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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vaughn Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincente Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammersmith comes into the arena with Kanye West - It's Amazing blaring out of the sound system. Vincente Delgado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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179 cm
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaughn Hammersmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincente Delgado!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delgado blocks the body kick.
Delgado avoids the head kick by Hammersmith.
Delgado throws a right and a left that Hammersmith avoids nicely.
Hammersmith dodges the punch combination from Delgado.
Delgado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delgado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Delgado jabs at Hammersmith's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hammersmith. Delgado shrugs it off though.
Delgado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hammersmith is looking to score with low kicks.
Hammersmith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hammersmith lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammersmith throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith won't allow Delgado to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammersmith pushes down on Delgado's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Delgado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammersmith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammersmith content to control rather than advance.
Hammersmith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Delgado has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith is stalling here. Delgado is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hammersmith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Delgado has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Delgado decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hammersmith to his feet.
Vincente Delgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammersmith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hammersmith showed some decent athleticism there.
Hammersmith is trying to control the action in half guard but Delgado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammersmith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaughn Hammersmith dominated that round.
That's time! Hammersmith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Delgado lands a jab-cross combination.
A combination from Delgado does no damage.
Hammersmith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Delgado misses with a double jab
and Hammersmith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Delgado's guard.
Hammersmith wants to pass the guard but Delgado is keeping the position.
Hammersmith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Delgado's guard.
Hammersmith controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hammersmith manages to mount him!
Hammersmith working for a guillotine from mount but Delgado is in no mood to give up.
That's two 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.
Hammersmith is looking to work his way around to Delgado's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hammersmith controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith working for a guillotine from mount but Delgado is in no mood to give up.
Hammersmith is working for a guillotine from mount but Delgado frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammersmith with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaughn Hammersmith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Delgado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hammersmith backs up against the cage.
Hammersmith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hammersmith wants to pass the guard but Delgado is defending well.
Hammersmith is trying to control the action in half guard but Delgado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith wants to free his trapped foot but Delgado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hammersmith is trying to control the action in half guard but Delgado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hammersmith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delgado defends it well.
Vincente Delgado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaughn Hammersmith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammersmith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Delgado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Delgado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammersmith counters with a shoot takedown. Delgado fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammersmith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammersmith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delgado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado wants to stand and escape but Hammersmith is having none of it.
Hammersmith wants to pass the guard but Delgado is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammersmith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaughn Hammersmith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammersmith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaughn Hammersmith!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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