PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zakk Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Mouth for war as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Banner
vs
Johnson

225 cm
23
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

215 cm
26
285 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zakk Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Banner lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Banner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Zakk Johnson has been cut.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banner as he jumps to the side.
Banner stuffs the takedown.
Banner scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner stuffs the takedown.
Robert Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zakk Johnson.
Johnson looks gassed!
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Banner shoots in.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Banner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Banner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Banner drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Banner is looking for the KO!

Johnson is rocked!
Johnson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Banner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banner misses with a double jab.
Banner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Banner lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Banner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banner looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Banner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with the combination.
Robert Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Banner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banner tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Banner keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banner's efforts to push away.
Banner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to break free but Banner has control.
Johnson has Banner pressed against the cage, preventing Banner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Banner manages to break the clinch.
Banner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That has opened up Zakk Johnson's cut even more.
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!

Banner drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Banner is looking for the KO!
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Banner misses with a double jab.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson shoots and misses

and Banner counters with a crisp one two that drops Johnson! Banner thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johnson to his feet! Johnson is in big trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Banner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zakk Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.

Banner lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Banner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Banner grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Johnson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Banner cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Banner!