PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mo Tali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and M C Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tali's entrance music is If ya smelllllllllllll what the rock is cookin. A fine choice. Hammer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. M.C. Hammer: U Cant Touch This kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! M C Hammer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Tali
vs
C Hammer

177 cm
32
165 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

181 cm
35
171 lbs
27 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brute

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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mo Tali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, M C Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tali tries to clinch
and Hammer counters with a leg kick.
Tali closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hammer counters with a nice body kick.
Tali tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tali somewhat.
Tali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Tali.
Tali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Tali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tali.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tali shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Tali or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Hammer leaves Tali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tali wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tali shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tali.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tali.
Tali tries to score with a low kick but Hammer moves his leg out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tali throws a head kick that misses.
Tali closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hammer counters with a left to the body.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Tali looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hammer counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but M C Hammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tali shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tali throws a body kick that misses.
Mo Tali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammer defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Tali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.

Tali fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hammer to the ground. Tali is now in Hammer's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Hammer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tali off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tali shoots in but no luck this time.
Tali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
M C Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tali tries to clinch up
and Hammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Tali shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tali shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Tali fails with a takedown attempt.
Mo Tali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tali is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tali throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tali.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Tali dominated that second round.
That's time! Tali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tali shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tali's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tali tries to clinch up
and Hammer counters with a left to the body.

Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Tali. Tali maintains the clinch.
Hammer prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tali backwards.
Hammer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tali backwards.
Hammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammer.
Tali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer is leaning against Tali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tali tries to pull guard but Hammer holds him up against the cage and eventually Tali drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Tali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Hammer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Hammer.
Hammer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hammer digs a right hand underneath Tali's ribcage. Tali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hammer lands a shoulder strike.
Hammer is leaning against Tali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tali.
Tali being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hammer.
Hammer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tali backwards.
Hammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Tali jumps guard and drags Hammer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Tali is retaining full guard.

Hammer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tali shoots in but no luck this time.
Mo Tali is winning the standup battle so far.
Tali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Tali tries a head kick but it misses.
Tali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tali shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.

Tali closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tali lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
M C Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... M C Hammer!
M C Hammer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.