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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Al Hammond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Hammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno leaves Hammond with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Hammond with that takedown attempt.
Hammond gets a clinch.
Moreno content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Moreno has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hammond uses from the top position.
Moreno controls Hammond momentarily but Hammond frees himself.
Moreno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammond is one step ahead there.
Hammond sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammond postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Hammond from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moreno closes the distance and pushes Hammond back into the cage.
Hammond taking a breather.
Hammond is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moreno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno jumps into guard, dragging Hammond to the mat.
Hammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreno is trying to control the position but Hammond postures up.
Moreno is trying to hold Hammond in close to prevent damage but Hammond has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno trying to hold on to Hammond's head to control him but Hammond postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammond throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammond blocks the strikes from Moreno.
Hammond wants to control but Moreno is keeping him busy.
Moreno looking for submissions off his back.
Hammond thows a huge punch but Moreno dodges it nicely.
Hammond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moreno tries to get to full guard but Hammond has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno trying to control but Hammond postures up.
Hammond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammond seems to be working for a kimura but Moreno defends the submission attempt.
Hammond trying to pass the guard but Moreno defending well.
Moreno is looking to improve his position.
Moreno gets back to full guard.
Moreno has an active guard here but Hammond has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno looking for submissions off his back.
Moreno wants to improve his position but Hammond is controlling well.
Hammond stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammond closes the distance and clinches up with Moreno, looking for a takedown. Hammond pushes Moreno against the cage but Moreno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moreno looks for a takedown but Hammond sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alejandro Moreno will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammond is defended easily by Moreno.
Hammond has closed the distance and engaged Moreno in a clinch.
Hammond can't get the takedown.
Moreno scores with a hook to the body.
Moreno trying to stall but Hammond improves his position.
Hammond wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moreno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moreno breaks from the clinch.
Moreno darts in looking for a takedown but Hammond gets double underhooks and turns Moreno into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno drags the fight down to the ground.
Moreno is trying to keep Hammond in close.
Hammond decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moreno, up you get!
Hammond throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moreno's waist but Moreno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammond off to one side.
Hammond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moreno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammond keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammond.
Hammond looks for a takedown but Moreno sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammond darts in looking for a takedown but Moreno gets double underhooks and turns Hammond into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond gets underhooks to prevent Moreno's takedown attempt.
Hammond is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moreno to keep the fight standing.
Hammond is trying to pull guard but Moreno has him pressed against the cage.
Moreno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Moreno does no damage.
Hammond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moreno.
Moreno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moreno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammond.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moreno.
Hammond keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammond darts in looking for a takedown but Moreno gets double underhooks and turns Hammond into the cage.
Hammond turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hammond manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Moreno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammond's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hammond tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moreno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammond throws an elbow that misses. Moreno uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammond's guard. Nice move by Moreno!
Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreno works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammond's head.
Moreno is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Moreno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hammond avoids the head kick by Moreno.
Moreno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammond swivels and escapes.
Hammond closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moreno circles away.
Hammond moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hammond jabs at Moreno's body.
Al Hammond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammond tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moreno defends well and Hammond ends up having to push Moreno into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moreno decides to pull guard.
Moreno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moreno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno wants to stand up but Hammond is controlling him.
Hammond wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
Moreno is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moreno breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Moreno both land. Nice combination.
Moreno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moreno jumps guard but Hammond stands there with Moreno around his waist. Moreno gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moreno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moreno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hammond.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moreno.
Moreno has clasped his hands together around Hammond's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond is not content to let Moreno control the position.
Hammond is trying to control Moreno's posture but Moreno avoids it.
Hammond tries to bench press Moreno off him but Moreno keeps the position.
Hammond is working hard here to advance position.
Hammond manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hammond drops an elbow to the side of Moreno's head.
Hammond sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moreno defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hammond stands up from half guard.
Hammond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moreno looks for a takedown but Hammond sprawls well.
Moreno just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammond defends it nicely.
Al Hammond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alejandro Moreno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moreno avoids the head kick by Hammond.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alejandro Moreno.
I've got Moreno winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Moreno!
Alejandro Moreno took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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