PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Chong (ranked 2009 p4p, 3185 weight class) and Olu Banjo (ranked 261 p4p, 402 weight class). Thomas Chong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chong
vs
Banjo

205 cm
25
205
4 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
209
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Intelligent

UnderGround Threads

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Chong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Olu Banjo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banjo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banjo blocks a head kick by Chong.
Chong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chong misses with an uppercut
and Banjo counters with a body kick that stops Chong in his tracks momentarily.
Banjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banjo misses with a kick to the body.
Banjo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chong takes a step back to recover.
Banjo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chong's head.
Banjo throws a body kick that misses.
Chong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banjo throws a head kick but Chong moves out of range.

Banjo throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Chong stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Banjo follows into mount!

Chong is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banjo controlling his opponent.
Oh Chong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banjo postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Chong bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Banjo and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olu Banjo!
Olu Banjo thanked the fans post fight for their support.