PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Fist struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Danny Fist has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hitz
vs
Fist

182 cm
19
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Advanced Supplements

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Hitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Fist!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hitz. No joy for Fist on that attempt.

Hitz forces Fist back against the cage and clinches.
Hitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hitz.
Fist is working for takedown but Hitz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hitz lands a damaging elbow.
Hitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hitz works on Fist's body with a couple of short punches.
Hitz landing knees to the head.
Fist tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sam Hitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Fist.
Hitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Fist looks gassed!
A short right from Hitz.
Nice elbow from Hitz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hitz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hitz stalls.
Hitz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Hitz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hitz.
Hitz lands a nice uppercut.
Hitz lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Hitz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Danny Fist has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitz scores a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Hitz.
Hitz stalling in the clinch.
Hitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Hitz.
A right hand to the body from Hitz.
Hitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fists head.
Hitz lands an elbow just above Fist 's eye.
A short right from Hitz on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hitz.
Hitz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hitz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hitz digs a right hand into Fist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fist's gas tank.
Hitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Hitz.
Hitz lands with a right to the head.
Hitz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hitz pushes Fist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fist takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Hitz.
Hitz lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Hitz as the two fighters clinch.
Hitz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hitz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fist.
Hitz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hitz.
Hitz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hitz avoiding damage.
Hitz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hitz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fist takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hitz lands an elbow just above Fist 's eye.
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!
Hitz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Hitz slowing the pace effectively.
Hitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Hitz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fists head.
Hitz lands with a right to the head.
Hitz presses Fist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hitz slows down the pace here.
Hitz lands with a right to the head.

Fist pulls Hitz into guard.
Fist wants to improve his position but instead Hitz has moved into half guard.
Hitz is taking a breather. Fist 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.
Fist is trying to control but can't.

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.
Fist wants to get back to full guard.
Fist trying to control from the bottom.

Hitz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Hitz instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hitz misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hitz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hitz throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hitz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Fist's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fist misses with a takedown attempt - Hitz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hitz misses with a two punch combination.
Hitz wants to clinch up but Fist keeps it at a distance.
Hitz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fist swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hitz instigates a clinch.
Hitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fist blocks an uppercut.
Fist blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist goes for a takedown attempt but Hitz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hitz tries to clinch up but Fist circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Fist with that takedown attempt.
Sam Hitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Fist.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fist throws a right and a left that Hitz avoids nicely.
Fist fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Hitz finds it's target.
Hitz wants to clinch up but Fist keeps it at a distance.

That's two 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.
Fist takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hitz is looking to clinch.

Hitz moves into the clinch.

Fist pulls guard successfully.

Hitz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hitz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fist swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitz.
Danny Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hitz has closed the distance and engaged Fist in a clinch.
Fist is trying to drag Hitz to the mat but Hitz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hitz lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitz lands an elbow inside.
Hitz pushes Fist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hitz.
Hitz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hitz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fist's defenses.
Hitz lands a body punch.
Hitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hitz.
A right handed body shot lands from Hitz.
A bit of stalling here from Hitz.
Hitz lands an elbow inside.
Hitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Hitz looking to throw knees to the head but Fist is blocking nicely.
Fist blocking some punches.
Fist can't get the takedown.
Hitz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fist's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hitz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hitz lands a nice knee to the body.
Hitz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hitz throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitz is trying to maintain a safe position but Fist gets an underhook and turns Hitz into the cage.
Fist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hitz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hitz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hitz gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hitz is trying to stall.
Fist trying to control the position but instead, Hitz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fist into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hitz fails to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitz. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitz misses with a body shot.
Hitz checks a low kick from Fist.
Hitz circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hitz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hitz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Fist's cut.
That's time! Hitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hitz tries to clinch but Fist moves away

and Fist decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hitz's guard.
Fist looking to sit in guard and control but Hitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fist controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Fist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hitz wants to get up but he can't break Fist's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist is trying to hold Hitz in close to prevent damage but Hitz has managed to pass into half guard.
Fist trying to control but Hitz postures up.
Fist is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hitz is staying active.
Fist wants to get back to his feet.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hitz tries to clinch

and Fist decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hitz's guard.
Fist looking to sit in guard and control but Hitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fist looking to control.
Hitz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fist wants to stand but Hitz is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hitz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hitz not doing much here.
Fist works his way to full guard. Good work.
Danny Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Fist wants to control the position but Hitz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fist wants to control but Hitz is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Fist looking for submissions off his back.
Fist is looking for a sweep. Hitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Fist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hitz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hitz!