PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emil Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright has chosen Bullet for my Valentine - Scream Aim And Fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Scott Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hammer
vs
Wright

167 cm
30
163 lbs
16 - 12 - 1

176 cm
29
150 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Emil Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Wright!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Wright tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hammer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wright.
Wright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emil Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Wright.
Hammer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright.
Hammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright shoots in but no luck this time.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Hammer misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Hammer misses.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wright is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hammer.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammer's waist but Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wright off to one side.

Wright scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Hammer sneaks out the side door and pushes Wright away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer swinging wildly here.
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Hammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright.
Hammer misses with the combination.
Wright has a takedown stuffed.
Hammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hammer misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Wright looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hammer!
Hammer is trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright punching from mount but Hammer doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Wright is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hammer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hammer!
Hammer wants to stand but Wright has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hammer is breathing heavily.

Wright working for a triangle but Hammer defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Wright has an active guard here but Hammer has managed to pass into half guard.
Hammer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wright controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammer tries to stand and escape but Wright is controlling the position.

Hammer stands up from half guard.
Wright has his takedown stuffed
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Wright or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Wright dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on Wright's head and hops out.
Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
Wright misses with a series of wild punches.
Emil Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wright throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Wright goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wright keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wright.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wright is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hammer.
Wright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Wright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wright slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Hammer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hammer throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright has a takedown stuffed.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Hammer.
Hammer lands with a nice combination. Wright backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emil Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Wright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammer's waist but Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wright off to one side.
Emil Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Wright.
Hammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wright.
Hammer tries to escape but Wright is in control.
Wright is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wright goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hammer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wright's guard! Nice work there by Hammer!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Emil Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammer tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Wright avoids nicely.
Hammer throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Hammer.
Wright shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Wright dives in and scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Scott Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wright is in close to Hammer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hammer has his feet on Wright's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.

Hammer closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
Hammer keeps control of Wright as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer has Wright pressed against the cage, preventing Wright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer lands an uppercut.
Hammer keeps control of Wright as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.

Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Hammer misses.
Wright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammer avoids it really well and circles away.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammer blocks a leg kick.
Wright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hammer!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer misses with a low kick.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wright scores with a three punch combo!
Wright misses with a takedown
and Hammer counters with a three punch combo that has Wright backing up. Wright nods at Hammer to acknowledge the strikes.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Wright on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright dodges the punch combination from Hammer.
Hammer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Wright shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Hammer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wright misses with a takedown attempt
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammer sprawls well. He's pushed Wright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wright dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on Wright's head and hops out.
Emil Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Wright.
Hammer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hammer scores with a one two! Wright had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hammer throws a combination. Wright tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
A left and a right from Hammer both land. Nice combination.
Hammer misses with a double jab.
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 looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
Hammer throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wright changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wright postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wright asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wright trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Wright swings around for an armbar but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wright's guard.
Hammer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wright is proving hard to escape from.

Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scott Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammer defends well.

Wright is looking for a triangle here but Hammer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Hammer decides to stand back up. Hammer steps back and let's Wright get back to his feet.
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
Hammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wright checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hammer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Wright avoids nicely.
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Hammer against the cage but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Hammer.
Hammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright fails to land the takedown.
Hammer throws a solid leg kick but Wright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hammer.
Hammer lands a jab-cross combination.
Wright lands with a kick to the temple. Hammer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Hammer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Hammer settles back down.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Hammer!