PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antti Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Tessier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bolt Thrower - IV Crusade. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hammer
vs
Tessier

155 cm
30
134 lbs
20 - 12 - 1

164 cm
28
140 lbs
15 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power

TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

DJs Locker
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Tessier!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Tessier circles away.
Hammer scores with a push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammer.
No joy there for Tessier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer takes a swing at Tessier's ribcage but misses.
Hammer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tessier momentarily.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Tessier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tessier 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 Tessier off to one side.
Hammer takes a swing at Tessier's ribcage but misses.
Hammer connects with a body shot that sends Tessier's belly button to the back.
Antti Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Tessier misses the target.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Tessier moves out of range easily.
Tessier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hammer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tessier lands a really nice looking cross but Hammer seems unphased.
Hammer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tessier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tessier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tessier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammer connects with a leg kick. Tessier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tessier moves away from the strike by Hammer.

Tessier drives through with a takedown into Hammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer pulls Tessier in close to prevent any damage.

Tessier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hammer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hammer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there 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!
Tessier manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessier is concentrating on defense, preventing Hammer from advancing position.

Tessier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessier tries to get to full guard but Hammer has control of the leg.
Tessier trying to control here.
Hammer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tessier's thigh. Tessier counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tessier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Tessier has his foot on Hammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Tessier striking off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer slips nicely into half guard.
Hammer wants to free his trapped foot but Tessier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tessier is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammer is trying to control the action in half guard but Tessier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tessier is looking to improve his position.
Tessier missing with punches from the bottom.
Hammer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tessier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hammer is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to control but Tessier is keeping him busy.

Tessier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Tessier looking for subs from the bottom but Hammer mounts him!
Tessier swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hammer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tessier is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Antti Hammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tessier tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Tessier circles away.
Hammer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tessier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tessier wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Tessier 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 Tessier off to one side.
Tessier moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Tessier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hammer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer has his hands on Tessier's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer trying to control the position.
Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tessier.
Tessier wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessier is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hammer is staying active.
Tessier trying to remain calm as Hammer controls from the top position.
Tessier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hammer working away.
Tessier is not content to let Hammer control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tessier blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Cole Tessier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tessier misses the jab.
Tessier tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Tessier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tessier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tessier fails to land the takedown.
Tessier jabs Hammer right on the nose. Hammer blinks but takes it well.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Antti Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Tessier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to clinch.
Tessier throws an overhand right that lands on Hammer's shoulder, as Hammer tries to avoid the shot.
Hammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hammer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tessier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Tessier.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer slips a jab from Tessier.
Antti Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tessier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammer can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hammer, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tessier shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cole Tessier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hammer stuns Tessier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tessier.
The crowd cheers as Hammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tessier doesn't seem phased though.
Hammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hammer thumps Tessier with a low kick.
A punch combination from Tessier misses.
Hammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hammer tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Tessier counters by clinching up.
Hammer is trying to stall.
Tessier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Tessier does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tessier 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 Tessier off to one side.
Hammer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tessier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tessier tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Antti Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Tessier.
Tessier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tessier. That did some damage!
Tessier throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
Antti Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tessier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammer lands with a kick to the temple. Tessier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hammer scores with a leg kick.
Tessier misses with a double jab
and Hammer counters with an inside leg kick.
Tessier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Tessier is out of range.
Hammer misses with a low kick.
Tessier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tessier blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Tessier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tessier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tessier misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Hammer.
Hammer lands an overhand right.
Hammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tessier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hammer.
That kick from Hammer tenderised Tessier's leg. Tessier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tessier lands a head shot.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Tessier moves out of range easily.
Tessier 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.
Hammer looks to clinch
and Tessier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer connects with a leg kick. Tessier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Hammer.
Tessier cracks Hammer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Hammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hammer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer can't find room to land a body shot as Tessier controls the action.
Hammer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer stalling in the clinch but Tessier improves position.
Hammer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tessier is trying to drag Hammer to the mat but Hammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tessier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hammer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tessier is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer is struggling to control the position.
Hammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tessier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cole Tessier!
Cole Tessier managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

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