PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nine Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nine Hammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schwarzeneg
vs
Hammer

187 cm
31
210 lbs
9 - 38 - 1

195 cm
26
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 38 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Goran Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nine Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hammer pushes Schwarzeneg up against the cage in a clinch.
Schwarzeneg takes a shot to the head.

Schwarzeneg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schwarzeneg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schwarzeneg controlling the position.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Schwarzeneg is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nine Hammer.
Hammer with a hook.

Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Schwarzeneg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Schwarzeneg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwarzeneg is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hammer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammer tries to hold on but Schwarzeneg postures up.
Hammer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Schwarzeneg controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Schwarzeneg has a good base and remains in mount.
Schwarzeneg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Schwarzeneg's attempts to control the action.
Schwarzeneg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg controlling the position easily from mount.

Goran Schwarzeneg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schwarzeneg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.

Schwarzeneg drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
Hammer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schwarzeneg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schwarzeneg jumps guard but Hammer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hammer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schwarzeneg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Goran Schwarzeneg will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hammer throws out a loose jab but Schwarzeneg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer throws out a powerful jab.
A left and a right from Hammer both land. Nice combination.
Schwarzeneg throws a right hand that misses
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Hammer lands a left and a right that send Schwarzeneg crashing to the mat, dazed. Hammer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Schwarzeneg is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schwarzeneg in his tracks.
Oh Schwarzeneg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schwarzeneg feints a jab promting Hammer to slip. Schwarzeneg then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hammer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Schwarzeneg avoids them all with ease.
Schwarzeneg looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
Schwarzeneg seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Schwarzeneg avoids it well.
Hammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hammer throws a right hand that Schwarzeneg ducks under and follows up with a left that Schwarzeneg also avoids with ease.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Schwarzeneg saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Hammer.
Hammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Schwarzeneg takes the fight into the clinch.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammer just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Schwarzeneg tightens his grip and picks Hammer up, before dumping him to the ground. Hammer manages to land in guard.

Schwarzeneg decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Goran Schwarzeneg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Schwarzeneg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Hammer closes the distance and pushes Schwarzeneg back into the cage.
Schwarzeneg 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. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hammer.
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!
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Schwarzeneg circles away.
Hammer lands with a good body shot.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Schwarzeneg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer blocks a low kick nicely.
Schwarzeneg moves out of range of the strikes.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Schwarzeneg moved out of range.
Schwarzeneg looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely.
Goran Schwarzeneg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schwarzeneg on the side of the head.
Hammer lands with a right hand.
Hammer drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Schwarzeneg right on the button. Schwarzeneg goes down! Hammer follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hammer gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nine Hammer!