PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phil Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slippin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Phil Cruz had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.1lbs, 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. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Cruz
vs
Hammer

170 cm
20
157 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

173 cm
19
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Pitt Nutrition (3x158 2x159 products)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jack Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.

Hammer looking to score a takedown here. Cruz is defending well but Hammer drives through and ends up in Cruz's guard.
Hammer trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.

Hammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammer works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Hammer seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hammer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Hammer seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hammer is looking for a kimura here.
Hammer trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Hammer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz won't allow Hammer to pass to mount.

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

Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hammer seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Hammer is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hammer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Hammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hammer is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammer to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hammer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammer.

Hammer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hammer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hammer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cruz turns into him and now he's in Hammer's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cruz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hammer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hammer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jack Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Hammer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Phil Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hammer.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammer has his takedown stuffed
and Cruz counters with a nice leg kick.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Hammer shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.

Cruz gets caught napping as Hammer dives in and scores a takedown. Cruz manages to retain guard.

Hammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammer has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Cruz working for a triangle but Hammer defends it easily.
Hammer pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Hammer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Hammer is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.

Hammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammer on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is not content to let Hammer control the position.
Cruz trying to control but Hammer postures up.

Hammer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hammer.

Cruz actively working from the bottom here.

Hammer is working for a submission of some sort.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hammer is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammer to get the leverage.

Hammer is working for a submission of some sort.

Hammer is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammer to get the leverage.

Hammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer works his foot free and advances to mount.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hammer shoots for a takedown but Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side.
Phil Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hammer.
Hammer fails to land the takedown.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammer is defended easily by Cruz.
Cruz thumps Hammer with a low kick.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Hammer pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz motions for Hammer to come forward. Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cruz throws a nice head kick!
Cruz tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hammer dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.

Hammer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Cruz looking for submissions off his back.

Hammer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cruz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hammer has cracked it and Cruz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hammer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Hammer!
Jack Hammer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.