PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazuki Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kobayashi
vs
Hammer

177 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

GTi - MTG - New Stock !!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuki Kobayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kobayashi as he avoids it easily.
Hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kobayashi's waist but Kobayashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammer off to one side.
Hammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kobayashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazuki Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Hammer.
Hammer looks for a takedown but Kobayashi sprawls well.
Kobayashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer.
Hammer shoots in but Kobayashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer looks gassed!
Hammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kobayashi is fending him off so far but Hammer persists. Nope, Kobayashi circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer looks for a takedown but Kobayashi sprawls well.
Hammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kobayashi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammer somewhat.
Eric Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kobayashi rushes Hammer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kobayashi is stalling here.
Hammer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kobayashi pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer has a takedown stuffed.
Kobayashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobayashi just misses with a punch to the body.

Kobayashi closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Kobayashi scores a nice knee to the body.
Kobayashi scores with a shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Kobayashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kobayashi is pressed up against the cage. Hammer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kobayashi down to the mat. Kobayashi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kobayashi moves into the clinch.
Kobayashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Kobayashi.
Hammer has Kobayashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kobayashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hammer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kobayashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kobayashi moves into the clinch.
Kobayashi looking to throw knees to the head but Hammer is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kobayashi stops a takedown attempt from Hammer.
Kobayashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Kobayashi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kobayashi crunches a lovely knee into Hammer's ribcage.
Kobayashi trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hammer avoiding damage as Kobayashi throws knees to the body.
Kobayashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hammer blocks it with crossed arms.
Kobayashi lands a good knee to the midsection. Hammer won't want to take too many of those.
Kobayashi connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobayashi with a knee to the head.
Hammer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kobayashi missing with knees to the body.
Hammer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hammer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kobayashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Kobayashi missing with knees to the body.
Kobayashi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hammer wants a takedown.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Kobayashi.
Hammer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kobayashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kobayashi darts in and clinches Hammer up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi lands a knee to the body.
Hammer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kobayashi.
Hammer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kobayashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammer avoids it.
Kobayashi slowing the pace effectively.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi controlling the action here for a moment.
Hammer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kobayashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hammer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kobayashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Kobayashi.
Kobayashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kobayashi scores with a knee to the head.
Kobayashi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hammer goes for a takedown attempt but Kobayashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobayashi. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kobayashi defends it nicely.

Kobayashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kobayashi is stalling here.
Kobayashi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kobayashi.
Hammer looking for a takedown.
Hammer avoiding damage as Kobayashi throws knees to the body.
Kobayashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kobayashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobayashi misses with the head strike.
Hammer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kobayashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Kobayashi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kobayashi has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Hammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Kobayashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Kobayashi.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Kobayashi manages to get underhooks.
Hammer can't get the takedown.
Kazuki Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Hammer.
Kobayashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hammer up against the cage.
Kobayashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Kobayashi.
Hammer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kobayashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kobayashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kobayashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammer is defending well for now.
Kobayashi tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Kobayashi back against the cage.
Kobayashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammer is defending well for now.
Kobayashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi has Hammer pressed against the cage.
Hammer avoiding damage as Kobayashi throws knees to the body.
Hammer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kobayashi tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer avoiding damage as Kobayashi throws knees to the body.
Hammer goes for a takedown attempt but Kobayashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kobayashi moves into the clinch.
Kobayashi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kobayashi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hammer's defenses.
Kobayashi lands a good knee to the midsection. Hammer won't want to take too many of those.
Stalling in the clinch from Kobayashi.
Hammer is trying to drag Kobayashi to the mat but Kobayashi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kobayashi lands a nice knee to the body.
Kobayashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kobayashi lands a knee to the head.
Kobayashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hammer blocks it with crossed arms.
Kobayashi can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Hammer wants a takedown but no success here.
Hammer has Kobayashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kobayashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kobayashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Hammer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kobayashi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kobayashi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hammer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hammer blocks an uppercut.
Hammer wants a takedown.
Kobayashi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hammer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Kobayashi tries to land a knee to the head but Hammer blocks with his arms.
Hammer goes for a takedown attempt but Kobayashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kobayashi pinned against the cage. Kobayashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer shoots for a takedown but Kobayashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Kobayashi moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Kobayashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kobayashi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Kobayashi manages to get underhooks.
Kobayashi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hammer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kobayashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kobayashi crunches a lovely knee into Hammer's ribcage.
Hammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Kobayashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kobayashi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kobayashi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kobayashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kobayashi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hammer avoiding damage as Kobayashi throws knees to the body.
Kobayashi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hammer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kobayashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hammer is trying to drag Kobayashi to the mat but Kobayashi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kobayashi stalls.
Kobayashi crunches a lovely knee into Hammer's ribcage.
Hammer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kobayashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Kobayashi shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammer is defended easily by Kobayashi.
Kobayashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuki Kobayashi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kobayashi has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Kobayashi slowing the pace effectively.
Hammer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kobayashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Kobayashi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hammer goes for a takedown attempt but Kobayashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kobayashi as he jumps to the side.
Kazuki Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Hammer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobayashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer.

Kobayashi has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Kobayashi back against the cage.
Kobayashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hammer blocks it with crossed arms.
Kobayashi missing with knees to the body.
Kobayashi missing with knees to the body.
Kobayashi tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammer looking for a takedown.
Hammer avoiding damage as Kobayashi throws knees to the body.
Hammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Kobayashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hammer takes an elbow to the temple.
Kobayashi misses with a knee strike.
Kobayashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kazuki Kobayashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hammer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kobayashi obliges.
Kobayashi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kobayashi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kobayashi landing knees to the body.
Hammer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kobayashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kobayashi obliges.
Hammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kobayashi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kobayashi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Eric Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi working aggressively here.
Hammer managing to block the knees to the body from Kobayashi.
Hammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Kobayashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hammer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kobayashi gets underhooks to prevent Hammer's takedown attempt.
Kobayashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammer avoids it.
Hammer wants a takedown.
Kobayashi lands a knee to the body.
Kobayashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hammer.
Hammer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kobayashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kobayashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Kobayashi pushes Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer can't get the takedown.
Kobayashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Kobayashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammer's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kobayashi prevents it.
Kobayashi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hammer up against the cage.
Kazuki Kobayashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer avoiding damage as Kobayashi throws knees to the body.
Kobayashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hammer up against the cage.
Hammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Kobayashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kobayashi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hammer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kobayashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kobayashi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kobayashi scores with a knee to the head.
Hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kobayashi prevents it.
Kobayashi tries a knee to the head but Hammer blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kobayashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hammer can't get the takedown.
Kobayashi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kobayashi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hammer can't get the takedown.
Kobayashi missing with knees to the body.
Hammer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kobayashi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hammer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Kobayashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Kobayashi to work.
Hammer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kobayashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuki Kobayashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kobayashi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuki Kobayashi!