PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Hammond (ranked 3110 p4p, 326 weight class) and Middle Weight (ranked 432 p4p, 54 weight class). Rob Hammond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hammond
vs
Weight

190 cm
27
190 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

170 cm
27
195 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

ZZ POPS

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rob Hammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Middle Weight!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weight takes one to the side of the head.
Hammond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammond.
Weight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hammond.
Hammond swings widly with a right hand
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammond.
Hammond moves away from the strike by Weight.
Weight throws a lazy right hand but Hammond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammond takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Hammond's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hammond's head backwards.
Weight misses with a straight left.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Hammond missing with a left hand there. Weight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weight's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hammond slips a jab from Weight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond sizes up Weight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hammond throws a hook but Weight blocks it.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Weight moves into the clinch successfully.
Hammond can't break the clinch.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammond.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Hammond has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Hammond blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Weight.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.

Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight looks to land a right hand but Hammond moved out of range.
Hammond with a hook.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Hammond.
Weight digs a good body shot into Hammond's ribs.
No joy there for Weight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammond throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammond lands a body shot.
Hammond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hammond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weight's head backwards.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
Weight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Weight clinches up against the cage.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammond is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Weight prevents Hammond from breaking the clinch.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight digs a right hand into Hammond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammond's gas tank.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Hammond controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Weight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice defenses there by Hammond.
Hammond throws a lazy uppercut

and Weight counters by moving into the clinch.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond wants to get back to striking at distance but Weight won't allow it.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Middle Weight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammond is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Weight lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weight gets through Hammond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Weight lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.

Hammond breaks the clinch.
Hammond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
Hammond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hammond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Hammond saw that one coming.
Weight slips a straight right by Hammond.
Hammond takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Hammond moves out of range as Weight strikes.
Hammond avoids the body shot from Weight.
Hammond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammond.
Weight just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond misses with a body shot.
Weight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weight avoids the body shot from Hammond.
Weight swings for the body but Hammond moves out of range.
Hammond throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Hammond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Hammond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Hammond dips to his left and cracks Weight with an uppercut!
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!
Weight scores with a hook to the body. Hammond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammond blocks a jab.
Hammond connects with a crisp jab.
Weight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond scores with a jab. Weight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Weight throws a hook but Hammond avoids it easily.
Weight slips under a jab.

Weight gets a clinch.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammond.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight tries to work over Hammond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammond is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weight cracks Hammond with a nice body shot.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.

Hammond is rocked!

Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weight misses with a looping left.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Weight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Weight defending well as Hammond loads up on a big left hand.
Weight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammond throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Weight misses with a hook
and Hammond counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Weight drives through and clinches with Hammond against the cage.
A body shot lands from Weight.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
A shot in the inside from Weight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Weight tries to work over Hammond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Hammond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Hammond is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weight unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hammond! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Weight is unloading with more strikes now! Hammond drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
An out of breath Middle Weight thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.