PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gristle McThornbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Binzo Binzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McThornbody comes to the cage accompanied by Tame. Binzo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hair of the Dog by Nazareth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

McThornbody
vs
Binzo

188 cm
33
210 lbs
36 - 9 - 0

185 cm
33
221 lbs
34 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

Hardcore Nutrition
Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gristle McThornbody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Binzo Binzo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Binzo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Binzo.
Binzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McThornbody's waist but McThornbody gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Binzo off to one side.
Binzo misses with a low kick as McThornbody jumps back.
Binzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Binzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McThornbody. McThornbody obviously looking to wear him down.
Binzo misses with a hook.
McThornbody takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McThornbody lands a nice looking body shot.
Binzo's corner calls for a 1-2. Binzo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown by McThornbody or perhaps it was just good defense by Binzo which made him look bad.
McThornbody looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Binzo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McThornbody lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody scores with a jab to the body.
McThornbody lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McThornbody is looking to land body kicks.
Binzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses McThornbody's sensitive parts.
Binzo moves out of range as McThornbody strikes.
McThornbody wants to slow Binzo down by chopping away at his legs.
Binzo throws out a leg kick but McThornbody moves out of range and Binzo only half commits.
Binzo is looking to slow McThornbody down with leg kicks.
McThornbody throws a leg kick that is checked
and Binzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McThornbody throws a poor cross that misses
and Binzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McThornbody thinking.
McThornbody displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Binzo.
McThornbody scores with a push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Binzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Binzo tries to work over McThornbody's front leg with a kick but McThornbody checks it.
McThornbody jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Binzo stuns McThornbody with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Binzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McThornbody is fending him off so far but Binzo persists. Nope, McThornbody circles away and we're back to standing.
Gristle McThornbody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binzo Binzo.
McThornbody does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McThornbody connects with a body shot.
McThornbody changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Binzo tries to avoid it but McThornbody manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Binzo to the ground. Binzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for McThornbody.
McThornbody lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Binzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McThornbody scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Binzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Binzo misses with a wild body shot.
Binzo moves out of range of the strikes.
McThornbody throws a right hand that misses
and Binzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Binzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Binzo throws a shot from downtown. McThornbody moves away and avoids it.
Binzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McThornbody cracks Binzo with a good jab.
Binzo lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binzo lands a head shot.
McThornbody shoots for a takedown but Binzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McThornbody ducks under a wild hook from Binzo.
McThornbody lands a nice looking body shot.
McThornbody misses with a straight left.
McThornbody moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Binzo misses with a leg kick
and McThornbody makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Binzo misses.
Binzo misses with a body shot.
McThornbody slips a straight right by Binzo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McThornbody takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McThornbody goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Binzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McThornbody sprawls well. McThornbody wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Binzo gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gristle McThornbody dominated that 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.

McThornbody throws a front kick that sends Binzo stumbling back into the cage.
Binzo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Binzo tries to land a body kick
and Binzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Binzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McThornbody looks to land a body kick but Binzo moved away.
McThornbody connects with a single shot there.
Binzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McThornbody was well out of range. Poor timing from Binzo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Binzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Binzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Binzo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McThornbody checks a low kick from Binzo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Binzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Binzo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Binzo slips under a jab from McThornbody.
Binzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McThornbody throws the left hand but Binzo avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McThornbody. Binzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Binzo avoids the body shot from McThornbody.
Binzo throws a hook to the side of McThornbody's head but McThornbody sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Binzo ducks under a wild hook from McThornbody.
Binzo throws a leg kick but McThornbody sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Binzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Binzo staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binzo throws a big shot that misses.
Binzo walks forward, straight into a front kick from McThornbody.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binzo connects with a solid leg kick.
Binzo shoots in but McThornbody avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McThornbody tries to land a front kick but Binzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Binzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Binzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Binzo blocks a low kick nicely.
Binzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McThornbody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Binzo.
Binzo throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody looks for a takedown but Binzo sprawls well.
McThornbody connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from McThornbody.
Binzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Binzo throws a front kick aimed at McThornbody's knee but McThornbody avoids it well.
Binzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McThornbody.
McThornbody throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McThornbody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McThornbody checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by McThornbody.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Binzo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McThornbody.
McThornbody connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McThornbody but McThornbody pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Binzo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McThornbody cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McThornbody misses with a straight left.
McThornbody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McThornbody misses with a straight left.
Binzo moves out of range as McThornbody throws a body kick.
McThornbody is looking to chop away at Binzo's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Binzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McThornbody is able to avoid easily.
Binzo thows a body shot but no joy.
Binzo is trying desperately to land a takedown but McThornbody is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Binzo.
McThornbody scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gristle McThornbody dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Binzo takes a swing at McThornbody's ribcage but misses.
McThornbody throws a shot to the body.
Binzo lands a front kick.
Binzo walks forward, straight into a front kick from McThornbody.
Binzo throws a body punch but McThornbody moves out of range.
McThornbody lands a nice looking body shot.
Binzo looks to throw the jab but McThornbody is out of range.
Binzo lands with a nice body punch.
Binzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Decent striking displayed by McThornbody there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McThornbody fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Binzo.
Binzo throws a solid leg kick but McThornbody takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Binzo.
Binzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binzo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McThornbody tests Binzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Binzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McThornbody blocks a low kick nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McThornbody.
McThornbody changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McThornbody connects with a nice looking jab.
McThornbody digs a good hook to Binzo's body.
McThornbody connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McThornbody misses with a wild body shot.
McThornbody paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binzo blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by McThornbody. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McThornbody.
McThornbody lands with a kick to the temple. Binzo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Binzo swings widly with a right hand
and McThornbody counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McThornbody closes this distance looking for a takedown but Binzo circles away.
Binzo blocks the body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Binzo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McThornbody has got the better of the exchanges.
No luck for Binzo with that takedown attempt.
McThornbody buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McThornbody scoring well with a low kick there.
Binzo misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McThornbody connects with a good right hand that stumbles Binzo. Binzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McThornbody lands a jab-cross combination.
Binzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McThornbody finds it's way round the side to connect with Binzo's head.
McThornbody scores with a crisp jab that stopped Binzo in his tracks.
McThornbody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Binzo can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
McThornbody throws a shot to the body.
Binzo swings for the body but McThornbody moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McThornbody. That's going to slow Binzo down.
McThornbody throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McThornbody ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McThornbody connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody jabs at Binzo's body.
Binzo moves out of range as McThornbody strikes.
McThornbody lands a nice looking kick to the body. Binzo takes a step back to recover.
McThornbody connects with a leg kick. Binzo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gristle McThornbody is winning the standup battle so far.
McThornbody lands an overhand right.
McThornbody swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Binzo.
McThornbody lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McThornbody wants to slow Binzo down by chopping away at his legs.
McThornbody throws a looping overhand right but Binzo ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Binzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gristle McThornbody clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Binzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by McThornbody.
McThornbody lands with a thumping leg kick.
Binzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McThornbody but McThornbody pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Binzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McThornbody bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Binzo's head.
McThornbody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McThornbody connects with a leg kick. Binzo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McThornbody waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Binzo.
Binzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Binzo looks to score with a jab to the body but McThornbody is just out of range.
McThornbody scores with a kick to the midsection.
Binzo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McThornbody throws a hook but Binzo blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Binzo's calf.
McThornbody connects with a crisp jab.
McThornbody lands a front kick.
McThornbody scores with a nice head shot.
McThornbody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Binzo.
McThornbody lands a nice shot that snaps Binzo's head back.
McThornbody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Binzo misses with a wild body shot.
McThornbody darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Binzo connects with a body shot.
Binzo misses with a low kick as McThornbody jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody throws a big shot that misses.
Binzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McThornbody looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McThornbody looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Binzo is fending him off so far but McThornbody persists. Nope, Binzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McThornbody. Binzo shrugs it off though.
Binzo misses with a body shot.
Binzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McThornbody with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McThornbody fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Binzo.
McThornbody throws the kick towards the body but Binzo avoids it.
McThornbody scores with a sloppy right hand. Binzo should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Binzo throws a leg kick
and McThornbody counters with a slapping leg kick.
McThornbody lands a really nice looking cross but Binzo seems unphased.

Binzo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McThornbody quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McThornbody won't allow Binzo to pass to mount.
Binzo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McThornbody manages to get to full guard.
Binzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binzo is looking to work some ground and pound but McThornbody has wrist control.
Binzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Binzo trying to control the position from guard on top but McThornbody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McThornbody looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McThornbody looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Binzo trying to control but McThornbody is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McThornbody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gristle McThornbody had his way with Binzo Binzo in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McThornbody on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from McThornbody as Binzo shoots in.
Binzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Binzo.
McThornbody throws the kick towards the body but Binzo avoids it.
Binzo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Binzo connects with an inside leg kick.
Binzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by McThornbody.
McThornbody looks to throw the jab but Binzo is out of range.
Binzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McThornbody connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Binzo scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Binzo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A clash of legs there as McThornbody blocks the low kick.
Binzo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McThornbody lands a nice looking kick to the body. Binzo takes a step back to recover.
Binzo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Binzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McThornbody stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Binzo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy left from Binzo finds it's target.
McThornbody pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Binzo gets the takedown into side control.
Binzo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McThornbody wants to control but Binzo postures up.
Binzo working the ground and pound.
McThornbody managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Binzo.
Binzo looks up at the clock and then as McThornbody takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Binzo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Binzo is looking to take a break and control but McThornbody is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McThornbody manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Binzo wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody wants to get back to his feet.
Binzo tries to roll over but McThornbody keeps him under control.
Binzo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McThornbody has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McThornbody tries to free his leg and advance position but Binzo is retaining full guard.
Binzo trying to keep a closed guard but McThornbody is proving a slippery customer.
Binzo Binzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Binzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Binzo wants to sweep here but McThornbody controlling him for the moment.
Binzo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Binzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McThornbody trying to control but Binzo is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Binzo Binzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McThornbody has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gristle McThornbody!
Gristle McThornbody seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.