PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Ferreira (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.

Hammer
vs
Ferreira

189 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferreira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hammer is chipping away with strikes.
Ferreira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ferreira is looking to control Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferreira avoid being mounted?
Ferreira tries to roll over but Hammer keeps him under control.

Ferreira manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammer scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Ferreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferreira is refusing to be controlled, as Hammer sits in half guard.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferreira is not content to let Hammer control the position.
Ferreira is looking to control Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferreira avoid being mounted?
Ferreira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammer.
Hammer prevents Ferreira from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is not content to let Hammer control the position.
Hammer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hammer stops Ferreira from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammer lands an overhand right.
Ferreira tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferreira scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ferreira wants to land a leg kick but Hammer is out of range.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Ferreira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily

so Hammer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ferreira controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Hammer thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammer trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.

Ferreira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammer defends it easily.
Ferreira trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer pushes down on Ferreira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hammer thows a huge punch but Ferreira dodges it nicely.

Ferreira actively working from the bottom here.
Hammer wants to take a breather but Ferreira is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ferreira!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Hammer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hammer misses with a looping right.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harry Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferreira slips a jab from Hammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Ferreira tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily
and Ferreira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Harry Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Ferreira.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murilo Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira tries to clinch up
and Hammer counters with a left to the body.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Ferreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferreira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hammer counters with a left to the body.
Ferreira fails with the takedown
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to clinch

and Hammer counters with a single leg into guard. Ferreira didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Ferreira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferreira is keeping the position for now.
Ferreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Hammer works over Ferreira with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammer trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Ferreira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferreira looks to land a body kick but Hammer moved away.
Ferreira misses with a takedown

and Hammer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ferreira!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hammer with a couple of short strikes.
Hammer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hammer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the head.
Ferreira is looking to improve his position but Hammer isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammer controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Hammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Hammer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Ferreira tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Ferreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferreira has his takedown stuffed

so Hammer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ferreira trying to strike off his back.
Ferreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferreira on the ground.
Ferreira is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hammer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferreira with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammer trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Ferreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is looking to advance position but Ferreira has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ferreira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hammer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferreira wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira punching from mount but Hammer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hammer wants to control but Ferreira is having none of it.
Ferreira trying to control but Hammer is having none of it.
Ferreira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hammer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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.
Hammer wants to hold on but Ferreira pushes him away.
Hammer is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammer 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Hammer!