PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Hammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Rockgroin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Matti ja Teppo - Näitä Polkuja Tallaan. Rockgroin has chosen "Enter Sandman," by Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hammar
vs
Rockgroin

199 cm
23
229 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

191 cm
23
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Hell's Balls Fightwear
5th Round

Slaughterhouse Nutrition
ZSTAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akseli Hammar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Rockgroin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rockgroin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hammar tries to roll over but Rockgroin keeps him under control.

Rockgroin decides to return to a standing position.
Rockgroin takes one on the button.
Hammar throws a looping overhand right but Rockgroin ducks down to avoid it.
Rockgroin wants to clinch up but Hammar keeps it at a distance.
Rockgroin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammar.

Rockgroin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammar has a couple of punches blocked by Rockgroin.
Hammar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hammar is pressed up against the cage. Rockgroin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hammar down to the mat. Hammar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hammar throws a hook to the side of Rockgroin's head but Rockgroin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammar throws a lazy right hand but Rockgroin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammar cracks Rockgroin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rockgroin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hammar finish him?

Rockgroin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockgroin misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammar looks to land a right hand but Rockgroin moved out of range.
Hammar misses with a wild body shot.
Hammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockgroin.
Hammar misses with an uppercut.

Rockgroin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rockgroin tries to stand and escape but Hammar actually recovers to full guard.
Hammar wants to stand but Rockgroin is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hammar is proving hard to escape from.
Hammar trying to control the position.
Rockgroin won't allow Hammar to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockgroin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammar is keeping the position for now.
Rockgroin wants to stand but Hammar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rockgroin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rockgroin staying out of range there.
Rockgroin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammar's waist but Hammar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockgroin off to one side.
Akseli Hammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Rockgroin.
Hammar throws a shot from downtown. Rockgroin moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Hammar misses.
Hammar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rockgroin fails with the takedown.
Hammar throws out a loose jab but Rockgroin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akseli Hammar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rockgroin slips under a jab.
Hammar throws a body punch but Rockgroin moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rockgroin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hammar is pressing down on Rockgroin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rockgroin wanted to stand there but Hammar had control of the position.
Rockgroin looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammar wants to sweep but no luck.

Hammar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockgroin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockgroin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rockgroin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akseli Hammar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hammar is looking to clinch but Rockgroin is avoiding it.

Hammar gets caught flat footed, as Rockgroin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Rockgroin stands up from Hammar's guard - Rockgroin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rockgroin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammar pinned against the cage. Hammar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hammar swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockgroin.
Rockgroin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammar scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammar takes a swing at Rockgroin's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Hammar.

Rockgroin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rockgroin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rockgroin with the ground and pound from mount.
Hammar tries to reverse the position but Rockgroin maintains control.
Hammar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockgroin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammar is staying active underneath Rockgroin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Hammar actively working from the bottom here.
Rockgroin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Rockgroin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice defenses there by Rockgroin.

Rockgroin has Hammar up against the cage in a clinch.
Rockgroin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hammar smiles and moves away.

Rockgroin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rockgroin pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Rockgroin.
Hammar tries to roll over but Rockgroin keeps him under control.

Rockgroin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rockgroin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akseli Hammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Rockgroin.
Nice uppercut there from Rockgroin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammar throws a right and a left that Rockgroin avoids nicely.
Rockgroin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockgroin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammar as he avoids it easily.
Rockgroin misses with a takedown attempt - Hammar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammar works Rockgroin's body with a nice hook.
Hammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammar swings for the body but Rockgroin moves out of range.
Rockgroin shoots for a takedown but Hammar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hammar cracks Rockgroin with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Rockgroin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockgroin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammar waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rockgroin.
A combination from Hammar does no damage.
Hammar misses with a low kick.
Rockgroin ducks under a wild hook from Hammar.
Hammar missing with a left hand there. Rockgroin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Rockgroin moves into the clinch successfully.
Rockgroin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rockgroin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammar avoids a wild elbow strike from Rockgroin.
Rockgroin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Akseli Hammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Rockgroin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rockgroin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammar sprawls well initially but Rockgroin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like Rockgroin is going to stand back up.
Hammar is looking to control Rockgroin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hammar avoid being mounted?
Hammar is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammar trying to control but Rockgroin postures up.
Hammar is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammar is looking for a sweep. Rockgroin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammar is pressing down on Rockgroin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Rockgroin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hammar throws a hook but Rockgroin avoids it easily.

Rockgroin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hammar to the mat! Hammar manages to get full guard.

Rockgroin stands and steps away. Hammar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rockgroin throws a series of punches but Hammar avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Rockgroin or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammar which made him look bad.
Rockgroin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hammar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rockgroin momentarily.
Akseli Hammar is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockgroin.
Hammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockgroin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammar connects with a body shot.
Hammar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockgroin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hammar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rockgroin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammar missing with a left hand there. Rockgroin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammar misses with a low kick as Rockgroin jumps back.
Rockgroin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hammar misses with a combination

and Rockgroin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rockgroin.
Rockgroin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hammar is proving hard to escape from.

Hammar is looking for a triangle but Rockgroin pushes his legs off easily.

Hammar looking for a guillotine here but Rockgroin defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Rockgroin really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rockgroin shoots in for a takedown but Hammar shows good takedown defense.
Hammar throws a hook but Rockgroin avoids it easily.
Hammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammar looks to land a left hand but Rockgroin moved out of range nicely.
Rockgroin fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Hammar lands.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A punch combination from Hammar misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammar throws a sloppy body shot

and Rockgroin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hammar's guard now.
Hammar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rockgroin manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammar slips nicely into half guard.
Hammar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockgroin keeps working.

Rockgroin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hammar waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rockgroin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hammar misses.

Rockgroin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brock Rockgroin has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hammar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammar wants to get back to full guard.
Rockgroin stops Hammar from getting back to his feet.

Rockgroin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rockgroin drives through and clinches with Hammar against the cage.
Rockgroin slows down the pace here.
Rockgroin fails to pull guard.
Akseli Hammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Rockgroin.
Rockgroin goes for a takedown attempt but Hammar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rockgroin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammar's waist but Hammar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockgroin off to one side.
Hammar scores with a hook to the body. Rockgroin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rockgroin dodges the punch combination from Hammar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammar misses with an uppercut.
Hammar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Rockgroin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hammar wants to sweep here but Rockgroin controlling him for the moment.
Hammar trying to keep a closed guard but Rockgroin is proving a slippery customer.
Rockgroin working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockgroin scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Brock Rockgroin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Hammar misses with an uppercut. Rockgroin saw that one coming.
Rockgroin fails with the takedown.
Rockgroin shoots in for a takedown but Hammar shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Hammar. No joy for Rockgroin on that attempt.
Akseli Hammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Rockgroin.
Hammar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rockgroin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammar.
A left lands for Hammar.
Hammar throws the left hand but Rockgroin avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Hammar.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hammar misses with an uppercut. Rockgroin saw that one coming.
Hammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammar throws a shot from downtown. Rockgroin moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammar misses the target.
Hammar throws a sloppy body shot

and Rockgroin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Rockgroin decides to return to a standing position.
Rockgroin has a takedown stuffed.
Hammar scores with a jab to the body.
Hammar misses with an uppercut.
Rockgroin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammar but Hammar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammar misses with a body punch
and Rockgroin counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rockgroin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rockgroin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hammar to get to his feet.

Rockgroin gets the takedown into side control.
Hammar is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hammar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hammar tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rockgroin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rockgroin with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin with a couple of short strikes.
Hammar is working to get back to half guard.
Brock Rockgroin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rockgroin controlling from mount.
Akseli Hammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammar tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rockgroin controlling the pace for now.
Rockgroin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hammar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Rockgroin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rockgroin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Rockgroin!