PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tra Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tra Fulton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fulton
vs
Hammer

180 cm
20
237 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tra Fulton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulton throws a series of punches but Hammer avoids them all with ease.
Tra Fulton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Fulton.

It looks like Jack Hammer has been cut.
Hammer dives in and grabs Fulton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fulton pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
Fulton throws a series of punches but Hammer avoids them all with ease.
Fulton looks to land a combination but Hammer avoids it well.
Fulton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fulton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hammer on the side of the head.
Fulton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammer defends it nicely.
Fulton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer.
Fulton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hammer has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fulton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Fulton to counter with a crisp jab.
Fulton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammer. Hammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tra Fulton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hammer.
Fulton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fulton.
Fulton doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hammer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fulton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fulton avoiding damage as Hammer throws knees to the body.
Hammer is pushing Fulton up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hammer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fulton tries to pull guard but Hammer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Fulton drops back down to his feet.

Fulton gets control of Hammer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fulton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two 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.

Fulton had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hammer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fulton Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hammer's back instead.
Hammer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Fulton.

Fulton looking for the RNC.

Fulton is looking for the choke from the back position but Hammer is controlling his hands well.

Hammer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fulton's arms.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fulton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammer is trying to get back to his feet but Fulton has full control of the position and if anything, Hammer has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to escape but Fulton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fulton gets his hands free as Hammer looks to control.
Hammer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fulton.

Fulton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hammer is keeping busy.
Hammer trying to control the position but Fulton manages to sink in the hooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hammer hold on?

Hammer won't enjoy being in this position. Fulton looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hammer is tapping - it's over boys! Fulton picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tra Fulton!