PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul ed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Hammonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hammonds's choice of entrance music: Bad Meets Evil - Fast Lane ft. Eminem, Royce Da 5'9. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

ed
vs
Hammonds

175 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

195 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Outkast Clothing Line

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul ed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Hammonds!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammonds with a lazy takedown attempt
and ed counters with a three punch combo that has Hammonds backing up. Hammonds nods at ed to acknowledge the strikes.
Hammonds has a takedown stuffed.

Hammonds drives through with a takedown into guard.
ed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammonds is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammonds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
ed wants to get back to his feet.
ed gets full guard.
Hammonds stopping the sweep attempt from ed.
Hammonds being controlled here momentarily.
Hammonds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed ed's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ed is pressing down on Hammonds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammonds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
ed is trying to keep Hammonds in close.
ed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
ed pulls Hammonds in to control the position.
ed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammonds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul ed.
ed is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammonds shoots in for a takedown but ed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul ed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Hammonds.
ed throws a right hand that Hammonds ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammonds also avoids with ease.
Hammonds ducks under a wild hook from ed.
ed is looking to clinch but Hammonds is avoiding it.
Hammonds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and ed counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammonds looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hammonds misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from ed.
Hammonds is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but ed is defending well.
ed misses with a knee to the head.

ed jumps guard.
ed trying to keep a closed guard but Hammonds is proving a slippery customer.
ed is breathing heavily.
Hammonds passes into half guard.
Hammonds prevents ed from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hammonds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammonds shoots in but ed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
ed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jay Hammonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ed is looking to clinch but Hammonds is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammonds tries for a takedown but ed circles away easily
and ed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammonds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammonds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paul ed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Hammonds.

ed rushes Hammonds and presses him up against the cage.
ed lands an elbow inside.
ed blocks the elbow strike.
Hammonds goes for a takedown in the clinch but ed prevents it.
ed lands an elbow just above Hammonds 's eye.
Hammonds blocks the elbow strike.
Hammonds stalling in the clinch but ed improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by ed.
ed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hammonds is breathing heavily.
ed misses with an elbow strike.
Hammonds misses with an elbow strike.
ed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
ed comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammonds avoids the elbow strike from ed, against the cage.
ed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hammonds's defenses.
Hammonds blocks an elbow strike.
ed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
ed avoids the elbow strike from Hammonds, against the cage.
Hammonds blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ed dodges an elbow strike from Hammonds.
ed is trying to pull guard but Hammonds has him pressed against the cage.
ed misses with an elbow over the top.
ed pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Hammonds is trying to trip ed. He has hold of a leg but ed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hammonds persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
ed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammonds stopping the sweep attempt from ed.
ed keeping moving, preventing Hammonds from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammonds's guard.
ed scoring with punches to the head and body.
ed with a flurry of punches that miss.
ed is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammonds has wrist control.
ed scoring with some ground and pound.
ed works over Hammonds with some ground and pound from guard.
ed is in close to Hammonds's body, working some short punches and elbows.
ed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
ed postures up in Hammonds's guard and throws a big left but Hammonds blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

ed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
ed scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ed lands a couple of digs.
ed landing some decent shots from guard.
ed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ed connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul ed dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

ed throws a nice looking combination but Hammonds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hammonds.
Hammonds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammonds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hammonds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ed counters with a stiff right hand.
Paul ed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Hammonds.
Hammonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hammonds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in ed's guard.
ed 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.

ed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ed trying to keep a closed guard but Hammonds is proving a slippery customer.

ed looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hammonds has picked ed up and slammed him! ed can't keep hold of the triangle and Hammonds manages to pass to side control!
A control attempt from ed but he's now mounted!
ed is looking to get to half guard.
ed is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ed regains half guard.
ed is looking for a sweep. Hammonds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammonds sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hammonds's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Hammonds was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hammonds has his takedown stuffed
and ed counters with a left and a right that stings Hammonds.
ed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
ed pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hammonds back to the cage. ed follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
ed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammonds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ed misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammonds fails with the takedown.

ed moves into the clinch.
ed lands an elbow inside.
ed avoids the elbow strike from Hammonds, against the cage.
Paul ed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammonds has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. ed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
ed lands an elbow inside.
Hammonds is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. ed is defending well for now.
ed tries to land a knee to the head but Hammonds blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ed throws an elbow but it misses.
Hammonds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jay Hammonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

ed jumps guard and drags Hammonds to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul ed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well ed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul ed!
Paul ed gave a mention to Outkast Clothing Line in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).