PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between adan martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keaton Hammersmash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Keaton Hammersmash was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

martinez
vs
Hammersmash

192 cm
19
175 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

200 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, adan martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keaton Hammersmash!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
martinez throws a leg kick but Hammersmash sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hammersmash.
Hammersmash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Hammersmash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammersmash looks to score with a jab to the body but martinez is just out of range.
Hammersmash throws a jab when martinez was well out of range.
Hammersmash throws a head kick but martinez moves out of range.
Hammersmash misses with a hook. martinez ducked under it nicely.
martinez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammersmash tries to avoid it but martinez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammersmash to the ground. Hammersmash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hammersmash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hammersmash lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammersmash throwing strikes but missing.
martinez keeping moving, preventing Hammersmash from controlling successfully.

Hammersmash gets to his feet - martinez follows without any prompting.

martinez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hammersmash to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
martinez looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmash thows a big elbow that misses.
martinez trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammersmash with a flurry of punches that miss.

Hammersmash drops back looking for a leg! martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and martinez manages to kick Hammersmash off! Hammersmash jumps back into martinez's guard.
Hammersmash looks gassed!
martinez wants to stand and escape but Hammersmash is having none of it.

That's two 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.
Hammersmash trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hammersmash throws a nice looking combination but martinez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

martinez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hammersmash missing with punches from the bottom.
Hammersmash is trying to stand up here but martinez is controlling him well.
martinez trying to control the action but Hammersmash is working from the bottom.
martinez is looking to advance position but Hammersmash won't allow it.
Hammersmash wants to control but martinez is keeping busy.
martinez prevents Hammersmash from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammersmash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but martinez pulls his head out easily.
Hammersmash makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammersmash.
martinez trying to control but Hammersmash is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hammersmash misses with a two punch combination.
Hammersmash ducks under a wild hook from martinez.
Hammersmash throws a series of punches but martinez moves out of range.
martinez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammersmash just misses with a punch to the body.
martinez slips a jab and a cross from Hammersmash.
The fight stays on the outside here - martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
martinez tries to clinch up.

That's four 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.
Hammersmash lands an overhand right.
Hammersmash lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
martinez shoots in but no luck this time.
Hammersmash displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hammersmash digs a good body shot into martinez's ribs.
Hammersmash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
martinez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammersmash sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for adan martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Hammersmash with that takedown attempt.
martinez wants to clinch.

Hammersmash looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
martinez is refusing to be controlled, as Hammersmash sits in half guard.

Hammersmash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and martinez defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A big right from Hammersmash misses.
No joy there for Hammersmash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammersmash throws a sloppy head kick and martinez moves out of range easily.
martinez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hammersmash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but martinez circles away quickly and effectively.

martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Hammersmash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but martinez pulls his head out easily.
martinez wants to free his trapped foot but Hammersmash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammersmash makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammersmash.

That's one minute gone in the round.
martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
martinez trying to control but Hammersmash is working from the bottom.
Hammersmash preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hammersmash is looking for a triangle but martinez pushes his legs off easily.
martinez won't allow Hammersmash to sweep him here.
Hammersmash looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammersmash will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmash wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammersmash managing to control the position.
Hammersmash looking to hit a scissor sweep but martinez is one step ahead there.

Hammersmash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hammersmash is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and martinez defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
martinez wants to get up but he can't break Hammersmash's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
martinez being controlled here momentarily.

Hammersmash is looking for a triangle but martinez pushes his legs off easily.
Hammersmash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as martinez controls the pace.
Hammersmash pulls martinez in close to prevent any damage.

Hammersmash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmash lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for martinez!
Hammersmash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as martinez is looking to escape.
Hammersmash working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keaton Hammersmash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hammersmash misses with a few strikes there.
Hammersmash takes one on the chin but seems OK.
martinez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammersmash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammersmash misses with a head kick.
martinez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
martinez fails with a takedown attempt.
martinez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for adan martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
martinez takes a jab right on the kisser.
adan martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Hammersmash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
martinez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammersmash but Hammersmash pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammersmash misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmash looks to land a combination but martinez avoids it well.
martinez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hammersmash wants to land a leg kick but martinez is out of range.
martinez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammersmash circles away.
martinez checks the leg kick nicely there.
martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammersmash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hammersmash lands a body shot.
Hammersmash looks to land a right hand but martinez moved out of range.
Hammersmash tries to clinch up.
martinez fails with a takedown attempt.
martinez dodges the punch combination from Hammersmash.
Hammersmash throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hammersmash lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hammersmash has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
martinez shoots in for a takedown but Hammersmash shows good takedown defense.
Hammersmash scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hammersmash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammersmash connects with a body shot.
Hammersmash lands with a nice combination. martinez backs away looking to recover.
Hammersmash wants to land a leg kick but martinez is out of range.
martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammersmash.
martinez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
martinez has a takedown stuffed.
Hammersmash misses with a few strikes there.
Hammersmash throws a right hand that martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that martinez also avoids with ease.
Hammersmash misses with a double jab.
Hammersmash tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammersmash throws a right and a left that martinez avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmash moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hammersmash scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hammersmash is looking to clinch but martinez is avoiding it.
Hammersmash tries to bum rush martinez with a series of wild strikes but martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammersmash misses with a two punch combination.
martinez avoids the head kick by Hammersmash.
Hammersmash slaps away a takedown attempt from martinez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
martinez tries to bum rush Hammersmash with a series of wild strikes but Hammersmash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammersmash throws a head kick but martinez moves out of range.
Hammersmash falls off balance throwing a combination

so martinez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammersmash is trying to keep martinez in close.

Hammersmash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. martinez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammersmash keeping moving, preventing martinez from controlling successfully.
Hammersmash looking to control.
Hammersmash pulls martinez in close to his closed guard and prevents martinez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Keaton Hammersmash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
martinez preventing the sweep.
Hammersmash pulls martinez in close to prevent any damage.
adan martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to adan martinez.
Well Hammersmash has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Hammersmash!