PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Reese (ranked 24756 p4p, 6476 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 639 p4p, 604 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reese
vs
Hammer

177 cm
26
195
3 - 4 - 0

170 cm
20
187
1 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Hammer. That snapped Reese's head back.

Reese takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Hammer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Reese is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hammer to the mat. Hammer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammer is wriggling around but Reese manages to pass to half guard.

Reese is controlling the pace.
Reese wants to stand up but Hammer is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Reese is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Reese perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reese.
Hammer trying to control but Reese postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two 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.

Reese is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hammer defends it well.
Reese not doing much here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Reese is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hammer's half guard.

Reese is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reese is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reese.
Reese is taking a breather. Hammer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Reese seems to be looking for submissions.
Reese with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Reese is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reese slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hammer throws a leg kick that is checked

so Reese counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reese landing with the ground and pound.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Reese is proving a slippery customer.
Reese wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Reese scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Reese scoring with some ground and pound.
Reese trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reese controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reese trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hammer's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.

Reese clinches.
Hammer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reese fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Reese moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Reese.

Reese is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hammer can't fight it off and eventually Reese manages to take the fight to the floor. Hammer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
John Reese overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Reese pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Reese chips away with some ground and pound.
Reese seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?
Reese connects with a couple of short punches.
Reese showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reese staying out of range there.
Hammer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Hammer has managed to clinch.
Reese has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hammer throws an elbow but it misses.
Reese blocks an elbow strike from Hammer.

Reese manages to break the clinch.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Hammer misses.

Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Reese has taken the fight into the clinch.

Reese manages to pull guard.
Hammer slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese trying to control but Hammer postures up.

Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reese defends it well.
Hammer wants to control but Reese is keeping him busy.
Reese wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer is thwarting Reese's attempts to control the position.
Hammer wants to control but Reese is keeping him busy.
Jack Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reese gets full guard.
Reese wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammer trying to control but Reese is working from the bottom.
Reese is pulling down on Hammer's head to control his posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Reese swinging wildly here.

Reese looking to score a takedown here. Hammer is defending well but Reese drives through and ends up in Hammer's guard.
Hammer is looking to stand back up but Reese counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hammer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reese.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reese is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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

Reese is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reese throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Reese.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reese, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Reese!