PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Kiazakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy The Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kiazakov
vs
The Hammer

205 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Kiazakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy The Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hammer throws a leg kick but Kiazakov checks it.
Jimmy The Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Hammer blocks a head kick by Kiazakov.

Kiazakov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kiazakov showed some decent athleticism there.

Kiazakov stands up from half guard.

Kiazakov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kiazakov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kiazakov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kiazakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Hammer keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hammer prevents Kiazakov from moving into mount.
Kiazakov trying to control the action but The Hammer is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Hammer dodges the ground and pound from Kiazakov.
Kiazakov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Hammer is not content to let Kiazakov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Hammer misses with a low kick.
Kiazakov moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimmy The Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Hammer.
The Hammer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kiazakov throws a head kick but The Hammer moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kiazakov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kiazakov is breathing heavily.
Kiazakov won't allow The Hammer to get back to his feet.
Kiazakov wants to control from the top but The Hammer keeps moving.
Kiazakov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kiazakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Hammer is keeping the position for now.
The Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kiazakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kiazakov trying to control but The Hammer is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer keeping full guard, as Kiazakov tries to pass.
Kiazakov wants to control from the top but The Hammer keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Hammer wants to stand and escape but Kiazakov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kiazakov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The Hammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Hammer throws a front kick that sends Kiazakov stumbling back into the cage.
Kiazakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiazakov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiazakov moves out of range of the body kick.
The Hammer thows a body kick. Kiazakov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The Hammer throws a nice outside leg kick.

The Hammer sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Kiazakov to the ground! The Hammer dives into full mount looking to finish!

It looks like Tom Kiazakov has been cut.
Kiazakov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kiazakov is working to get back to half guard.
Kiazakov is squirming around, avoiding The Hammer's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Kiazakov is holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Hammer stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The Hammer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The Hammer thuds his shin into the meat of Kiazakov's side.
Jimmy The Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiazakov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Hammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from The Hammer.
The Hammer missing with a left hand there. Kiazakov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiazakov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Hammer misses with a head kick.
The Hammer looks to land a body kick but Kiazakov moved away.
The Hammer throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Hammer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The Hammer fakes the leg kick and cracks Kiazakov in the body.
The Hammer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiazakov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and The Hammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kiazakov avoids the head kick by The Hammer.

Kiazakov clinches with his opponent.

The Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiazakov has a takedown stuffed.
The Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiazakov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiazakov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Hammer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Hammer throws a head kick that misses

and Kiazakov moves into the clinch.
Kiazakov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Kiazakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer can't break the clinch.
The Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kiazakov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Hammer's efforts to push away.
Kiazakov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Hammer smiles and moves away.
Kiazakov avoids the head kick by The Hammer.
Nice takedown defense from The Hammer. No joy for Kiazakov on that attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for The Hammer.
The Hammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kiazakov doesn't manage to clinch there - The Hammer circles away.
Kiazakov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Hammer. The Hammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick from The Hammer.
The Hammer throws a push kick but Kiazakov slaps the foot to one side.
Kiazakov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The Hammer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Kiazakov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Kiazakov.
Kiazakov wants a takedown.
Kiazakov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Hammer tries to circle away but Kiazakov has him pinned against the cage.
The Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kiazakov has him pressed against the cage.
The Hammer can't break the clinch.
The Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
The Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Hammer is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiazakov prevents The Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Kiazakov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Hammer tries to break free but Kiazakov pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on The Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiazakov has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy The Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Kiazakov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The Hammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kiazakov tries a head kick but it misses.
The Hammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tom Kiazakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Hammer.
The Hammer looks to land a right hand but Kiazakov moved out of range.
Kiazakov avoids the head kick by The Hammer.
Kiazakov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Hammer.
Both fighters circling a little - The Hammer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
The Hammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Hammer pushes Kiazakov away with a front kick.
The Hammer misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kiazakov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Hammer!
The Hammer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kiazakov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiazakov wants to control the pace but The Hammer is squirming around nicely.
Kiazakov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Kiazakov's attempts to control the action.

That's two 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.
The Hammer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kiazakov.
Kiazakov misses with a head shot.
The Hammer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kiazakov looking to finish with strikes here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiazakov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Hammer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kiazakov.
Kiazakov misses with a head shot.
Kiazakov misses with a head shot.

That's four 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 tries to buck Kiazakov off but he can't manage it.
The Hammer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kiazakov.
The Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Kiazakov's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Hammer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kiazakov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy The Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Hammer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy The Hammer!