PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jefrey Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morten Guldhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chase
vs
Guldhammer

193 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jefrey Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Morten Guldhammer!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guldhammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Guldhammer instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Guldhammer as the two fighters clinch.
Guldhammer missing with knees to the body.
Guldhammer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guldhammer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Guldhammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guldhammer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No joy there for Chase, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guldhammer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chase defends it nicely.
Guldhammer dives in and grabs Chase's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chase pushes down on Guldhammer's head and hops out.
Sloppy strikes from Chase. Those never looked like landing.
Chase fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chase throws a wild body kick that Guldhammer sees coming a mile off.
Chase walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guldhammer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Guldhammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jefrey Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morten Guldhammer.

Chase tries to keep at a distance but Guldhammer has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guldhammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chase throws a low kick but Guldhammer avoids it.

Guldhammer instigates a clinch.
Chase wants to break free but Guldhammer has control.
Chase has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chase has Guldhammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guldhammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Guldhammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chase avoids the head kick by Guldhammer.
Chase takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chase is breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Guldhammer blocks the leg kick.
Guldhammer digs a good body shot into Chase's ribs.
Guldhammer lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Guldhammer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chase sprawling to the canvas! Chase rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Guldhammer finish him?!

Chase is rocked!

It looks like Jefrey Chase has been cut.
Jefrey Chase is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase misses with a double jab
and Guldhammer counters with a nice body shot.
Chase definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chase avoids the head kick by Guldhammer.

Guldhammer has closed the distance and engaged Chase in a clinch.

Guldhammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guldhammer shoots in for a takedown but Chase shows good takedown defense.
Guldhammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chase.

Guldhammer moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Guldhammer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Guldhammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guldhammer dives in and grabs Chase's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chase pushes down on Guldhammer's head and hops out.
Guldhammer fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guldhammer takes the fight into the clinch.
Chase wants to break free but Guldhammer has control.
Chase stops a takedown attempt from Guldhammer.

Guldhammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guldhammer misses with a head kick.
Chase throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chase tries to bum rush Guldhammer with a series of wild strikes but Guldhammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guldhammer avoids the head kick by Chase.
Chase misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chase crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Guldhammer - the referee stops the clock and Chase gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Guldhammer. Chase manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Guldhammer shoots in for a double leg but Chase sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chase avoids the head kick by Guldhammer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Guldhammer.
Guldhammer feints and then cracks Chase's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chase down.
Chase has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guldhammer throws a body punch but Chase moves out of range.
Chase has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guldhammer cracks Chase with a right hand to the side of the head.

Guldhammer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chase, pushing him back against the cage.

Guldhammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guldhammer blocks a head kick by Chase.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Guldhammer - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick from Guldhammer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chase on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Guldhammer moves into the clinch successfully.
Guldhammer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morten Guldhammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jefrey Chase's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A kick lands to the mid section there for Guldhammer.
Chase throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Guldhammer counters with a head kick.
Jefrey Chase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chase rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guldhammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guldhammer.
Guldhammer looks to land a combination but Chase avoids it well.

Guldhammer clinches up with Chase and pushes him back against the cage.

Guldhammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Guldhammer moves into the clinch.

Guldhammer breaks the clinch.
Chase misses with a double jab
and Guldhammer counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guldhammer fails with the takedown.
Guldhammer defending well as Chase loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Chase misses
and Guldhammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morten Guldhammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guldhammer forces Chase back against the cage and clinches.
Guldhammer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chase is defending well.
Guldhammer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chase is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Guldhammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chase displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guldhammer.
Jefrey Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morten Guldhammer.

Guldhammer closes the distance and clinches.

Guldhammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chase tries to bum rush Guldhammer with a series of wild strikes but Guldhammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Chase misses.
Chase is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guldhammer closes the distance and clinches.
Guldhammer goes for a takedown attempt but Chase pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Guldhammer closes the distance and clinches.
Guldhammer just leaning against Chase, taking a breather.

Guldhammer jumps guard and drags Chase to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Guldhammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guldhammer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Guldhammer tries to stand and escape but Chase actually recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guldhammer tries to stand but Chase is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase is looking to stand up but Guldhammer isn't so interested in that idea.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Guldhammer from controlling successfully.
Guldhammer connects with a couple of short punches.
Guldhammer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chase wants to stand up but Guldhammer is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guldhammer connects with a couple of short punches.
Chase has a closed guard, preventing Guldhammer from standing up.
Guldhammer throwing strikes but missing.
Guldhammer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guldhammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chase is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guldhammer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chase is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morten Guldhammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jefrey Chase's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Guldhammer has closed the distance and engaged Chase in a clinch.
Chase drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guldhammer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Guldhammer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chases head.
Chase gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guldhammer.
Guldhammer is leaning against Chase and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Guldhammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Guldhammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guldhammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chase throws a series of punches but Guldhammer moves out of range.
Chase throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Guldhammer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Chase.

Guldhammer gets a clinch.

Guldhammer pulls guard successfully.
Chase prevents Guldhammer from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guldhammer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Jefrey Chase has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Guldhammer closes the distance and pushes Chase back into the cage.
Guldhammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Guldhammer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guldhammer looking for a takedown.
Guldhammer leaning against his opponent.
Guldhammer is trying to drag Chase to the mat but Chase just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jefrey Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morten Guldhammer.

Guldhammer manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guldhammer looks for a takedown but Chase sprawls well.
Guldhammer throws a series of punches but Chase moves out of range.
Chase misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chase misses with a few strikes there.
Guldhammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chase pinned against the cage. Chase gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guldhammer.

Guldhammer moves into the clinch successfully.
Chase will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

Guldhammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guldhammer fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chase tries to keep at a distance but Guldhammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Guldhammer.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guldhammer.

Guldhammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chase throws a series of punches but Guldhammer avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Guldhammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Guldhammer.
A head kick misses from Guldhammer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chase throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guldhammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chase sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guldhammer somewhat.
Jefrey Chase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morten Guldhammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guldhammer tries to clinch up but Chase circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morten Guldhammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guldhammer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morten Guldhammer!