PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hooker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hooker has chosen Ricky Martin - Shake Your Bon Bon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Dow has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dow
vs
Hooker

184 cm
22
249 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

209 cm
24
263 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Dow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hooker!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hooker circles away.
Some wild striking there from Hooker.
Dow really is a fat lump.
Hooker darts in trying to clinch

and Dow counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dow is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hooker reverses the position - he's now on top in Dow's guard.
Hooker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dow's guard.
Dow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Dow has his foot on Hooker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hooker works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dow doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hooker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hooker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Dow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hooker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dow trying to keep a closed guard but Hooker is proving a slippery customer.

Dow has his foot on Hooker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hooker works his way back into a safe position though.
Hooker trying to control but Dow is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jack Hooker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hooker tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Dow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dow.

Hooker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dow is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hooker to the mat. Hooker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hooker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hooker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dow wants to control from the top but Hooker keeps moving.
Dow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hooker is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dow is breathing heavily.
Hooker keeping moving, preventing Dow from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hooker trying to control the position.
Hooker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dow kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hooker closes the distance and pushes Dow back into the cage.
Hooker stops a takedown attempt from Dow.

Dow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hooker wants to clinch

and Dow counters with a takedown into side control.
Hooker trying to remain calm as Dow controls from the top position.
Dow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hooker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hooker moves into full guard.
Dow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hooker trying to keep a closed guard but Dow is proving a slippery customer.
Hooker being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dow is looking to work some ground and pound but Hooker has wrist control.
Hooker working a defensive guard here.
Hooker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Hooker.
Hooker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like John Dow has been cut.
Hooker is looking to clinch but Dow is avoiding it.
Hooker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dow is out of range and Hooker settles back down.

Hooker pushes Dow up against the cage in a clinch.
Dow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hooker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hooker defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hooker is looking to clinch but Dow is avoiding it.
Hooker moves to clinch but Dow breaks away

and Dow counters with a shoot takedown. Hooker fights it but they end up in guard.
John Dow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooker pulls Dow in close to his closed guard and prevents Dow from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hooker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dow throws a strike but Hooker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hooker stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hooker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hooker throws a series of strikes that have Dow backpedaling.

Hooker drops Dow with a beautiful combination! Dow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hooker is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

John Dow's cut is getting worse.
Jack Hooker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hooker connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Dow covering up! Hooker comes in with a big uppercut and Dow goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Hooker!