PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skinny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Banner
vs
Boy

225 cm
26
300 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

225 cm
29
300 lbs
17 - 18 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Powerful

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Skinny Boy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boy.

Boy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Banner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Boy tries for a kimura but Banner is defending well.

Boy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Boy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Banner is trying to buck Boy off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Banner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Banner is staying active underneath Boy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boy throwing shots but Banner is blocking nicely.

Boy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boy uses his free foot to push down on Banner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Banner.
Banner is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Boy has taken his back.

Boy looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Banner doesn't escape.
Banner holding both Boy 's hands and preventing any damage.

Boy working for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Banner has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Banner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Boy gets his way!

Boy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Boy working for a choke but Banner is defending well.
Banner wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boy sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Banner taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skinny Boy!