PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Sigvardsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric the hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigvardsson comes to the ring accompanied by My Way by Frank Sinatra. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sigvardsson
vs
the hammer

193 cm
29
240 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

189 cm
27
245 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Sigvardsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric the hammer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

the hammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sigvardsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sigvardsson regains half guard.

the hammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
the hammer is looking to advance position but Sigvardsson won't allow it.
the hammer stops Sigvardsson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
the hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sigvardsson keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Eric the hammer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sigvardsson wants to clinch up but the hammer keeps it at a distance.
Sigvardsson darts in trying to clinch

and the hammer counters with a single leg into guard. Sigvardsson didn't expect that.
the hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sigvardsson is keeping the position for now.
Sigvardsson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sigvardsson is working hard here to advance position.
Sigvardsson controls the hammer momentarily but the hammer frees himself.
Sigvardsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst the hammer is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the hammer wants to control from the top but Sigvardsson keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigvardsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
the hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
the hammer keeps the fight on the outside.

Sigvardsson tries to sprawl but the hammer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sigvardsson tries to kick the hammer off but the hammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sigvardsson is trying to get back to full guard.
the hammer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
the hammer is landing with some decent strikes but Sigvardsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigvardsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sigvardsson tries to hold on but the hammer postures up.
the hammer wants to control but Sigvardsson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
the hammer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

the hammer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sigvardsson is trying to stand back up but the hammer is controlling him

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.
Sigvardsson is pressing down on the hammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
the hammer prevents Sigvardsson from getting back to his feet.

Sigvardsson has his foot on the hammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. the hammer works his way back into a safe position though.
the hammer looking to sit in guard and control but Sigvardsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sigvardsson throwing strikes from guard but the hammer blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sigvardsson slaps away a takedown attempt from the hammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sigvardsson doesn't manage to clinch there - the hammer circles away.
Benny Sigvardsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
the hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sigvardsson's waist but Sigvardsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing the hammer off to one side.
Sigvardsson is looking to clinch.
the hammer lands a slapping body shot.

Sigvardsson forces the hammer back against the ropes and clinches.
Sigvardsson scores with a knee to the head.
Sigvardsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Sigvardsson gets underhooks to prevent the hammer's takedown attempt.
Benny Sigvardsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric the hammer.
Sigvardsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sigvardsson scores with a shot to the side of the hammer's head.
Good body shot from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson lands a nice elbow.
Sigvardsson lands a knee to the head.
Sigvardsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sigvardsson presses the hammer against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
the hammer is breathing heavily.
Sigvardsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sigvardsson lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Sigvardsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigvardsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to the hammer's face.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside that the hammer shrugs off.
Sigvardsson lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson pushes the hammer back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sigvardsson.
the hammer takes an elbow to the temple.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sigvardsson.
Nice elbow from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson lands a good knee to the midsection. the hammer won't want to take too many of those.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside.
Sigvardsson lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sigvardsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of the hammer backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow just above the hammer 's eye.
Sigvardsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sigvardsson landing knees to the head.
Sigvardsson lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the hammer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow just above the hammer 's eye.
Sigvardsson is pressed up against the ropes. the hammer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sigvardsson down to the mat. Sigvardsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sigvardsson wants to clinch but the hammer slips to the side

and the hammer counters with a shoot takedown. Sigvardsson fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
the hammer postures up in Sigvardsson's guard and throws a big left but Sigvardsson blocks it.
the hammer stops Sigvardsson from standing up.
the hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
the hammer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
the hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigvardsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
the hammer won't allow Sigvardsson to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the hammer postures up in Sigvardsson's guard and throws a big left but Sigvardsson blocks it.
Sigvardsson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
the hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Sigvardsson is retaining full guard.
Sigvardsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Sigvardsson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sigvardsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but the hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sigvardsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but the hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sigvardsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Benny Sigvardsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
the hammer takes a knee to the side of the body.
the hammer can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigvardsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of the hammer backwards.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow that stopped the hammer in his tracks for a moment.
Sigvardsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sigvardsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
the hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sigvardsson scores with a shot to the side of the hammer's head.
Sigvardsson lands a body punch.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow just above the hammer 's eye.
the hammer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
the hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sigvardsson prevents it.
Sigvardsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside that the hammer shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
the hammer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sigvardsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Sigvardsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Sigvardsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigvardsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sigvardsson dips to his left and cracks the hammer with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from the hammer.
the hammer shoots in and drives through. Sigvardsson sprawls well.
Sigvardsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Sigvardsson rushes the hammer and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sigvardsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to the hammer's face.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow that stopped the hammer in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sigvardsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
the hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
the hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!
the hammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benny Sigvardsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric the hammer.
Sigvardsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Sigvardsson.
the hammer takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigvardsson gets underhooks to prevent the hammer's takedown attempt.
Sigvardsson lands with a right to the head.
Sigvardsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sigvardsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sigvardsson landing knees to the body.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside.
the hammer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sigvardsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sigvardsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from the hammer.
Sigvardsson wants to clinch up but the hammer keeps it at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sigvardsson!
Sigvardsson swinging wildly here.
Benny Sigvardsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sigvardsson moves in looking to clinch but the hammer pushes him off.

the hammer gets a double leg takedown into Sigvardsson's guard.
Sigvardsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst the hammer is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the hammer cracks Sigvardsson with a solid left hand.

Sigvardsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. the hammer is aware though and is defending well.
the hammer landing some decent shots from guard.
Sigvardsson looking to control.
the hammer stops Sigvardsson from standing up.

Sigvardsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. the hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
the hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the hammer trying to control but Sigvardsson is working from the bottom.

Sigvardsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes the hammer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sigvardsson tries to clinch there but the hammer circles away.
Sigvardsson moves in looking to clinch but the hammer pushes him off.
Sigvardsson wants to clinch.
Sigvardsson tries to clinch up.
the hammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sigvardsson wants to clinch.
Sigvardsson tries to clinch up but the hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Sigvardsson moves in looking to clinch but the hammer pushes him off.

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.
Sigvardsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sigvardsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from the hammer.

Sigvardsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Sigvardsson lands a nice elbow.
Sigvardsson lands an elbow inside.
Sigvardsson lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson lands a damaging elbow.
the hammer takes a shot to the head.
Sigvardsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sigvardsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. the hammer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sigvardsson landing knees to the body.
A short right from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Sigvardsson.
Sigvardsson lands a damaging elbow.
the hammer wants a takedown.
Sigvardsson is pressed up against the ropes. the hammer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sigvardsson down to the mat. Sigvardsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sigvardsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but the hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sigvardsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Sigvardsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sigvardsson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Sigvardsson!