PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mistigris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mistigris
vs
Hammer

182 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

189 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Mistigris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mistigris on the side of the head.

It looks like Jack Mistigris has been cut.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mistigris.
Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mistigris tries to avoid it but Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mistigris to the ground. Mistigris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hammer works the jab nicely.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mistigris.
Hammer has a takedown stuffed.
Hammer moves away from the strike by Mistigris.
Hammer tries to move into range but Mistigris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hammer misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Hammer does it's job there.
Hammer misses the jab.

Hammer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mistigris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammer.
Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hammer thows a huge punch but Mistigris dodges it nicely.
Hammer is keen to just control but Mistigris is a slippery customer.
Hammer is nestled in close to Mistigris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hammer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hammer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Mistigris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mistigris is breathing heavily.
Hammer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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.
Hammer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mistigris is refusing to be controlled, as Hammer sits in half guard.
Mistigris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hammer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hammer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hammer working Mistigris over with strikes.
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mistigris is not content to let Hammer control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hammer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hammer passes to side control.
Hammer throws a strike aimed at the side of Mistigris's head but Mistigris avoids it well.
Hammer lands a few punches from side control.
Hammer grinds an elbow into Mistigris's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mistigris is not content to let Hammer control the position.
Hammer lands some shots froms side control.
Mistigris trying to remain calm as Hammer controls from the top position.
Mistigris is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hammer controlling from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mistigris sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Mistigris's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hammer lands the left hand.
Mistigris takes one to the side of the head.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Mistigris moves away and avoids it.
Hammer scores with a sloppy right hand. Mistigris should have avoided that one.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.

Hammer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mistigris's guard.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mistigris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer trying to control but Mistigris is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistigris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mistigris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammer.
Mistigris keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mistigris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammer.
Hammer postures up and lands a big shot to Mistigris's brow.

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.
Hammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammer postures up in Mistigris's guard and throws a big left but Mistigris blocks it.
Hammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mistigris keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Mistigris is retaining full guard.
Hammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mistigris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammer.
Hammer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hammer throws an elbow but Mistigris slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hammer controls the position.
Hammer working the ground and pound.
Mistigris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mistigris tries to get out of the position.
Hammer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hammer lands a nice forearm strike.
Hammer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Mistigris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hammer lands with an overhand left.
Hammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Mistigris off the ropes and back into rage.

Hammer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hammer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hammer postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Mistigris is out cold - huge knockout for Hammer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harry Hammer!