PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between M C Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Varun Kumar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by M.C. Hammer: U Cant Touch This. M C Hammer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

C Hammer
vs
Kumar

181 cm
27
179 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, M C Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Varun Kumar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumar wants to clinch
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Kumar tries to clinch
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Kumar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kumar misses with a takedown
and Kumar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Kumar moves out of range.
Kumar shoots and misses
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to clinch.
A jab from Hammer misses.
M C Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kumar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hammer counters by clinching up.
M C Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Varun Kumar.
Hammer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kumars head.
Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kumar stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a body punch.
Hammer lands a right hand.
Hammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Kumar tenderised Hammer's leg. Hammer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kumar misses the body punch
and Hammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Hammer misses.
Kumar misses with a takedown

and Hammer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hammer.
Hammer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kumar.
Hammer tries to work over Kumar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammer pushes Kumar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hammer is leaning against Kumar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Hammer as the two fighters clinch.
Kumar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Hammer.
Hammer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kumars head.
Hammer is trying to push Kumar away but Kumar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer tries to clinch but Kumar is having none of it.
Kumar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hammer moves into the clinch.

Kumar lands a takedown into guard.
Kumar is stalling in the full guard.
Hammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kumar on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kumar controls the pace.
Kumar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Hammer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kumar advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kumar happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

M C Hammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kumar wants to clinch
and Hammer counters with a head kick. That will keep Kumar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kumar throws a lazy head kick
and Hammer counters with a low kick, right behind Kumar 's knee.
Kumar moves out of range of the body kick.
Kumar wants to clinch but Hammer slips to the side
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer misses with a combination
and Kumar counters with an inside leg kick.
Hammer jabs Kumar to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hammer counters with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kumar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hammer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumar throws a body kick the misses
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Kumar throws a lazy head kick
and Hammer counters with a one-two to the body.
M C Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kumar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kumar misses the shot to the body.

Hammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Hammer.
Hammer misses with some punches.
Kumar misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kumar goes for a takedown attempt but Hammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kumar throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hammer counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Hammer.
Hammer lands a shot to the body.
Kumar is breathing heavily.
Hammer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kumar backwards.
Hammer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hammer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hammer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kumar backwards.
Hammer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kumar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Hammer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kumar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumar with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hammer counters by clinching up.
Hammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammer digs a right hand underneath Kumar's ribcage. Kumar let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer tests Kumar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kumar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hammer really felt that one!
Kumar closes the distance but Hammer moves to the side
and Hammer counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

M C Hammer dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kumar wants to clinch
and Hammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kumar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kumar wants to clinch
and Hammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kumar thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumar tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hammer moves into the clinch.
Hammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kumar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kumar trying to control the position but instead, Hammer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kumar into the cage.
Hammer lands a right hand.
Hammer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kumar.
Hammer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kumar.
Kumar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kumar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammer cracks Kumar with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Hammer.
Hammer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammer.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kumar can do to turn this around?
Hammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hammer on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammer.
Hammer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kumars head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hammer.
Hammer lands a right hand.

Kumar is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer pushes Kumar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumar is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him?
Hammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kumar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammer dips a shoulder and cracks Kumar with a mighty uppercut! Kumar falls back against the cage and Hammer unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kumar is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hammer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). M C Hammer!