PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheez Itz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itz comes to the cage accompanied by do you really want to hurt me. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hammer's choice of entrance music: Nine Inch Nails - Wish. Cheez Itz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Hammer's chin.

Itz
vs
Hammer

193 cm
26
283 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

202 cm
26
285 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheez Itz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itz throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Itz at a distance.
Itz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hammer's head backwards.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hammer!
Itz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Jack Hammer has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer walks into a jab.
Itz loads up on a big right hand but Hammer slips the punch.
Hammer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Itz defends it nicely.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Itz.

Hammer drives through with a takedown into Itz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammer stands and throws Itz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Itz is trying to control Hammer's posture but Hammer avoids it.
Hammer tries to score with some ground and pound. Itz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hammer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Itz some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Itz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hammer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hammer wants to control but Itz is keeping him busy.
Itz struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Itz is not content to let Hammer control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer is putting a hurting on Itz here, landing some big shots from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hammer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Itz some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Itz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hammer happy to just control the position for now.
Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control the position but Itz is working away.
You can see the frustration on Itz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Itz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Itz keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Itz is looking to reverse the position.
Itz is trying to control Hammer's posture but Hammer avoids it.
Itz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Itz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Itz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Itz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Itz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hammer slips a nice elbow through Itz's hands, connecting with Itz's forehead.
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Itz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer wants to control but Itz is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Hammer there.
Hammer drops an elbow to the side of Itz's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hammer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer tries to land a leg kick but Itz saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Itz.
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itz.
Hammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Itz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer misses with a shot to the body
and Itz counters with a straight right hand.
Itz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
A big right from Itz misses.
Itz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Itz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer jabs at Itz's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Itz is out of range.

Hammer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Itz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hammer is in Itz's guard.
Hammer passes into half guard.
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Itz actively working from the bottom here.
Hammer prevents Itz from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Hammer there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itz wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hammer in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer slips a nice elbow through Itz's hands, connecting with Itz's forehead.
Itz is not content to let Hammer control the position.
Itz taking some punishment here, with Hammer in his half guard.
Itz tries to roll over but Hammer keeps him under control.
Hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itz keeps working.
Itz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hammer is keen to just control but Itz is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hammer lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hammer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Itz wants to improve his position but Hammer is controlling well.
Hammer winds up and cracks Itz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hammer throwing shots but Itz is blocking nicely.
Hammer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Itz trying to control here.
Hammer wants to pass to mount but Itz is defending the position.
Jack Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Itz missing with punches from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Hammer.
Hammer is looking to advance position but Itz won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a head shot. Itz uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Itz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Itz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammer manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Hammer's cut.
That's time! Itz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hammer feints and as Itz raises his hands in defense, Hammer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Itz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammer chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammer forces his way into half guard.
Itz wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
Hammer is nestled in close to Itz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cheez Itz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Itz actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control the pace.
Itz is not content to let Hammer control the position.
Hammer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Itz controlling the position for now.
Itz taking some punishment here, with Hammer in his half guard.
Hammer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer avoids the attempt from Itz to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Itz tries to get to full guard but Hammer has control of the leg.
Hammer wants to pass to mount but Itz is defending the position.
Itz tries to roll over but Hammer keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hammer lands a nice short elbow.
Hammer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Itz is rocked!
Itz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hammer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hammer's back!
Oh Itz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itz not allowing Hammer to control his hands.
Hammer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Itz seems to have got his legs back now.
Itz trying to control from half guard but Hammer is working away.
Itz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammer is positioning himself well to prevent Itz advancing to mount.
Hammer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Itz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control the position.
Itz throwing strikes but missing.
Jack Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hammer controlling Itz's posture.
Let's hope that Hammer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

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