PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harvy Bent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Hammer Fire enters the cage!

Bent
vs
Fire

167 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harvy Bent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hammer Fire!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fire. Bent shrugs it off though.
Bent misses with a leg kick.
Fire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fire throws a head kick that misses.
Bent walks into a straight right hand from Fire.
Fire thows a body kick. Bent tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bent on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Fire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Fire lands.
Bent shoots in for a double leg but Fire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice cross by Fire.
Bent shoots in but no luck this time.
Fire scores with a head kick.

It looks like Harvy Bent has been cut.
Fire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire lands with a shot to the body.
Hammer Fire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Bent is rocked!
Bent swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fire connects with a body shot.
Bent is breathing heavily.
Fire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bent.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvy Bent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fire lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fire lands with a cross.
Fire scores with a kick to the body.
Fire cracks the inside of Bent's front leg.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bent. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bent has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fire finds it's way round the side to connect with Bent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire misses with the combination.
Bent walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bent misses with a takedown attempt - Fire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bent walks into a left hand.
Fire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammer Fire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fire, right into the meat.
Fire throws a head kick that half lands.
Fire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bent at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Fire.
Fire lands a right hook to the body.
Fire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fire's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fire duly obliges.
Fire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bent misses with a leg kick
and Fire counters with a series of strikes. Bent will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fire throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bent's head.
Bent blocks a head kick by Fire.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fire.
Fire thows a body kick. Bent tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fire is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fire leaves Bent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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!
Fire throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bent's head.

Harvy Bent's cut is getting worse.
Bent takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bent takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fire lands with a slapping head kick.
Fire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bent had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fire tries to bum rush Bent with a series of wild strikes but Bent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fire swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fire. Bent does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hammer Fire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harvy Bent's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fire misses with a double jab.
Fire tests Bent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hammer Fire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

Bent goes for an armbar but Fire turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fire.
Bent trying to control the position.
Fire stays in close to Bent's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bent keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
Fire works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Bent is in trouble now - Fire has advanced to mount!
Fire controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bent is desperately trying to improve his position but Fire has a good base and remains in mount.
Bent is trying to reverse the position but instead Fire has taken his back - oops!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fire's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fire doesn't have the hooks in and Bent manages to turn into his guard.

Bent drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fire manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bent has Fire in his guard.
Fire wanted to stand there but Bent had control of the position.

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.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Bent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire tries to free his leg and advance position but Bent is retaining full guard.
Fire thows a big elbow that misses.
Bent is trying to control the position but Fire postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire passes Bent's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hammer Fire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harvy Bent's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bent changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fire tries to avoid it but Bent manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fire to the ground. Fire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fire throws a sloppy head kick and Bent moves out of range easily.
Bent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fire pinned against the cage. Fire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fire misses with a head kick.
Fire throws a head kick but Bent moves out of range.
Fire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bent fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvy Bent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bent shoots and misses
and Fire counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bent tries for a takedown but Fire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bent takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Fire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fire scores with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Fire.
Fire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bent takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fire just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer Fire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Fire lands but Bent takes it in his stride.
Fire swings for the body but Bent moves out of range.
Fire looks to land a combination but Bent avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Fire.
Fire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fire throws a head kick that half lands.
Bent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fire.
Bent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fire defends it nicely.
Fire leaves Bent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fire swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fire!
Fire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fire throws a head kick that half lands.
Fire misses with a few strikes there.
Bent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fire pinned against the cage. Fire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice uppercut lands for Fire. That snapped Bent's head back.
Fire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Fire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Bent looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fire!
Harvy Bent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fire is desperately trying to improve his position but Bent has a good base and remains in mount.
Bent fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fire is looking to improve his position but Bent isn't that keen on the idea.

Bent wants to finish this one by submission but Fire is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bent with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hammer Fire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fire 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30

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