PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Burduada No Cranio (ranked 2586 p4p, 5554 weight class) and Johnny Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 565 weight class). Johnny Hammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Burduada No Cranio
vs
Hammer

188 cm
37
169
19 - 22 - 0

180 cm
26
165
6 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Conquer
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer tries to bum rush Burduada No Cranio with a series of wild strikes but Burduada No Cranio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Burduada No Cranio moved away.
Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Burduada No Cranio.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Burduada No Cranio moves out of range easily.
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burduada No Cranio blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Burduada No Cranio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burduada No Cranio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burduada No Cranio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burduada No Cranio lands a nice shot that snaps Hammer's head back.
Burduada No Cranio with a hook.
Burduada No Cranio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hammer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burduada No Cranio. Burduada No Cranio obviously looking to wear him down.
Burduada No Cranio keeps Hammer at a distance using the push kick.
Burduada No Cranio lands the left hand.
Burduada No Cranio fakes the leg kick and cracks Hammer in the body.
The crowd cheers as Burduada No Cranio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammer doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Burduada No Cranio finds it's way through Hammer's defenses.
Hammer misses with a head kick.
Burduada No Cranio avoids the head kick by Hammer.
A head kick by Hammer misses
and Burduada No Cranio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burduada No Cranio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammer at a distance.
Hammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Hammer is rocked!
Burduada No Cranio connects with a leg kick.
Burduada No Cranio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a nice head shot.
Hammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Burduada No Cranio finish him?
Burduada No Cranio lands a nice looking body shot.
Hammer seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burduada No Cranio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a jab.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer walks into a stiff left hand from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a jab.
A jab lands there for Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a right hand. Hammer shakes it off.
Burduada No Cranio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick
and Burduada No Cranio counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Hammer badly! Burduada No Cranio follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Hammer out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Burduada No Cranio finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Johnny Hammer was interviewed post fight and said 'I just want to thank my sponsors, my fans and my family for the unwavering support.'.