PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Sledgehammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Judah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sledgehammer
vs
Judah

205 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Sledgehammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Judah!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sledgehammer tries to clinch but Judah moves out of range.

Judah looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Judah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Judah postures up.
Judah won't allow Sledgehammer to sweep him here.
Sledgehammer is working hard here to advance position.

Judah drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sledgehammer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Judah has Sledgehammer in his guard.
Sledgehammer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sledgehammer advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sledgehammer taking a breather here.

Sledgehammer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Judah should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sledgehammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sledgehammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sledgehammer moves out of range of the body kick from Judah.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sledgehammer darts in trying to clinch

so Judah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer has Judah pulled in close to control his posture.
Sledgehammer wants to improve his position but instead Judah has moved into half guard.
Sledgehammer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Judah tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sledgehammer controls his leg.

Judah escapes and gets back to his feet.
Judah looks gassed!

Sledgehammer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Judah!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Judah tries to hold on but Sledgehammer postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah is trying desperately to improve position.
Sledgehammer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Judah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sledgehammer lands a heavy elbow.

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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sledgehammer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sledgehammer trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Sledgehammer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sledgehammer working the ground and pound effectively.
Judah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sledgehammer looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Judah will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sledgehammer misses with a takedown attempt
and Judah counters with a left and a right that stings Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer fails with the takedown.
Judah keeps the fight on the outside.
Sledgehammer has his takedown stuffed

and Judah counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Sledgehammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sledgehammer has hold of one of Judah's legs. Judah is fighting the takedown attempt but Sledgehammer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Judah keeping moving, preventing Sledgehammer from controlling successfully.

Judah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Judah 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Judah has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sledgehammer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Judah.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah is not content to let Sledgehammer control the position.
Judah is looking to reverse the position.
Judah is pushing Sledgehammer's head away, looking to escape. Sledgehammer manages to hold on to the position though.
Judah regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Judah pushes Sledgehammer off looking to stand but Sledgehammer dives back in and keeps control.
Judah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sledgehammer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Sledgehammer is going to stand back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Judah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sledgehammer in his tracks.
Sledgehammer ducks right into an uppercut from Judah.
Sledgehammer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Peter Sledgehammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah looks to land a combination but Sledgehammer avoids it well.

Judah forces Sledgehammer back against the cage and clinches.
Judah can't break the clinch.
Judah has had enough of the clinch but Sledgehammer keeps him there for the moment.
Judah wants to break free but Sledgehammer has control.

Judah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peter Sledgehammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sledgehammer misses with a takedown

and Judah counters by clinching up.

Judah jumps into guard, dragging Sledgehammer to the mat.
Sledgehammer is looking to advance position but Judah has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Judah stands up from mount. Strange move.
Sledgehammer with a poor takedown

and Judah counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sledgehammer!
Judah prevents Sledgehammer from getting the reversal.
Judah lands a heavy elbow.
Sledgehammer regains half guard.
Sledgehammer wants to control the action here but instead Judah manages to pass to full mount!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Judah. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah moves to back control.
Sledgehammer trying to control the position but Judah manages to sink in the hooks.

Sledgehammer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sledgehammer looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Judah has the hooks in. Sledgehammer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sledgehammer showing good submission defense here.
Sledgehammer trying to control the action but Judah just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Judah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Judah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sledgehammer circles away.
Judah swinging wilding here.

Sledgehammer feints and as Judah raises his hands in defense, Sledgehammer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Judah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sledgehammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sledgehammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Judah is looking for a triangle but Sledgehammer pushes his legs off easily.

Judah has his foot on Sledgehammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sledgehammer works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sledgehammer wanted to stand there but Judah had control of the position.
Don Judah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sledgehammer won't allow Judah to get back to his feet.
Sledgehammer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Judah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sledgehammer manages to get himself to full guard.
Sledgehammer working a defensive guard but Judah manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sledgehammer is looking to regain half guard here but Judah keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sledgehammer wants to control but Judah postures up.
Sledgehammer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Judah wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Sledgehammer uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Sledgehammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sledgehammer is trying to control the position but Judah postures up.
Judah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sledgehammer's guard.
Judah advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Judah stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sledgehammer to get to his feet.
A nice combination there by Judah.
Sledgehammer clinches but Judah breaks the clinch
and Judah counters with a three punch combo that has Sledgehammer backing up. Sledgehammer nods at Judah to acknowledge the strikes.
Sledgehammer fails with the takedown
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand.
Sledgehammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Judah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sledgehammer fails with the takedown
and Judah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Sledgehammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sledgehammer has his takedown stuffed
and Judah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sledgehammer darts in trying to clinch

and Judah counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sledgehammer!
Peter Sledgehammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sledgehammer is controlling an arm, preventing Judah from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sledgehammer wants to hold on but Judah pushes him away.
Sledgehammer tries to reverse the position but Judah maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Judah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Judah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Judah!