PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaughn Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammersmith has chosen Kanye West - It's Amazing as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Contreras
vs
Hammersmith

175 cm
23
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sterling Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaughn Hammersmith!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammersmith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Contreras as he avoids it easily.
Contreras with a poor takedown

and Hammersmith counters with a single leg into guard. Contreras didn't expect that.
Hammersmith tries to free his leg and advance position but Contreras is retaining full guard.

Hammersmith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Contreras has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammersmith has managed to get both his arms back between Contreras's legs - danger averted.
Hammersmith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammersmith forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Contreras is doing well to control the position and prevent Hammersmith from advancing to side control.
Hammersmith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Contreras knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Contreras actively working from the bottom here.

Hammersmith seems to be working for a kimura but Contreras defends the submission attempt.
Contreras is looking for a sweep. Hammersmith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Contreras tries to get out of the position.

Contreras actively working from the bottom here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Contreras with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hammersmith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Contreras is breathing heavily.

Hammersmith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Contreras has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammersmith has managed to get both his arms back between Contreras's legs - danger averted.
Contreras keeping full guard, as Hammersmith tries to pass.
Contreras keeping moving, preventing Hammersmith from controlling successfully.
Hammersmith passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Hammersmith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Contreras rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hammersmith's guard! Nice work there by Contreras!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammersmith is looking for a triangle but Contreras pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammersmith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Contreras is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Contreras trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammersmith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hammersmith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Contreras can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Contreras missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammersmith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Contreras.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammersmith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Contreras trying to control but Hammersmith is working from the bottom.
Hammersmith being controlled here, momentarily.

Contreras stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Contreras stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Contreras wants it to stay on the feet.
Contreras with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hammersmith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Contreras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Contreras tries to roll over but Hammersmith keeps him under control.
Contreras is working hard here to advance position.

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

Contreras looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith prevents Contreras from improving his position.

Contreras looking for submissions off his back.
Hammersmith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Contreras!
Contreras wants to control but Hammersmith is having none of it.

Hammersmith swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vaughn Hammersmith!