PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between M C Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Vaninico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by M.C. Hammer: U Cant Touch This. Vaninico has chosen All I Ever Wanted as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

C Hammer
vs
Vaninico

181 cm
26
170 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

188 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, M C Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinicius Vaninico!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hammer gets caught flat footed, as Vaninico shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vaninico throws a big right hand that misses.
Vaninico slips nicely into half guard.
Vaninico with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hammer is trying to stand up here but Vaninico is controlling him well.
Vaninico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vaninico is nestled in close to Hammer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vaninico seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vaninico throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vaninico working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaninico sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Vaninico throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vaninico thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
Hammer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vaninico scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vaninico throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vaninico.
Vaninico not doing much here.
Vaninico is trying to control. Hammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vaninico lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vaninico missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vaninico throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Vaninico controlling the action here.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vaninico on the ground.
Vaninico throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vaninico is nestled in close to Hammer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hammer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaninico is taking a breather. Hammer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vaninico thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vaninico is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vaninico throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Vaninico throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vaninico thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hammer is not content to let Vaninico control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vaninico scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vaninico thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vaninico thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
Vaninico is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaninico throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vaninico is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vaninico throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Vaninico dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
M C Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Vaninico scores with a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Vaninico tries to pass.
Vaninico is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hammer tries to get out of the position.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaninico landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaninico wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Vaninico is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vaninico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vinicius Vaninico.

Vaninico tries to keep at a distance but Hammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hammer.
Hammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vaninico managing to block the knees to the body from Hammer.
Hammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammer.
Vaninico trying to stall but Hammer improves his position.
A short right from Hammer on the inside.
Hammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammer pushes Vaninico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vaninico is breathing heavily.
Hammer scores with a shoulder strike.
Hammer pushes Vaninico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hammer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hammer cracks Vaninico with a nice body shot.
Hammer lands a right hand.
Hammer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hammer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hammer.
Hammer lands with a left to the head.
Hammer scores with a hook to the body.
Hammer is leaning against Vaninico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hammer lands a right hand.
Hammer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vaninico tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hammer lands a body shot.
Hammer is working Vaninico over against the cage.
Hammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammer scores a nice knee to the body.
Hammer scores with a knee to the head.
Hammer trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Hammer.
A short uppercut from Hammer.
A short right from Hammer.
Hammer lands a left hand.
Vaninico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammer lands an uppercut.
Hammer digs a right hand underneath Vaninico's ribcage. Vaninico let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Vaninico backwards.

Hammer breaks the clinch.
Vinicius Vaninico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer thuds his shin into the meat of Vaninico's side.
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vaninico on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hammer takes the fight into the clinch.
Vaninico is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hammer is keeping busy.
Hammer lands a body shot.
Hammer scores with a shot to the side of Vaninico's head.
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!
Hammer lands with a light punch inside.
Hammer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hammer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hammer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hammer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Hammer.
A hook to the body from Hammer.
Hammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hammer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammer.
A right hand to the body from Hammer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hammer as the two fighters clinch.
Hammer presses Vaninico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammer.
Hammer lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hammer - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

M C Hammer dominated that second round.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hammer digs a good hook to Vaninico's body.
Vaninico shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Hammer darts in and clinches Vaninico up against the cage.
Hammer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammer.
Hammer lands a shot to the body.
Hammer pushes Vaninico back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hammer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vaninicos head.
Hammer digs a right hand into Vaninico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vaninico's gas tank.
Hammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Hammer - that landed with a thud.
Hammer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Hammer as the two fighters clinch.
M C Hammer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vaninico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer scores with a shot to the side of Vaninico's head.
Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hammer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vaninico backwards.
Hammer cracks Vaninico with a nice body shot.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer lands with a left to the head.
Hammer digs a right hand underneath Vaninico's ribcage. Vaninico let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hammer lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hammer.
Hammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hammer - that landed with a thud.
Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hammer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vaninico backwards.
Hammer lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Hammer.
Vaninico takes a shot to the head.
Hammer lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Hammer.
Hammer gets through Vaninico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hammer digs a right hand underneath Vaninico's ribcage. Vaninico let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hammer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vaninico misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hammer.
Hammer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vaninico backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammer.
Hammer lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hammer on the inside.
Hammer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vaninico or not.
Hammer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vaninico backwards.
Hammer lands a shot to the body.
Hammer is working Vaninico over against the cage.
Hammer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vaninico or not.

Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaninico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vaninico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Hammer.
Hammer cracks Vaninico with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Hammer.
Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammer slips a straight right by Vaninico.
Vaninico walks into a stiff left hand from Hammer.
Vaninico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammer sprawls well. Hammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vaninico gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammer clinches.
Hammer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammer works on Vaninico's body with a couple of short punches.
Hammer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Hammer - that landed with a thud.
Hammer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hammer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hammer.
Hammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hammer lands a body punch.
Hammer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hammer lands a shoulder strike.
Hammer lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hammer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hammer.
Hammer lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer presses Vaninico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hammer cracks Vaninico with a nice body shot.
Hammer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vaninico backwards.
Hammer lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Hammer on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hammer.
Hammer lands with a right to the head.
Hammer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vaninico or not.
Hammer lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hammer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammer.
Hammer cracks Vaninico with a nice body shot.
Hammer lands a body shot.
Hammer lands a nice uppercut.
Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer blocks an uppercut.
Hammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Vaninico with that takedown attempt.
M C Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Vaninico.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer lands with a nice body punch.

Hammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

And that's the end of the fight!
M C Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hammer 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... M C Hammer!