PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Black Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vadim Lavrov enters the cage!

Hammer
vs
Lavrov

168 cm
27
168 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

182 cm
26
180 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Lavrov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Lavrov moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Lavrov misses with a wild combination.
Hammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hammer scores with a hook.
Lavrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Lavrov avoids a kick to the body.
Hammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lavrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lavrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hammer scores with a head kick.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Lavrov is avoiding it.
Lavrov tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lavrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Lavrov throws out a loose jab but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer blocks a low kick nicely.
Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lavrov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hammer.
Hammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer misses with a low kick.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer is looking to score with low kicks.
Hammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lavrov lands with an overhand left.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavrov is just out of range.
Lavrov moves away from the strike by Hammer.
Vadim Lavrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Lavrov misses
and Hammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lavrov.
Hammer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lavrov as he avoids it easily.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Lavrov misses with a body shot.
Lavrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer throws a leg kick which misses Lavrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Lavrov tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lavrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Lavrov. That snapped Hammer's head back.
Lavrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lavrov throws a series of punches but Hammer avoids them all with ease.
Hammer connects with a body shot that sends Lavrov's belly button to the back.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Lavrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lavrov pushes Hammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lavrov.

Hammer lands a takedown into guard.
Hammer stands up over Lavrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavrov is controlling Hammer's posture.
Hammer prevents Lavrov from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
Hammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammer is pushing down on Lavrov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavrov is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lavrov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lavrov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hammer wants to take a breather but Lavrov is having none of it.
Lavrov trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lavrov looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lavrov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hammer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hammer's back!
Hammer staying busy and making it hard for Lavrov to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer turns into Lavrov and is now in his guard.
Hammer controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavrov is keeping the position for now.
Lavrov keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lavrov tries to buck Hammer off but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer lands a few punches from side control.
Lavrov bucks up and tries to throw Hammer off but instead Hammer has got his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A chopping leg kick lands by Hammer.
Lavrov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Hammer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hammer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lavrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammer is thwarting Lavrov's attempts to control the position.
Lavrov is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lavrov is trying to control but can't.
Hammer wants to free his trapped foot but Lavrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer moves nicely into side control.
Lavrov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hammer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lavrov wants to control but Hammer postures up.
Hammer advances nicely into full mount.
Hammer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lavrov wants to hold on but Hammer pushes him away.
Hammer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hammer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hammer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer wants to control the pace but Lavrov is squirming around nicely.
Lavrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hammer trying to control but Lavrov is having none of it.
Lavrov tries to lock up and control but Hammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer prevents Lavrov from getting the reversal.
Hammer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hammer working the ground and pound effectively.
Hammer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hammer drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lavrov! More shots from Hammer and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Hammer!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Black Hammer waved his t-shirt featuring Real Fighters Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.