PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sione Feti (ranked 874 p4p, 1307 weight class) and Thor Hammer (ranked 122 p4p, 188 weight class). Feti comes to the cage accompanied by S-Tool - Lights Out. Thor Hammer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sione Feti's chin.

Feti
vs
Hammer

191 cm
31
213
18 - 13 - 0

188 cm
33
221
20 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth)

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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sione Feti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thor Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feti throws an off balance right hand

and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hammer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
My spies in High Kicks inform me that Hammer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hammer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Feti wants to get back to full guard.
Feti trying to hold on to Hammer's head to control him but Hammer postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer wants to free his trapped foot but Feti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Feti wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Feti trying to control here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Feti throws out a powerful jab.
Hammer slips a jab from Feti.
Hammer wants to counter with a clinch but Feti pushes him away.
Feti looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Feti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sione Feti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a nice looking body kick.
Hammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Feti misses with a hook to the body
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Feti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Feti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Feti is rocked!

Hammer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Hammer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Feti can't fight it off and eventually Hammer manages to take the fight to the floor. Feti looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Hammer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feti is adopting a defensive guard.
Feti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four 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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Feti tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammer ducks right into an uppercut from Feti.
Hammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Feti to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Hammer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Feti misses with an uppercut. Hammer saw that one coming.
Hammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Feti counters with a thumping low kick.
Hammer blocks a low kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Hammer misses.
Hammer swings for the body but Feti moves out of range.
Hammer moves in looking to clinch but Feti pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer checks a leg kick.
Feti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feti scores with a nice head shot.
Hammer ducks right into an uppercut from Feti.
Feti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Feti lands a nice looking body shot.
Hammer moves in looking to clinch but Feti pushes him off.
Feti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Feti 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.
Hammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Feti misses with a body shot.
Feti throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
Sione Feti is winning the standup battle so far.
Feti lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Feti misses the target.
Feti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Feti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Hammer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Hammer is rocked!
Feti fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Hammer out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sione Feti!
An out of breath Sione Feti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.