PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fleegle bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emils Heartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bananasplits comes to the cage accompanied by tra la la by the banana splits. Heartman has chosen King of the ring as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

bananasplits
vs
Heartman

188 cm
22
212 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
19
208 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Lightning Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fleegle bananasplits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emils Heartman!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bananasplits lands with an uppercut that bounces Heartman off the cage and back into rage.
Heartman slips a jab and a cross from bananasplits.
bananasplits looks to land a right hand but Heartman moved out of range.
bananasplits misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heartman misses with a head kick.
bananasplits throws a series of punches but Heartman moves out of range.
Heartman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fleegle bananasplits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
bananasplits scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heartman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from bananasplits.
Heartman dodges the punch combination from bananasplits.
Heartman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Heartman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

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

Heartman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
bananasplits looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Heartman wants to work for an arm triangle but bananasplits is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heartman tries to pass to full mount but bananasplits defends it.

Heartman is looking for a kimura here.
Heartman looks gassed!

bananasplits kicks Heartman off and gets back to his feet.
bananasplits lands a slapping body shot.
bananasplits scores with a leg kick.
bananasplits misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
bananasplits misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heartman takes a kick to the side of the head.
bananasplits scores with a body shot.

bananasplits closes the distance and clinches.

bananasplits breaks from the clinch.
bananasplits looks to land a left hand but Heartman moved out of range nicely.
A cross from bananasplits lands.
bananasplits misses with a looping right.
Heartman needs to keep his hands up - bananasplits had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from bananasplits.
A head kick misses from bananasplits.
bananasplits throws a right and a left that both miss.
bananasplits tries to clinch up.
bananasplits lunges at Heartman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heartman's hand.
bananasplits lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heartman's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heartman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
bananasplits dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Heartman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from bananasplits.
bananasplits lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left lands for bananasplits.
bananasplits lands with a shot to the body.
Heartman dodges the punch combination from bananasplits.

bananasplits closes the distance and clinches.

bananasplits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
bananasplits misses with the combination.
Heartman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heartman needs to keep his hands up - bananasplits had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
bananasplits looks to land a left hand but Heartman moved out of range nicely.
Heartman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from bananasplits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits lands a jab to the head.
bananasplits getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
bananasplits scores with a leg kick.
bananasplits swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
bananasplits dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heartman. That did some damage!
No joy there for bananasplits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
bananasplits clobbers Heartman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
bananasplits lands with a nice combination. Heartman backs away looking to recover.
bananasplits lands with a straight right. Heartman didn't see that one coming.
bananasplits smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
bananasplits scores with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. bananasplits darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heartman avoids a punch combination nicely.

bananasplits moves into the clinch.

bananasplits breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fleegle bananasplits dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

bananasplits lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heartman's sensitive parts.
bananasplits connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heartman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heartman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - bananasplits scores with a four punch combination!
bananasplits 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.
Jab from bananasplits.
Nice jab there from bananasplits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for bananasplits.

bananasplits gets in close and instigates a clinch.

bananasplits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by bananasplits as he connects with a hook.
Heartman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heartman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fleegle bananasplits is winning the standup battle so far.
Heartman is breathing heavily.
Heartman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
bananasplits misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman slips under a jab from bananasplits.
bananasplits throws out a powerful jab.
bananasplits throws a head kick but Heartman moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts bananasplits, as that shot connected.
bananasplits connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by bananasplits.
bananasplits uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

bananasplits rushes Heartman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heartman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

bananasplits manages to break the clinch.
bananasplits fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heartman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
bananasplits scores with a jab to the head.
bananasplits lands with an uppercut that bounces Heartman off the cage and back into rage.
bananasplits connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heartman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
bananasplits scores with a nice head shot.
Heartman walks into a straight right hand from bananasplits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
bananasplits stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

bananasplits darts in and clinches Heartman up against the cage.

bananasplits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for bananasplits.
bananasplits comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heartman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

bananasplits fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heartman, pushing him back against the cage.

bananasplits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heartman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
bananasplits stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
bananasplits cracks a nice hook into Heartman's ribs.
bananasplits misses with a looping left.
bananasplits looks to land a left hand but Heartman moved out of range nicely.
bananasplits lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heartman at a distance.
Heartman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by bananasplits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
bananasplits scores with a punch to the head.
bananasplits looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
bananasplits scores with a nice right hand.
bananasplits lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

bananasplits gets in close and instigates a clinch.

bananasplits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

bananasplits gets in close and instigates a clinch.

bananasplits manages to break the clinch.
bananasplits uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
bananasplits is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heartman can do to turn this around?
bananasplits catches Heartman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

bananasplits closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
bananasplits has knee on belly and moves into mount.
bananasplits prevents Heartman from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

bananasplits get's back to his feet.
bananasplits lands a nice shot that snaps Heartman's head back.
Heartman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
bananasplits throws a big shot that misses.
bananasplits misses with a body kick.
bananasplits feints and then cracks Heartman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heartman down.
A jab from bananasplits does it's job there.
A good leg kick by bananasplits.
bananasplits lands with a right hand.
bananasplits tries to close the distance and clinch but Heartman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heartman tries to move into range but bananasplits moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
bananasplits with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heartman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fleegle bananasplits dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A shot to de liver by bananasplits. Beautiful body shot.
bananasplits connects with the punch.
Heartman defending well as bananasplits loads up on a big left hand.
bananasplits fails with a takedown attempt.

Heartman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Heartman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
bananasplits is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bananasplits tries to kick Heartman off but Heartman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
bananasplits is staying active underneath Heartman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Heartman seems to be looking for submissions.
bananasplits looks like he's trying to stand up.

Heartman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and bananasplits defends it well.

bananasplits manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Heartman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No luck for Heartman with that takedown attempt.
bananasplits connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits misses with a wild combination.
bananasplits 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.
bananasplits scores with a decent looking hook.
bananasplits lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from bananasplits.
bananasplits moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
bananasplits throws a sloppy head kick and Heartman moves out of range easily.
Heartman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left and a right from bananasplits both land. Nice combination.
bananasplits ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heartman moves away.
A head kick from bananasplits lands but Heartman takes it in his stride.
bananasplits is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits moves into range and connects with a jab.
bananasplits's corner calls for a 1-2. bananasplits obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
bananasplits misses with a wild body shot.
bananasplits connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heartman momentarily.
Emils Heartman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danga de danga de dang - bananasplits scores with a four punch combination!

bananasplits shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Heartman working for submissions but it's allowed bananasplits to get to half guard.
Heartman is trying to maintain the position but bananasplits is very close to passing his half guard.
bananasplits seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heartman is looking to improve his position.

bananasplits postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Heartman to stand up.
bananasplits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heartman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
bananasplits throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
bananasplits looks to throw the jab but Heartman is out of range.
bananasplits looks to throw the jab but Heartman is out of range.

bananasplits closes the distance and clinches.

bananasplits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fleegle bananasplits is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
bananasplits tries to close the distance and clinch but Heartman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fleegle bananasplits showed his dominance in that final round.
Well bananasplits has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fleegle bananasplits!