PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean VanHammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Quagmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

VanHammer
vs
Quagmire

200 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean VanHammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glenn Quagmire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from VanHammer lands but Quagmire takes it in his stride.

It looks like Glenn Quagmire has been cut.

Quagmire closes the distance and clinches.

VanHammer jumps into guard, dragging Quagmire to the mat.
VanHammer looking for a sweep. Not yet VanHammer, not yet.
VanHammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quagmire.
VanHammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
VanHammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quagmire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
VanHammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quagmire is one step ahead there.
Quagmire trying to control but VanHammer is working from the bottom.
Quagmire stops VanHammer from standing up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

VanHammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quagmire misses with an elbow strike.
VanHammer slowing the pace effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.

VanHammer successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VanHammer keeping moving, preventing Quagmire from controlling successfully.
Quagmire scoring with some ground and pound.
Quagmire looking to pass the guard.
VanHammer has a closed guard, preventing Quagmire from standing up.
Quagmire trying to control the position from guard on top but VanHammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quagmire is fighting to break VanHammer's control of his arms but VanHammer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Quagmire stands and throws VanHammer's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire taking a break here but VanHammer is having none of it and regains half guard.
Quagmire tries to pass the half guard into mount. VanHammer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
VanHammer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Quagmire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Quagmire's back!
Quagmire tries to roll but VanHammer sticks to his back.
Quagmire looks gassed!
Good control from VanHammer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
VanHammer scores with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanHammer controlling the position well here. Quagmire rolled but VanHammer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Quagmire holding both VanHammer 's hands and preventing any damage.
I would not like to be Quagmire right now.
VanHammer is landing with strikes from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Quagmire trying to control but not successfully.

Quagmire is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean VanHammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glenn Quagmire's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Quagmire throws a series of punches but VanHammer moves out of range.
Quagmire misses with a series of wild punches.

VanHammer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than VanHammer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Quagmire is desperately trying to improve his position but VanHammer has a good base and remains in mount.
VanHammer content just to control the position here.
Quagmire is breathing heavily.
Quagmire regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quagmire tries to kick VanHammer off but VanHammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
VanHammer blocks the strikes from Quagmire.
VanHammer drops an elbow to the side of Quagmire's head.

VanHammer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
VanHammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quagmire.

VanHammer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Quagmire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, VanHammer seems content to control.
Quagmire is trying to maintain the position but VanHammer is very close to passing his half guard.
Quagmire misses with some strikes from the bottom.
VanHammer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Quagmire is trying to maintain the position but VanHammer is very close to passing his half guard.
VanHammer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire tries to roll over but VanHammer keeps him under control.
VanHammer stalling.
Quagmire is trying to get back to full guard.
Quagmire wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

VanHammer is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Quagmire has managed to free his arm - good work.
Quagmire trying to control here.
Quagmire tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Quagmire.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
VanHammer throws a leg kick which misses Quagmire's front leg but catches the back leg as Quagmire tries to avoid it.

VanHammer moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean VanHammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glenn Quagmire's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

VanHammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Quagmire clinches but VanHammer breaks the clinch

and VanHammer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Quagmire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from VanHammer.

VanHammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

VanHammer forces Quagmire back against the cage and clinches.

VanHammer pulls guard effortlessly.
VanHammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
VanHammer is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quagmire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quagmire postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quagmire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quagmire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quagmire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quagmire wants to control from the top but VanHammer keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

VanHammer scores with a takedown into Quagmire's guard.
Quagmire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Quagmire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanHammer is working Quagmire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
VanHammer wants to control from the top but Quagmire keeps moving.
VanHammer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quagmire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Quagmire is keen to just control but VanHammer is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quagmire stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows VanHammer to get to his feet.
VanHammer misses with a head kick.
Quagmire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps VanHammer's head backwards.

VanHammer gets a clinch.
Quagmire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quagmire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from VanHammer.
Quagmire stalling against the cage.
Quagmire tries to pull guard but VanHammer won't allow it.

VanHammer manages to pull guard.
Quagmire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanHammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quagmire is working VanHammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Quagmire trying to control but VanHammer is working from the bottom.
Quagmire wants to stand but VanHammer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Glenn Quagmire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean VanHammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
VanHammer pulls Quagmire in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean VanHammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well VanHammer 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean VanHammer!