PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ludacris - Beast Mode. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Banner
vs
Garcia

188 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floyd Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Banner.
Banner throws a low kick, looking for Garcia's leg but Garcia calmly moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia with the counter takedown but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banner thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it
and Garcia counters with a nice kick to the body.
Banner cracks Garcia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banner moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Banner tries to land a front kick but Garcia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Banner throws a shot to the body.
Garcia throws a leg kick that misses.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia with the counter takedown but Banner avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Floyd Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia dips to his left and cracks Banner with an uppercut!
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
Garcia feints the counter takedown.
Banner dodges the punch combination from Garcia.

Garcia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Banner on his heels. He'll look to pass Banner's guard now, I'm sure.

Banner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Garcia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banner gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Banner breaks the clinch.
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Floyd Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Banner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Banner. That's going to slow Garcia down.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Garcia stuns Banner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
Garcia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banner or not.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Banner is pressed up against the ropes. Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banner down to the mat. Banner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Floyd Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Garcia.

Garcia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garcia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banner won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
Banner has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Garcia trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner tried to counter with a leg kick but Garcia avoided it.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Banner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Floyd Banner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Banner looks to land a body kick but Garcia moved away.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banner defends it well.
Banner misses with a low kick.
Garcia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia connects with a jab.
A left lands for Banner.
Banner throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Garcia feints the counter takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Banner, right into the meat.
Banner connects with a jab.
Banner thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia ducks right into an uppercut from Banner.
Garcia throws a lazy head kick
letting Banner counter with a right hand.
Garcia defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt

and Garcia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Banner is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Garcia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garcia lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Garcia there.
Garcia is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position.
Garcia is just content to waste time from the top position. Banner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Banner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Garcia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garcia has Banner in his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Garcia 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.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Banner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banner has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia holds on and takes a little breather.
Garcia wants to improve his position but instead Banner has moved into half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banner counters with a head kick.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Banner misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Banner is looking to land body kicks.
Garcia tries a low kick but Banner avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Garcia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banner defends well and Garcia ends up having to push Banner into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banner throws a solid leg kick but Garcia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Banner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garcia is able to avoid easily.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Floyd Banner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Banner forces Garcia back against the ropes and clinches.

Garcia drags the fight down to the ground.
Banner throws a big right hand that misses.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcia is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Banner rolls with it to try and escape but Garcia cranks on the arm and Banner is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Garcia!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergio Garcia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.