PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Furnum Pullum (ranked 930 p4p, 2103 weight class) and Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 131 p4p, 294 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Pullum
vs
Sledgehammer

150 cm
35
203
19 - 9 - 0

189 cm
33
192
21 - 26 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Knock Out Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furnum Pullum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanny Sledgehammer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pullum feints and as Sledgehammer raises his hands in defense, Pullum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sledgehammer is looking to stand up but Pullum isn't so interested in that idea.
Pullum trying to control but Sledgehammer is working from the bottom.
Pullum landing some decent shots from guard.
Pullum passes Sledgehammer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pullum prevents Sledgehammer from standing back up.
Sledgehammer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pullum scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sledgehammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sledgehammer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pullum trying to control but Sledgehammer is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Sledgehammer kicks Pullum off and gets to his feet.
Sledgehammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sledgehammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pullum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sledgehammer as he jumps to the side.
Pullum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sledgehammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sledgehammer throws a nice looking combination but Pullum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pullum throws the left hand but Sledgehammer avoids the punch easily.

Pullum rushes Sledgehammer and presses him up against the cage.
Pullum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer stalling in the clinch but Pullum improves position.
Sledgehammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sledgehammer lands a left hand.
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!
Sledgehammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Sledgehammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pullum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sledgehammer as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furnum Pullum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Sledgehammer misses.
Sledgehammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pullum.
Pullum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Sledgehammer catches Pullum right on the button with a cross.
Sledgehammer throws a right and a left that Pullum avoids nicely.
Pullum shoots in for a double leg but Sledgehammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sledgehammer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pullum.
Sledgehammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pullum.
No luck for Pullum with that takedown attempt.
Sledgehammer wants to counter the offense by Pullum and move into the clinch position.
Sledgehammer scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer misses with a body kick.
Pullum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sledgehammer tests Pullum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sledgehammer scores with a sloppy right hand. Pullum should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Sledgehammer.
Pullum throws an overhand right that lands on Sledgehammer's shoulder, as Sledgehammer tries to avoid the shot.
Pullum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sledgehammer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A left lands for Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pullum misses with a body shot.
Hanny Sledgehammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sledgehammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pullum's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sledgehammer just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Pullum misses its target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer works over Pullum's head and body with a nice combination.
Sledgehammer throws a right hand that Pullum ducks under and follows up with a left that Pullum also avoids with ease.
Sledgehammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sledgehammer swinging wildly here.
Sledgehammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Sledgehammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pullum in his tracks.
Sledgehammer looks to land a body kick but Pullum moved away.
Sledgehammer takes a swing at Pullum's ribcage but misses.

Sledgehammer has closed the distance and engaged Pullum in a clinch.
Pullum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sledgehammer to keep the fight standing.
Sledgehammer misses with the head strike.
Sledgehammer lands an uppercut.
Sledgehammer trying to control the position but instead, Pullum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sledgehammer into the cage.
A body shot lands from Pullum.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hanny Sledgehammer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sledgehammer slips a straight right by Pullum.
A slow jab from Sledgehammer misses its intended target.

Sledgehammer closes the distance and pushes Pullum back into the cage.
Pullum wants to take the fight to the mat but Sledgehammer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pullum wants a takedown but no success here.
Sledgehammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pullum swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Pullum gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sledgehammer regains guard.
Sledgehammer is trying to keep Pullum in close.
Sledgehammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pullum is one step ahead there.

Sledgehammer kicks Pullum off and gets to his feet.
Sledgehammer throws a head kick but Pullum moves out of range.
It looked like Pullum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pullum. Sledgehammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sledgehammer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sledgehammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pullum was well out of range. Poor timing from Sledgehammer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Sledgehammer there.
Pullum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sledgehammer staying out of range there.
Sledgehammer throws a hook but Pullum blocks it.
Pullum looks to land a left hand but Sledgehammer moved out of range nicely.
Sledgehammer throws out a counter right but Pullum avoids it with no problem.
Pullum is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sledgehammer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pullum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sledgehammer to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Sledgehammer. Beautiful body shot.
Sledgehammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pullum connects with a looping right hand.
Sledgehammer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sledgehammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Pullum misses its target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sledgehammer lands with a right hand.
Sledgehammer misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Pullum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullum dives in and grabs Sledgehammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sledgehammer pushes down on Pullum's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furnum Pullum. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sledgehammer clinches with his opponent.
Sledgehammer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pullum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sledgehammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sledgehammer prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pullum.
Pullum misses with a punch to the body.
Pullum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sledgehammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Sledgehammer.
A head punch on the inside from Pullum fails to land.
Sledgehammer lands an elbow inside that Pullum shrugs off.

It looks like Furnum Pullum has been cut.
Pullum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Pullum ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pullum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sledgehammer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pullum wants to sweep here but Sledgehammer controlling him for the moment.

Sledgehammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sledgehammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pullum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is looking to stand up but Pullum won't let him.
Sledgehammer wants to stand and escape but instead Pullum has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Sledgehammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Sledgehammer, not yet.
Pullum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pullum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pullum prevents Sledgehammer from getting back to his feet.
Pullum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pullum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pullum throwing strikes but missing.

Sledgehammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sledgehammer looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pullum manages to get himself to full guard.

Pullum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sledgehammer looking to sit in guard and control but Pullum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Pullum trying to control but Sledgehammer is working from the bottom.
Sledgehammer wants to stand and escape but Pullum is having none of it.

Sledgehammer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pullum ducks right into an uppercut from Sledgehammer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pullum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sledgehammer, pushing him back against the cage.
Pullum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sledgehammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hanny Sledgehammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Furnum Pullum's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sledgehammer lands with a kick to the temple. Pullum shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sledgehammer throws a front kick that sends Pullum stumbling back into the cage.
Hanny Sledgehammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pullum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Pullum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pullum scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pullum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sledgehammer tries to get to full guard but Pullum has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sledgehammer is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum thows a huge punch but Sledgehammer dodges it nicely.
Pullum is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pullum is thwarting Sledgehammer's attempts to control the position.
Sledgehammer pushes Pullum off looking to stand but Pullum dives back in and keeps control.
Pullum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Sledgehammer kicks off Pullum and gets to his feet.

Pullum tries to keep at a distance but Sledgehammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pullum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pullum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sledgehammer working hard to break the clinch.
Sledgehammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Sledgehammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sledgehammer!
A punch combination from Sledgehammer misses.
Pullum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pullum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sledgehammer.
Pullum throws a lazy right hand but Sledgehammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sledgehammer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pullum scores with a nice right hand.
Sledgehammer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pullum's head.
Sledgehammer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pullum shoots in but Sledgehammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pullum shoots in for a double leg but Sledgehammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sledgehammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pullum manages to avoid it.
Pullum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pullum lands a nice looking body shot.
Sledgehammer throws a hook but Pullum blocks it.
A head kick misses from Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer cracks Pullum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sledgehammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pullum.
Pullum misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sledgehammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sledgehammer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sledgehammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pullum.

Pullum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sledgehammer tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Sledgehammer is trying to stand back up.
Furnum Pullum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furnum Pullum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanny Sledgehammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sledgehammer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pullum off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Sledgehammer manages to stand up with Pullum still on his back. Eventually Pullum drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Sledgehammer throws a nice looking combination but Pullum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Pullum misses its target.
Sledgehammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hanny Sledgehammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sledgehammer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanny Sledgehammer!