PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Gamrot (ranked 3858 p4p, 4008 weight class) and Ron Hammonds (ranked 0 p4p, 164 weight class). Ron Hammonds has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Gamrot
vs
Hammonds

179 cm
25
178
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
176
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mateusz Gamrot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Hammonds!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammonds shoots in looking for a takedown. Gamrot tries to sprawl out of it but Hammonds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gamrot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Gamrot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gamrot lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammonds wants to get back to his feet but Gamrot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammonds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hammonds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gamrot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammonds swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hammonds is looking for a triangle but Gamrot pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot controlling from the top position.

Gamrot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammonds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamrot has managed to get both his arms back between Hammonds's legs - danger averted.

Hammonds working for a triangle but Gamrot defends it easily.

Hammonds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gamrot gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hammonds misses with a takedown
and Gamrot counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gamrot connects with a high kick.
Hammonds tries to land a front kick but Gamrot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gamrot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hammonds looks winded!

Gamrot stands up and waves to Hammonds to follow him.
Gamrot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Gamrot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamrot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammonds tries to roll over but Gamrot keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Gamrot dominated that round.
That's time! Gamrot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hammonds has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gamrot to counter with a crisp jab.

Gamrot closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hammonds quickly recovers to half guard.
Gamrot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamrot wants to pass to mount but Hammonds is defending the position.

Hammonds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammonds regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gamrot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammonds can do to turn this around?

Hammonds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammonds trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Hammonds working for a triangle but Gamrot defends it easily.
Hammonds is breathing heavily.

Gamrot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gamrot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Gamrot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot trying to mount his opponent but Hammonds defends it.
Gamrot controlling the action here.
Hammonds is looking for a sweep. Gamrot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gamrot slows the pace down in half guard.

Hammonds looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four 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.

Hammonds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gamrot decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Gamrot dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hammonds gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gamrot to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammonds throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

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

Hammonds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammonds looking to control.
Gamrot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammonds on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammonds looking for a guillotine here but Gamrot defends easily.

Hammonds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gamrot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gamrot gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Gamrot pushes Hammonds up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammonds fails to pull guard.

Gamrot manages to break the clinch.

Hammonds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Hammonds has his foot on Gamrot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gamrot works his way back into a safe position though.
Gamrot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammonds is keeping the position for now.

Hammonds working for a triangle but Gamrot defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammonds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Gamrot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Gamrot drives through with a takedown into Hammonds's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Gamrot decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hammonds, up you get!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hammonds enables Gamrot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hammonds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammonds can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gamrot controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamrot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Gamrot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gamrot 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight for Mateusz Gamrot!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Mateusz Gamrot!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Mateusz Gamrot!

Mateusz Gamrot wins by unanimous decision!