PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Spiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaughn Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hammersmith's choice of entrance music: Kanye West - It's Amazing. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Spiller
vs
Hammersmith

180 cm
20
166 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
165 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Spiller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaughn Hammersmith!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Spiller misses.
Spiller just misses with a punch to the body.
Spiller leaves Hammersmith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Spiller. That snapped Hammersmith's head back.
Hammersmith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammersmith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammersmith swinging wildly here.
Spiller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammersmith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Spiller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spiller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spiller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith connects with a looping right hand.
Spiller looks to land a combination but Hammersmith avoids it well.
Hammersmith misses with the combination.
Spiller misses with a low kick.
Hammersmith throws a series of punches but Spiller moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammersmith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Hammersmith.
Spiller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spiller wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammersmith avoids the head kick by Spiller.
Brandon Spiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammersmith slips a jab from Spiller.
Nice body punch from Spiller.
Spiller digs a good body shot into Hammersmith's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spiller.
Spiller throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammersmith counters with a two punch combo.
Spiller scores with a nice body kick.
Spiller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spiller lands with a nice body kick.
Hammersmith looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith has a takedown stuffed.
Brandon Spiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaughn Hammersmith.
Spiller scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammersmith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spiller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spiller scores with a jab. Hammersmith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spiller throws a right hand that Hammersmith ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammersmith also avoids with ease.
Spiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandon Spiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammersmith misses with a takedown attempt
and Spiller counters with a nice body shot.
Nice cross by Spiller.
Spiller stalks Hammersmith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hammersmith's face. Hammersmith staggers backwards, shaken.

Hammersmith is rocked!
Spiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammersmith is still on wobbly legs! Can Spiller finish him?
Spiller takes a swing at Hammersmith's ribcage but misses.
Spiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammersmith seems to have recovered his senses.
Spiller tests Hammersmith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spiller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spiller stuns Hammersmith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hammersmith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spiller counters with a thumping low kick.
Hammersmith is trying desperately to land a takedown but Spiller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hammersmith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller misses with the combination.
Spiller throws a nice looking combination but Hammersmith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spiller lands with a kick to the temple. Hammersmith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hammersmith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiller lands a slapping body shot.
Spiller thumps Hammersmith with a low kick.
Spiller cracks the inside of Hammersmith's front leg.
Hammersmith walks into a straight right hand from Spiller.
Spiller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spiller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spiller lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammersmith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spiller throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spiller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiller lands a jab to the nose.
Hammersmith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hammersmith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spiller.
Spiller lands with a nice body punch.
Spiller scores with a body shot.
Hammersmith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spiller jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hammersmith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spiller.
Spiller thumps Hammersmith with a low kick.
Spiller with a hook.
Spiller connects with a leg kick. Hammersmith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spiller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spiller connects with a high kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spiller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spiller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Spiller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hammersmith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheers as Spiller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammersmith doesn't seem phased though.
Brandon Spiller is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammersmith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammersmith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spiller dodges the punch combination from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith slips a jab and a cross from Spiller.

Hammersmith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spiller regains half guard.
Spiller is trying to stand up here but Hammersmith is controlling him well.
Spiller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammersmith is breathing heavily.
Spiller controlling Hammersmith's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Spiller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammersmith is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammersmith tries to free his leg and advance position but Spiller is retaining full guard.
Hammersmith won't allow Spiller to sweep him here.
Hammersmith wants to pass the guard but Spiller is keeping the position.
Hammersmith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller managing to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brandon Spiller.
Nice jab there from Spiller.
Hammersmith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spiller lands a jab.
Spiller lands a lovely overhand right.
Spiller takes a swing at Hammersmith's ribcage but misses.
Spiller stuns Hammersmith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spiller tests Hammersmith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brandon Spiller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammersmith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spiller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spiller throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiller lands a jab to the nose.
Spiller scores with a nice head shot.
Spiller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiller misses with a head kick.
Spiller lands with a nice combination. Hammersmith backs away looking to recover.
Spiller cracks Hammersmith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spiller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammersmith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spiller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammersmith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spiller can pounce on him.
Spiller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spiller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hammersmith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiller swinging wildly here.
Spiller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammersmith can do to turn this around?
Spiller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spiller lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Spiller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith throws a combination that misses
and Spiller counters with a right hand to the body.
Spiller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammersmith.
Spiller loads up on a big right hand but Hammersmith slips the punch.
Spiller throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammersmith counters with a straight right hand.
Hammersmith throws a sloppy head kick
and Spiller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hammersmith tries to land a body kick
and Spiller counters with a right hand to the body.
Spiller cracks a nice hook into Hammersmith's ribs.
Spiller tests Hammersmith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Spiller.
Spiller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammersmith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spiller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spiller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spiller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spiller scores with a sloppy right hand. Hammersmith should have avoided that one.
Hammersmith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spiller scores with a nice head shot.
Spiller lands a jab.
Spiller connects with a solid leg kick.
Hammersmith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spiller throws a series of punches but Hammersmith avoids them all with ease.
Spiller thuds a left hand into Hammersmith's body.
Spiller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spiller catches Hammersmith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hammersmith throws a series of punches but Spiller moves out of range.
Spiller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Spiller finds it's way through Hammersmith's defenses.
Spiller tries a head kick but it misses.
Spiller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiller scores with a leg kick.
Spiller blocks a leg kick.
Spiller lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammersmith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spiller counters with a two punch combo.
Hammersmith drops his hands momentarily and Spiller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spiller connects with a solid leg kick.
Spiller misses with the combination.
Spiller works Hammersmith's body with a nice hook.
Spiller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hammersmith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spiller throws a sloppy head kick and Hammersmith moves out of range easily.
Spiller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spiller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spiller fails to land with a series of punches.
Spiller works Hammersmith's body with a nice hook.
Spiller throws a head kick but Hammersmith moves out of range.
Hammersmith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hammersmith throws a leg kick
and Spiller counters with a one-two to the body.
Spiller misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Hammersmith with that takedown attempt.
Hammersmith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spiller.
Spiller throws a head kick but Hammersmith moves out of range.
A jab from Spiller does it's job there.
Hammersmith misses with a combination
and Spiller counters with an inside leg kick.
Spiller scores with a kick to the body.
Spiller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spiller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hammersmith if he has to take too many more of those.
Spiller looks to land a combination but Hammersmith avoids it well.
Spiller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammersmith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hammersmith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammersmith throws a body kick the misses
and Spiller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spiller stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammersmith. Hammersmith gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandon Spiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaughn Hammersmith.
Spiller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spiller!
Hammersmith throws a body kick the misses
and Spiller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spiller throws a one two combo.
Spiller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hammersmith. That did some damage!
Spiller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spiller lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Spiller clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spiller, as that shot connected.
A big left from Hammersmith misses.
Spiller misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammersmith tries to land a front kick but Spiller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spiller misses with a shot to the body

and Hammersmith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spiller won't allow Hammersmith to pass to mount.
Spiller is doing well to control the position and prevent Hammersmith from advancing to side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spiller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith is looking to stall here but Spiller recovers full guard.
Spiller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hammersmith tries to hold on but Spiller postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spiller controlling from mount.
Hammersmith wants to hold on but Spiller pushes him away.
Spiller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hammersmith tries to lock up and control but Spiller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller controlling from mount.
Hammersmith wants to hold on but Spiller pushes him away.
Spiller controlling from the full mount.
Hammersmith wants to control but Spiller is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spiller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hammersmith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spiller did well to prevent Hammersmith getting side control.
Spiller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Spiller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Vaughn Hammersmith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hammersmith throws a sloppy head kick
and Spiller counters with a good, hard body kick but Hammersmith shrugs it off.
Spiller stuns Hammersmith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spiller, right into the meat.
Hammersmith shoots for a double leg takedown but Spiller sprawls well. He's pushed Hammersmith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice combination there by Spiller.
Spiller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spiller misses the body punch
and Hammersmith counters with a one-two to the body.
Spiller scoring well with a low kick there.
Spiller cracks Hammersmith with a good jab.
Spiller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spiller blocks a low kick nicely.
Spiller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spiller connects with a body shot.
Spiller scores with the left hand. Hammersmith knows he should have avoided that one.
Spiller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spiller just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammersmith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spiller.
Spiller with a jab.
Spiller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammersmith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spiller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hammersmith's head backwards.
Hammersmith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spiller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammersmith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Spiller.
Hammersmith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hammersmith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hammersmith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hammersmith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spiller.
Spiller connects with an inside leg kick.
Spiller jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spiller.
Hammersmith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spiller feints and then cracks Hammersmith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammersmith down.
Spiller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hammersmith doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiller lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammersmith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spiller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spiller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammersmith.
Hammersmith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spiller connects with a high kick.
Spiller lands a slapping body shot.
Hammersmith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spiller lands a jab.
Spiller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hammersmith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hammersmith walks into a left hand.
Spiller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammersmith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spiller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spiller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hammersmith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spiller throws a sloppy head kick and Hammersmith moves out of range easily.
Hammersmith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spiller counters with a left to the body.
Hammersmith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spiller connects with a solid leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammersmith.
Spiller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spiller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hammersmith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spiller. Spiller obviously looking to wear him down.
Spiller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spiller scores with a hook to the body. Hammersmith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammersmith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spiller rather than just go for the knockout.
Spiller with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hammersmith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spiller.
Spiller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hammersmith on the side of the head.
Hammersmith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spiller. Spiller obviously looking to wear him down.
Hammersmith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spiller defends it nicely.
Brandon Spiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaughn Hammersmith.
Spiller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammersmith circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammersmith needs to keep his hands up - Spiller had a free shot at his head there.
Spiller blocks a head kick by Hammersmith.
Decent striking displayed by Spiller there.
Spiller throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spiller connects with a right hand. Hammersmith shakes it off.
Spiller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vaughn Hammersmith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Spiller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammersmith tries for a takedown but Spiller circles away easily
enabling Spiller to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Spiller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spiller 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:43
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:43
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Spiller!
Brandon Spiller retains his lightweight title!