PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayor Hammertown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammertown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by mama said knock u out. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Trout
vs
Hammertown

188 cm
22
300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

200 cm
26
271 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Trout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mayor Hammertown!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trout closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hammertown quickly recovers to half guard.
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.
Hammertown wants to get back to his feet.
Hammertown is looking for a sweep. Trout is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammertown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammertown.
Trout trying to control but Hammertown is working from the bottom.

Trout drops back looking for a leg! Hammertown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammertown manages to kick Trout off! Trout jumps back into Hammertown's guard.
Hammertown is trying to control the position but Trout postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout won't allow Hammertown to sweep him here.
Trout looking to pass the guard.
Hammertown seems keen to control Trout's posture.
Hammertown trying to keep a closed guard but Trout is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mayor Hammertown was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hammertown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammertown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammertown throws a body kick that misses.
Trout throws a wild body kick that Hammertown sees coming a mile off.

Hammertown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trout manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Hammertown decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trout.
Hammertown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trout but Trout pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Trout checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hammertown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammertown.
Hammertown throws a good cross that connects.
Trout tries to clinch but Hammertown moves out of range.
Hammertown digs a good hook to Trout's body.
Hammertown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trout's waist but Trout gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammertown off to one side.

Hammertown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hammertown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammertown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trout wants to hold on but Hammertown pushes him away.
Hammertown controlling from mount.
Trout might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammertown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Trout is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammertown looking to control but Trout is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hammertown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mayor Hammertown dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Trout wants to clinch.
Trout takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trout shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammertown as he avoids it easily.

Hammertown shoots in and gets a takedown into Trout's guard.
Hammertown trying to control the position from guard on top but Trout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammertown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trout escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammertown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayor Hammertown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammertown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mayor Hammertown hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Trout throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammertown fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trout throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammertown counters with a two punch combo.
Trout blocks a head kick by Hammertown.

Trout clinches.

Hammertown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammertown stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trout closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammertown circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Trout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trout is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hammertown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammertown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hammertown.
Hammertown's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hammertown duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trout looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Hammertown gets the takedown into side control.
Trout taking punishment in the form of punches.

Hammertown stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hammertown looks for a takedown but Trout sprawls well.
Hammertown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trout in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammertown lands a jab-cross combination.

Hammertown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trout is trying to defend but Hammertown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammertown is looking to take a break and control but Trout is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hammertown stands up from half guard.
Trout wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mayor Hammertown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hammertown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kevin Trout is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trout has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trout there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trout fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammertown shoots in looking for a takedown but Trout manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hammertown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Trout attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trout shoots in for a double leg but Hammertown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammertown shoots in for a double leg but Trout sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Trout as Hammertown shoots in.
Kevin Trout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mayor Hammertown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammertown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Horrible takedown by Trout or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammertown which made him look bad.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Trout enables Hammertown to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trout manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammertown trying to control but Trout is working from the bottom.
Hammertown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trout swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammertown tries to stand but Trout is controlling from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hammertown stands up from Trout's guard - Hammertown perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hammertown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trout defends it nicely.
Trout avoids the head kick by Hammertown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammertown shoots in and gets a takedown into Trout's guard.
Hammertown pushing down on Trout's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hammertown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hammertown is just content to waste time from the top position. Trout takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Trout looking for a sweep. Not yet Trout, not yet.
Trout being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hammertown stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice sprawl there from Hammertown as Trout shoots in.

Trout drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammertown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trout won't allow Hammertown to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammertown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trout manages to get himself to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mayor Hammertown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hammertown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mayor Hammertown!
Mayor Hammertown was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.