PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruenor Battlehammer (ranked 24144 p4p, 2450 weight class) and Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 708 p4p, 310 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Battlehammer
vs
Weadababyitsaboy

175 cm
23
187
1 - 5 - 0

182 cm
22
191
2 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruenor Battlehammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Battlehammer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weadababyitsaboy.
Battlehammer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Battlehammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weadababyitsaboy moves away.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weadababyitsaboy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weadababyitsaboy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Battlehammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Battlehammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Battlehammer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Battlehammer moves forwards but Weadababyitsaboy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weadababyitsaboy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Weadababyitsaboy with a hook.
Battlehammer looks to land a combination but Weadababyitsaboy avoids it well.
Battlehammer misses with the combination.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a jab to the head.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a low kick.
Weadababyitsaboy 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.
Weadababyitsaboy slips a jab and a cross from Battlehammer.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Battlehammer misses its target.
Weadababyitsaboy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Weadababyitsaboy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weadababyitsaboy slips a jab and a cross from Battlehammer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weadababyitsaboy! But no joy.

Battlehammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battlehammer throwing strikes from guard but Weadababyitsaboy blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weadababyitsaboy keeping moving, preventing Battlehammer from controlling successfully.
Battlehammer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Battlehammer controlling from the top position.
Battlehammer works over Weadababyitsaboy with some ground and pound from guard.
Weadababyitsaboy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Weadababyitsaboy keeping moving, preventing Battlehammer from controlling successfully.
Battlehammer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Forge that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Battlehammer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Weadababyitsaboy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Battlehammer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Weadababyitsaboy keeping moving, preventing Battlehammer from controlling successfully.
Battlehammer stays in close to Weadababyitsaboy's body and controls the position.
Battlehammer postures up in Weadababyitsaboy's guard and throws a big left but Weadababyitsaboy blocks it.
Battlehammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Weadababyitsaboy is retaining full guard.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to stand and escape but Battlehammer is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Battlehammer connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battlehammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to get back to his feet but Battlehammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Battlehammer landing some decent shots from guard.
Weadababyitsaboy keeping full guard, as Battlehammer tries to pass.
Battlehammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Battlehammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Battlehammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Weadababyitsaboy is retaining full guard.
Battlehammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Battlehammer looking to sit in guard and control but Weadababyitsaboy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battlehammer keeping moving, preventing Weadababyitsaboy from controlling successfully.
Battlehammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to stand but Battlehammer is controlling from the bottom.
Battlehammer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Battlehammer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Battlehammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weadababyitsaboy is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Weadababyitsaboy tries to sprawl but Battlehammer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Weadababyitsaboy manages to get to full guard.
Battlehammer postures up and lands a big shot to Weadababyitsaboy's brow.
Battlehammer stops Weadababyitsaboy from standing up.
Battlehammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weadababyitsaboy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Battlehammer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weadababyitsaboy is on top in guard.

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Battlehammer holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy won't allow Battlehammer to sweep him here.
Battlehammer is pulling down on Weadababyitsaboy's head to control his posture.
Battlehammer continues to stall.
Battlehammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weadababyitsaboy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Battlehammer holds on and takes a little breather.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Battlehammer.
Battlehammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weadababyitsaboy can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Battlehammer has a closed guard, preventing Weadababyitsaboy from standing up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruenor Battlehammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Battlehammer takes a swing at Weadababyitsaboy's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Weadababyitsaboy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Battlehammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Battlehammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battlehammer scores with a hook to the body. Weadababyitsaboy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Weadababyitsaboy misses.
Battlehammer looks for a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy sprawls well.

Battlehammer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Weadababyitsaboy is trying to defend but Battlehammer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Weadababyitsaboy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battlehammer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Battlehammer winds up and cracks Weadababyitsaboy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Battlehammer wants to take a breather but Weadababyitsaboy is having none of it.
Battlehammer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Battlehammer landing strikes from the mount and Weadababyitsaboy is in trouble!
Battlehammer lands a couple of good shots and Weadababyitsaboy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Battlehammer connects with a big shot to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Battlehammer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Weadababyitsaboy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Battlehammer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battlehammer throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Battlehammer lands with a hammerfist to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Battlehammer is punishing Weadababyitsaboy with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battlehammer punches Weadababyitsaboy on the ear.
Battlehammer lands shots from the back.

Battlehammer looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Weadababyitsaboy is controlling Battlehammer 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Weadababyitsaboy wanted to stand there but Battlehammer had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruenor Battlehammer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Weadababyitsaboy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a lazy right hand but Battlehammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Battlehammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Battlehammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Battlehammer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Battlehammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Weadababyitsaboy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Battlehammer.
Battlehammer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Battlehammer is trying to ground and pound but Weadababyitsaboy uses the momentary lack of control by Battlehammer to regain half guard.
Battlehammer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weadababyitsaboy has hold of Battlehammer's hands but Battlehammer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Weadababyitsaboy is staying active underneath Battlehammer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to get back to his feet.
Battlehammer is keen to just control but Weadababyitsaboy is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Battlehammer there.
Battlehammer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Battlehammer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Weadababyitsaboy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Weadababyitsaboy taking some punishment here, with Battlehammer in his half guard.
Battlehammer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Battlehammer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weadababyitsaboy defending well though.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Battlehammer lands a nice short elbow.
Weadababyitsaboy has hold of Battlehammer's hands but Battlehammer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Weadababyitsaboy has hold of Battlehammer's hands but Battlehammer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battlehammer working over Weadababyitsaboy with some ground and pound. Weadababyitsaboy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Battlehammer drops an elbow to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Battlehammer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Weadababyitsaboy to regain full guard.
Battlehammer landing some decent shots from guard.
Battlehammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Battlehammer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to get back to his feet but Battlehammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Battlehammer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Weadababyitsaboy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!
Battlehammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battlehammer throwing strikes from guard but Weadababyitsaboy blocks nicely.
Battlehammer trying to control but Weadababyitsaboy is working from the bottom.
Battlehammer cracks Weadababyitsaboy with a solid left hand.
Weadababyitsaboy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Battlehammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Battlehammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Battlehammer is controlling him.
Battlehammer works over Weadababyitsaboy with some ground and pound from guard.
Battlehammer trying to control but Weadababyitsaboy is working from the bottom.

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.
Battlehammer postures up in Weadababyitsaboy's guard and throws a big left but Weadababyitsaboy blocks it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Weadababyitsaboy gets caught napping as Battlehammer dives in and scores a takedown. Weadababyitsaboy manages to retain guard.
Battlehammer advances to half guard.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Battlehammer winds up and cracks Weadababyitsaboy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Battlehammer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bruenor Battlehammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Battlehammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Battlehammer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weadababyitsaboy defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruenor Battlehammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Battlehammer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruenor Battlehammer!