PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marek Hamsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Abraham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hamsik
vs
Abraham

183 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Punishment clothing
Fight For Real MMA Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marek Hamsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Abraham!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abraham misses with a series of wild punches.

Abraham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hamsik on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Abraham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamsik, who protects the arm well.
Hamsik is looking for a sweep.
Abraham cracks Hamsik with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hamsik takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hamsik is looking to regain half guard here but Abraham keeps moving and retains side control.
Hamsik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Abraham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamsik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Hamsik is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Abraham pulls his head out easily.
Abraham trying to pass the guard but Hamsik defending well.
Hamsik gets back to full guard.
Abraham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abraham won't allow Hamsik to sweep him here.
Abraham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abraham connects with a couple of short punches.

Hamsik looking for a guillotine here but Abraham defends easily.
Abraham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Hamsik looking for a guillotine here but Abraham defends easily.

Hamsik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hamsik is breathing heavily.
Abraham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abraham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamsik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abraham stands up over Hamsik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abraham wants to control from the top but Hamsik keeps moving.
Abraham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hamsik keeping moving, preventing Abraham from controlling successfully.

Hamsik has his foot on Abraham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abraham works his way back into a safe position though.
Hamsik controls Abraham momentarily but Abraham frees himself.

Hamsik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abraham wants to pass the guard but Hamsik is keeping the position.

Hamsik had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Abraham is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hamsik Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Abraham's back instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamsik gets his hands free as Abraham looks to control.
Abraham tries to break free.

Hamsik is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Abraham knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Abraham for a finish.
Hamsik keeps control of the position as Abraham tries to break free.
Hamsik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Hamsik patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Abraham tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Abraham can't escape the position.

Hamsik goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Abraham turns into him and now he's in Hamsik's guard.
Abraham cracks Hamsik with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abraham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abraham slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Abraham scoring with punches to the head and body.

Hamsik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abraham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abraham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Hamsik has his foot on Abraham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abraham works his way back into a safe position though.
Abraham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Abraham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hamsik's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abraham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Abraham working some strikes from top position.
Abraham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abraham stands up over Hamsik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abraham content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Abraham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hamsik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hamsik moves in looking to clinch but Abraham pushes him off.

Abraham shoots in and bounces Hamsik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abraham cracks Hamsik with a solid left hand.
Bill Abraham has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hamsik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abraham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abraham works over Hamsik with some ground and pound from guard.
Abraham tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamsik is retaining full guard.
Abraham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hamsik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abraham postures up and lands a big shot to Hamsik's brow.
Abraham is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abraham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abraham wants to control from the top but Hamsik keeps moving.
Abraham throwing strikes from guard but Hamsik blocks nicely.

Hamsik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Hamsik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abraham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hamsik's head.
Abraham postures up and lands a big shot to Hamsik's brow.
Abraham wants to control from the top but Hamsik keeps moving.
Hamsik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abraham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hamsik wants to sweep here but Abraham controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hamsik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hamsik has momentary wrist control but Abraham slips an elbow through the middle.

Hamsik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hamsik keeping moving, preventing Abraham from controlling successfully.

Abraham drops back looking for a leg! Hamsik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hamsik manages to kick Abraham off! Abraham jumps back into Hamsik's guard.
Abraham won't allow Hamsik to sweep him here.
Abraham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hamsik's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abraham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abraham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hamsik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abraham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hamsik has his foot on Abraham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abraham works his way back into a safe position though.
Abraham wants to control from the top but Hamsik keeps moving.
Abraham wants to pass the guard but Hamsik is keeping the position.

Hamsik has his foot on Abraham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abraham works his way back into a safe position though.
Abraham advances position into side control!
Hamsik is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abraham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hamsik is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hamsik tries to buck Abraham off but Abraham is having none of it.
Abraham scoring with punches from side control.
Abraham working the head with strikes.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamsik is looking to clinch.
Hamsik wants to clinch.
Hamsik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abraham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bill Abraham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Abraham fails to land with a series of punches.
Abraham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamsik's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hamsik duly obliges.
Abraham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hamsik closes the distance and pushes Abraham back into the cage.
Hamsik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abraham avoids the elbow strike from Hamsik, against the cage.
Hamsik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abraham looking for a takedown.
Hamsik using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hamsik lands a nice knee to the body.
Hamsik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hamsik tries a knee to the head but Abraham blocks it.
Hamsik lands an elbow inside.
Abraham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marek Hamsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Abraham.
Hamsik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hamsik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abraham's defenses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamsik is trying to break the clinch but Abraham has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abraham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hamsik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hamsik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abraham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hamsik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hamsik scores a nice knee to the body.
Hamsik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hamsik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hamsik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abraham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abraham avoids a wild elbow strike from Hamsik.
Hamsik wants to get back to striking at distance but Abraham won't allow it.
Abraham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hamsik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hamsik wants to clinch.
Hamsik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abraham swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hamsik is looking to clinch but Abraham is avoiding it.
Hamsik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hamsik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Abraham gets a takedown into half guard.
Hamsik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hamsik.
Hamsik keeping moving, preventing Abraham from controlling successfully.

Hamsik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abraham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hamsik keeping moving, preventing Abraham from controlling successfully.
Abraham postures up and lands a big shot to Hamsik's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abraham works over Hamsik with some ground and pound from guard.
Abraham wants to control from the top but Hamsik keeps moving.
Abraham thows a big elbow that misses.
Bill Abraham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abraham wants to control from the top but Hamsik keeps moving.

Hamsik looking for a guillotine here but Abraham defends easily.

Hamsik is looking for a triangle but Abraham pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hamsik working for a triangle but Abraham defends it easily.
Abraham lands a couple of digs.
Hamsik wants to sweep here but Abraham controlling him for the moment.
Abraham stands up over Hamsik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Hamsik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abraham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marek Hamsik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abraham's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abraham is in close to Hamsik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Abraham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Hamsik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abraham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Abraham!