PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guy
vs
Hitman

180 cm
20
205 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

198 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Hitman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hitman darts in and clinches Guy up against the cage.
Guy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hitman gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Guy has hold of one of Hitman's legs. Hitman is fighting the takedown attempt but Guy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hitman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Hitman is working an open guard so Guy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Guy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hitman counters with a three punch combo that has Guy backing up. Guy nods at Hitman to acknowledge the strikes.

Hitman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guy did well to prevent Hitman getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy trying to control here.
Hitman controlling the pace.
Guy wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitman looks to land a strike but Guy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hitman stopping the sweep attempt from Guy.
Hitman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hitman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guy's head.
Hitman tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
Hitman wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
Guy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Guy holds on and takes a little breather.
Guy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hitman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guy controls Hitman momentarily but Hitman frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of That Guy.
Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy shoots in and drives through. Hitman sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy misses with a takedown attempt

and Hitman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Guy's guard now.
Hitman throwing strikes from guard but Guy blocks nicely.
Hitman distracts Guy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hitman throwing strikes from guard but Guy blocks nicely.

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

Hitman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hitman has Guy in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy is really struggling to control Hitman but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Hitman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guy defends well.

Hitman working for a triangle but Guy defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Hitman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Guy avoids the head kick by Hitman.

Guy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guy works his way into side control.

Guy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hitman, who protects the arm well.

Guy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hitman, who protects the arm well.
Hitman wants to control but Guy postures up.
Hitman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Guy is staying active.
Guy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hitman!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hitman's face.
Guy prevents Hitman from getting the reversal.
Guy unloading with bombs!
Guy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hitman?

Guy gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Guy misses with a takedown attempt - Hitman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guy has his takedown stuffed

and Hitman counters by moving into the clinch.
Hitman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitman tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy has had enough of the clinch but Hitman keeps him there for the moment.
Guy wants to take the fight to the mat but Hitman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hitman gets underhooks to prevent Guy's takedown attempt.
Hitman is pressed up against the cage. Guy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hitman down to the mat. Hitman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hitman pinned against the cage. Hitman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hitman clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hitman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hitman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Guy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hitman prevents it.

Guy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Guy gets a clinch.
Guy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guy is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guy manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Hitman both land. Nice combination.
Guy slips a jab from Hitman.
Guy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Guy fails with the takedown

and Hitman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hitman seems to be working for a kimura but Guy defends the submission attempt.
Hitman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that That Guy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hitman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guy misses with a takedown

and Hitman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guy's guard.
Guy is pulling down on Hitman's head. It's preventing any offense from Hitman, at least for the moment.
Guy wants to control the position but Hitman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Hitman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hitman is working for a submission of some sort.
Hitman thows a huge punch but Guy dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hitman lands a nice short elbow.
Guy trying to hold on to Hitman's head to control him but Hitman postures up.

Hitman wants to work for an arm triangle but Guy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hitman scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Hitman thows an elbow strike that misses. Guy gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Hitman doesn't seem too bothered but Guy quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Hitman is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Hitman really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). That Guy!