PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Johnson (ranked 1955 p4p, 2475 weight class) and Hank Robinson (ranked 240 p4p, 288 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Johnson
vs
Robinson

192 cm
22
190
9 - 6 - 1

183 cm
27
193
5 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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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 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hank Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson slips a jab from Robinson.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Robinson drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Robinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robinson misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Robinson checks it.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Robinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Robinson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.

Robinson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robinson is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson tries to kick Robinson off in order to stand up. Robinson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Robinson.
Robinson misses with the ground and pound.

Robinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Robinson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson working the head with strikes.

Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Robinson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Robinson trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Robinson looking for the choke from the back.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Robinson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson missing with strikes.
Robinson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Johnson!
Will Robinson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the strikes from Robinson.
Will Robinson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson scores with strikes from the back.
Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robinson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Robinson missing with strikes from the back.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Robinson scores with strikes from the back.

Johnson showing good submission defense here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Robinson is in full control for now.
Robinson is riding his opponent, not letting Johnson buck him off.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Robinson wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Robinson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson punches Johnson on the ear.
Robinson lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Robinson landing with strikes.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Robinson has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robinson on the ground.
Robinson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Robinson has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Robinson.

Robinson working for the choke.
Well, with Robinson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Johnson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Robinson has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Robinson lands a shot to the body.
Robinson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Johnson.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Robinson is in full control for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Robinson working for the choke.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson covers up after that shot from Robinson.

Robinson looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Robinson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Robinson is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson missing with punches from the back.
Robinson lands a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Robinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Robinson scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Robinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Robinson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Robinson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Robinson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.

Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Robinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Robinson manages to pass to side control.

Robinson stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Robinson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robinson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Robinson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well.

Robinson is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.
Robinson throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Robinson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Robinson's head back.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a body kick that stops Robinson in his tracks momentarily.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robinson's hands.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Robinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Robinson 's knee.
Robinson goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Marcus Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Robinson.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Marcus Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Robinson misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robinson takes one on the button.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Robinson shoots and misses
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Robinson's belly button to the back.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Robinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson scores with a push kick.
Johnson swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Robinson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson lands a head kick. Robinson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcus Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.

Robinson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Robinson is now in Johnson's guard.
Robinson stops Johnson from standing up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson wants to stand up but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robinson scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson is pushing Robinson's head away, looking to escape. Robinson manages to hold on to the position though.

Robinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson prevents Robinson from improving position.
Robinson trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Robinson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Marcus Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Robinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson thumps Robinson with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Robinson avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robinson shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Robinson does it's job there.
Robinson misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.

Robinson is rocked!
Johnson pounces like a tiger and cracks Robinson with a vicious hook! Robinson is down but not out! Johnson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Johnson!
A very excited looking Marcus Johnson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.