PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Vision (ranked 2630 p4p, 118 weight class) and Carlton Banks (ranked 1424 p4p, 62 weight class). Ray Vision had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Vision
vs
Banks

200 cm
22
295 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
27
280 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

RESISTANCE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Vision!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlton Banks!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ray Vision seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vision throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vision throws a jab but it's blocked by Banks.

Vision drives through and clinches with Banks against the cage.
Banks prevents the takedown attempt.
Vision jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banks walks away with a smile on his face. Vision gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Ray Vision has been cut.

Vision moves into the clinch.

Vision works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Banks manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vision is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Vision. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vision gets control of Banks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vision will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banks wants to stand and escape but instead Vision has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vision controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vision trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Vision cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Vision not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vision passes Banks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vision trying to control from half guard but Banks is working away.
Vision seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Banks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vision. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vision throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vision.
Vision trying to mount his opponent but Banks defends it.
Vision is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banks can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vision passes the guard and advances to mount!

Vision looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vision controlling his opponent.
Vision works his way to his opponent's back.

Banks showing good submission defense here.
Will Vision go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Vision looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to get back to his feet but Vision is in full control for now.
Vision throwing wild punches that miss their target.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Vision is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Banks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Vision throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Vision looking for the RNC.

Vision is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Banks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Banks for a finish.
Vision punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Vision dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Vision's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Vision closes the distance and clinches.
Vision is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vision jumps guard but Banks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banks stops a takedown attempt from Vision.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Vision. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vision prevents Banks from breaking the clinch.
Banks is trying to break free.
Vision drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vision is trying to pull guard but Banks has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vision jumps guard but Banks stands there with Vision around his waist. Vision gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vision jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banks walks away with a smile on his face. Vision gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vision tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vision misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vision throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range.
Banks has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vision is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheers as Banks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vision doesn't seem phased though.
Banks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vision drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vision throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banks counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vision avoids the body shot from Banks.
Vision tries to counter by clinching up but Banks breaks away and moves out of range.
Vision misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vision takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vision finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donk. Banks catches Vision right on the button with a cross.
Carlton Banks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vision takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banks throws a body punch but Vision moves out of range.
Vision misses with a lunging right hand
and Banks counters with a nice body shot.
Vision motions for Banks to come forward. Vision throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vision tried to score with a low kick but Banks checks it.
Banks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vision connects with a single shot there.
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Vision.
Banks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vision tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banks is looking for the big counter here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vision looks to land a left hand but Banks moved out of range nicely.
Vision looks to land a right hand but Banks moved out of range.
It seemed like Banks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Banks.
Vision scores with a nice right hand.
Vision throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vision throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
Vision moves to clinch but Banks breaks away

and Banks counters with a crisp one two that drops Vision! Banks thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vision to his feet! Vision is in big trouble!

Ray Vision's cut is getting worse.
Vision throws the left hand but Banks avoids the punch easily.
Banks lands a nice shot to the body.
Vision wants to clinch up but Banks keeps it at a distance.
Carlton Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks slips under a jab.
It seemed like Banks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banks connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vision motions for Banks to come forward. Vision throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vision ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Vision doesn't manage to clinch there - Banks circles away.
Vision tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vision throws out the jab.
A big left from Vision misses.
Banks throws a nice looking combination but Vision bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banks checks a leg kick.
Banks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vision needs to keep his hands up - Banks had a free shot at his head there.
Vision throws a looping overhand right but Banks ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Banks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Vision moves into the clinch successfully.
Vision tries to pull guard but Banks won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Vision's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Banks scores with a punch to the head.
Banks misses with a looping left.
A combination from Vision does no damage.
Banks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Banks throws a hook but Vision avoids it easily.
Banks slips under a jab.
Vision misses with a hook to the body

and Banks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vision! Banks lets Vision back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Ray Vision's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vision throws a left and a right that both miss

and Banks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vision! Banks lets Vision back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Vision is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Vision flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Vision is out cold! Banks holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlton Banks!
Carlton Banks is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlton Banks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.