai is defending well.

Bodahl is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banzai sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banzai trying to hold on to Bodahl's head to control him but Bodahl postures up.
Bodahl wants to free his trapped foot but Banzai is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bodahl is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banzai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bodahl.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bodahl looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Bodahl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banzai trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banzai keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bodahl wants to work for an arm triangle but Banzai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banzai trying to control but Bodahl postures up.

Banzai is defending against the submission attempts here by Bodahl.

Bodahl wants to work for an arm triangle but Banzai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bodahl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banzai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banzai is controlling Bodahl's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Banzai is defending against the submission attempts here by Bodahl.
Banzai is looking to control Bodahl's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banzai avoid being mounted?

Bodahl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banzai holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Bodahl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banzai is just riding it out for now. Bodahl eventually gives up the hold.

Bodahl is looking for a kimura here.
Bodahl is pressing down on Banzai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banzai is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bodahl is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Bodahl dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bodahl fails with the takedown
and Banzai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Banzai. No joy for Bodahl on that attempt.
Bodahl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banzai tries to avoid it but Bodahl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banzai to the ground. Banzai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jojo Banzai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Bodahl.
Bodahl shoots in for a takedown but Banzai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banzai lands a jab to the nose.

Bodahl tries to keep at a distance but Banzai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banzai swings wildly with an uppercut but Bodahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banzai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banzai lands with a left to the head.
Banzai just leaning against Bodahl, taking a breather.
Banzai taking a breather.
Banzai gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bodahl is trying to drag Banzai to the mat but Banzai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodahl tries to score a body lock takedown but Banzai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banzai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banzai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bodahl is looking to take this one to the mat.

Banzai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banzai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banzai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Bodahl is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Banzai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Banzai has escaped and now he's on top!

Bodahl keeping moving, preventing Banzai from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bodahl looking for a guillotine here but Banzai defends easily.

Bodahl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banzai is aware though and is defending well.
Banzai trying to control but Bodahl is working from the bottom.

Bodahl working for submissions but it's allowed Banzai to get to half guard.
Bodahl wants to improve his position but Banzai is controlling well.

Bodahl looking for submissions off his back.
Banzai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bodahl is defending against the submission attempts here by Banzai.
Banzai trying to control the pace.
Banzai trying to control from half guard but Bodahl is working away.

Bodahl looking for subs from the bottom but Banzai mounts him!
Bodahl working to try and regain half guard.
Banzai thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bodahl is looking to improve his position but Banzai isn't that keen on the idea.
Bodahl is squirming around, avoiding Banzai's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banzai misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bodahl sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Bodahl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bodahl looking for submissions off his back.

Bodahl looking for submissions off his back.
Bodahl is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Bodahl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jojo Banzai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bodahl stuffs the takedown.
And Bodahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Banzai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bodahl shoots in but Banzai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bodahl throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banzai's waist but Banzai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bodahl off to one side.
Banzai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bodahl takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Banzai moves into the clinch.
Bodahl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banzai prevents it.
Jojo Banzai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Bodahl.
Banzai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Banzai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bodahl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bodahl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bodahl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodahl misses with a takedown attempt
and Banzai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banzai sizes up Bodahl with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Banzai drops Bodahl with a beautiful combination! Bodahl stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Banzai is looking for the KO!

Bodahl is rocked!
Banzai ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bodahl out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jojo Banzai!
Jojo Banzai looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'THX for CEFC'.