PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Round Two (ranked 4376 p4p, 4432 weight class) and Justin Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Two
vs
Hammer

180 cm
25
165
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
159
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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 London, Round Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hammer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Two did well to prevent Hammer getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hammer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hammer prevents Two from standing back up.
Two is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammer thows a huge punch but Two dodges it nicely.

Hammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Two has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Two is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Hammer is looking for a kimura but Two is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammer to get the leverage.

Hammer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Two defend it? Hammer steps over the head and cranks it - Two is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hammer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Hammer!
Justin Hammer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.