PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smith Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qually Fiterwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hammer
vs
Fiterwon

190 cm
19
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
260 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smith Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Qually Fiterwon!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fiterwon leaves Hammer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fiterwon.
Hammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hammer tries to get out of the position.
Fiterwon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hammer some visible discomfort.
Fiterwon taking a breather here.
Hammer is trying to improve his position.
Hammer gets back to half guard.
Fiterwon prevents Hammer from improving his position.

Hammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiterwon pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiterwon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fiterwon is thwarting Hammer's attempts to control the position.
Fiterwon trying to pass the guard but Hammer defending well.
Hammer gets full guard.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Fiterwon is proving a slippery customer.
Fiterwon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fiterwon throwing strikes but missing.

Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiterwon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Hammer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fiterwon stacks Hammer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fiterwon!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammer is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiterwon wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Hammer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fiterwon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammer.
Fiterwon pushing down on Hammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hammer trying to hold on to Fiterwon's head to control him but Fiterwon postures up.
Hammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiterwon working over Hammer with some ground and pound. Hammer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to maintain the position but Fiterwon is very close to passing his half guard.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hammer taking some punishment here, with Fiterwon in his half guard.
Fiterwon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hammer is looking for a sweep. Fiterwon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammer is trying to maintain the position but Fiterwon is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiterwon is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiterwon prevents Hammer from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Fiterwon seems content to control.
Fiterwon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Qually Fiterwon wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hammer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smith Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiterwon stuns Hammer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fiterwon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
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!

Fiterwon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fiterwon connects with a nice short shot to Hammer's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fiterwon lands a nice short elbow.
Fiterwon working Hammer over with strikes.
Well, if Fiterwon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fiterwon trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Fiterwon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Let's hope that Fiterwon 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.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Fiterwon has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fiterwon takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Hammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fiterwon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiterwon.
Fiterwon throws an overhand right that lands on Hammer's shoulder, as Hammer tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Fiterwon.
Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fiterwon swivels and escapes.
Hammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fiterwon pinned against the cage. Fiterwon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smith Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiterwon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fiterwon drives through with a takedown into Hammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fiterwon with a nice head shot there.
Fiterwon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiterwon's guard.
Hammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiterwon is keeping the position for now.
Fiterwon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fiterwon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fiterwon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hammer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fiterwon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hammer, into his guard.
Fiterwon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Fiterwon is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer wants to sweep here but Fiterwon controlling him for the moment.
Hammer trying to control the position.
Fiterwon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiterwon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiterwon looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fiterwon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hammer is looking for a triangle but Fiterwon pushes his legs off easily.
Fiterwon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiterwon postures up.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Fiterwon from controlling successfully.
Fiterwon is working Hammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fiterwon throwing strikes but missing.
Fiterwon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiterwon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiterwon postures up and lands a big shot to Hammer's brow.
Hammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hammer has an active guard here but Fiterwon has managed to pass into half guard.
Fiterwon drops an elbow to the side of Hammer's head.
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!
Fiterwon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hammer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiterwon trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Fiterwon controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Fiterwon is proving a slippery customer.
Fiterwon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qually Fiterwon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hammer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fiterwon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hammer scrambles back to his feet.

Hammer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fiterwon to the ground. Hammer is now in Fiterwon's guard.
Fiterwon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fiterwon is pulling down on Hammer's head to control his posture.
Fiterwon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Fiterwon has wrist control.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
Fiterwon trying to control the position.
Fiterwon wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammer working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fiterwon dives on top into guard.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Fiterwon from controlling successfully.

Hammer working for a triangle but Fiterwon defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fiterwon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fiterwon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Fiterwon from controlling successfully.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Fiterwon is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fiterwon is desperately trying to improve his position but Hammer has a good base and remains in mount.
Qually Fiterwon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiterwon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hammer throwing shots but Fiterwon is blocking nicely.
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!
Fiterwon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hammer.
Fiterwon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammer postures up in Fiterwon's guard and throws a big left but Fiterwon blocks it.
Fiterwon pulls Hammer in close to prevent any damage.
Hammer working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiterwon has control of Hammer's left arm, preventing Hammer from doing any damage.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer postures up in Fiterwon's guard and throws a big left but Fiterwon blocks it.
Hammer 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.
Fiterwon is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiterwon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fiterwon is pulling down on Hammer's head. It's preventing any offense from Hammer, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Qually Fiterwon wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hammer shoots and misses
letting Fiterwon counter with a right hand.
Fiterwon misses with a wild body shot.
Fiterwon takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt

and Fiterwon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiterwon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiterwon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fiterwon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.

Hammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiterwon defends it easily.

Hammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiterwon defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fiterwon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Qually Fiterwon.
Well Fiterwon 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qually Fiterwon!