PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Chankin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hammer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Amon Amarth - The Pursuit of Vikings. Chankin has chosen medieval battle as his entrance music. Andre Chankin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hammer
vs
Chankin

182 cm
24
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
27
210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Chankin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer is looking to clinch but Chankin is avoiding it.
Hammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chankin looks to land a combination. Hammer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hammer misses with an uppercut

and Chankin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hammer won't be happy with that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hammer is looking for a sweep.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Chankin drags him back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chankin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chankin wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
Hammer is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Chankin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chankin on the ground.
Hammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Chankin.
Chankin controlling from mount.
Chankin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chankin trying to control but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
Chankin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hammer because Chankin loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Chankin's attempts to control the action.
Chankin prevents Hammer from getting the reversal.
Hammer reaches up to try and control the position but Chankin seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hammer rolls and tries to escape and now Chankin has his back!
Chankin punches the canvas rather than the man.
Chankin controlling well, preventing Hammer from escaping the position.

Chankin looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer staying busy and making it hard for Chankin to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Chankin gets his hands free as Hammer looks to control.
Hammer is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chankin struggling to keep hold of the position.

Chankin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hammer is defending well though. Chankin let's go of the attempt for now.

Chankin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Hammer right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chankin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hammer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chankin trying to control but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer wants to control but Chankin is having none of it.

Chankin working for a guillotine from mount but Hammer is in no mood to give up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chankin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chankin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Chankin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chankin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chankin shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chankin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thor Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Chankin.
An inside leg kick from Hammer misses.
Chankin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut lands for Hammer. That snapped Chankin's head back.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Chankin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chankin shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chankin in his tracks.
Hammer leaves Chankin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Hammer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chankin, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammer pushes Chankin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chankin has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hammer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chankin can't get the takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chankin wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Chankin takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hammer.
A nice left hand lands by Hammer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chankin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Hammer.
Hammer prevents the takedown attempt.
Hammer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chankin tries to pull guard but Hammer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hammer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Chankin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Chankin misses.
Hammer misses with a low kick as Chankin jumps back.
Hammer is looking to clinch.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Chankin circles away.
Hammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chankin is able to avoid easily.

Chankin drives through with a takedown into Hammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chankin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Chankin is having none of it.

Hammer wriggles free and stands up.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chankin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammer's waist but Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chankin off to one side.

Hammer clinches with his opponent.
Chankin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chankin has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Chankin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chankin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chankin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammer is defending well for now.
Chankin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chankin.
Chankin is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chankin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Chankin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer scores with a shot to the side of Chankin's head.
Chankin avoids a wild elbow strike from Hammer.
Hammer is trying to maintain a safe position but Chankin gets an underhook and turns Hammer into the cage.
Chankin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chankin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hammer stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Hammer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Chankin moves out of range of the leg kick from Hammer.
Chankin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chankin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Chankin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chankin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Hammer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hammer misses with some punches.
Hammer lands an elbow that stopped Chankin in his tracks for a moment.
Chankin effectively controlling the action here.
Chankin landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Chankin.
Hammer stalling in the clinch.

Chankin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chankin looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chankin trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.

Chankin gets to his feet - Hammer follows without any prompting.

Hammer moves into the clinch successfully.
Chankin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chankin can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chankin seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Chankin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chankin takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chankin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thor Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Chankin.
Chankin blocks an elbow strike.
Chankin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chankin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chankin wants to break free but Hammer has control.
Hammer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chankin is working for takedown but Hammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chankin has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment.
Chankin is looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Hammer.
A short right from Hammer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Chankin.

Chankin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chankin checks a leg kick.
Hammer throws a head kick but Chankin moves out of range.
A left and a right from Hammer both land. Nice combination.
Thor Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Chankin shoots in.

Hammer rushes Chankin and presses him up against the cage.
Hammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chankin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Chankin misses with a knee to the head.
Hammer tries a knee to the head but Chankin blocks it.
Chankin is trying to force a seperation but Hammer has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hammer.
Hammer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to stall.
Chankin jumps guard but Hammer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hammer throws an elbow but it misses.
Hammer is trying to maintain a safe position but Chankin gets an underhook and turns Hammer into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Chankin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chankin is trying to maintain a safe position but Hammer gets an underhook and turns Chankin into the cage.
Hammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chankin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chankin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammer avoids it.
Chankin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hammer walks away with a smile on his face. Chankin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thor Hammer.
I think Hammer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Andre Chankin!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Andre Chankin!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Andre Chankin!

Andre Chankin wins by unanimous decision!
Andre Chankin thanked the fans post fight for their support.