PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brady McMullen (ranked 4418 p4p, 4515 weight class) and Norman Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammersmith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: “Der Tannenbaum” by Richard Wagner. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McMullen
vs
Hammersmith

188 cm
21
180
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brady McMullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Hammersmith!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hammersmith clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Hammersmith.

Hammersmith drags the fight down to the ground.
McMullen is fighting to break Hammersmith's control of his arms but Hammersmith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hammersmith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McMullen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammersmith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McMullen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McMullen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammersmith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammersmith is pulling down on McMullen's head to control his posture.
McMullen postures up in Hammersmith's guard and throws a big left but Hammersmith blocks it.
McMullen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hammersmith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

McMullen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammersmith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McMullen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith controlling from the top position.
Hammersmith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammersmith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McMullen controls Hammersmith momentarily but Hammersmith frees himself.
Hammersmith stays in close to McMullen's body and controls the position.
McMullen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammersmith on the ground.

Hammersmith stands up and waves to McMullen to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammersmith gets a clinch.

Hammersmith pulls guard successfully.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammersmith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMullen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McMullen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hammersmith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McMullen defends it easily.
Hammersmith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Hammersmith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McMullen defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMullen throws an elbow that misses. Hammersmith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McMullen's guard. Nice move by Hammersmith!

McMullen trying to keep a closed guard but Hammersmith is proving a slippery customer.
Hammersmith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Hammersmith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Hammersmith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammersmith.
McMullen is looking for a counter combo.
McMullen misses with a hook.
Hammersmith is looking for the big counter here.
A punch lands to the side of Hammersmith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McMullen misses with a looping left.
A big right from McMullen misses.
McMullen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hammersmith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McMullen defends it nicely.
McMullen throwing a counter right hand but Hammersmith manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammersmith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McMullen tries to avoid it but Hammersmith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McMullen to the ground. McMullen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brady McMullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Hammersmith.
Hammersmith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMullen manages to avoid it.
Norman Hammersmith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMullen avoids the head kick by Hammersmith.
McMullen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McMullen wants it to stay on the feet.
McMullen loads up on a big right hand but Hammersmith slips the punch.
Hammersmith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McMullen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammersmith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from McMullen.
McMullen throws a good cross that connects.
McMullen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McMullen wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammersmith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McMullen.
McMullen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hammersmith's hands.

Hammersmith clinches up with McMullen and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith wants to break free but McMullen has control.
McMullen has a couple of punches blocked by Hammersmith.

Hammersmith gets control of McMullen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hammersmith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
McMullen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammersmith is retaining full guard.

Hammersmith scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Hammersmith moves into the clinch successfully.
Hammersmith is looking for a takedown.
Hammersmith jumps guard but McMullen stands there with Hammersmith around his waist. Hammersmith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hammersmith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith is looking to break free of the clinch but McMullen has double underhooks.
McMullen takes a shot to the head.
Hammersmith leaning against his opponent.

Hammersmith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMullen lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from McMullen as Hammersmith shoots in.
Hammersmith throws a left and a right that both miss
and McMullen counters with a two punch combo.
Hammersmith is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith shoots in for a takedown but McMullen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McMullen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hammersmith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMullen.
Hammersmith looks for a takedown but McMullen sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from McMullen misses its target.
McMullen misses with a wild combination.
McMullen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMullen lands with an uppercut that bounces Hammersmith off the cage and back into range.
Hammersmith misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammersmith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hammersmith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady McMullen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A bone on bone clash there as Hammersmith blocks the leg kick.

Hammersmith rushes McMullen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammersmith leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Hammersmith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammersmith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McMullen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hammersmith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMullen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammersmith ducks under a wild hook from McMullen.
Norman Hammersmith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMullen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammersmith counters with a left and a right that stings McMullen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMullen scores with a one two! Hammersmith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brady McMullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammersmith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammersmith slips under a jab.
Hammersmith slips a jab from McMullen.
McMullen misses with a double jab.
McMullen throws a lazy right hand but Hammersmith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammersmith tries for a takedown but McMullen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brady McMullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Hammersmith.
Hammersmith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McMullen swinging wildly here.
McMullen misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammersmith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McMullen.
Hammersmith goes for a double leg but McMullen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McMullen continues to drive forward.
McMullen tries to bum rush Hammersmith with a series of wild strikes but Hammersmith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammersmith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMullen circles away quickly and effectively.
McMullen misses with a straight left.
Hammersmith shoots in and drives through. McMullen sprawls well.
Nice body punch from McMullen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMullen misses with a straight right.
Hammersmith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammersmith slips under a jab from McMullen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMullen stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammersmith. Hammersmith gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammersmith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammersmith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McMullen.
McMullen defending well as Hammersmith loads up on a big left hand.
Hammersmith avoids the body shot from McMullen.
McMullen keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammersmith tries to clinch up but McMullen circles away and keeps his distance.
Brady McMullen is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammersmith shoots in for a takedown but McMullen shows good takedown defense.
Hammersmith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMullen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMullen lands with a cross.

Hammersmith darts in and clinches McMullen up against the cage.
McMullen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hammersmith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMullen is defending well for now.
Hammersmith tries to circle away but McMullen has him pinned against the cage.
Hammersmith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammersmith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hammersmith keeps control of McMullen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brady McMullen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McMullen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady McMullen!