PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim THE HAMMER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim THE HAMMER is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bird
vs
THE HAMMER

196 cm
20
273 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

225 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 12 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim THE HAMMER!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
THE HAMMER lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bird closes the distance and clinches up with THE HAMMER, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes THE HAMMER against the cage but THE HAMMER circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt - THE HAMMER sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from THE HAMMER does no damage.
Bird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but THE HAMMER swivels and escapes.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts THE HAMMER as he jumps to the side.
THE HAMMER will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from THE HAMMER. No joy for Bird on that attempt.
Bird closes this distance looking for a takedown but THE HAMMER circles away.
THE HAMMER fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bird slips a jab and a cross from THE HAMMER.
Left hook, right uppercut from THE HAMMER.
THE HAMMER throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bird fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bird showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from THE HAMMER.

That's one minute gone in the round.
THE HAMMER misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
THE HAMMER lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bird could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bird is breathing heavily.
No luck for Bird with that takedown attempt.
THE HAMMER throws a series of punches but Bird avoids them all with ease.
THE HAMMER throws a series of strikes that have Bird backpedaling.
THE HAMMER rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
THE HAMMER misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by THE HAMMER!
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!
THE HAMMER fails to land with a series of punches.
THE HAMMER throws a right and a left that Bird avoids nicely.
THE HAMMER misses with a two punch combination.
THE HAMMER throws a combination. Bird tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
THE HAMMER is working the combinations to good effect here.
THE HAMMER stalks Bird and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bird's face. Bird staggers backwards, shaken.
THE HAMMER misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird shoots in for a double leg but THE HAMMER sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
THE HAMMER misses with a double jab.
A combination from THE HAMMER does no damage.
THE HAMMER lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
THE HAMMER lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bird circles away quickly and effectively.
THE HAMMER lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
THE HAMMER misses with a wild combination.
THE HAMMER scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from THE HAMMER.
THE HAMMER scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bird has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
THE HAMMER lands a two punch combo.
THE HAMMER is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bird has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
THE HAMMER lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bird backs up against the cage.

Bird is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
THE HAMMER misses with a two punch combination.
THE HAMMER goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
THE HAMMER misses with a wild combination.
THE HAMMER misses with a wild combination.
THE HAMMER throws a combination. Bird tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bird fails with the takedown.
THE HAMMER swinging wilding here.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bird. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
THE HAMMER tries to bum rush Bird with a series of wild strikes but Bird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
THE HAMMER throws a nice looking combination but Bird bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has THE HAMMER pinned against the cage. THE HAMMER gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice combination there by THE HAMMER.
THE HAMMER lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bird circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from THE HAMMER both land. Nice combination.
THE HAMMER looks to land a combination. Bird sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bird takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
THE HAMMER misses with a wild combination.
THE HAMMER scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bird has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
A nice combination there by THE HAMMER.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim THE HAMMER dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

THE HAMMER throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Bird gets a takedown into half guard.
THE HAMMER wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. THE HAMMER manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
THE HAMMER wants to sweep but no luck.
Bird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of THE HAMMER's head.
Bird lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bird prevents THE HAMMER from getting back to his feet.
Bird landing with the ground and pound.
Bird 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.
Bird advances position into side control!
THE HAMMER is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bird advances to mount.
THE HAMMER has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
THE HAMMER really wants to buck Bird off and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
THE HAMMER is bucking up trying to escape but Bird cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bird looking to finish THE HAMMER with some ground and pound. This is bad for THE HAMMER!
Bird landing shots from mount.
THE HAMMER is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
THE HAMMER is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
THE HAMMER is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bird looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
THE HAMMER is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bird raining down shots from the mount!
THE HAMMER throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bird. What's that going to do exactly?
THE HAMMER throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
THE HAMMER takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
THE HAMMER is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
THE HAMMER keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
THE HAMMER swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
THE HAMMER is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bird has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of THE HAMMER's face.
Bird with the ground and pound from mount.
Bird putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
THE HAMMER tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bird is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. THE HAMMER can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns THE HAMMER that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
THE HAMMER working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns THE HAMMER that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
THE HAMMER is in a horrible position here. Bird smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird working THE HAMMER over with strikes here.
Bird landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bird lands with some vicious ground and pound - can THE HAMMER hang on?
THE HAMMER is looking to get to half guard.
Bird fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
THE HAMMER manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bird scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
THE HAMMER is looking to escape.
THE HAMMER misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bird landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
THE HAMMER is trying to stand back up but Bird is controlling him
Bird working THE HAMMER over with strikes.
Bird is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bird working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bird scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bird with shots to the head and body - THE HAMMER looks very uncomfortable down there.
THE HAMMER is looking to improve his position but Bird isn't that keen on the idea.
Bird breaks from THE HAMMER's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird scoring with strikes but THE HAMMER is staying in there.
THE HAMMER is in a horrible position here. Bird smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
THE HAMMER tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bird raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns THE HAMMER that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bird unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bird cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Bird dominated that second round.
That's time! Bird'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!

A punch combination from THE HAMMER misses.

Bird closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming THE HAMMER to the mat! THE HAMMER manages to get full guard.
THE HAMMER throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
THE HAMMER wants to get back to his feet but Bird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bird preventing the sweep.
Bird stands and throws THE HAMMER's legs to the side, diving into side control.
THE HAMMER throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
THE HAMMER is trying to buck Bird off.
THE HAMMER is looking for a sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has THE HAMMER pinned against the cage. THE HAMMER gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says THE HAMMER as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
THE HAMMER throws a series of punches but Bird avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from THE HAMMER as Bird shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bird avoids a punch combination nicely.

Bird closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bird prevents THE HAMMER from standing back up.
Bird looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks THE HAMMER with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
THE HAMMER misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Bird.
Bird seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if THE HAMMER can do anything to dispel that myth.
THE HAMMER makes his way to full guard. A much better position for THE HAMMER.
THE HAMMER wants to stand but Bird is controlling the position.
THE HAMMER tries to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
THE HAMMER rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bird shoots in for a takedown but THE HAMMER shows good takedown defense.
THE HAMMER throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bird.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Bird changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. THE HAMMER looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bird is putting a hurting on THE HAMMER here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bird landing strikes.
THE HAMMER is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
THE HAMMER tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bird drops an elbow to the side of THE HAMMER's head.
Bird slips a nice elbow through THE HAMMER's hands, connecting with THE HAMMER's forehead.
Bird drops an elbow to the side of THE HAMMER's head.
Bird prevents THE HAMMER from standing back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bird scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
THE HAMMER is trying to stand.
Bird looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
THE HAMMER tries to kick Bird off but Bird keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bird looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks THE HAMMER with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bird is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bird takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bird drops an elbow to the side of THE HAMMER's head.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bird swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and THE HAMMER counters with a one-two to the body.
Chuck Bird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bird shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and THE HAMMER counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chuck Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
THE HAMMER will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bird looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
THE HAMMER looks to land a combination but Bird avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bird drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of THE HAMMER's head.
Bird won't allow THE HAMMER to get back to his feet.
Bird looking to pass the guard.
THE HAMMER wants to stand but Bird is controlling the position.
THE HAMMER tries to land a sweep but no joy.
THE HAMMER is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bird is controlling him.
Bird landing with the ground and pound.
THE HAMMER looking for a sweep. Not yet THE HAMMER, not yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bird wants to clinch up but THE HAMMER keeps it at a distance.
THE HAMMER looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Bird showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bird has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!