PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calico James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf as his entrance music. Calico James acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hammer
vs
James

200 cm
29
217 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

175 cm
29
218 lbs
17 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calico James!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James blocks a leg kick.
Hammer wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
Hammer moves away from the strike by James.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammer counters with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James checks a leg kick.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammer.
Hammer misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hammer throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Hammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer misses with a low kick.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
James digs a good hook to Hammer's body.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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.
Danga de danga de dang - James scores with a four punch combination!
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Anton Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
James checks a low kick from Hammer.
Anton Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws a nice looking combination but Hammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
Hammer tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hammer, right into the meat.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hammer counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
A combination from James does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer thows a leg kick but James checks it

so James counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammer working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

James drops back looking for a leg! Hammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammer manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Hammer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Anton Hammer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

James misses with a body shot.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hammer rather than just go for the knockout.
James avoids the head kick by Hammer.
James checks the leg kick.
A jab from James misses.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammer counters with a leg kick.
Hammer throws a front kick that sends James stumbling back into the cage.
Hammer throws a head kick that James semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
James blocks a head kick by Hammer.

James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hammer to the mat! Hammer manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hammer is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

James throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hammer escapes and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hammer working away.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James is looking for a sweep.
James can't do much from the bottom here.

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.
James is trying to improve his position.
Hammer has control of an arm but James manages to advance to Hammer's back!
Hammer breaks James's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
James has a closed guard, preventing Hammer from standing up.

James looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hammer has picked James up and slammed him! James can't keep hold of the triangle and Hammer manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Hammer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hammer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hammer throws a head kick that James semi-blocks.
James throws a nice looking combination but Hammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James blocks a head kick by Hammer.
James blocks a leg kick.
Hammer cracks the inside of James's front leg.
Hammer misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammer.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hammer. Hammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Hammer tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
James takes a kick to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James checks a leg kick.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hammer. Hammer obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James misses with a hook
and Hammer counters with a nice leg kick.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hammer. Hammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Calico James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by James.
Hammer tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
Hammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Hammer lands but James takes it in his stride.
A head kick from Hammer lands but James takes it in his stride.
James is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Hammer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Hammer misses with a low kick.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Anton Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer is looking to chop away at James's legs.
Hammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
James checks a leg kick.
James blocks a low kick nicely.
Hammer defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Hammer only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
James misses the body punch
and Hammer counters with an outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.

Hammer lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Hammer takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Calico James has been cut.
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!
Hammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hammer feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer throws a quick inside leg kick.

Hammer lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Hammer takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hammer 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Anton Hammer!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Anton Hammer!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Anton Hammer!

Anton Hammer wins by unanimous decision!