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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Hammi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Hammi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
9 - 8 - 1 |
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130 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Zhirkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Hammi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhirkov.
Hammi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hammi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhirkov misses with a double jab
and Hammi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Hammi misses.
Zhirkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hammi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Zhirkov.
Hammi throws a lazy right hand but Zhirkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammi throws a series of punches but Zhirkov avoids them all with ease.
Hammi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhirkov.
Hammi misses with a body punch
and Zhirkov counters with a one-two to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Hammi blocks the leg kick.
Zhirkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hammi throws a right and a left that Zhirkov avoids nicely.
Zhirkov scores with a jab to the head.
Hammi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Zhirkov does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zhirkov!
Zhirkov dips to his left and cracks Hammi with an uppercut!
Hammi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhirkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhirkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marcos Hammi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhirkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Zhirkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhirkov.
Zhirkov staying out of range there.
Hammi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zhirkov connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhirkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Hammi misses.
Hammi misses with a two punch combination.
Zhirkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhirkov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zhirkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammi throws a nice looking combination but Zhirkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhirkov misses with a few strikes there.
Zhirkov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hammi backs up against the cage.
Zhirkov cracks a nice hook into Hammi's ribs.
Zhirkov scores with a nice right hand.
Zhirkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zhirkov connects with a crisp jab.
Zhirkov cracks Hammi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Hammi does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammi moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhirkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhirkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammi tries to move into range but Zhirkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhirkov jabs at Hammi's body.
Zhirkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hammi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zhirkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zhirkov cracks a nice hook into Hammi's ribs.
Zhirkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammi is just out of range.
Zhirkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Zhirkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhirkov.
Hammi ducks right into an uppercut from Zhirkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammi slips a straight right by Zhirkov.
Zhirkov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hammi tries to bum rush Zhirkov with a series of wild strikes but Zhirkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhirkov dives in and grabs Hammi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammi pushes down on Zhirkov's head and hops out.
Zhirkov needs to keep his hands up - Hammi had a free shot at his head there.
Hammi slips a straight right by Zhirkov.
Hammi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hammi moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhirkov misses with a looping left.
Zhirkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hammi did well to prevent Zhirkov getting side control.
Zhirkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hammi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hammi regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammi is pulling down on Zhirkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Zhirkov, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zhirkov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good shot there by Hammi.
Zhirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammi moves away.
Zhirkov throws a big shot that misses.
Zhirkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zhirkov.
Hammi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zhirkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammi's waist but Hammi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhirkov off to one side.
Hammi misses with a hook. Zhirkov ducked under it nicely.
Zhirkov throws a body punch but Hammi moves out of range.
Zhirkov misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Hammi.
Hammi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhirkov looks to land a left hand but Hammi moved out of range nicely.
Hammi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hammi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhirkov is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zhirkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zhirkov scores with a nice head shot.
Hammi stuffs the takedown attempt from Zhirkov. Zhirkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammi throws a hook but Zhirkov blocks it.
Hammi throws a right hand that Zhirkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhirkov also avoids with ease.
Hammi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhirkov misses the shot to the body.
Hammi moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhirkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Hammi.
Zhirkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hammi momentarily.
Hammi misses with a body shot
and Zhirkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zhirkov throwing shots but Hammi is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammi is looking for a sweep. Zhirkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hammi trying to control here.
Zhirkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhirkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Zhirkov is looking to take a break and control but Hammi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammi is looking to escape.
Zhirkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zhirkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zhirkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammi tries to kick Zhirkov off but Zhirkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hammi misses with a hook.
Hammi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hammi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammi looks to land a combination but Zhirkov avoids it well.
Hammi is breathing heavily.
Zhirkov tests Hammi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zhirkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Zhirkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhirkov.
Robert Zhirkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammi throws a hook but Zhirkov blocks it.
Zhirkov lands with a nice combination. Hammi backs away looking to recover.
Hammi tries to move into range but Zhirkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhirkov scores with a hook to the body. Hammi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zhirkov scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the body from Hammi misses
and Zhirkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcos Hammi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammi misses with an uppercut.
Zhirkov slips a jab and a cross from Hammi.
Zhirkov takes a swing at Hammi's ribcage but misses.
Zhirkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zhirkov dominated that second round.
That's time! Zhirkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zhirkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammi throws out the jab.
Hammi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammi.
Zhirkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zhirkov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Hammi misses.
Zhirkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhirkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Zhirkov misses.
Hammi misses with a combination
and Zhirkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zhirkov.
Zhirkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhirkov being controlled here momentarily.
Hammi wants to stand and escape but Zhirkov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammi's head.
Hammi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zhirkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zhirkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hammi's head.
Zhirkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhirkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zhirkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhirkov throwing strikes but missing.
Hammi is looking to stand up but Zhirkov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammi controls Zhirkov momentarily but Zhirkov frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hammi throws a one two combo.
Hammi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhirkov's head backwards.
Zhirkov missing with a left hand there. Hammi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zhirkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammi throws out a loose jab but Zhirkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhirkov misses with an uppercut. Hammi saw that one coming.
Hammi throws a nice looking combination but Zhirkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhirkov has a takedown stuffed.
Zhirkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hammi misses with a double jab
and Zhirkov counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov throwing strikes but Hammi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Zhirkov tries to improve position but can't.
Zhirkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Zhirkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zhirkov tries to roll over but Hammi keeps him under control.
Hammi tries to stand and escape but Zhirkov is controlling the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zhirkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zhirkov keeping moving, preventing Hammi from controlling successfully.
Hammi wants to stand but Zhirkov is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Hammi won't allow Zhirkov to sweep him here.
Robert Zhirkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zhirkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammi can do to turn this around?
Hammi tries to stand but Zhirkov is controlling from the bottom.
Marcos Hammi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhirkov is working an open guard so Hammi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zhirkov digs a good hook to Hammi's body.
Zhirkov digs a good hook to Hammi's body.
Zhirkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhirkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhirkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammi throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhirkov.
Zhirkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Zhirkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zhirkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Zhirkov!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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