PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 3119 p4p, 429 weight class) and Jab Brown (ranked 4850 p4p, 607 weight class). Brown has chosen Lützenkirchen - German Kiss as his entrance music. Jab Brown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Sledgehammer
vs
Brown

189 cm
22
192 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

193 cm
21
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Urban Fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanny Sledgehammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sledgehammer misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sledgehammer throws a left and a right that both miss

and Brown counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sledgehammer tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Brown seems to be looking for submissions.

Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sledgehammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Sledgehammer is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Sledgehammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Sledgehammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Brown prevents Sledgehammer from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Sledgehammer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sledgehammer defends it well.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Sledgehammer has one foot on Brown's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Sledgehammer sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sledgehammer misses with a two punch combination.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Sledgehammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sledgehammer throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Sledgehammer sprawls well.
Brown has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sledgehammer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brown slips under a jab from Sledgehammer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Sledgehammer. Sledgehammer gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Hanny Sledgehammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Brown.
Sledgehammer falls off balance throwing a combination

and Brown counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sledgehammer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sledgehammer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown prevents Sledgehammer from escaping the position.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sledgehammer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brown in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown in side control, throwing shots but Sledgehammer defends.
Sledgehammer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brown is controlling him well.
Sledgehammer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sledgehammer tries to escape but Brown is in control.

Sledgehammer sneaks out the side door and pushes Brown away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Sledgehammer throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Sledgehammer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sledgehammer throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Brown shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sledgehammer has managed to free his arm - good work.

Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Sledgehammer tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hanny Sledgehammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sledgehammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Sledgehammer clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sledgehammer connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sledgehammer connects with a crisp jab.
Donk. Sledgehammer catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Brown moves out of range as Sledgehammer strikes.
Sledgehammer misses with a head kick.
Sledgehammer looks to clinch

and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Sledgehammer didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown stops Sledgehammer from standing up.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sledgehammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sledgehammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sledgehammer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sledgehammer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sledgehammer, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Sledgehammer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hanny Sledgehammer is winning the standup battle so far.

Sledgehammer clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Sledgehammer.

Sledgehammer manages to break the clinch.
Sledgehammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Sledgehammer works the jab nicely.

Sledgehammer has managed to clinch.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sledgehammer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Sledgehammer.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Hanny Sledgehammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Brown.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sledgehammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Sledgehammer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sledgehammer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sledgehammer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Sledgehammer drops Brown with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brown looks back up at him and smiles so Sledgehammer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Brown is rocked!

It looks like Jab Brown has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sledgehammer throws a left and a right that both miss

so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sledgehammer wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Sledgehammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Sledgehammer wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sledgehammer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Sledgehammer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Sledgehammer has him pressed against the cage.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Sledgehammer.

Brown turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sledgehammer is trying to get back to his feet.
Brown advances nicely into full mount.
You get the feeling that Sledgehammer really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown looking for a guillotine from mount but Sledgehammer is having none of it.
Sledgehammer's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Brown seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sledgehammer is holding on tight.
Sledgehammer is trying to stand up.

Sledgehammer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brown.

Sledgehammer somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Sloppy strikes from Sledgehammer. Those never looked like landing.

Brown gets tackled into the cage by Sledgehammer. Sledgehammer maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown is trying to drag Sledgehammer to the mat but Sledgehammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sledgehammer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.

Brown lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanny Sledgehammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jab Brown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Sledgehammer lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Brown closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sledgehammer's guard.
Sledgehammer wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sledgehammer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard.

Sledgehammer is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Sledgehammer from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brown has his foot on Sledgehammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sledgehammer works his way back into a safe position though.

Sledgehammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sledgehammer has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.

Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sledgehammer trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Sledgehammer pushes his legs off easily.
Jab Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sledgehammer wants to get up but he can't break Brown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sledgehammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sledgehammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Sledgehammer stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.
Sledgehammer lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.

Sledgehammer drops Brown with a beautiful combination! Brown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sledgehammer is looking for the KO!
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Sledgehammer finish him?
Good standup being displayed there by Sledgehammer as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sledgehammer plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Brown to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Brown just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hanny Sledgehammer!