PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Jardean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jardean has chosen Can't be Touched as his entrance music. Keith Jardean is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hammer
vs
Jardean

195 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Alpha-Omega
Demonic Drugs

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 Los Angeles, Mario Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Jardean!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Jardean 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Jardean ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Jardean.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Jardean ducks right into an uppercut from Hammer.
A punch combination from Jardean misses.
Jardean lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Jardean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jardean walks into a stiff left hand from Hammer.
Hammer throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Jardean tumbling to the canvas!

Jardean is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jardean is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jardean keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jardean wants to stand and escape but Hammer is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Jardean.
Hammer stops Jardean from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jardean.

Jardean has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jardean has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer is trying to break free.
Hammer wants to break free but Jardean has control.

Jardean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mario Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jardean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jardean misses with a wild combination.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Jardean's shoulder, as Jardean tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jardean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jardean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Hammer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Hammer catches Jardean napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Jardean to the canvas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer stands and throws Jardean's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jardean is looking to reverse the position.
Hammer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jardean is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hammer is controlling him well.
Jardean looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jardean manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hammer is controlling the pace.
Jardean tries to kick Hammer off but Hammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jardean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jardean wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer wants to free his trapped foot but Jardean is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Jardean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.
Hammer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jardean is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hammer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hammer's back!
Jardean avoiding Hammer 's attempts to control his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jardean is throwing strikes by Hammer counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Hammer regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice defenses there by Jardean.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keith Jardean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jardean gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammer.
Jardean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jardean lands with a nice combination. Hammer backs away looking to recover.
Jardean slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hammer misses with a double jab
and Jardean counters with a one-two to the body.
Hammer misses with a hook. Jardean ducked under it nicely.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jardean takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Jardean staying out of range there.
Hammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jardean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Hammer.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jardean moves forwards but Hammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jardean is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him?
Jardean is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Hammer.
Hammer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jardean staying out of range there.
Jardean seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Jardean moved out of range.
Jardean moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Jardean moves away and avoids it.
Hammer loads up on a big right hand but Jardean slips the punch.
Hammer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hammer misses with a hook. Jardean ducked under it nicely.
Mario Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Hammer does no damage.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammer throws a hook but Jardean avoids it easily.
Hammer throws a hook but Jardean avoids it easily.
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jardean counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.

Jardean changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jardean cracks Hammer with a big elbow.

Jardean stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Jardean on that attempt.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Jardean.
Hammer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Jardean throws a head kick that half lands.
Hammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jardean's head backwards.
Hammer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jardean takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hammer scores with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Jardean on that attempt.
Donk. Hammer catches Jardean right on the button with a cross.
Jardean gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammer.
Jardean takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jardean has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Hammer finds it's target.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Jardean moves out of range.
Jardean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jardean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jardean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jardean has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hammer scores with a hook to the body. Jardean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jardean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hammer thuds a left hand into Jardean's body.
Hammer works Jardean's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Hammer.
Jardean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammer cracks Jardean with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Hammer.
Hammer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jardean takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jardean bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hammer's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jardean.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Jardean.
Hammer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jardean thows a body kick. Hammer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hammer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.

Jardean decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jardean throws a strike but Hammer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Jardean drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hammer dives on top into guard.
Hammer is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Hammer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

A cross from Hammer lands.
Hammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jardean in his tracks.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hammer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jardean - the referee stops the clock and Hammer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jardean. Hammer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jardean throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Jardean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jardean defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Jardean fails to land the takedown.
Jardean takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jardean throws a series of punches but Hammer avoids them all with ease.
Hammer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hammer steps into range and cracks Jardean with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Jardean flops backwards and Hammer dives into his guard looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jardean can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardean wants to sweep here but Hammer controlling him for the moment.
Hammer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jardean tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Jardean keeps moving.
Hammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammer trying to control but Jardean is working from the bottom.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mario Hammer just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jardean throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer scores with a nice right hand.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Jardean darts in and clinches Hammer up against the cage.
Jardean keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jardean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Hammer.
Jardean moves away from the strike by Hammer.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammer looks to land a combination. Jardean sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hammer lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jardean tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer lands a slapping body shot.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Jardean moved out of range nicely.
A shot to de liver by Hammer. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jardean 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Hammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hammer.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer throws a hook but Jardean blocks it.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jardean.
A cross from Hammer lands.
Hammer scores with the left hand. Jardean knows he should have avoided that one.
Hammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hammer connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Hammer. That snapped Jardean's head back.
Jardean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jardean is looking to land body kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jardean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keith Jardean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hammer!
Mario Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Hammer!