PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wranch Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ustin Aladdin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hammer
vs
Aladdin

175 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

173 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wranch Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ustin Aladdin!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer looks to clinch

and Aladdin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aladdin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammer prevents it.
Aladdin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aladdin has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.
Hammer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aladdin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aladdin can't break the clinch.
Hammer lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Ustin Aladdin has been cut.
Hammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Aladdin avoids the damage to the body.
Hammer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aladdin managing to block the knees to the body from Hammer.
A knee to the head by Hammer.
Hammer throws an elbow but it misses.
Aladdin is trying to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aladdin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hammer walks away with a smile on his face. Aladdin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wranch Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ustin Aladdin.
Aladdin throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.

Aladdin gets the takedown into side control.
Aladdin taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Aladdin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hammer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Aladdin tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aladdin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Aladdin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hammer wants to clinch but Aladdin slips to the side

and Aladdin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aladdin stops Hammer from getting back to his feet.
Aladdin is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aladdin throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aladdin controlling the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ustin Aladdin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hammer darts in trying to clinch

and Aladdin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aladdin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aladdin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hammer missing with knees to the body.

Aladdin pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aladdin holds on and takes a little breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aladdin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aladdin somewhat.
Hammer wants to clinch

and Aladdin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ustin Aladdin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ustin Aladdin's cut.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hammer moves to clinch but Aladdin breaks away

and Aladdin moves into the clinch.
Aladdin is looking to break free of the clinch but Hammer has double underhooks.
Aladdin working hard to break the clinch.
Hammer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aladdin working hard to break the clinch.
Hammer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hammer looking to throw knees to the head but Aladdin is blocking nicely.

Aladdin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aladdin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aladdin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Aladdin working for a triangle but Hammer defends it easily.
Hammer wants to get up but he can't break Aladdin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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.
Aladdin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Aladdin controlling from mount.
Aladdin thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Aladdin controlling from the full mount.
Aladdin misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aladdin controlling his opponent.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aladdin on the ground.
Aladdin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ustin Aladdin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ustin Aladdin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hammer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aladdin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aladdin counters with a series of strikes. Hammer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aladdin tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hammer closes the distance but Aladdin moves to the side

and Aladdin moves into the clinch.
Aladdin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aladdin tries to pull guard but Hammer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aladdin avoids it.
Hammer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aladdin is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer trying to land knees to the body.
Hammer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aladdin.
Aladdin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wranch Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ustin Aladdin.
Hammer misses with an elbow strike.
Aladdin tries to break free but Hammer pushes him back against the cage.
Aladdin jumps guard but Hammer stands there with Aladdin around his waist. Aladdin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hammer lands an elbow just above Aladdin 's eye.

Aladdin pulls guard successfully.
Hammer being controlled here momentarily.
Hammer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ustin Aladdin.

Aladdin clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Aladdin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Aladdin avoids the damage to the body.
Hammer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aladdin.
Hammer keeps control of Aladdin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aladdin tries for a takedown but Hammer manages to get underhooks.
Hammer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aladdin is defending well for now.
Hammer tries a knee to the head but Aladdin blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aladdin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aladdin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hammer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hammer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aladdin managing to block the knees to the body from Hammer.
Hammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aladdin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aladdin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aladdin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Aladdin jumps into guard, dragging Hammer to the mat.

Aladdin manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aladdin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Hammer tries to clinch up

and Aladdin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aladdin.
Hammer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aladdin is defending well for now.
Hammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aladdin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well.
Hammer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aladdin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aladdin is trying to force a seperation but Hammer has the dominant position.
Hammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aladdin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wranch Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ustin Aladdin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aladdin takes an elbow to the forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ustin Aladdin.
I've got Aladdin 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ustin Aladdin!
Ustin Aladdin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.