PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Ly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Banner
vs
Ly

171 cm
24
136 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

150 cm
27
137 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Decent elbows
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Ly!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ly with a poor takedown

and Banner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Banner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Ly lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Banner!
Banner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banner tries to get out of the position.

Ly is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Banner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Banner!

Ly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner postures up in Ly's guard and throws a big left but Ly blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Banner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ly's head.
Banner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ly looking for a sweep. Not yet Ly, not yet.
Banner distracts Ly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner won't allow Ly to get back to his feet.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
Banner content to stall in guard here.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Ly is keeping the position.
Ly looking for a sweep. Not yet Ly, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Ly keeps moving.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banner with a nice head shot there.
Banner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ly on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Banner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banner with a nice head shot there.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Ly is keeping the position.
Banner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ly's head.
Ly keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.

Ly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Banner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Banner distracts Ly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Ly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
Banner prevents Ly from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a couple of digs.
Banner distracts Ly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner is working Ly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banner landing with the ground and pound.

Ly looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
Banner with a nice head shot there.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ly is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Banner still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Banner has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Banner scoring with punches from side control.
Banner wants to control but Ly is keeping him busy.
Ly takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Banner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Banner grinds an elbow into Ly's temple.
Banner lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ly takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Ly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Banner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Banner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ly connects with a body shot.

Banner feints and as Ly raises his hands in defense, Banner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner won't allow Ly to get back to his feet.
Banner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ly's head.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner postures up in Ly's guard and throws a big left but Ly blocks it.
Ly looking for a sweep. Not yet Ly, not yet.
Ly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banner is controlling him.
Banner with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Ly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
Ly is breathing heavily.
Banner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
Ly wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Wayne Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ly has his foot on Banner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.

Ly working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Banner has passed into half guard!
Ly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ly.
Ly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Ly goes for an armbar but Banner turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Banner.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ly is keeping the position for now.
Ly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ly throws a strike but Banner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Ly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Banner dives on top into guard.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner lands a couple of digs.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banner scoring with some ground and pound.

Banner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banner has managed to get both his arms back between Ly's legs - danger averted.
Banner wants to control from the top but Ly keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ly is retaining full guard.
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Ly wants to get back to full guard.
Banner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Banner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banner is keen to just control but Ly is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner is in close to Ly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ly is retaining full guard.
Ly trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Banner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ly with a poor takedown
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Banner feints and as Ly raises his hands in defense, Banner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banner lands a couple of digs.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ly is retaining full guard.
Banner with a nice head shot there.
Ly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banner manages to get himself to full guard.
Banner keeping full guard, as Ly tries to pass.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ly passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Ly wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banner is controlling Ly's trapped leg to prevent Ly from advancing to side control.
Jimmy Ly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Ly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banner is just riding it out for now. Ly eventually gives up the hold.
Banner is looking to improve his position.

Ly seems to be working for a kimura but Banner defends the submission attempt.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ly seems to be working for a kimura but Banner defends the submission attempt.
Banner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Ly is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Banner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Banner has escaped and now he's on top!
Banner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banner is working Ly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard.
Ly looking to pass the guard.

Ly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Banner dives on top into guard.
Banner lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Banner!