PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armond Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersson comes to the cage accompanied by Raised Fist-Friends and traitors. Hammer has chosen Afterlife - Avenged Sevenfold as his entrance music. Andersson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Andersson
vs
Hammer

190 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
229 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

KAISER

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armond Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andersson doesn't seem bothered though.
Andersson wants to clinch.
Andersson tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andersson has time to react.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer lands with a nice body punch.
Andersson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andersson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andersson at a distance.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Hammer lands a two punch combo.
Hammer thuds a left hand into Andersson's body.
Jonas Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Andersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Andersson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammer can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
Hammer misses with some punches.
Hammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammer tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andersson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andersson's elbow.
Hammer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andersson lands a right hand.

Andersson jumps guard and drags Hammer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer stops Andersson from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hammer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andersson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hammer to score with a decent uppercut.
Hammer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hammer lands a right hook to the body.
Hammer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A jab lands there for Hammer.
Hammer throws a combination. Andersson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hammer throws a leg kick which misses Andersson's front leg but catches the back leg as Andersson tries to avoid it.
Hammer scores with a hook.
Hammer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andersson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Andersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andersson at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Hammer.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Andersson misses the target.
Andersson goes for a double leg but Hammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammer continues to drive forward.
Hammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hammer fails to land.
Andersson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hammer tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Andersson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Andersson throws a strike but Hammer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Andersson postures up.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hammer prevents Andersson from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armond Hammer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hammer lands a nice hook to Andersson's body. Andersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andersson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andersson has time to react.
Good work by Hammer as he checks the leg kick.

Andersson closes the distance and clinches.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Hammer dodges an elbow strike from Andersson.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
Hammer tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andersson lands a nice elbow.
Hammer tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
Hammer avoids the elbow strike from Andersson, against the cage.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Andersson throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hammer fails to land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Andersson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Hammer is leaning against Andersson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hammer misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Hammer.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hammer misses with the head strike.
Andersson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hammer tries to work over Andersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andersson's elbow.
Hammer misses with the head strike.
Hammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
Andersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andersson has Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammer is trying to break free.
Andersson keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Hammer.
Andersson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andersson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andersson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hammer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andersson blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
Hammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hammer is pressed up against the cage. Andersson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hammer down to the mat. Hammer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hammer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hammer punishes Andersson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hammer throws a good cross that connects.
Hammer scores with a jab.
Hammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hammer lands with a hook. Andersson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab lands there for Hammer.
A jab lands there for Hammer.
Armond Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andersson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andersson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hammer misses with some punches.
Armond Hammer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammer tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 stops a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Hammer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
A short left from Hammer.
Hammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammer lands with a left to the head.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammer.
Hammer is leaning against Andersson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hammer stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Hammer misses with the head strike.
Hammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson is looking for a takedown.
Andersson blocks a body shot from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armond Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice body punch from Hammer.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hammer lands a nice hook to Andersson's body. Andersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer lands a nice looking body shot.
Andersson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammer tests Andersson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hammer scores with a body shot.
Andersson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hammer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hammer connects with a right hand. Andersson shakes it off.
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andersson at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Hammer as he connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Hammer finds it's target.
Andersson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hammer digs a good hook to Andersson's body.
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andersson on the side of the head.
Armond Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer throws a shot to the body.
Hammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hammer thuds his right hand into Andersson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hammer cracks Andersson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andersson's head.
Hammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammer finds it's way round the side to connect with Andersson's head.
Hammer lands a nice shot that snaps Andersson's head back.
Jonas Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A jab lands there for Hammer.
Hammer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anderssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hammer lands a body shot.
Hammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hammer lands with a good body shot.
Hammer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick from Andersson.
Andersson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hammer scores with a body shot.
Hammer lands the left hand.
Andersson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Hammer.
Hammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andersson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andersson closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Andersson pushes Hammer against the cage but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andersson has a takedown stuffed.
Hammer cracks Andersson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andersson takes one to the chin there.
Hammer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer scores with a shot to the body.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonas Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice cross by Hammer.
Andersson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Andersson persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Hammer.
Hammer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andersson doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armond Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hammer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armond Hammer!
Armond Hammer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jonas Andersson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.