PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Smash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Smash
vs
Hammer

150 cm
25
300 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

220 cm
27
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hulk Smash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammer somewhat.
Smash dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smash definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smash looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Smash persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.

Smash shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hammer is trying to defend but Smash finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Smash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hammer trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smash is staying active.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smash is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smash.

Smash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Smash is looking for a kimura but Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smash to get the leverage.

Hammer makes his way to full guard, as Smash worked for a kimura.
Smash stands and throws Hammer's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Smash swings around for an armbar but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smash's guard.
Hammer trying to control but Smash is working from the bottom.
Smash manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammer manages to get himself to full guard.

Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smash looking to pass the guard.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Smash is proving a slippery customer.

Hammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smash defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash slips nicely into half guard.
Hammer trying to control here.
Smash has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Smash jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hammer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hammer and Smash has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Smash working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hammer tries to escape but Smash is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hammer!

Smash looking for a guillotine from mount but Hammer is having none of it.

Smash looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Smash looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Smash working for a submission but Hammer is keeping him at bay.

Hammer has left one of his arms exposed and Smash doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hammer screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hulk Smash!
After winning the bout, Hulk Smash thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.