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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tj Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Hammonok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammonok has chosen Dreams as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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194 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Tj Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Pete Hammonok!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Hammonok coming out on top.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Hammonok tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Hammonok counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hammonok.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammonok trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammonok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammonok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammonok working some strikes from top position.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Hammonok pushes his legs off easily.
Hammonok must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammonok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hammonok is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson.
An elbow from Hammonok crashes against the mat.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammonok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammonok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Hammonok connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Hammonok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammonok.
Hammonok takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Hammonok scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammonok missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Hammonok.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammonok.
Hammonok seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Hammonok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammonok thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Hammonok tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammonok throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Hammonok is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Hammonok decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammonok throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hammonok finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammonok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammonok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammonok accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammonok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammonok is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammonok throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammonok connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammonok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammonok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammonok stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets caught napping as Hammonok dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammonok stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hammonok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hammonok!
Hammonok scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hammonok misses with a body kick.
Hammonok gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammonok pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Hammonok dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hammonok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Hammonok throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Hammonok with the ground and pound but Johnson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammonok is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hammonok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hammonok is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hammonok is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hammonok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hammonok.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammonok decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hammonok counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Hammonok closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Hammonok getting side control.
Hammonok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hammonok scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hammonok landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hammonok is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hammonok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hammonok.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammonok missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammonok frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Hammonok with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammonok landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hammonok landing shots from mount.
Hammonok is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hammonok throws some wild stikes that Johnson manages to avoid easily.
Hammonok landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Hammonok connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pete Hammonok has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammonok lands with some strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson can't escape the position.
Hammonok unloads with some shots from mount but Johnson bucks and avoids them well.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hammonok tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hammonok dominating with strikes here.
Hammonok connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammonok connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Hammonok postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Hammonok looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hammonok throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Hammonok's attempts to control the action.
Hammonok lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammonok wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Hammonok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hammonok throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hammonok is in Johnson's guard.
Hammonok postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammonok defends well.
Hammonok throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammonok.
Johnson is working an open guard so Hammonok takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hammonok to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammonok wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Hammonok defends easily.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Hammonok pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hammonok's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammonok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammonok in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammonok stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hammonok lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hammonok lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hammonok tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tj Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammonok shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hammonok showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammonok pulls his head out easily.
Hammonok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammonok thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammonok.
Hammonok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammonok pulls his head out easily.
Hammonok working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hammonok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hammonok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hammonok working Johnson over with strikes.
Hammonok is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Hammonok stands up and beckons Johnson to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammonok throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hammonok is in Johnson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammonok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Hammonok not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hammonok sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Hammonok not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pete Hammonok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tj Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammonok frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Hammonok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammonok has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Pete Hammonok!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Pete Hammonok!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Pete Hammonok!
Pete Hammonok wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Pete Hammonok made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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