PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Sithole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sithole comes into the arena with I Miss The Misery blaring out of the sound system. Hammerfist is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2 legit 2 quit - MC Hammer. 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.

Sithole
vs
Hammerfist

187 cm
26
209 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

179 cm
29
211 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu
Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moses Sithole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MC Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sithole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sithole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hammerfist cracks Sithole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sithole checks a low kick from Hammerfist.
Sithole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hammerfist.
We've been hearing reports that Sithole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hammerfist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sithole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammerfist counters with a good low kick that Sithole was not able to check.
A clash of legs there as Hammerfist blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Hammerfist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sithole misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammerfist misses with a leg kick.
Sithole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hammerfist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sithole is out of range.
Sithole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist avoids the body shot from Sithole.
Sithole takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Hammerfist.
MC Hammerfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sithole misses with a straight right.
Hammerfist on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sithole throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hammerfist counter with a right hand.
Sithole moves forwards but Hammerfist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hammerfist looks to throw the jab but Sithole is out of range.
Hammerfist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sithole's waist but Sithole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammerfist off to one side.
Hammerfist misses with a wild body shot.
Sithole fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hammerfist just manages to avoid it.
Hammerfist does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sithole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammerfist was well out of range. Poor timing from Sithole.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammerfist darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hammerfist defending well as Sithole loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammerfist was well out of range. Poor timing from Sithole.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sithole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammerfist takes a swing at Sithole's ribcage but misses.
Hammerfist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sithole.
Sithole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hammerfist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hammerfist is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sithole had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sithole misses with a double jab.
Hammerfist misses with a hook
and Sithole counters with a nice leg kick.
Sithole throws a right and a left that Hammerfist avoids nicely.
Hammerfist throws a hook to the side of Sithole's head but Sithole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sithole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hammerfist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sithole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hammerfist on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sithole manages to avoid it.
Hammerfist moves out of range of the body kick from Sithole.
Hammerfist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hammerfist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sithole fails with the takedown.
Hammerfist is looking to land body kicks.
Hammerfist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sithole.
Sithole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sithole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sithole throws a hook to the side of Hammerfist's head but Hammerfist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammerfist throws a body punch but Sithole moves out of range.
Hammerfist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sithole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sithole thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hammerfist if he has to take too many more of those.
Hammerfist misses with a low kick.
Sithole thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hammerfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammerfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Hammerfist.
Hammerfist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sithole checks a leg kick nicely.
Hammerfist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sithole misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sithole looks to land a combination but Hammerfist avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Sithole blocks the low kick.
Hammerfist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hammerfist throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Hammerfist dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sithole scores with a takedown into Hammerfist's guard.
Hammerfist working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sithole's guard.

Hammerfist stays in close to Sithole's body and controls the position.
Sithole has control of Hammerfist's left arm, preventing Hammerfist from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sithole is on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sithole manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sithole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hammerfist showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sithole controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Sithole pulls Hammerfist in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sithole trying to keep a closed guard but Hammerfist is proving a slippery customer.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sithole throws a leg kick
and Hammerfist counters with a stiff right hand.
Sithole checks a low kick from Hammerfist.
It looked like Sithole was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sithole works over Hammerfist's head and body with a nice combination.
Hammerfist swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole throws a body shot but no joy.
MC Hammerfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sithole tries to land a front kick but Hammerfist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammerfist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Hammerfist as he connects with a hook.
Hammerfist staying out of range there.
Hammerfist throws out a counter right but Sithole avoids it with no problem.
Hammerfist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sithole misses with a leg kick
and Hammerfist counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hammerfist.
Hammerfist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hammerfist motions for Sithole to come forward. Hammerfist throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammerfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammerfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammerfist throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hammerfist counters with a body kick.
Hammerfist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammerfist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hammerfist or perhaps it was just good defense by Sithole, which made it look bad.
Sithole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hammerfist pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sithole is out of range and Hammerfist settles back down.
Hammerfist swings for the body but Sithole moves out of range.
Hammerfist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hammerfist throws a head kick that Sithole semi-blocks.
Nice defenses there by Hammerfist.
Hammerfist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sithole looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammerfist is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Hammerfist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sithole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sithole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammerfist misses with a straight left.
Hammerfist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sithole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sithole misses the jab.
Sithole thumps Hammerfist with a low kick.
Hammerfist lands with a nice body punch.
Hammerfist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sithole. Sithole obviously looking to wear him down.
Hammerfist lands with a nice body kick.
Sithole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hammerfist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sithole scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sithole connects with a solid leg kick.
Hammerfist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sithole throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hammerfist counters with a low kick, right behind Sithole 's knee.

Sithole shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hammerfist's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Hammerfist keeps moving.

Hammerfist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sithole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hammerfist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sithole is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammerfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammerfist is retaining full guard.
Moses Sithole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Hammerfist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sithole defends it easily.
Moses Sithole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sithole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MC Hammerfist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammerfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist trying to control the position here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hammerfist counters with a body kick.
Sithole jabs Hammerfist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Hammerfist. No joy for Sithole on that attempt.
Sithole dives in and grabs Hammerfist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammerfist pushes down on Sithole's head and hops out.
Hammerfist lands a slapping body shot.
Hammerfist lands the left hand.
Sithole has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Sithole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammerfist throws a right hand that Sithole ducks under and follows up with a left that Sithole also avoids with ease.
Hammerfist lands with a straight right. Sithole didn't see that one coming.
Sithole shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sithole blocks the body kick.
Sithole throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hammerfist avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hammerfist. That snapped Sithole's head back.
Hammerfist throws a leg kick but Sithole sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sithole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammerfist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sithole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sithole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sithole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hammerfist counters with a shoot takedown. Sithole fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammerfist looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
MC Hammerfist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammerfist 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MC Hammerfist!
After winning the bout, MC Hammerfist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.