PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bannon
vs
Jamison

160 cm
22
140 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremy Bannon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jamison.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bannon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jamison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jamison tries to score with some ground and pound. Bannon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jamison is looking to take a break and control but Bannon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bannon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jamison is chipping away with strikes.
Jamison landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jamison misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jamison lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jamison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jamison lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jamison wants to control but Bannon is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bannon defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Bannon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bannon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bannon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jamison is looking to take a break and control but Bannon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jamison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bannon has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bannon tries to bench press Jamison off him but Jamison keeps the position.
Bannon prevents Jamison from improving position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bannon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jamison.
Jamison trying to control the action but Bannon is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon is looking for a sweep.
Bannon taking a bit of punishment here - Jamison scoring with strikes.
Jamison scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jamison is looking to take a break and control but Bannon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jamison lands some shots froms side control.
Jamison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jamison is trying to get an arm triangle but Bannon is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Jamison.
Jamison postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Check out the look on Jamison's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bannon is looking to regain half guard here but Jamison keeps moving and retains side control.
Jamison throwing shots but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamison is working Bannon over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamison just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jamison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bannon moves away.
Bannon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jeremy Bannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamison fails with a takedown attempt.
Bannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Jamison.
Jamison shoots in for a double leg but Bannon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bannon lands a lovely overhand right.
Bannon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon connects with a jab.
Bannon scores with a hook.

It looks like John Jamison has been cut.
Bannon digs a good hook to Jamison's body.
Bannon throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Jamison counters with a single leg into guard. Bannon didn't expect that.
Jamison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jamison throws a strike but Bannon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamison managing to control the position.
Jamison has momentary wrist control but Bannon slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison keeping moving, preventing Bannon from controlling successfully.
Jamison is trying to control the position but Bannon postures up.

Jamison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bannon defends it easily.

Jamison is looking for a triangle here but Bannon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jamison is trying to control Bannon's posture but Bannon avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bannon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jamison controlling the position for now.
Jamison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jamison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bannon trying to control but Jamison is working from the bottom.
Jamison wants to control the position but Bannon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bannon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannon prevents Jamison from improving his position.

Jamison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bannon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jamison trying to hold on to Bannon's head to control him but Bannon postures up.
Jamison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jamison.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamison is looking to sweep but instead, Bannon has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Jamison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Jamison'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.

Bannon misses with a straight right.
Bannon just misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bannon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jamison thinking.
Bannon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bannon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jamison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bannon counters with a one-two to the body.
Bannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jamison was well out of range. Poor timing from Bannon.
Jamison slips under a jab.
Jamison lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison with a jab.
Jamison misses with a straight right.
Bannon lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bannon. Jamison does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jamison.
Jeremy Bannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jamison.
Bannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamison is just out of range.
Jeremy Bannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jamison shoots in for a double leg but Bannon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bannon moves out of range as Jamison strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon throws out a loose jab but Jamison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamison slips under a jab.
Bannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamison manages to avoid it.
Bannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamison is just out of range.
Jamison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bannon pinned against the cage. Bannon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circling - Bannon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jamison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bannon misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bannon pinned against the cage. Bannon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bannon throws a lazy right hand but Jamison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Jamison.
Jeremy Bannon is winning the standup battle so far.
Bannon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Jamison counters by moving into the clinch.
Bannon wants to stall.
Bannon prevents the takedown attempt.
Bannon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bannon is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bannon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jamison.
Jamison wants to take the fight to the mat but Bannon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bannon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bannon prevents the takedown attempt.
Jamison can't get the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bannon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bannon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jamison is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Bannon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John Jamison's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bannon swings for the body but Jamison moves out of range.
Bannon scores with a body shot.
Jamison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bannon.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bannon swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Jamison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bannon's guard.
Jamison trying to control but Bannon is working from the bottom.

Bannon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jamison defends well.
Bannon wants to stand and escape but Jamison is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bannon is on top in guard.

Jamison looking for a guillotine here but Bannon defends easily.
Jamison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bannon is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bannon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bannon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jamison!
Bannon avoids the attempt from Jamison to control.
Jamison is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jamison's face.
Bannon is landing with some decent strikes but Jamison is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
John Jamison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bannon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bannon working the ground and pound effectively.
Jamison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bannon tries to control but Jamison wriggling away.
Jamison is looking to improve his position but Bannon isn't that keen on the idea.
Bannon working Jamison over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Bannon.
Bannon looking to control but Jamison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jamison wants to control but Bannon is having none of it.
Bannon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jamison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bannon wants to pass to mount but Jamison is defending the position.
Jamison has hold of Bannon's hands but Bannon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Bannon had his way with John Jamison in that round.
The cut man is working on John Jamison's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jamison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bannon swivels and escapes.
Bannon throws a body punch but Jamison moves out of range.
Bannon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jamison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Bannon.
Bannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bannon thows a body shot but no joy.
Bannon misses with a straight right.
Jamison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bannon counters with a nice uppercut.
Bannon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jamison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jamison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jamison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bannon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jamison with a poor takedown
and Bannon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jeremy Bannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jamison.
Jamison is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jamison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bannon misses with an uppercut.
Jamison misses with a head kick.
Jamison fails with a takedown attempt.
Jamison has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bannon. Jamison does a little dance to reset his feet.

Bannon tries to sprawl but Jamison drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bannon won't allow Jamison to pass to mount.
Jamison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jamison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jamison throws a strike but Bannon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bannon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jamison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison working some strikes from top position.
Jamison wants to pass the guard but Bannon is keeping the position.
Bannon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jamison working some strikes from top position.
Jamison is looking to work some ground and pound but Bannon has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bannon wants to control the position but Jamison says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jamison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jamison working Bannon over with strikes.

Jamison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bannon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jamison.
Jamison working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Jamison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jamison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jamison!
John Jamison is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath John Jamison thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.