PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Safforn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammet comes to the cage accompanied by Finger Eleven - Slow Chemical. This should be a great matchup!

Hammet
vs
Safforn

200 cm
38
299 lbs
27 - 15 - 0

205 cm
35
279 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Hammet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abraham Safforn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Safforn or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammet, which made it look bad.
Hammet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Safforn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Hammet gets a double leg takedown into Safforn's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammet tries to free his leg and advance position but Safforn is retaining full guard.
Safforn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Safforn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Safforn is trying to control the position but Hammet postures up.
Hammet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Hammet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Hammet throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Hammet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Safforn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss.

Hammet has gone for a leg lock! Safforn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hammet's guard.

Hammet wants to improve his position but instead Safforn has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Safforn.
Hammet is looking to improve his position.
Hammet gets full guard.
Safforn trying to control but Hammet is working from the bottom.
Hammet being controlled here, momentarily.
Safforn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safforn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Safforn scoring with punches to the head and body.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Safforn postures up and lands a big shot to Hammet's brow.
Hammet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Safforn.
Safforn wants to control from the top but Hammet keeps moving.

That's four 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hammet misses with a combination
and Safforn counters with a leg kick.
Hammet tries to bum rush Safforn with a series of wild strikes but Safforn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Safforn avoids the head kick by Hammet.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Safforn moves out of range easily.
Hammet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hammet jabs Safforn right on the nose. Safforn blinks but takes it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Safforn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammet throws out the jab.
Safforn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hammet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Hammet.
Safforn dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gordon Hammet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Safforn.
Hammet throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Hammet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hammet misses with a straight right.
Safforn throws out a counter right but Hammet avoids it with no problem.
Hammet misses with a series of wild punches.
Safforn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammet.
A lazy left from Hammet finds it's target.
Hammet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Safforn, right into the meat.
A big left from Hammet misses.
Safforn tries to clinch but Hammet moves out of range.
Gordon Hammet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammet misses with the combination.
Safforn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Safforn moves away from the strike by Hammet.
A jab from Hammet finds it's way through Safforn's defenses.
Safforn connects with an inside leg kick.
Hammet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Safforn.
Gordon Hammet is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Safforn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hammet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Safforn throws a series of punches but Hammet moves out of range.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Safforn moves out of range easily.
Safforn slips a straight right by Hammet.
Safforn connects with an inside leg kick.
Hammet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hammet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Safforn can do to turn this around?
Hammet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Safforn as he avoids it easily.
Safforn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammet.
That kick from Safforn tenderised Hammet's leg. Hammet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Safforn tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon Hammet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammet scores with a jab. Safforn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hammet defending well as Safforn loads up on a big left hand.
Hammet blocks the body kick.
Safforn with a jab.
Hammet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammet misses with a head kick.
Safforn slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammet, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two 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!
A jab from Hammet misses.
Hammet is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Safforn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Safforn tries to land a front kick but Hammet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammet feinted with a counter takedown.
Hammet takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Gordon Hammet has been cut.
Hammet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Safforn doesn't seem bothered though.
Safforn ducks under a wild hook from Hammet.
It looks like Hammet has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Safforn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Safforn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hammet defends well and Safforn ends up having to push Hammet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Safforn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammet misses with a looping right.
Hammet connects with a looping right hand.

Hammet looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Safforn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammet has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammet throws a strike but Safforn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Safforn manages to get himself to full guard.

Safforn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammet distracts Safforn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Safforn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammet with a nice head shot there.

It looks like Abraham Safforn has been cut.
Hammet postures up.
Hammet postures up in Safforn's guard and throws a big left but Safforn blocks it.
Hammet throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammet pushes down on Safforn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Safforn wants to control but Hammet is keeping busy.

Hammet is working for a submission of some sort.
Gordon Hammet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammet with the ground and pound but Safforn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hammet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Safforn trying to control the position.
Safforn wants to sweep here but Hammet controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Hammet dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Safforn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That has opened up Abraham Safforn's cut even more.
Hammet looks to throw the jab but Safforn is out of range.
Safforn throws a series of punches but Hammet avoids them all with ease.
Hammet drops his hands momentarily and Safforn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hammet fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Safforn misses.
Hammet scores with a head kick.
Safforn throws a series of punches but Hammet avoids them all with ease.
Hammet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Safforn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Safforn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammet.
Hammet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammet throws a head kick but Safforn moves out of range.
Safforn wants to counter with a clinch but Hammet pushes him away.
Hammet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Safforn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Safforn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammet.
Safforn wants to counter the offense by Hammet and move into the clinch position.
Hammet throws a lazy uppercut
and Safforn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Safforn staying out of range there.
Safforn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Safforn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hammet shoots in and drives through. Safforn sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Safforn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammet is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Hammet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Safforn looking to throw knees to the head but Hammet is blocking nicely.
Hammet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Safforn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hammet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Safforn prevents it.
Hammet wants to take the fight to the mat but Safforn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Hammet has hold of one of Safforn's legs. Safforn is fighting the takedown attempt but Hammet gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Safforn striking off his back but it's not causing Hammet any problems.

Safforn looking for a guillotine here but Hammet defends easily.
Hammet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Safforn wants to sweep here but Hammet controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safforn is trying to keep Hammet in close.

Safforn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammet defends well.
Hammet throws a big elbow that misses.
Safforn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammet.
Hammet throws a big elbow that misses.
Safforn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Safforn's head.
Hammet throws a big right hand that misses.

Hammet drops back, looking for a kneebar! Safforn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Safforn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Safforn!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safforn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammet keeps working.
Safforn working the ground and pound.
Safforn taking a break here but Hammet is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gordon Hammet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abraham Safforn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammet wants to sweep here but Safforn controlling him for the moment.
Safforn postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Safforn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abraham Safforn.
I think Hammet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Hammet!
Gordon Hammet looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Man! How good is it to come back in this cage again and again and show every time that you still have something left in the tank. Awesome, that's the word.'.