PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banoch Brae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric the hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brae
vs
the hammer

208 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

189 cm
26
245 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Banoch Brae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric the hammer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the hammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Brae manages to keep the fight standing, pushing the hammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brae cracks the hammer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

the hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
the hammer controlling from the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brae wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and the hammer manages to pass to side control.
Brae trying to hold on to the hammer's head to control him but the hammer postures up.
Brae is looking to improve his position.
the hammer is looking to take a break and control but Brae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brae is trying to stand.
the hammer wants to free his trapped foot but Brae is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brae pushes the hammer off but the hammer dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brae is not content to let the hammer control the position.
Brae is pushing the hammer's head away, looking to escape. the hammer manages to hold on to the position though.

the hammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brae is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the hammer tries to advance to mount but Brae denies him.
Brae is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
the hammer advances nicely into full mount.
Brae tries to buck the hammer off but he can't manage it.
Brae is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
the hammer lands with some strikes.
Brae is looking to get to half guard.
the hammer with good strikes from the mount here!
Brae really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brae tries to lock up and control but the hammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

the hammer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brae has managed to escape the submission attempt.

the hammer working for a submission but Brae is keeping him at bay.
Brae keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
the hammer tries to control but Brae wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brae really wants to buck the hammer off and get back to his feet.
Brae tries to hold on but the hammer postures up.
Brae keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brae is working hard here to advance position.
the hammer raining down shots from the mount!
the hammer landing punches.
Brae regains half guard.
the hammer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brae is looking to improve his position but the hammer isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the hammer trying to control but he's not successful this time.

the hammer working for a guillotine from mount but Brae is in no mood to give up.
Brae is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Brae slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brae tries to kick the hammer off but the hammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

the hammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brae has managed to free his arm - good work.
the hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brae keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric the hammer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brae keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
the hammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Brae manages to keep the fight standing, pushing the hammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brae lands a slapping body shot.
the hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banoch Brae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric the hammer.
Brae lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from Brae finds it's target.
Brae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Brae.
Brae lands an elbow that stopped the hammer in his tracks for a moment.

Brae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brae finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Brae instigates a clinch.
Brae lands a hook that snaps the head of the hammer backwards.
the hammer is breathing heavily.

Brae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banoch Brae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
the hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brae.
Brae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but the hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brae misses with a two punch combination.
Brae cracks the hammer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brae scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the hammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brae throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
the hammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brae's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Brae duly obliges.
Brae pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces the hammer back to the cage. Brae follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Brae has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Brae.
Brae is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brae lands with a right to the head.

Brae breaks from the clinch.
Brae throws a combination. the hammer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice cross by Brae.
the hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Brae has managed to clinch.
Brae is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brae unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brae lands a right hand that snaps the head of the hammer backwards.
Brae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Brae.
Brae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brae lands an elbow that stopped the hammer in his tracks for a moment.
Good body shot from Brae.
Nice body punch from Brae.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brae is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Brae scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brae is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brae seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
the hammer takes a shot to the head.
Brae lands with a left to the head.

Brae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brae shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. the hammer eats them both and turns towards Brae to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Banoch Brae is winning the standup battle so far.
Brae lands a body shot.
Brae lands a straight punch to the body, keeping the hammer at a distance.
Brae is looking to wear down the hammer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brae lands with a nice body punch.

Brae moves into the clinch successfully.
Brae lands a nice shot to the body.
the hammer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brae pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brae lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Brae.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brae lands with a nice body punch.
Brae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brae cracks the hammer with a good jab.
Brae misses with a low kick as the hammer jumps back.
Brae scores with a one two! the hammer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brae connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brae lands a body shot.
the hammer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brae with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brae throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Brae clinches up with the hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Brae stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brae lands a right hand.
Brae slows down the pace here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brae lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down the hammer.
A hook to the body from Brae.
Brae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
the hammer letting Brae take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brae lands a hook that snaps the head of the hammer backwards.
the hammer takes a shot to the head.
Brae lands an uppercut.
Brae lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of the hammer backwards.
Brae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that the hammer can do to turn this around?
A right hook to the body lands for Brae.
Brae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brae lands an uppercut.
Brae avoiding damage.
Brae lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Brae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brae lands the left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Brae. Those never looked like landing.
Brae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Banoch Brae dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Brae with a nice cross.
Brae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brae is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brae dips to his left and cracks the hammer with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brae lands a jab to the nose.
the hammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by the hammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Brae which made him look bad.
Brae lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as the hammer backs up against the cage.
Brae delivers a nice body kick.
Brae scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brae moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brae lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brae!
the hammer shoots in and drives through. Brae sprawls well.
Banoch Brae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric the hammer.
Brae lands a head shot.
Banoch Brae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
the hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
the hammer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brae connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Brae.
Brae cracks the hammer with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brae jabs the hammer right on the nose. the hammer blinks but takes it well.
Banoch Brae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brae cracks a nice hook into the hammer's ribs.
Brae tests the hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brae with a nice cross.
Brae lands with a nice combination. the hammer backs away looking to recover.
Brae with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brae digs a good body shot into the hammer's ribs.
the hammer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brae digs a good hook to the hammer's body.
the hammer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
the hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.

Brae moves into range and clinches up with the hammer.
A right hook to the body lands for Brae.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brae creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through the hammer's defenses.
Brae lands a shoulder strike.
Brae pushes the hammer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Brae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brae scores with a shot to the body.
Brae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. the hammer doesn't seem bothered though.
Brae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
the hammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
the hammer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brae moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
the hammer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brae is working the combinations to good effect here.
the hammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brae lands a nice shot to the body.
Brae lands a body shot.
Brae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. the hammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
the hammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brae throws a shot to the body.
Brae feints a jab promting the hammer to slip. Brae then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. the hammer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
the hammer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
the hammer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brae.
An inside leg kick from Brae misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brae!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brae lands a nice shot to the body.
Brae throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brae catches the hammer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brae lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brae scores with a three punch combo!
Brae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brae fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brae moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brae thuds a left hand into the hammer's body.
Brae lands a right hook to the body.
Brae throws a combination. the hammer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brae lands a jab to the hammer's midsection.
Brae closes the distance and lands a one-two.
the hammer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brae connects with a body shot that sends the hammer's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brae connects with a crisp jab.
Brae lands a jab to the hammer's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brae has closed the distance and engaged the hammer in a clinch.
Brae lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of the hammer backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brae.
Brae's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brae lands with a short punch from the clinch.

the hammer is rocked!
Brae lands a body shot.
Brae throws a blind hook that connects with the side of the hammers head.
the hammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Brae finish him?
Brae lands an elbow inside that the hammer shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Brae.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brae.
the hammer seems to have recovered his senses.
Brae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brae lands with a right to the head.
Brae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Brae.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brae lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brae cracks the hammer with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Brae.
Brae works on the hammer's body with a couple of short punches.
Brae lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Banoch Brae showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brae has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Banoch Brae!