PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hammerston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Christiansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hammerston
vs
Christiansen

170 cm
26
166 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

175 cm
22
166 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Hammerston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lars Christiansen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christiansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christiansen scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Scott Hammerston has been cut.
Christiansen throws the left hand but Hammerston avoids the punch easily.
Christiansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammerston.
A swing and a miss from Christiansen.
Hammerston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christiansen circles away quickly and effectively.
Christiansen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Christiansen cracks Hammerston with an open hand slap.
Christiansen throws a shot from downtown. Hammerston moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammerston.
Christiansen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christiansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammerston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christiansen but Christiansen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Christiansen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Christiansen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammerston.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen scores with a one two! Hammerston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hammerston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christiansen.
Christiansen misses with a wild combination.
Hammerston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Christiansen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Christiansen throwing shots but Hammerston is blocking nicely.
Christiansen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christiansen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Christiansen wants to pass to mount but Hammerston is defending the position.
Hammerston trying to control but Christiansen postures up.
Christiansen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen working Hammerston over with strikes.
Christiansen is taking a breather. Hammerston says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Christiansen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hammerston manages to get to full guard.

Hammerston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christiansen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christiansen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Christiansen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammerston's head.
Christiansen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Christiansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammerston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen looking to pass the guard.

Hammerston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christiansen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Christiansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammerston swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Christiansen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammerston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christiansen has managed to get both his arms back between Hammerston's legs - danger averted.
Hammerston is breathing heavily.
Christiansen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hammerston can't do much from the bottom here.
Hammerston tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christiansen tries to advance to mount but Hammerston denies him.
Christiansen in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Christiansen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammerston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Hammerston there.
Hammerston trying to mount his opponent but Christiansen defends it.
Christiansen tries to roll over but Hammerston keeps him under control.
Christiansen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Christiansen working for a triangle but Hammerston defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerston postures up in Christiansen's guard and throws a big left but Christiansen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Christiansen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Hammerston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fighters circling - Christiansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christiansen.
Christiansen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammerston needs to keep his hands up - Christiansen had a free shot at his head there.
Lars Christiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiansen lands with a straight right. Hammerston didn't see that one coming.
Hammerston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiansen.
Hammerston tries to clinch but Christiansen moves out of range.
Hammerston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christiansen swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Christiansen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Christiansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christiansen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammerston has wrist control.
Christiansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammerston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christiansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammerston is retaining full guard.
Christiansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Hammerston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christiansen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christiansen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammerston has his foot on Christiansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christiansen works his way back into a safe position though.
Christiansen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christiansen postures up.
Christiansen postures up in Hammerston's guard and throws a big left but Hammerston blocks it.
Christiansen postures up.

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

Christiansen scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerston tries to clinch there but Christiansen circles away.
Christiansen misses with a double jab.
Hammerston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammerston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christiansen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christiansen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammerston.
Hammerston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christiansen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christiansen scores with a nice head shot.
Scott Hammerston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammerston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christiansen throws a hook but Hammerston blocks it.
Hammerston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hammerston drops his hands momentarily and Christiansen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Christiansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiansen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hammerston moves forwards but Christiansen connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerston has his takedown stuffed
and Christiansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christiansen connects with a jab.
Christiansen lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammerston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Christiansen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hammerston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Christiansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Christiansen.
Hammerston avoids a punch combination nicely.

Christiansen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hammerston to the mat! Hammerston manages to get full guard.
Hammerston keeping moving, preventing Christiansen from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christiansen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerston has Christiansen pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammerston has momentary wrist control but Christiansen slips an elbow through the middle.

Hammerston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christiansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Christiansen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammerston's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Christiansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Hammerston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christiansen!
Christiansen throws a series of strikes that have Hammerston backpedaling.
Christiansen looks to land a combination but Hammerston avoids it well.
Christiansen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hammerston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christiansen finds it's way round the side to connect with Hammerston's head.
Hammerston takes one to the chin there.
Christiansen misses with a hook. Hammerston ducked under it nicely.
Hammerston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christiansen throws a big shot that misses.
Christiansen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Christiansen throws a series of punches but Hammerston avoids them all with ease.
Hammerston closes the distance but Christiansen moves to the side
and Christiansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christiansen, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Christiansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiansen lands with a straight right. Hammerston didn't see that one coming.
Lars Christiansen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christiansen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerston staying out of range there.
Hammerston closes the distance looking to clinch
and Christiansen counters with a straight right hand.
Hammerston misses with a leg kick
and Christiansen counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammerston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christiansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammerston doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Christiansen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hammerston's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christiansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christiansen throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerston keeping full guard, as Christiansen tries to pass.
Christiansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammerston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christiansen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christiansen stopping the sweep attempt from Hammerston.
Christiansen wants to control from the top but Hammerston keeps moving.
Christiansen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Christiansen lands a jab.
Christiansen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christiansen lands with a hook. Hammerston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hammerston needs to keep his hands up - Christiansen had a free shot at his head there.
Hammerston moves out of range as Christiansen strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christiansen connects with the punch.
Hammerston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hammerston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christiansen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hammerston in his tracks.
Christiansen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hammerston darts in trying to clinch
and Christiansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiansen doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hammerston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammerston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christiansen trying to strike off his back.

Christiansen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christiansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammerston.
Christiansen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Christiansen has his foot on Hammerston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammerston works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hammerston darts in trying to clinch

and Christiansen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hammerston's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hammerston has his foot on Christiansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christiansen works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christiansen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Scott Hammerston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammerston can't keep his opponent in guard - Christiansen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Christiansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Christiansen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Christiansen!