PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alek Kaervosk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slippin. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kaervosk
vs
Hammer

185 cm
24
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alek Kaervosk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaervosk counters with a three punch combo that has Hammer backing up. Hammer nods at Kaervosk to acknowledge the strikes.
Kaervosk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hammer.
Kaervosk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaervosk lands with a slapping head kick.
Kaervosk throws a head kick that Hammer semi-blocks.
Kaervosk scores with a head kick. Hammer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kaervosk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kaervosk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hammer dives in and grabs Kaervosk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaervosk pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammer misses with a takedown
and Kaervosk counters with a head kick. That will keep Hammer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alek Kaervosk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hammer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hammer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaervosk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaervosk prevents it.
Hammer looking for a takedown.

Kaervosk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer dives in and grabs Kaervosk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaervosk pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
Hammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaervosk counters with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaervosk's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaervosk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hammer fails to land the takedown.
Hammer shoots in but Kaervosk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaervosk looks to land a combination. Hammer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kaervosk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kaervosk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer throws a leg kick
letting Kaervosk counter with a right hand.
Kaervosk misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaervosk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hammer misses with a jab to the body
and Kaervosk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt
and Kaervosk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hammer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kaervosk counters with a solid body kick.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaervosk as he jumps to the side.
Kaervosk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaervosk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hammer back to the cage. Kaervosk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Kaervosk circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaervosk throws a series of strikes that have Hammer backpedaling.
Hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kaervosk counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaervosk scores with a one two! Hammer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Kaervosk. Those never looked like landing.
Kaervosk keeps the fight on the outside.

Hammer feints and as Kaervosk raises his hands in defense, Hammer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer prevents Kaervosk from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kaervosk throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer darts in trying to clinch
and Kaervosk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frank Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaervosk lands a high kick!
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Kaervosk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaervosk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kaervosk counter with a right hand.
Hammer wants to clinch
and Kaervosk counters with a straight right hand.
Kaervosk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kaervosk duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a few strikes there.
Kaervosk tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammer throws a right hand that misses

and Kaervosk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hammer jumps guard but Kaervosk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alek Kaervosk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hammer.
Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaervosk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaervosk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaervosk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer is trying to drag Kaervosk to the mat but Kaervosk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hammer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kaervosk regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaervosk controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Kaervosk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammer on the ground.
Kaervosk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
Hammer's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaervosk can't do much from the bottom here.

Hammer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaervosk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hammer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaervosk is defending well.
Hammer taking a breather here.

Hammer decides to stand back up. Hammer steps back and let's Kaervosk get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaervosk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kaervosk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hammer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kaervosk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by Hammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaervosk which made him look bad.

Kaervosk clinches up against the cage.
Hammer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Kaervosk breaks from the clinch.

Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Kaervosk. Kaervosk maintains the clinch.

Kaervosk has clasped his hands together around Hammer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hammer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaervosk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hammer keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control here.

Hammer actively working from the bottom here.
Hammer moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kaervosk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaervosk has managed to get both his arms back between Hammer's legs - danger averted.

Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaervosk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hammer is tightening it up a little... Kaervosk has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kaervosk reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kaervosk taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hammer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Hammer!
Frank Hammer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.