PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Zizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zizzo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Linkin Park - Bleed it out. Lars Hammet could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jermaine Zizzo's chin.

Hammet
vs
Zizzo

190 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Hammet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Zizzo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zizzo throws a good cross that connects.
Hammet is looking to clinch but Zizzo is avoiding it.

Zizzo closes the distance and pushes Hammet back into the cage.
Zizzo tries a knee to the head but Hammet blocks it.

Hammet lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zizzo wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammet wants to get back to his feet.
Hammet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hammet thows a huge punch but Zizzo dodges it nicely.
Hammet wants to take a breather but Zizzo is having none of it.
Zizzo is looking to escape.
Zizzo taking some punishment here, with Hammet in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zizzo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammet.
Hammet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hammet wants to get back to his feet.
Hammet stalling.
Hammet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hammet wants to free his trapped foot but Zizzo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hammet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hammet has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zizzo is looking to control Hammet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zizzo avoid being mounted?
Hammet throws a strike but Zizzo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hammet passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hammet is breathing heavily.
Hammet scoring with punches from side control.
Hammet lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zizzo is looking to get back to his feet here but Hammet is keeping cool and he's managed to take Zizzo's back.

Hammet is cranking Zizzo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Zizzo! He's tightened the choke and Zizzo is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lars Hammet!