PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hemer Hammersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammersson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Quantize - Dymethyltryptamine . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hammersson
vs
Brown

195 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hemer Hammersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Brown!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammersson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Hammersson persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammersson has a takedown stuffed.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
Hammersson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hemer Hammersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammersson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Hammersson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown is looking to clinch but Hammersson is avoiding it.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brown closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Hammersson's takedown attempt.
Hammersson blocks an elbow strike.
Hammersson tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hammersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Hammersson has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown tries to clinch but Hammersson is having none of it.
Hammersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hammersson.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Hammersson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hammersson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brown - the referee stops the clock and Hammersson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brown. Hammersson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brown connects with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammersson tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Hammersson fails with the takedown.

Brown darts in and clinches Hammersson up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammersson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hammersson has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hammersson has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hammersson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hammersson.
Hammersson is breathing heavily.
Hammersson avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Brown tries to circle away but Hammersson has him pinned against the cage.
Brown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hammersson is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Brown prevents Hammersson from breaking the clinch.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Hammersson is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Brown.
Brown prevents Hammersson from breaking the clinch.
Brown prevents Hammersson from breaking the clinch.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hammersson fails to land.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammersson avoids the damage to the body.
Brown can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Hammersson.
Hammersson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Hammersson avoids the head kick by Brown.
Hammersson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Hammersson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eric Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown tries to clinch up.

Brown clinches up against the cage.

Brown breaks the clinch.

Brown pushes Hammersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown stalling the fight.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammersson is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Hammersson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Brown breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Brown manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Hammersson moves out of range easily.
Eric Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown tries to clinch but Hammersson is having none of it.
Brown feints and then cracks Hammersson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammersson down.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Hammersson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Hammersson moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Brown is looking to clinch.

Brown instigates a clinch.
Hammersson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammersson shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammersson blocks a head kick by Brown.
Hammersson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
Hammersson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammersson shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hemer Hammersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Hammersson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammersson fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown throws a head kick but Hammersson moves out of range.
Hammersson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammersson, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brown.
Hammersson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammersson.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammersson managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Hammersson.
Brown stalls.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammersson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammersson off to one side.
Hammersson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hammersson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown slips under a jab.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Hammersson or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Hammersson tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.

Hammersson tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.

Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammersson's sensitive parts.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Hammersson on that attempt.
Hammersson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammersson's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Hammersson is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hammersson managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.

Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammersson looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Hammersson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammersson off to one side.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammersson circles away.
Hammersson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.

Hammersson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hammersson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hammersson looking to ground and pound but Brown is blocking nicely.
Hammersson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammersson wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.

Hammersson working for a guillotine from mount but Brown is in no mood to give up.
Hammersson wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Hammersson throws some wild stikes that Brown manages to avoid easily.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hammersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hammersson fails to land the takedown.

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

Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries to clinch up.

Brown pushes Hammersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Hammersson has double underhooks.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Hammersson has him pressed against the cage.
Hammersson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hammersson has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Hammersson.
Brown has Hammersson pushed against the cage.
Hammersson has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.

Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch up but Hammersson circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Hammersson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hemer Hammersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hammersson.
Hammersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammersson checks a low kick from Brown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammersson is defended easily by Brown.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hammersson tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Hammersson moves out of range easily.

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.
No luck for Hammersson with that takedown attempt.
Brown wants to clinch up but Hammersson keeps it at a distance.
Hemer Hammersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Brown.

Brown pushes Hammersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Hammersson has double underhooks.
Hammersson prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hammersson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hammersson has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammersson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown tries to circle away but Hammersson has him pinned against the cage.
Hammersson is trying to stall.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammersson won't allow it.
Brown misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersson has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammersson prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Hammersson tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hammersson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Hammersson.
Hammersson is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
Hammersson tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Hammersson drops back down to his feet.
Hammersson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown feints and then cracks Hammersson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammersson down.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown lands a high kick!
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch but Hammersson moves out of range.
Hammersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown tries to clinch up but Hammersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammersson shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammersson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown wants to clinch up but Hammersson keeps it at a distance.
Brown lands a head kick!
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hemer Hammersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammersson blocks a head kick by Brown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brown drives through and clinches with Hammersson against the cage.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Hammersson.
Brown effectively controlling the action here.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eric Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammersson can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Brown!