|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, one bourbon one scotch one beer. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hoover's choice of entrance music: Ecstasy of Gold. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
34
214 lbs
26 - 11 - 1 |
|
186 cm
30
226 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgar Hoover!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Axelsson.
Hoover on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Axelsson misses its intended target.
And Hoover tries to counter it with a takedown but Axelsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hoover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoover feints the counter takedown.
Axelsson digs a good hook to Hoover's body.
Axelsson with a jab.
Hoover scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Axelsson tries to buck Hoover off but Hoover is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoover working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoover postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson struggling a bit here.
Axelsson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hoover is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Axelsson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hoover.
Axelsson working to try and regain half guard.
Axelsson gets back to half guard.
Hoover is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Axelsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoover missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Axelsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Axelsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoover's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoover's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson doesn't have the hooks in and Hoover manages to turn into his guard.
Axelsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Axelsson, not yet.
Axelsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hoover works over Axelsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Axelsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hoover landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Axelsson pulls Hoover in close to his closed guard and prevents Hoover from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Axelsson's head.
Axelsson trying to keep a closed guard but Hoover is proving a slippery customer.
Hoover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Axelsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Axelsson trying to keep a closed guard but Hoover is proving a slippery customer.
Hoover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Axelsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoover drops back looking for a leg! Axelsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Axelsson manages to kick Hoover off! Hoover jumps back into Axelsson's guard.
That's four 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.
Hoover postures up and lands a big shot to Axelsson's brow.
Axelsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hoover working some strikes from top position.
Hoover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Axelsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoover cracks Axelsson with a solid left hand.
Axelsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Axelsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Axelsson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edgar Hoover will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Axelsson throws a hook but Hoover avoids it easily.
Axelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoover moves away.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Axelsson sprawls well. Axelsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoover gets slowly back to his feet.
Axelsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Axelsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Axelsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hoover will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover staying out of range there.
Hoover closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Axelsson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson is trying to keep Hoover in close.
Hoover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hoover stopping the sweep attempt from Axelsson.
Hoover throwing strikes but missing.
Hoover throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Axelsson managing to control the position.
Axelsson trying to keep a closed guard but Hoover is proving a slippery customer.
Edgar Hoover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Axelsson seems keen to control Hoover's posture.
Hoover throwing strikes but missing.
Axelsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoover takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Axelsson does it's job there.
Axelsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoover blocks a jab.
Axelsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoover. Hoover gets slowly back to his feet.
Ansgar Axelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Hoover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Axelsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoover, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Axelsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt - Axelsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Axelsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoover. Hoover gets slowly back to his feet.
Axelsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoover steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Axelsson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoover, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Axelsson misses with an uppercut.
Hoover fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Axelsson feints and then cracks Hoover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoover down.
Hoover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Axelsson misses with a leg kick
and Hoover counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Axelsson is pulling down on Hoover's head to control his posture.
Axelsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansgar Axelsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Axelsson lands a body shot.
Axelsson thuds his right hand into Hoover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ansgar Axelsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoover is trying hard to land a takedown here. Axelsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Axelsson throws out a loose jab but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoover shoots in looking for a takedown but Axelsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Axelsson defends well and Hoover ends up having to push Axelsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ansgar Axelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Hoover.
Axelsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Axelsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoover checks a low kick from Axelsson.
Hoover shoots in but Axelsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Axelsson misses its intended target.
Hoover slips under a jab.
Axelsson looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.
Hoover takes one to the side of the head.
Hoover avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
Hoover looks for a takedown but Axelsson sprawls well.
Axelsson scores with the left hand. Hoover knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoover shoots in looking for a takedown. Axelsson tries to sprawl out of it but Hoover keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Axelsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoover dives in for a single leg takedown but Axelsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hoover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelsson.
Hoover shoots for a double leg takedown but Axelsson sprawls well. He's pushed Hoover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Axelsson misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoover or perhaps it was just good defense by Axelsson, which made it look bad.
Axelsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoover takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Axelsson misses with a wild body shot.
Axelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoover can do to turn this around?
Axelsson misses with an uppercut.
Hoover shoots in but no luck this time.
Axelsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoover if he has to take too many more of those.
Hoover moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but Axelsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Axelsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Axelsson throws a leg kick which misses Hoover's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoover tries to avoid it.
Hoover dives in and grabs Axelsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Axelsson pushes down on Hoover's head and hops out.
Axelsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Axelsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoover closes the distance and clinches up with Axelsson, looking for a takedown. Hoover pushes Axelsson against the cage but Axelsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Axelsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoover moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Axelsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ansgar Axelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Axelsson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ansgar Axelsson!
Ansgar Axelsson made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
