PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julian Soza (ranked 5820 p4p, 4690 weight class) and Billy Banter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julian Soza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Soza
vs
Banter

186 cm
20
230
0 - 1 - 0

197 cm
18
260
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julian Soza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Banter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Soza feints and as Banter raises his hands in defense, Soza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soza stops Banter from standing up.
Soza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soza passes Banter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banter is trying to stand up here but Soza is controlling him well.
Soza not doing much here.
Banter wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banter wants to stand back up but Soza manages to pass into side control.
Banter prevents Soza from moving into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banter wants to get back to his feet but Soza drags him back down.

Soza is trying to get an arm triangle but Banter is defending well.
Banter is trying to buck Soza off.
Banter wants to get back to his feet but Soza is dominant here and he's now got Banter's back!
Soza controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soza lands a shot to the head.
Banter wants to get back to his feet.
Banter staying busy and making it hard for Soza to control.
Banter is trying to stand back up.
Banter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Banter manages to stand up with Soza still on his back. Eventually Soza drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Soza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Banter has Soza up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Banter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banter slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billy Banter.

Banter rushes Soza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Banter has Soza pressed against the cage, preventing Soza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soza looking for a takedown.
Soza tries to break free but Banter pushes him back against the cage.
Banter stalling the fight.

Soza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banter wants to clinch up but Soza keeps it at a distance.
Banter tries to clinch up.
Banter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soza tries a low kick but Banter avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soza swats away the attempt to clinch by Banter.

Soza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Soza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Soza scores with a takedown into Banter's guard.
Soza is standing up over Banter. Banter looks to escape but Soza dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Banter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Soza in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Soza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soza is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Banter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Banter is rocked!
Soza passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Banter!
Banter is still in real trouble! Can Soza finish him?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Soza! Banter is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julian Soza!