PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donny Hammerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luna Soleil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hammerson
vs
Soleil

180 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donny Hammerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luna Soleil!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soleil as he jumps to the side.

Hammerson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Soleil!
Soleil squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soleil wants to hold on but Hammerson pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Soleil really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soleil wants to hold on but Hammerson pushes him away.

Hammerson has control of Soleil's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Soleil regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Hammerson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Soleil is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Soleil and Hammerson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Soleil is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Soleil wants to get back to his feet.
Soleil wants to control but Hammerson is keeping busy.
Hammerson passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammerson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Soleil is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Hammerson has hold of Soleil's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Soleil manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hammerson is breathing heavily.
Hammerson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Soleil gets back to half guard.
Hammerson is pressing down on Soleil's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soleil is holding on for now.
Hammerson is working hard here to advance position.
Soleil keeping hold of Hammerson's head, controlling as best he can.
Soleil tries to get to full guard but Hammerson has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soleil is looking to escape.
Hammerson is looking to advance position but Soleil won't allow it.

Hammerson is trying to work for a kimura but Soleil is defending well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Soleil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hammerson tries to roll over but Soleil keeps him under control.

Hammerson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hammerson wants to improve his position but Soleil is controlling well.

Hammerson looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson tries to get to full guard but Soleil has control of the leg.
Soleil is looking to take a break and control but Hammerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Soleil tries to clinch up but Hammerson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammerson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soleil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Hammerson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Soleil is trying to control the position but Hammerson postures up.
Hammerson wants to pass the guard but Soleil is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soleil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammerson is one step ahead there.
Soleil trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Soleil wants to sweep here but Hammerson controlling him for the moment.
Soleil working a defensive guard here.

Hammerson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Soleil is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Soleil has escaped and now he's on top!
Hammerson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soleil controls the pace.
Hammerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soleil manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luna Soleil will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hammerson has his takedown stuffed
and Soleil counters with a two punch combo.
Soleil tests Hammerson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soleil shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hammerson shoots for a takedown but Soleil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hammerson has his takedown stuffed

and Soleil counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hammerson!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Hammerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soleil controlling the position easily from mount.
Hammerson is desperately trying to improve his position but Soleil has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hammerson gets back to full guard.
Hammerson wants to sweep here but Soleil controlling him for the moment.

Hammerson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luna Soleil has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hammerson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soleil gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soleil trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soleil must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soleil tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammerson is retaining full guard.

Soleil gets to his feet. Hammerson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Soleil lands with a hook. Hammerson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soleil is looking to clinch but Hammerson is avoiding it.

Soleil gets a takedown into half guard.

Hammerson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Soleil connects with a nice short shot to Hammerson's temple.
Hammerson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammerson.

Hammerson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hammerson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hammerson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hammerson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Soleil doesn't defend quickly enough and Hammerson has managed to lock this one up! Can Soleil escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hammerson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Donny Hammerson!