PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nazeem Hamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bootyshanks The 3rd comes to the cage accompanied by Brother Ali - Uncle Sam God damn. Nazeem Hamed told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd
vs
Hamed

174 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

ATTICUS BLACK

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nazeem Hamed!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamed is looking to clinch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd thows a body shot but no joy.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a leg kick but Hamed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses the jab.
Bootyshanks The 3rd just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamed misses with a takedown
and Bootyshanks The 3rd counters with a stiff right hand.
Hamed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bootyshanks The 3rd defends it nicely.
Hamed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bootyshanks The 3rd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Bootyshanks The 3rd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hamed, pushing him back against the cage.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to work over Hamed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bootyshanks The 3rd landing knees to the head.

It looks like Nazeem Hamed has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bootyshanks The 3rd throws an elbow but misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries a knee to the head but Hamed blocks it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hamed.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nazeem Hamed.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is pressed up against the cage. Hamed has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bootyshanks The 3rd down to the mat. Bootyshanks The 3rd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hamed doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bootyshanks The 3rd counters by moving into the clinch.
Hamed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bootyshanks The 3rd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hamed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bootyshanks The 3rd struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamed controls his hands.
Hamed blocking some punches.

Hamed pulls guard effortlessly.
Bootyshanks The 3rd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hamed's guard.
Hamed is trying to stand up here but Bootyshanks The 3rd is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hamed pushes Bootyshanks The 3rd off looking to stand but Bootyshanks The 3rd dives back in and keeps control.
Hamed looks gassed!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bootyshanks The 3rd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamed is trying is best to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looks to land a body kick but Hamed moved away.
Hamed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bootyshanks The 3rd counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bootyshanks The 3rd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bootyshanks The 3rd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looking to throw knees to the head but Hamed is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd can't find room to land a body shot as Hamed controls the action.

Hamed is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bootyshanks The 3rd is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hamed to the mat. Hamed regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bootyshanks The 3rd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bootyshanks The 3rd'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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd just wasn't active enough.
Hamed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hamed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bootyshanks The 3rd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Bootyshanks The 3rd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bootyshanks The 3rd lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bootyshanks The 3rd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nazeem Hamed's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bootyshanks The 3rd just misses with a punch to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd connects with a looping right hand.
Hamed misses with a takedown attempt
and Bootyshanks The 3rd counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Bootyshanks The 3rd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hamed wants to stand up but Bootyshanks The 3rd is controlling him.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looking to pass the guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Bootyshanks The 3rd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hamed to the mat! Hamed manages to get full guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bootyshanks The 3rd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamed is retaining full guard.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bootyshanks The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

We're going to have a standup here because Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to clinch but Hamed moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamed takes one to the side of the head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd slaps away a takedown attempt from Hamed, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Bootyshanks The 3rd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bootyshanks The 3rd just leaning against Hamed, taking a breather.
Hamed is trying to break free.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with the head strike.
Hamed wants a takedown.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nazeem Hamed.
Bootyshanks The 3rd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd stalling the fight.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with an elbow strike.
Bootyshanks The 3rd with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bootyshanks The 3rd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hamed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a punch to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bootyshanks The 3rd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bootyshanks The 3rd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Come on Bootyshanks The 3rd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hamed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nazeem Hamed's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hamed moves out of range as Bootyshanks The 3rd strikes.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamed.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a straight left.
Hamed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bootyshanks The 3rd slaps away a takedown attempt from Hamed, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hamed misses with the body kick
and Bootyshanks The 3rd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hamed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Bootyshanks The 3rd shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hamed napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hamed is letting Bootyshanks The 3rd control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bootyshanks The 3rd working the ground and pound.
Hamed trying to remain calm as Bootyshanks The 3rd controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Hamed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bootyshanks The 3rd controls the position from side control.
Hamed is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bootyshanks The 3rd connects with a decent elbow.
Hamed is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bootyshanks The 3rd in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Hamed seems a little lost for a moment, as Bootyshanks The 3rd dominates the positioning.

Bootyshanks The 3rd decides to stand back up.
Hamed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bootyshanks The 3rd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a hook

and Hamed counters with a single leg into guard. Bootyshanks The 3rd didn't expect that.
Bootyshanks The 3rd managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd.
Bootyshanks The 3rd lands a nice hook to Hamed's body. Hamed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bootyshanks The 3rd looks to land a combination but Hamed avoids it well.
Hamed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a push kick but Hamed slaps the foot to one side.
Hamed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bootyshanks The 3rd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nazeem Hamed.
Bootyshanks The 3rd throws a solid leg kick but Hamed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bootyshanks The 3rd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamed steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bootyshanks The 3rd. That one must have hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bootyshanks The 3rd.

Hamed tries to keep at a distance but Bootyshanks The 3rd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hamed wants to take the fight to the mat but Bootyshanks The 3rd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bootyshanks The 3rd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hamed avoids it.
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamed avoiding damage as Bootyshanks The 3rd throws knees to the body.
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with the head strike.
Hamed is working for takedown but Bootyshanks The 3rd is calmly controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamed blocks an uppercut.
Hamed tries to circle away but Bootyshanks The 3rd has him pinned against the cage.
Nazeem Hamed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bootyshanks The 3rd misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bootyshanks The 3rd 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd!
Preston Leopold Bootyshanks The 3rd managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ATTICUS BLACK, into his post fight interview.