PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leslie Harp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harp comes to the cage accompanied by Eternal Erection - Absolutely Free . Hammer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Birdman - I Run This ft. LIL WAYNE. 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.

Harp
vs
Hammer

174 cm
26
169 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

220 cm
30
169 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leslie Harp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harp misses with a low kick.
Harp throws a front kick that sends Hammer stumbling back into the cage.
Harp attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harp is defended easily by Hammer.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Harp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harp wants a takedown.
Harp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harp somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leslie Harp. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hammer swings for the body but Harp moves out of range.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harp's sensitive parts.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammer.
We've been hearing reports that Harp has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hammer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Harp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Hammer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harp slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammer lands a body shot.
Jack Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harp tries a low kick but Hammer avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer misses with a leg kick
and Harp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harp.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harp is defended easily by Hammer.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer moves out of range of the leg kick from Harp.
Hammer tries a low kick but Harp avoids it.
Hammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leslie Harp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer lands a glancing blow to the side of Harp's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Harp or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
No luck for Harp with that takedown attempt.
Hammer lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Hammer catches Harp right on the button with a cross.
Hammer scores with a nice head shot.
Harp thumps Hammer with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Harp counters with an outside leg kick.

Harp looking to score a takedown here. Hammer is defending well but Harp drives through and ends up in Hammer's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leslie Harp will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hammer motions for Harp to come forward. Hammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harp tries to land a leg kick but Hammer saw it coming and moves away.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Harp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammer sprawls well initially but Harp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer taking some punishment here, with Harp in his half guard.
Harp scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harp.
Harp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harp moves into full mount! Hammer won't be happy about that!
Harp sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harp tries to control but Hammer wriggling away.
Harp misses with a head shot.
Hammer looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Hammer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hammer can't escape the position.
The referee warns Hammer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Harp.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Harp seems content to control.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
Leslie Harp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Hammer won't allow Harp to pass to mount.
Harp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hammer is controlling Harp's trapped leg to prevent Harp from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harp thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harp lands a nice short elbow.
Harp stops Hammer from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hammer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Harp is having none of it.

Hammer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Harp presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Harp is controlling the position.
Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Harp has double underhooks.
Hammer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Harp has double underhooks.
Harp has Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Harp is controlling the position.
Harp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammer.
Harp goes for a takedown attempt but Hammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hammer fakes the leg kick and cracks Harp in the body.
Harp throws a push kick but Hammer slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harp.
Harp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leslie Harp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice straight punches there by Hammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hammer.
Harp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hammer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hammer gets caught flat footed, as Harp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harp preventing the sweep.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Harp isn't so interested in that idea.
Harp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harp stands up over Hammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harp is one step ahead there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harp throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Harp works over Hammer with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammer trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leslie Harp dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Harp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hammer defends well and Harp ends up having to push Hammer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammer wants to stall.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Harp won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.

Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer scores with a decent looking hook.

Harp closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hammer to the mat! Hammer manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harp wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Harp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harp trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Harp is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Harp tries to pass.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Harp isn't so interested in that idea.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harp tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Harp throws a head kick that misses
and Hammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hammer misses with a looping right.

Harp darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard.
Harp moves nicely into side control.
Harp lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harp lands an elbow.
Hammer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Harp is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Hammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Harp has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Hammer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
An inside leg kick lands from Harp.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Harp with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leslie Harp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harp tries to score with a low kick but Hammer moves his leg out of the way.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harp moves away.
Jack Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harp, right into the meat.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harp has time to react.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harp is defended easily by Hammer.
Harp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leslie Harp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harp's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harp throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leslie Harp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leslie Harp!
Leslie Harp thanked the fans post fight for their support.