PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donny Hammerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bench Tester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hammerson
vs
Tester

180 cm
24
182 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

175 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donny Hammerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bench Tester!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammerson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammerson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tester.
Tester throws the kick towards the body but Hammerson avoids it.
Tester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hammerson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hammerson lands a jab-cross combination.
Hammerson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tester on the side of the head.
Hammerson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hammerson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tester off the cage and back into rage.
Hammerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Hammerson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tester napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tester is trying to control Hammerson's posture but Hammerson avoids it.
Tester is looking for a sweep.
Tester struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tester gets back to half guard.
Hammerson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tester defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tester is looking to control Hammerson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tester avoid being mounted?
Hammerson lands with a punch from half guard.
Hammerson is thwarting Tester's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson wants to stand up but Tester is controlling the position.
Hammerson works his foot free and advances to mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tester is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammerson moves to the back.
Tester looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Tester showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donny Hammerson dominated that round.
That's time! Hammerson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hammerson scores with a hook to the body. Tester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammerson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hammerson stuffs the takedown attempt from Tester. Tester gets slowly back to his feet.
Tester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammerson scores with a three punch combo!
Hammerson works over Tester's head and body with a nice combination.
Tester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammerson sprawls well. Hammerson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tester gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammerson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammerson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammerson with a hook.
Tester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tester looks for a takedown but Hammerson sprawls well.
Donny Hammerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bench Tester.
Hammerson scores with a shot to the body.

Hammerson gets a takedown into half guard.

Hammerson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tester trying to control from the bottom.

Tester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammerson pulls his head out easily.
Tester is positioning himself well to prevent Hammerson advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerson uses his free foot to push down on Tester's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tester.
Tester tries to lock up and control but Hammerson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tester is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Hammerson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hammerson as Tester shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammerson lands a really nice looking cross but Tester seems unphased.
A big left from Tester misses.
Tester shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammerson as he avoids it easily.
Hammerson throws a series of strikes that have Tester backpedaling.

Hammerson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hammerson showed some decent athleticism there.
Hammerson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tester!
Tester keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tester gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donny Hammerson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammerson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammerson stalks Tester and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tester's face. Tester staggers backwards, shaken.
Tester fails with a takedown attempt.
Tester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hammerson scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Tester lands but Hammerson takes it in his stride.

Tester shoots in and bounces Hammerson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Hammerson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tester on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tester fails with a takedown attempt.
Donny Hammerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bench Tester.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hammerson.
Tester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tester doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammerson circles away.

Hammerson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tester is not content to let Hammerson control the position.

Hammerson swings around for an armbar but Tester sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hammerson's guard.
Tester with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tester trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tester drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hammerson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hammerson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hammerson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson working the head with strikes.
Tester is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tester to regain full guard.
Tester pulls Hammerson in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tester pulls Hammerson in close to his closed guard and prevents Hammerson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tester wants to get back to his feet but Hammerson passes into half guard.
Donny Hammerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerson not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Tester is defending against the submission attempts here by Hammerson.
Donny Hammerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tester wants to control but Hammerson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Hammerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammerson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Hammerson!