PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Milionaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer has chosen Smack my bitch up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Milionaire
vs
Hammer

188 cm
21
208 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
208 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Milionaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tank Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hammer gets caught flat footed, as Milionaire shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Milionaire is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Milionaire wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Milionaire wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Milionaire preventing the sweep.

Hammer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Milionaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hammer.
Hammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Milionaire closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Milionaire lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Milionaire tries to stand but Hammer is controlling from the bottom.
Milionaire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milionaire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Milionaire looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Milionaire trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Milionaire is looking for a triangle but Hammer pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hammer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Milionaire.
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Milionaire shoots in.
Hammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Milionaire is breathing heavily.

Hammer takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milionaire has him pressed against the cage.

Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milionaire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Milionaire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Reggie Milionaire has been cut.
Milionaire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Milionaire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice body kick from Milionaire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milionaire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Milionaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milionaire tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Milionaire tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer scores with a punch to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Milionaire on that attempt.

Milionaire shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Milionaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer pulls Milionaire in close to his closed guard and prevents Milionaire from doing any damage or advancing position.
Milionaire throws a strike but Hammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Milionaire tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Hammer.
Milionaire shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer closes the distance but Milionaire moves to the side

and Milionaire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.

Milionaire postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hammer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Milionaire, into his guard.

Milionaire looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hammer passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milionaire is being controlled here.
Milionaire is trying to improve his position.
Milionaire sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Milionaire gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Milionaire won't let him.
Milionaire thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Milionaire is keeping the position for now.
Hammer wants to get up but he can't break Milionaire's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hammer is stalling in the full guard.

Milionaire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Milionaire has an active guard here but Hammer has managed to pass into half guard.
Hammer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Milionaire tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hammer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hammer controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Milionaire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Milionaire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Milionaire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Milionaire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hammer tries to bum rush Milionaire with a series of wild strikes but Milionaire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Milionaire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Milionaire looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Milionaire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Hammer stands up and waves to Milionaire to follow him.
Hammer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Milionaire on the side of the head.
Milionaire throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hammer digs a good body shot into Milionaire's ribs.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hammer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milionaire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Milionaire keeps him there for the moment.
Milionaire is working for takedown but Hammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Milionaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milionaire has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Milionaire won't allow it.
Milionaire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Milionaire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Milionaire jumps guard but Hammer stands there with Milionaire around his waist. Milionaire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hammer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hammer wants to break free but Milionaire has control.
Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Milionaire just stands there and leans against the cage.
Milionaire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Milionaire tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milionaire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Milionaire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Hammer tries to bum rush Milionaire with a series of wild strikes but Milionaire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tank Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Milionaire closes the distance and clinches.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Milionaire keeps him there for the moment.
Milionaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hammer smiles and moves away.
Milionaire shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milionaire slips under a jab from Hammer.
Milionaire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Milionaire counters by clinching up.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Milionaire is controlling the position.
Milionaire wants a takedown.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Milionaire has him pressed against the cage.
Milionaire fails to pull guard.
Hammer lands with a short shot to the head.
Hammer wants to break free but Milionaire has control.
Milionaire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Milionaire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hammer pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hammer gets a clinch.
Milionaire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hammer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Milionaire has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Milionaire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milionaire manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milionaire shoots and misses
and Hammer counters with a three punch combo that has Milionaire backing up. Milionaire nods at Hammer to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Milionaire. That's going to slow Hammer down.
Milionaire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Milionaire persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer misses with a combination
and Milionaire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hammer really felt that one!
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Reggie Milionaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milionaire misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammer swings for the body but Milionaire moves out of range.
Milionaire shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl out of it but Milionaire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer connects with a stiff jab that staggers Milionaire - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tank Hammer!