PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Hanzzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson comes to the cage accompanied by one bourbon one scotch one beer. Ansgar Axelsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yuri Hanzzle's chin.

Axelsson
vs
Hanzzle

188 cm
41
214 lbs
39 - 18 - 1

186 cm
33
203 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 39 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ansgar Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Hanzzle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Axelsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanzzle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axelsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Axelsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanzzle tries to pull guard but Axelsson won't allow it.
Axelsson crunches a lovely knee into Hanzzle's ribcage.
Hanzzle looks winded!
With the fighters up against the cage, Axelsson throws an elbow but misses.
Axelsson with a knee to the head.
Hanzzle blocks an elbow strike.
Hanzzle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Axelsson.
Hanzzle dodges an elbow strike from Axelsson.
Axelsson lands an elbow that stopped Hanzzle in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsson scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Yuri Hanzzle has been cut.
Axelsson working Hanzzle over with knees to the body.
Hanzzle blocks an elbow strike.
Hanzzle managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsson.
Axelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzzle tries to throw a body punch but Axelsson avoids it by throwing Hanzzle back against the cage.
Axelsson prevents a body shot from Hanzzle.
Axelsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanzzle blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Axelsson fails to land.
Hanzzle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanzzle dodges an elbow strike from Axelsson.
Axelsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanzzle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Axelsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanzzle backwards.
Hanzzle lands with a right to the head.
Axelsson misses with some punches.
Hanzzle tries to pull guard but Axelsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Hanzzle drops back down to his feet.
Hanzzle misses with some punches.
Axelsson can't find room to land a body shot as Hanzzle controls the action.
Hanzzle avoids the elbow strike from Axelsson, against the cage.
A short right from Axelsson.
Axelsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Axelsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hanzzle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Axelsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanzzle blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanzzle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
Hanzzle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsson's elbow.
Axelsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanzzle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanzzle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Axelsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ansgar Axelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Hanzzle.
Axelsson wants to clinch.

Axelsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Axelsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Axelsson looking to throw knees to the head but Hanzzle is blocking nicely.
Axelsson lands an uppercut.
Axelsson connects with a knee to the head.
Axelsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hanzzle has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Axelsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hanzzle can turn it around.
Axelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsson lands with a light punch inside.
Hanzzle swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Hanzzle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanzzle managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsson.
Axelsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanzzle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsson misses with an elbow strike.
Axelsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanzzle backwards.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanzzle's elbow.
Hanzzle scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Axelsson.
Hanzzle lands a body shot.
Axelsson misses with a knee strike.
Axelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hanzzle avoids it.
A short right from Hanzzle on the inside.
Axelsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle wants to break free but Axelsson has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hanzzle drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsson won't allow Hanzzle to sweep him here.
Axelsson sitting in guard here, content to control.

Hanzzle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Axelsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Axelsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanzzle is keeping the position for now.

Hanzzle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Axelsson defends well.
Axelsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Axelsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hanzzle's guard.

Hanzzle is working an open guard so Axelsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ansgar Axelsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Hanzzle's cut.
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.

Axelsson wants to clinch.
Axelsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Axelsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanzzle misses with an uppercut.
Axelsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanzzle's head backwards.

Axelsson has Hanzzle up against the cage in a clinch.
Axelsson has a couple of punches blocked by Hanzzle.
Axelsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hanzzle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanzzle misses with the head strike.
Axelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hanzzle avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzzle blocks an elbow strike.
Axelsson keeps control of Hanzzle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Axelsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Hanzzle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A knee to the head by Axelsson.
Hanzzle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from Hanzzle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Hanzzle as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hanzzle.

Hanzzle manages to break the clinch.
Axelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanzzle can do to turn this around?
Axelsson is looking to clinch but Hanzzle is avoiding it.
Ansgar Axelsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanzzle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Axelsson's sensitive parts.

Axelsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Axelsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axelsson lands a left hand.
Axelsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hanzzle is breathing heavily.
Axelsson working aggressively here.
Axelsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Axelsson.
Axelsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanzzle misses with a body punch.
Axelsson blocks an uppercut.
Hanzzle can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
Axelsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hanzzle is trying to break the clinch but Axelsson is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson pushes Hanzzle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hanzzle has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsson.
Hanzzle tries to work over Axelsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axelsson.
Axelsson throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsson tries a knee to the head but Hanzzle blocks it.
Axelsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanzzle backwards.
Hanzzle has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsson.
Hanzzle digs a right hand underneath Axelsson's ribcage. Axelsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanzzle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axelsson gets through Hanzzle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hanzzle takes a shot to the head.
Hanzzle can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
Ansgar Axelsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanzzle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axelsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Axelsson can't find room to land a body shot as Hanzzle controls the action.
Hanzzle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzzle gets through Axelsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanzzle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hanzzle takes an elbow to the temple.

Hanzzle gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hanzzle prevents Axelsson from standing back up.
Axelsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Hanzzle from advancing to side control.
Axelsson is trying to stand up here but Hanzzle is controlling him well.
Hanzzle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Axelsson is trying to stand up here but Hanzzle is controlling him well.
Hanzzle is keen to just control but Axelsson is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Axelsson wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hanzzle connects with a nice short shot to Axelsson's temple.
Axelsson is trying to stand back up but Hanzzle is controlling him
Axelsson is looking for a sweep. Hanzzle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Axelsson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsson throws a series of punches but Hanzzle moves out of range.
Axelsson misses with a low kick.
Axelsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanzzle is looking to slow Axelsson down with leg kicks.
Hanzzle stuns Axelsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axelsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanzzle fails with the takedown.
Ansgar Axelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanzzle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Axelsson is fending him off so far but Hanzzle persists. Nope, Axelsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ansgar Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanzzle circles away.
Hanzzle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hanzzle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Axelsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanzzle with the counter takedown but Axelsson avoids it easily.
Axelsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanzzle circles away.
Hanzzle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Axelsson defends it well.
Hanzzle tries to land a front kick but Axelsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Axelsson walks into a left hand.
Hanzzle throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ansgar Axelsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Hanzzle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Axelsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanzzle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanzzle misses with a kick to the body.
Hanzzle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Axelsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Axelsson wants to clinch.
Axelsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanzzle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Axelsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Hanzzle tries to counter it with a takedown but Axelsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Axelsson avoids the body shot from Hanzzle.
Axelsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanzzle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Axelsson wants to clinch up but Hanzzle keeps it at a distance.
Hanzzle fails to land the takedown.
Hanzzle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Hanzzle.
Axelsson tries to move into range but Hanzzle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Axelsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanzzle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanzzle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanzzle throws a good cross that connects.
Hanzzle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Axelsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanzzle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Axelsson is looking to clinch but Hanzzle is avoiding it.
Axelsson blocks a leg kick.
Hanzzle works the jab nicely.
Axelsson is looking to clinch but Hanzzle is avoiding it.
Hanzzle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Axelsson.
Axelsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanzzle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Axelsson moves in looking to clinch but Hanzzle pushes him off.
Axelsson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hanzzle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Axelsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanzzle cracks Axelsson with a big elbow.
Axelsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hanzzle is controlling him well.
Yuri Hanzzle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle tries to score with some ground and pound. Axelsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Axelsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Axelsson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Axelsson is looking to regain half guard here but Hanzzle keeps moving and retains side control.
Hanzzle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Axelsson down.
Axelsson is looking for a sweep.
Hanzzle landing a few strikes.
Hanzzle lands a few punches from side control.
Hanzzle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hanzzle is looking to take a break and control but Axelsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson is looking for a sweep.
Axelsson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hanzzle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Axelsson tries to bench press Hanzzle off him but Hanzzle keeps the position.
Axelsson regains half guard.
Axelsson tries to get to full guard but Hanzzle has control of the leg.
Hanzzle works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hanzzle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hanzzle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanzzle prevents Axelsson from getting the reversal.
Axelsson is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzzle lands a big elbow - Axelsson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Axelsson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yuri Hanzzle!
Yuri Hanzzle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.