PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 4733 p4p, 546 weight class) and Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 5407 p4p, 604 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Dalton
vs
Sledgehammer

180 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
192 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pacer Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanny Sledgehammer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sledgehammer looks for a takedown but Dalton sprawls well.

Dalton drives through with a takedown into Sledgehammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sledgehammer for as long as he can get away with.
Dalton'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sledgehammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dalton is controlling him.
Sledgehammer being controlled here, momentarily.
Sledgehammer is looking to stand up but Dalton isn't so interested in that idea.
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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dalton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sledgehammer to score with a decent uppercut.

Dalton scores with a takedown into Sledgehammer's guard.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sledgehammer wants to stand but Dalton is controlling the position.
Sledgehammer keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Sledgehammer wants to stand up but Dalton is controlling him.
Dalton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Sledgehammer is keeping the position.
Sledgehammer is looking to stand up but Dalton isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dalton misses with a takedown attempt - Sledgehammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sledgehammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sledgehammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dalton is fending him off so far but Sledgehammer persists. Nope, Dalton circles away and we're back to standing.

Dalton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sledgehammer is trying to stand back up but Dalton is controlling him
Dalton is taking a breather. Sledgehammer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sledgehammer tries to kick Dalton off but Dalton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dalton controlling the action here.
Sledgehammer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dalton is taking a breather. Sledgehammer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer pushes Dalton off looking to stand but Dalton dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Dalton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sledgehammer is trying to stand back up but Dalton is controlling him

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sledgehammer.

It looks like Pacer Dalton has been cut.
Dalton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer shoots in and drives through. Dalton sprawls well.
Pacer Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanny Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sledgehammer sprawls and moves away.
Sledgehammer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Dalton feints and as Sledgehammer raises his hands in defense, Dalton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dalton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dalton pushing down on Sledgehammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dalton continues to stall.
Sledgehammer is trying to stand.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dalton prevents Sledgehammer from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pacer Dalton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pacer Dalton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Left hook, right uppercut from Sledgehammer.

Dalton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sledgehammer is trying to stand.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dalton works his way into side control.
Dalton controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton prevents Sledgehammer from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Further stalling from Dalton.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Sledgehammer wants to get back to his feet but Dalton drags him back down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sledgehammer wants to get back to his feet but Dalton drags him back down.
Dalton controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sledgehammer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sledgehammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sledgehammer sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Dalton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sledgehammer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sledgehammer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sledgehammer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sledgehammer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton controls the position from side control.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sledgehammer is pushing Dalton's head away, looking to escape. Dalton manages to hold on to the position though.
Dalton in side control, just content to control the action for now.

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.
More hug and hope from Dalton.
Sledgehammer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dalton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee asks Dalton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dalton prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sledgehammer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dalton asserts his dominance and retains side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sledgehammer works over Dalton's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hanny Sledgehammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pacer Dalton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Dalton or perhaps it was just good defense by Sledgehammer, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Dalton. No joy for Sledgehammer on that attempt.
Sledgehammer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sledgehammer moves into range and connects with a jab.

Pacer Dalton's cut is getting worse.
Dalton stuffs the takedown attempt from Sledgehammer. Sledgehammer gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sledgehammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sledgehammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sledgehammer falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dalton counters with a shoot takedown. Sledgehammer fights it but they end up in guard.
Dalton controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Sledgehammer is looking to stand up but Dalton isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sledgehammer wants to stand up but Dalton is controlling him.
Pacer Dalton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dalton is defended easily by Sledgehammer.
Dalton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dalton darts in looking for a takedown but Sledgehammer gets double underhooks and turns Dalton into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pacer Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dalton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sledgehammer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dalton taking a breather here.
Sledgehammer tries to escape but Dalton is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sledgehammer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sledgehammer wants to get back to his feet.
Dalton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sledgehammer's shoulder. That is not cool.

Dalton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sledgehammer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sledgehammer is trying to escape the position but Dalton is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dalton controlling from side mount.

Sledgehammer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sledgehammer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dalton back to the cage. Sledgehammer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sledgehammer darts in looking for a takedown but Dalton gets double underhooks and turns Sledgehammer into the cage.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch there but Dalton circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dalton.
Sledgehammer is letting Dalton control him for a moment.
Sledgehammer is trying to get back to his feet.
Dalton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sledgehammer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sledgehammer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton controls the position.

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

Dalton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dalton prevents Sledgehammer from escaping the position.
Dalton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hanny Sledgehammer.
I think Sledgehammer 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pacer Dalton!
Our winner, Pacer Dalton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.