PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim THE HAMMER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

THE HAMMER
vs
Fulton

225 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

172 cm
21
247 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim THE HAMMER!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marty Fulton!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
THE HAMMER misses with a two punch combination.
THE HAMMER really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Fulton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
THE HAMMER looks like he's trying to stand up.
THE HAMMER tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Fulton manages to move to mount!
THE HAMMER is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fulton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Fulton get's back to his feet.
THE HAMMER throws a right and a left that Fulton avoids nicely.
Jim THE HAMMER seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
THE HAMMER misses with a few strikes there.
THE HAMMER throws a right and a left that both miss.

Fulton scores a takedown into full mount!
THE HAMMER is trying to stand up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fulton has eaten all the pies!
THE HAMMER is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
THE HAMMER has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Fulton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for THE HAMMER.
THE HAMMER looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Fulton controlling the position well here. THE HAMMER rolled but Fulton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
THE HAMMER has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fulton controlling the positon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
THE HAMMER trying to get back to his feet but Fulton is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton is riding his opponent, not letting THE HAMMER buck him off.
THE HAMMER looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fulton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
THE HAMMER is trying to get back to his feet but Fulton has full control of the position and if anything, THE HAMMER has just worked his way into a worse spot.
THE HAMMER trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fulton controlling the position well here. THE HAMMER rolled but Fulton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Fulton 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.

Fulton gets the takedown into side control.
THE HAMMER is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fulton is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
THE HAMMER tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Fulton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
THE HAMMER controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Fulton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure THE HAMMER doesn't escape.
THE HAMMER holding both Fulton 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's two 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.
Fulton has good solid back control here.
THE HAMMER wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Fulton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

THE HAMMER misses with a series of wild punches.
Fulton fails with the takedown.

Fulton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
THE HAMMER is trying to buck Fulton off.

Fulton decides to stand back up. Fulton steps back and let's THE HAMMER get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Fulton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. THE HAMMER looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

THE HAMMER throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. THE HAMMER tries to avoid it but Fulton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag THE HAMMER to the ground. THE HAMMER escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from THE HAMMER.
THE HAMMER misses with a series of wild punches.
THE HAMMER misses with the combination.
THE HAMMER throws a series of punches but Fulton avoids them all with ease.
THE HAMMER misses with a few strikes there.
THE HAMMER tries to bum rush Fulton with a series of wild strikes but Fulton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Fulton feints and as THE HAMMER raises his hands in defense, Fulton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jim THE HAMMER has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

THE HAMMER throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fulton stops THE HAMMER from standing up.
THE HAMMER doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
THE HAMMER wants to stand up but Fulton is controlling him.
THE HAMMER throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

THE HAMMER has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fulton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
THE HAMMER misses with a series of wild punches.
THE HAMMER tries to bum rush Fulton with a series of wild strikes but Fulton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fulton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has THE HAMMER pinned against the cage. THE HAMMER gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jim THE HAMMER has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Fulton.
A combination from THE HAMMER does no damage.
THE HAMMER misses with a wild combination.
THE HAMMER throws a right hand that Fulton ducks under and follows up with a left that Fulton also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from THE HAMMER misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
THE HAMMER throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Fulton shoots in and bounces THE HAMMER off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Fulton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
THE HAMMER fails to land with a series of punches.

Fulton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming THE HAMMER to the mat! THE HAMMER manages to get full guard.
THE HAMMER throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

THE HAMMER has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fulton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

THE HAMMER looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fulton has picked THE HAMMER up and slammed him! THE HAMMER can't keep hold of the triangle and Fulton manages to pass to side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Fulton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fulton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Fulton!