PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choke Out You (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for The Hammer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hammer
vs
Out You

200 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

200 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Choke Out You!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hammer scores with a leg kick.
Hammer works You's body with a nice hook.
You looks winded!

Hammer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hammer controlling the pace.
You is trying to control but can't.
Hammer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
You is looking to control Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can You avoid being mounted?
Hammer is keen to just control but You is a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
You tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily

so Hammer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if You can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammer wants to control from the top but You keeps moving.
Hammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The Hammer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hammer scores with a nice right hand.
Hammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Hammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. You doesn't seem phased though.
You throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into side control. You won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You is trying to escape the position but Hammer is controlling the position.
Hammer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hammer controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but You keeps working.
You tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
You managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hammer.
Hammer is looking to take a break and control but You is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You is trying to improve his position.
Hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but You keeps working.
The referee asks Hammer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hammer prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but You keeps working.
Hammer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You is not content to let Hammer control the position.
Hammer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You is not content to let Hammer control the position.

The Hammer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammer.
Choke Out You seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You takes one to the chin there.
Hammer jabs You to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Hammer lands a big head kick that sends You tumbling to the mat! Hammer takes a step backwards and waves You back to his feet - he wants the finish!

You is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You drops his hands momentarily and Hammer needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips You just on the top of the head. You drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in You - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). The Hammer!