PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammet is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Finger Eleven - Slow Chemical. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bova
vs
Hammet

225 cm
41
300 lbs
21 - 23 - 0

200 cm
30
299 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Hammet!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bova is defended easily by Hammet.
Hammet throws a right hand that Bova ducks under and follows up with a left that Bova also avoids with ease.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses.
Hammet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Hammet shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bova is trying to defend but Hammet finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hammet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hammet working Bova over with strikes.
Hammet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Bova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammet pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammet lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bova keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hammet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Bova pushes Hammet off and gets back to his feet.
Bova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bova somewhat.
Bova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hammet. Hammet obviously looking to wear him down.
Hammet misses with a few strikes there.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Bova moves out of range easily.
Bova leaves Hammet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Hammet gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammet.

Hammet wants to work for an arm triangle but Bova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hammet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hammet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hammet's back!
Bova throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bova lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bova's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammet is in bad spot here.
Bova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bova doesn't have the hooks in and Hammet manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammet lands a couple of digs.
Bova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammet chips away with some ground and pound.

Bova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammet lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammet with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammet throwing strikes from guard but Bova blocks nicely.
Hammet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammet lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammet cracks Bova with a solid left hand.
Hammet with a nice head shot there.
Hammet throwing strikes from guard but Bova blocks nicely.
Hammet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bova works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammet throwing strikes from guard but Bova blocks nicely.
Hammet chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammet lands a couple of digs.
Hammet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Hammet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hammet darts in looking for a takedown but Bova gets double underhooks and turns Hammet into the cage.
Hammet tries for a takedown but Bova manages to get underhooks.
Bova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anthony Bova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Hammet.
Bova gets underhooks to prevent Hammet's takedown attempt.
Bova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hammet pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Hammet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammet tries a low kick but Bova avoids it.
Hammet has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bova shoots in but Hammet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammet lands a nice looking body kick.
Bova goes for a double leg but Hammet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammet continues to drive forward.
Hammet tries for a takedown but Bova manages to get underhooks.
Hammet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hammet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bova has him pressed against the cage.
Hammet is working for takedown but Bova is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova goes for a takedown attempt but Hammet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hammet throws a head kick but Bova moves out of range.
Bova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammet swivels and escapes.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Hammet.
Hammet misses with a few strikes there.
Gordon Hammet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bova dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Hammet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bova looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hammet!

Bova is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hammet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hammet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammet is not content to let Bova control the position.

Bova is trying to get an arm triangle but Hammet is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Hammet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hammet is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova with the ground and pound but Hammet regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bova is looking to take a break and control but Hammet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bova works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hammet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bova jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hammet is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hammet and Bova has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hammet throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammet regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bova's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Bova will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hammet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammet sprawls well. Hammet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bova gets slowly back to his feet.

Hammet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Bova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammet lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hammet lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammet is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hammet working Bova over with strikes.

Bova is rocked!
Hammet controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Bova is out! Hammet gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gordon Hammet!
A relieved looking Gordon Hammet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.