PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Hammarskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammarskjold comes to the cage accompanied by Rasmus på luffen - Luffarvisan. Alfred Hammarskjold is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hammarskjold
vs
This

183 cm
29
290 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

192 cm
35
235 lbs
37 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alfred Hammarskjold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conquer This!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This misses with a hook to the body
and Hammarskjold counters with a straight right hand.
This misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammarskjold.
Hammarskjold connects with a right hand. This shakes it off.
This throws a sloppy head kick and Hammarskjold moves out of range easily.
This misses the jab.
A punch combination from Hammarskjold misses.

Hammarskjold shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. This manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
This keeping moving, preventing Hammarskjold from controlling successfully.
This preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold tries to free his leg and advance position but This is retaining full guard.
Hammarskjold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has his hands on Hammarskjold's head, controlling the position.
This trying to keep a closed guard but Hammarskjold is proving a slippery customer.
This looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Conquer This.
Hammarskjold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts This as he jumps to the side.
Hammarskjold misses with a combination
and This counters with a big head kick but Hammarskjold shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - This scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Alfred Hammarskjold has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammarskjold lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hammarskjold avoids the head kick by This.
This fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammarskjold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This connects with a right hand. Hammarskjold shakes it off.
This takes a swing at Hammarskjold's ribcage but misses.
This displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammarskjold throws out the jab.
This tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammarskjold takes a swing at This's ribcage but misses.
This listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold avoids the body shot from This.
Hammarskjold lands an overhand right.
Hammarskjold fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammarskjold.
This tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammarskjold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This walks into a left hand.
Hammarskjold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but This was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammarskjold.
This is looking to chop away at Hammarskjold's legs.
Hammarskjold misses with a wild combination.
Conquer This is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hammarskjold drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammarskjold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammarskjold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammarskjold controlling from the top position.
Hammarskjold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This controls Hammarskjold momentarily but Hammarskjold frees himself.
This keeping moving, preventing Hammarskjold from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This seems keen to control Hammarskjold's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conquer This will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alfred Hammarskjold's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

This goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammarskjold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammarskjold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hammarskjold there as he acknowledges the shot.
This throws a body punch but Hammarskjold moves out of range.
This is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hammarskjold rather than just go for the knockout.
Hammarskjold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from This finds it's way round the side to connect with Hammarskjold's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - This looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This tries to work over Hammarskjold's front leg with a kick but Hammarskjold checks it.
Conquer This seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammarskjold avoids the body shot from This.
This misses with a hook
and Hammarskjold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammarskjold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but This swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammarskjold.
This lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Hammarskjold.
Hammarskjold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from This.
Hammarskjold shoots for a double leg takedown but This sprawls well. He's pushed Hammarskjold's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, jab by This - just one landing.
This throws a body kick that misses.
This throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammarskjold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This tries to clinch up
enabling Hammarskjold to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold is on the wrong end of a nice combination from This.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

This clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from This.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
This misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from This.
This scores with a shoulder strike.
This tries to work over Hammarskjold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammarskjold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammarskjold tries to circle away but This has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Hammarskjold.
This tries a body shot but Hammarskjold blocks it.
Hammarskjold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from This.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This works on Hammarskjold's body with a couple of short punches.
This has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammarskjold uses good head movement to avoid it.
This tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammarskjold's elbow.
This misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Alfred Hammarskjold's cut is getting worse.
This tries to work over Hammarskjold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This scores with a nice hook to the head.
This tries a body shot but Hammarskjold blocks it.
This swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammarskjold.
This lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, This scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammarskjold's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for This.
This lands a body shot.
This tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This misses with the head strike.
This misses with some punches.
This lands a right hand.
This misses with a hook to the ribs.
This lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammarskjold backwards.
This lands an uppercut.

Alfred Hammarskjold's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammarskjold.
This working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from This.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for This. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hammarskjold is trying to drag This to the mat but This just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conquer This showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alfred Hammarskjold's cut.
That's time! Hammarskjold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

This pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This misses the jab.
Conquer This seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammarskjold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This scores with a leg kick.
This lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammarskjold at a distance.
This pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammarskjold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract This.
This throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammarskjold.
This misses with an uppercut. Hammarskjold saw that one coming.
Hammarskjold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by This.
Hammarskjold takes a swing at This's ribcage but misses.
This misses with an uppercut. Hammarskjold saw that one coming.
Hammarskjold looks to throw the jab but This is out of range.

This closes the distance and clinches.
This has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This misses with some punches.
This has a couple of punches blocked by Hammarskjold.
This blocks a body shot from Hammarskjold.
This stops a takedown attempt from Hammarskjold.
Alfred Hammarskjold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conquer This is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This blocking some punches.
This lands with a short shot to the head.
Conquer This seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Hammarskjold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammarskjold has This pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. This manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hammarskjold throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This throws a head punch that misses.
This misses with a hook from the clinch.
This misses with a punch to the body.

Hammarskjold wants the takedown. This is fighting it off but Hammarskjold persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in This's guard against the cage.
This pulls Hammarskjold in close to prevent any damage.
Hammarskjold prevents This from getting back to his feet.
Hammarskjold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This trying to keep a closed guard but Hammarskjold is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This keeping full guard, as Hammarskjold tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammarskjold throws a big elbow that misses.
This has momentary wrist control but Hammarskjold slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammarskjold postures up in This's guard and throws a big left but This blocks it.
Hammarskjold lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammarskjold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammarskjold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alfred Hammarskjold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think This has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conquer This!
After the fight, Conquer This was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.