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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axe Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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159 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffery Manson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axe Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer swinging wildly here.
Manson swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Manson!
It looks like Axe Hammer has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Manson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Manson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manson throws a combination that misses
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Manson. Manson maintains the clinch.
Manson goes for a takedown attempt but Hammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hammer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer is trying to keep Manson in close.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer wants to sweep here but Manson controlling him for the moment.
Manson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manson trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Manson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manson.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manson postures up.
Manson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Manson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Manson has passed into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson controlling the position from side mount.
Hammer manages to get back to half guard.
Manson is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to improve his position but Manson is controlling well.
Manson trying to control the pace.
Hammer wants to control but Manson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jeffery Manson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Manson takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Manson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Manson. Manson maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is pressed up against the cage. Manson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hammer down to the mat. Hammer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Manson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manson closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Hammer has clasped his hands together around Manson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Manson is looking to regain half guard here but Hammer keeps moving and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manson regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Manson has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Manson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Axe Hammer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl out of it but Manson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manson throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Manson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jeffery Manson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manson shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer throws a push kick but Manson slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammer tries to clinch but Manson is having none of it.
Hammer moves out of range as Manson strikes.
Jab, jab by Hammer - just one landing.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manson.
Hammer moves out of range as Manson strikes.
Hammer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Manson avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Manson.
Hammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Manson sprawls well. He's pushed Hammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Manson.
Manson walks into a stiff left hand from Hammer.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Manson circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manson.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manson counters with a three punch combo that has Hammer backing up. Hammer nods at Manson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hammer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manson.
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manson at a distance.
Manson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manson preventing the sweep.
Manson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer working a defensive guard here.
Manson throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Manson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Manson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A punch combination from Manson misses.
Hammer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manson back to the cage. Hammer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No luck for Hammer with that takedown attempt.
Jeffery Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manson forces Hammer back against the cage and clinches.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Manson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manson smiles and moves away.
Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manson postures up.
Manson trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Axe Hammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Axe Hammer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hammer misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Manson avoids them all with ease.
Manson throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
Manson lands the left hand.
Manson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manson misses the shot to the body.
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Manson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
No joy there for Manson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Manson.
Manson cracks Hammer with a good jab.
Hammer cracks a nice hook into Manson's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manson misses with a head kick.
Manson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Manson avoids it well.
Manson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manson defends it nicely.
Hammer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manson rather than just go for the knockout.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Hammer looks for a takedown but Manson sprawls well.
Manson misses with a looping left.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Manson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson closes the distance and clinches.
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manson instigates a clinch.
Manson stalls.
Manson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffery Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manson jumps guard.
Hammer won't allow Manson to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson kicks Hammer off and gets to his feet.
Hammer throws a body punch but Manson moves out of range.
Manson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Manson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Manson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Manson off the cage and back into range.
Manson looks to land a combination but Hammer avoids it well.
Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manson tries to avoid it but Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manson to the ground. Manson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Manson on that attempt.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Manson moves out of range easily.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Manson does no damage.
Manson misses with a two punch combination.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manson.
Manson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hammer misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Manson is avoiding it.
Axe Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hammer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.
Manson is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jeffery Manson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Axe Hammer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hammer lands a body shot.
A combination from Manson does no damage.
Hammer looks to land a combination. Manson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Manson avoids nicely.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick.
Manson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Manson content to control rather than advance.
Manson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer holds on, trying desperately to control.
Hammer taking shots to the head.
Hammer is trying to escape the mount.
Manson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Manson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hammer?
Hammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hammer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Manson with a couple of short strikes.
Hammer is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hammer scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Manson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Manson stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffery Manson!
Jeffery Manson is the new lightweight champion!
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