PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Hammer had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hammer
vs
Miller

188 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Plays chess

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Miller!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammer off to one side.
Matt Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miller.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
Miller lands a jab to Hammer's midsection.
Miller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hammer. That did some damage!
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Hammer's front leg but catches the back leg as Hammer tries to avoid it.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Miller.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
A left and a right from Miller both land. Nice combination.
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Miller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller advances to half guard.

Miller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
Miller is pressing down on Hammer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hammer is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.
Hammer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Miller blocks the strikes from Hammer.
Miller tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hammer controls his leg.
Hammer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hammer is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold.
Hammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammer.

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.
Miller wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.

Miller drops back looking for a leg! Hammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammer manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Hammer's guard.

Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miller passes Hammer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Miller dominated that round.
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 feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammer tries to stand but Miller is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Miller is looking for a kimura here.

Miller is working for a kimura but Hammer is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Miller is tying to control. Hammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammer is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Hammer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
Miller wants to take a breather but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hammer has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer checks a leg kick nicely.

Hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Hammer 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.
Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Hammer is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hammer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hammer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hammer, right into the meat.

Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Hammer is defending well.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Miller passes to side control.

Miller tries for a kimura but Hammer is defending well.
Miller tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Who's going to make the next move?

Miller is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hammer looks calm but he's in trouble here. Miller gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hammer is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Miller lets go of the hold and Hammer can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Miller!