PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Kita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kita has chosen Sobota feat. chór Montu - Do góry łeb (prod. Matheo) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hammer
vs
Kita

190 cm
25
235 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
226 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Kita!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Hammer misses
and Kita counters with a nice uppercut.
Kita throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Kita takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and Kita counters with a nice body shot.
Hammer connects with a looping right hand.
Jack Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer scores with a sloppy right hand. Kita should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kita throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Hammer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kita counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kita throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer misses with a body punch
and Kita counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Hammer does no damage.
Hammer throws a right hand that misses
and Kita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer misses with a takedown
and Kita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a jab to the body
and Kita counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Kita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Kita counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hammer tries to clinch up
and Kita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer with a poor takedown

and Kita counters with a crisp one two that drops Hammer! Kita thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hammer to his feet! Hammer is in big trouble!

Hammer is rocked!
Hammer tries to clinch but Kita moves away
and Kita counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Hammer scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer throws a right hand that misses
and Kita makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Kita circles away easily
and Kita counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses

and Kita counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Kita gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kita counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kita misses the target.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Kita makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kita lands a jab to Hammer's midsection.
Hammer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hammer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Kita counters with a shoot takedown. Hammer fights it but they end up in guard.
Kita must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kita stands up and waves to Hammer to follow him.
Kita throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a combination that misses

and Kita counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kita.

Hammer working for submissions but it's allowed Kita to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard.

Kita gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hammer tries to clinch up.
Hammer throws a body punch but Kita moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Hammer moves to clinch but Kita breaks away
and Kita counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kita moves away.
Hammer misses with a hook to the body
and Kita counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kita looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
Kita takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Hammer stuns Kita with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hammer connects with a single shot there.
Hammer tries to clinch
and Kita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kita slips a jab from Hammer.
Hammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kita circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer lands a jab.
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!
Hammer misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Kita dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hammer thows a body shot but no joy.
Hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kita counters with a series of strikes. Hammer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hammer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hammer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kita counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hammer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer moves away from the strike by Kita.
Hammer lunges at Kita with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kita's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kita misses the target.
Kita throws a low kick but Hammer avoids it.
Hammer moves to clinch but Kita breaks away
and Kita makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kita is breathing heavily.
Hammer tries to clinch but Kita moves away
and Kita counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kita slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a combination
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kita throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammer.
Hammer works the jab nicely.
Hammer throws a sloppy body shot
and Kita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jack Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kita takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kita counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kita counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammer misses with a body punch

and Kita counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kita.
Hammer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kita!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hammer looking to secure an arm triangle but Kita defends it well.

Hammer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kita to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kita shrugs it off.

Hammer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kita has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kita!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hammer wants to improve his position but Kita is controlling well.
Kita wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammer regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hammer is looking for a triangle but Kita pushes his legs off easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hammer is looking for a triangle but Kita pushes his legs off easily.
Hammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kita manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammer wants to stand but Kita has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Hammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hammer has gone for a leg lock! Kita slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hammer's guard.

Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hammer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kita circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kita avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Kita defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer closes the distance but Kita moves to the side
and Kita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kita misses the shot to the body.
Kita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammer darts in trying to clinch
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michal Kita seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kita counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kita moves forwards but Hammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hammer swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Kita counters with a right hand to the body.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kita.
Kita misses the jab.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Kita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and Kita counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a jab when Kita was well out of range.
Hammer darts in trying to clinch

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

Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kita wants to stand but Hammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hammer is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kita can't keep his opponent in guard - Hammer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Hammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hammer uses his free foot to push down on Kita's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kita.

Hammer wants to finish this one by submission but Kita is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hammer.

Kita bucks up and throws Hammer to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kita. That did some damage!
Kita slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Hammer throws a hook but Kita avoids it easily.
Hammer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Hammer.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Kita.
Well Kita 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Kita!