PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donny Hammerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelayo Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donny Hammerson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hammerson
vs
Palhares

180 cm
30
190 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

174 cm
25
196 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donny Hammerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pelayo Palhares!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerson misses with a hook. Palhares ducked under it nicely.
Palhares swings for the body but Hammerson moves out of range.
Hammerson lands with a good body shot.
Hammerson just misses with a punch to the body.

Palhares closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hammerson did well to prevent Palhares getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hammerson wants to improve his position but Palhares is controlling well.
Palhares working the head and body with strikes.
Palhares is taking a breather. Hammerson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Palhares scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hammerson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palhares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Palhares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palhares seems to be working for a kimura but Hammerson defends the submission attempt.
Palhares controlling the pace.
Palhares wants to control but Hammerson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hammerson gets full guard.
Hammerson wants to get back to his feet but Palhares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hammerson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palhares is one step ahead there.
Palhares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palhares trying to control but Hammerson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson wants to sweep here but Palhares controlling him for the moment.
Palhares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pelayo Palhares hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Palhares connects with a jab.
Hammerson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammerson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Palhares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammerson throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammerson was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Hammerson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Hammerson misses with a shot to the body
and Palhares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammerson lands with a shot to the body.
Palhares misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Hammerson misses its intended target.
A left lands for Hammerson.
Palhares scores with a shot to the body.
Palhares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammerson manages to avoid it.
Hammerson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Palhares checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares blocks a jab.
Palhares wants to slow Hammerson down by chopping away at his legs.
Palhares walks into a jab.
Hammerson is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelayo Palhares dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hammerson is looking to land body kicks.
Hammerson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palhares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palhares moves away.
Hammerson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palhares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hammerson misses with an uppercut
and Palhares counters with a straight right hand.
Hammerson throws a head kick that misses.
Palhares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hammerson to score with a decent uppercut.
Palhares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hammerson momentarily.
Palhares is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hammerson rather than just go for the knockout.
Hammerson throws a wild body kick that Palhares sees coming a mile off.
Hammerson misses with a looping right.
Hammerson lands a really nice looking cross but Palhares seems unphased.

It looks like Pelayo Palhares has been cut.
Palhares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammerson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hammerson throws a hook to the side of Palhares's head but Palhares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palhares thows a body shot but no joy.
Hammerson throws a looping overhand right but Palhares ducks down to avoid it.
Donny Hammerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares jabs Hammerson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hammerson scores with a punch to the head.
Hammerson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Hammerson.
Palhares swings for the body but Hammerson moves out of range.
Hammerson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Palhares blocks a head kick by Hammerson.
Hammerson ducks under a wild hook from Palhares.
Palhares moves forwards but Hammerson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palhares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palhares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hammerson misses with a body kick.
Palhares jabs at Hammerson's body.
Hammerson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palhares.
Hammerson misses with a wild body shot.
Palhares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Palhares shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hammerson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hammerson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Palhares controls the pace.
Hammerson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerson wants to stand but Palhares is controlling the position.
Hammerson keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pelayo Palhares.
Hammerson throws a body kick the misses
and Palhares counters with a nice leg kick.
Hammerson scores with a head kick. Palhares tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammerson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palhares somewhat.

Palhares throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hammerson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Palhares is in Hammerson's guard.
Palhares postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Palhares postures up in Hammerson's guard and throws a big left but Hammerson blocks it.

Hammerson looking for subs off his back but Palhares has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson pushes Palhares off looking to stand but Palhares dives back in and keeps control.
Palhares prevents Hammerson from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares is keen to just control but Hammerson is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Palhares has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pelayo Palhares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerson is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pelayo Palhares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pelayo Palhares's cut.
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!

Hammerson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hammerson scores with a jab to the head.
Donny Hammerson is winning the standup battle so far.
Palhares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammerson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammerson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammerson.
Hammerson with a jab.
Palhares walks into a jab.
Palhares throws a body punch but Hammerson moves out of range.
Hammerson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Palhares to counter with a crisp jab.
Palhares closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammerson circles away.
Hammerson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hammerson enables Palhares to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hammerson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palhares preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammerson's head.
Hammerson can't keep his opponent in guard - Palhares advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hammerson is refusing to be controlled, as Palhares sits in half guard.

Palhares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hammerson is just riding it out for now. Palhares eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares wants to take a breather but Hammerson is having none of it.
Donny Hammerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palhares might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hammerson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Palhares sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pelayo Palhares hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Palhares fails with the takedown.
Palhares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammerson moves away.
Hammerson connects with a jab.
Hammerson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammerson.
Hammerson misses with a straight right.
A big right from Hammerson misses.
Hammerson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Palhares gets the takedown into side control.

Palhares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hammerson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hammerson is looking to reverse the position.
Pelayo Palhares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hammerson regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares drops an elbow to the side of Hammerson's head.
Palhares trying to control from half guard but Hammerson is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pelayo Palhares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Palhares winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelayo Palhares!
After winning the bout, Pelayo Palhares thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.