PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Bam Bam has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Walter Herman's chin.

Herman
vs
Bam Bam

175 cm
18
185 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

192 cm
25
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walter Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luke Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam Bam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herman is looking to counter punch.
Bam Bam tries to land a front kick but Herman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Herman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bam Bam has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Herman shoots in and drives through. Bam Bam sprawls well.
Herman dives in and grabs Bam Bam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bam Bam pushes down on Herman's head and hops out.
Bam Bam catches Herman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Luke Bam Bam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bam Bam displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam Bam throws a head kick but Herman moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam connects with a solid leg kick.
Bam Bam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bam Bam wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bam Bam thows a body kick. Herman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Herman has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herman's sensitive parts.
Bam Bam throws a quick inside leg kick.
Herman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bam Bam can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bam Bam defends it nicely.
Good leg kick by Bam Bam there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Herman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bam Bam counters with a nice leg kick.
Herman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Walter Herman has been cut.
Bam Bam works over Herman's head and body with a nice combination.
Herman avoids the head kick by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam throws out a powerful jab.
Bam Bam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bam Bam defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bam Bam slips a jab and a cross from Herman.
Bam Bam lands a front kick.
Herman is breathing heavily.
Bam Bam thows a body kick. Herman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bam Bam throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Herman walks into a jab.
Herman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Herman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam lands a high kick!
Herman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bam Bam.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam lands a nice shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Herman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bam Bam - the referee stops the clock and Herman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bam Bam. Herman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bam Bam scores with a decent looking hook.
Bam Bam connects with a looping right hand.
Bam Bam scores with a jab. Herman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bam Bam throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bam Bam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Herman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bam Bam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bam Bam thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Herman if he has to take too many more of those.
Herman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bam Bam.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bam Bam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Herman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bam Bam is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Herman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bam Bam connects with a leg kick. Herman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bam Bam connects with an inside leg kick.
Bam Bam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Herman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Herman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bam Bam. Bam Bam obviously looking to wear him down.
Herman closes the distance and clinches up with Bam Bam, looking for a takedown. Herman pushes Bam Bam against the cage but Bam Bam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bam Bam lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herman's sensitive parts.

Herman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bam Bam's half guard.
Herman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bam Bam wants to improve his position but Herman is controlling well.

Herman is looking for a kimura but Bam Bam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Herman to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Bam Bam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Herman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A nice inside leg kick there by Bam Bam. That's going to slow Herman down.
Herman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bam Bam swivels and escapes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bam Bam. That's going to slow Herman down.
Bam Bam lands with a slapping head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Herman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luke Bam Bam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Herman closes the distance and clinches up with Bam Bam, looking for a takedown. Herman pushes Bam Bam against the cage but Bam Bam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam Bam throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walter Herman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bam Bam pushes Herman away with a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bam Bam - that will leave a mark!
Herman avoids the head kick by Bam Bam.
A solid body kick from Bam Bam.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman fails with the takedown
and Bam Bam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Herman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bam Bam - the referee stops the clock and Herman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bam Bam. Herman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bam Bam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bam Bam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Herman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Herman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bam Bam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Herman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bam Bam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Herman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bam Bam stuffs the takedown.
And Bam Bam responds with a good body kick, but Herman manages to step out the way in time.
Bam Bam cracks the inside of Herman's front leg.
Herman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Herman walks into a left hand.
Bam Bam explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman moves forwards but Bam Bam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bam Bam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam lunges at Herman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Herman's hand.
Bam Bam lands a jab to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bam Bam. Herman shrugs it off though.
Bam Bam lands with a cross.
Herman takes one on the button.
Bam Bam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bam Bam.
A good leg kick by Bam Bam.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bam Bam.
Herman misses with a takedown attempt - Bam Bam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bam Bam moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam connects with a solid leg kick.
Bam Bam works Herman's body with a nice hook.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Herman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bam Bam did well to prevent Herman getting side control.
Still in half guard, Herman seems content to control.
Herman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam tries to roll over but Herman keeps him under control.
Herman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bam Bam wants to improve his position but Herman is controlling well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Bam Bam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter Herman'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!

Herman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bam Bam lands a body shot.
Bam Bam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Herman's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bam Bam, right into the meat.
Bam Bam swinging wildly here.
Bam Bam lands a nice hook to Herman's body. Herman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Herman tried to score with a low kick but Bam Bam checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bam Bam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herman somewhat.
Herman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam lets loose with a powerful body kick. Herman will feel that in the morning.
Bam Bam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bam Bam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bam Bam has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bam Bam explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bam Bam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bam Bam lands a nice looking kick to the body. Herman takes a step back to recover.
Bam Bam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bam Bam.
Luke Bam Bam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bam Bam sprawls well. Bam Bam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bam Bam is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bam Bam.
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!
Bam Bam throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bam Bam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Herman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bam Bam defends well and Herman ends up having to push Bam Bam into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Herman tries for a takedown but Bam Bam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bam Bam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bam Bam.
Herman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bam Bam jabs Herman right on the nose. Herman blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam thows a body kick. Herman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bam Bam thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Herman if he has to take too many more of those.
Bam Bam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bam Bam throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bam Bam feints and then cracks Herman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Herman down.
Bam Bam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bam Bam lets loose with a powerful body kick. Herman will feel that in the morning.
Bam Bam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Herman's head.
Bam Bam connects with a leg kick. Herman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Herman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bam Bam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Herman shoots in looking for a takedown but Bam Bam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters circling a little - Bam Bam finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bam Bam scores with a kick to the body.
Luke Bam Bam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bam Bam displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herman.
Bam Bam feints and then cracks Herman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Herman down.
Bam Bam scores with a leg kick.
Herman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bam Bam connects with a high kick.
Bam Bam goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bam Bam throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bam Bam scores with a shot to the body.
Walter Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bam Bam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Bam Bam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bam Bam 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 24:30

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