PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wazz Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Till I Collapse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andre
vs
Hammerfist

182 cm
24
185 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jermaine Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andre shoots in for a double leg but Hammerfist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andre tries for a takedown but Hammerfist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hammerfist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Andre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andre shoots in for a takedown but Hammerfist shows good takedown defense.
Hammerfist leaves Andre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andre moves away from the strike by Hammerfist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist leaves Andre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andre shoots in for a double leg but Hammerfist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre throws a hook but Hammerfist avoids it easily.
Andre shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammerfist sprawls well. He's pushed Andre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Andre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hammerfist was covering up waiting for the punch and Andre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.
Andre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andre cracks Hammerfist with a solid left hand.
Andre won't allow Hammerfist to sweep him here.
Hammerfist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hammerfist avoids the attempt from Andre to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Andre that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hammerfist putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hammerfist with shots to the head and body - Andre looks very uncomfortable down there.
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 nice elbow there by Hammerfist.
Hammerfist lands a big elbow.

Andre is rocked!
Hammerfist cracks Andre with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wazz Hammerfist!