PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James The Jackhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Ware has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ware
vs
The Jackhammer

190 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James The Jackhammer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ware moves into the clinch.
The Jackhammer is trying to break free.

The Jackhammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ware fakes the leg kick and cracks The Jackhammer in the body.
The Jackhammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Ware keeps the fight on the outside.

The Jackhammer gets a clinch.

The Jackhammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Ware, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Ware gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Jackhammer is trying to pull guard but Ware has him pressed against the cage.

The Jackhammer manages to break the clinch.
Ware avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ware rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Jackhammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ware throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Jackhammer moves to clinch but Ware breaks away
and Ware counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Jackhammer looks gassed!
The Jackhammer swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Ware finds it's way through The Jackhammer's defenses.

It looks like James The Jackhammer has been cut.

Ware moves into the clinch successfully.
The Jackhammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ware has him pressed against the cage.
The Jackhammer blocks a body shot from Ware.
Ware can't break the clinch.

Ware has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics The Jackhammer uses from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ware is on top in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Ware drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ware jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ware accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ware pushes down on The Jackhammer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ware performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ware thows a huge punch but The Jackhammer dodges it nicely.
Ware performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ware thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware tries to stand but can't do so whilst The Jackhammer controls his leg.
The Jackhammer controlling the position for now.
Ware uses his free foot to push down on The Jackhammer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Jackhammer.
Ware avoids the attempt from The Jackhammer to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Jackhammer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ware wants to control the pace but The Jackhammer is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware landing strikes from the mount and The Jackhammer is in trouble!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Jackhammer wants to hold on but Ware pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Ware dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James The Jackhammer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The Jackhammer drives through and clinches with Ware against the cage.
The Jackhammer stops a takedown attempt from Ware.

Ware breaks the clinch.
The Jackhammer shoots in but no luck this time.

The Jackhammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

The Jackhammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Jackhammer tries to clinch up.

The Jackhammer closes the distance and clinches.
The Jackhammer has Ware pressed against the cage, preventing Ware from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ware is trying to push The Jackhammer away but The Jackhammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ware wants a takedown but no success here.

The Jackhammer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ware uses from the top position.
The Jackhammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ware.
The Jackhammer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ware!
The Jackhammer unloads with some shots from mount but Ware bucks and avoids them well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The Jackhammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Jackhammer keeping moving, preventing Ware from controlling successfully.
Ware looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Jackhammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ware prevents The Jackhammer from getting back to his feet.
The Jackhammer keeping moving, preventing Ware from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Marcus Ware wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Ware takes the fight into the clinch.
The Jackhammer blocking some punches.

The Jackhammer manages to break the clinch.
Ware rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Jackhammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Ware forces The Jackhammer back against the cage and clinches.
The Jackhammer misses with a knee strike.
The Jackhammer throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Jackhammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Jackhammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Jackhammer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcus Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James The Jackhammer.
The Jackhammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ware avoids the damage to the body.
Ware tries to score a body lock takedown but The Jackhammer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Jackhammer fails to pull guard.
The Jackhammer is breathing heavily.
The Jackhammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ware just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ware on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Ware breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Jackhammer tries to clinch there but Ware circles away.
Marcus Ware is winning the standup battle so far.
The Jackhammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Ware sprawls well. He's pushed The Jackhammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ware throws a nice looking combination but The Jackhammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

The Jackhammer clinches up against the cage.
The Jackhammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ware.
The Jackhammer tries a knee to the head but Ware blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Jackhammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ware lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ware drops The Jackhammer with a beautiful combination! The Jackhammer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ware is looking for the KO!

Ware moves into the clinch successfully.
The Jackhammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ware just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Jackhammer is trying to maintain a safe position but Ware gets an underhook and turns The Jackhammer into the cage.
Ware has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Ware breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ware stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ware wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ware rushes The Jackhammer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ware blocks an elbow strike from The Jackhammer.
Ware wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ware lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Ware dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James The Jackhammer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

The Jackhammer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ware. Ware obviously looking to wear him down.

The Jackhammer clinches up against the cage.

The Jackhammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Jackhammer moves in looking to clinch but Ware pushes him off.
Ware defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Jackhammer.

The Jackhammer clinches.
The Jackhammer is trying to break the clinch but Ware has him pressed against the cage.
The Jackhammer wants a takedown but no success here.

The Jackhammer breaks the clinch.
The Jackhammer moves in looking to clinch but Ware pushes him off.
Ware throws a quick head kick that knocks The Jackhammer silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Ware is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marcus Ware!
Marcus Ware took some time post fight to say the following; 'Big thanks to the guys at Hilo Pit(2428), couldn't have done this without the help of my coaches and training partners'.