PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Rugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark the Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rugg
vs
the Hammer

174 cm
23
155 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

187 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Rugg!
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, Mark the Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Hammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Rugg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rugg 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.
Rugg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rugg wants to pass the guard but the Hammer is keeping the position.
Rugg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rugg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Rugg stands up and waves to the Hammer to follow him.

Rugg lands a big head kick that sends the Hammer tumbling to the mat! Rugg takes a step backwards and waves the Hammer back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Mark the Hammer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
the Hammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rugg counters with a big right hand! Oh the Hammer is in trouble here! Rugg follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Rugg!