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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Kalai closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hammond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hammond fails to land the takedown.
Kalai fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hammond gets tackled into the cage by Kalai. Kalai maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hammond goes for a takedown attempt but Kalai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Hammond gets a takedown into half guard.
Kalai wants to stand back up but Hammond manages to pass into side control.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalai trying to control but Hammond flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hammond controlling well, preventing Kalai from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Kalai is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Hammond gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Kalai is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Hammond is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickie Hammond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Makedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammond pinned against the cage. Hammond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hammond counters with a big head kick but Makedov shrugs it off. #TD2#
Makedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hammond to the ground. Makedov is now in Hammond's guard.#ES#
Hammond manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Makedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hammond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rickie Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Makedov.
Makedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammond pinned against the cage. Hammond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Hammond closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Makedov's guard.#T1#
Makedov is controlling Hammond's posture.
Makedov wants to hit a switch here but Hammond passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Makedov there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makedov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Makedov tries to lock up and control but Hammond gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hammond tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #ES2#
Makedov bucks up and throws Hammond to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Khabib Makedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Makedov shoots in for a double leg but Hammond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammond tries to counter by clinching up but Makedov breaks away and moves out of range.
Makedov looks winded!
Hammond tries to clinch but Makedov is having none of it.
Makedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammond's waist but Hammond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makedov off to one side.
Hammond with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Makedov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hammond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hammond is pressing down on Makedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hammond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Hammond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hammond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hammond working for a triangle but Makedov defends it easily.
#T3##SUB#
Hammond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makedov cracks Hammond with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Hammond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Makedov is working Hammond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Makedov cracks Hammond with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Hammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Makedov works over Hammond with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Makedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammond wants to stand and escape but Makedov is having none of it.
Makedov looking to pass the guard.
Makedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammond lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Hammond looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammond, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammond tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hammond keeping moving, preventing Makedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammond shoots in for a double leg but Makedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickie Hammond dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Makedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammond. Hammond gets slowly back to his feet.
Makedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammond appears to be looking for a big counter.
Makedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammond counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Makedov gets a double leg takedown into Hammond's guard.
Makedov preventing the sweep.
Makedov cracks Hammond with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond 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.#SUB#
Hammond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Makedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makedov has managed to get both his arms back between Hammond's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Makedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Makedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makedov postures up and lands a big shot to Hammond's brow.
Makedov stays in close to Hammond's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Makedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Hammond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hammond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makedov defends well.#SUB#
Hammond throws his legs up looking for a submission but Makedov uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Hammond is looking for a sweep.
Makedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hammond some visible discomfort.
Makedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hammond taking a bit of punishment here - Makedov scoring with strikes.
Makedov working the head with strikes.
Makedov controls the position from side control.
Hammond throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Hammond is looking for a sweep.
Makedov lands an elbow. #T3#
Hammond is trying to get back to half guard.
Makedov cracks Hammond with a big right hand but Hammond just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Makedov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hammond will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hammond is looking for a sweep.
Hammond takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hammond is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makedov off and has taken his back!
Makedov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Makedov right now.
#T4#
Hammond not allowing Makedov to control his hands.
I really don't envy Makedov right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makedov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Makedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hammond shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Makedov is trying to defend but Hammond finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Makedov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Makedov wants to improve his position but Hammond is controlling well.
Hammond takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond passes into side control, despite Makedov's attempt to control the position.
Makedov looks to move to half guard but instead Hammond has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Makedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Makedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammond trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Makedov tries to lock up and control but Hammond gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Makedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Hammond looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SU#
Hammond stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD2#
Makedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hammond to the mat! Hammond manages to get full guard.
Makedov trying to control but Hammond is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hammond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makedov is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Hammond wants to get back to his feet but Makedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammond keeping moving, preventing Makedov from controlling successfully.
Makedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammond has wrist control.
Makedov wants to control from the top but Hammond keeps moving.
Makedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Hammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hammond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammond trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makedov throwing strikes but missing.
Makedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammond trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Makedov postures up in Hammond's guard and throws a big left but Hammond blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Makedov closes the distance and clinches up with Hammond, looking for a takedown. Makedov pushes Hammond against the cage but Hammond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Hammond forces Makedov back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hammond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hammond tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickie Hammond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammond 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickie Hammond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Lias Tamara connects with a jab.#CL2#
Lias Tamara has Hammond up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammond wants to break free but Lias Tamara has control.
Hammond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lias Tamara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammond is defending well.#TD2#
Lias Tamara manages to pull guard.
Hammond postures up in Lias Tamara's guard and throws a big left but Lias Tamara blocks it.
Lias Tamara trying to control the position here.
Lias Tamara is looking to sweep but instead, Hammond has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hammond stands up from half guard. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##TD2#
Lias Tamara jumps guard.
Lias Tamara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammond preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Lias Tamara working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hammond has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammond lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lias Tamara wants to control but Hammond is keeping busy.
#T2#
Hammond keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lias Tamara tries to kick Hammond off but Hammond keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lias Tamara is looking to improve his position.
Lias Tamara keeps trying to improve his position.
Lias Tamara moves into full guard.
#T3#
Hammond stopping the sweep attempt from Lias Tamara.
Hammond content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Hammond stands up and waves to Lias Tamara to follow him.
Lias Tamara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lias Tamara wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lias Tamara or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammond, which made it look bad.
Lias Tamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammond.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lias Tamara keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Lias Tamara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Lias Tamara rushes Hammond and presses him up against the cage.
Hammond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammond has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lias Tamara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lias Tamara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rickie Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Handi Lias Tamara.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lias Tamara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammond avoids it really well and circles away.
Hammond is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Handi Lias Tamara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Lias Tamara rushes Hammond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Lias Tamara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Lias Tamara moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Lias Tamara pulls guard effortlessly.
Lias Tamara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hammond puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hammond wants to stand but Lias Tamara has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lias Tamara is trying to stand back up but Hammond is controlling him
#SUB2#
Lias Tamara looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hammond pushes past his half guard into mount! #T1#
Hammond trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SU#
Hammond is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Lias Tamara throws a wild body kick that Hammond sees coming a mile off.
Lias Tamara shoots in for a takedown but Hammond shows good takedown defense.
Hammond throws the kick towards the body but Lias Tamara avoids it.
Lias Tamara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammond avoids it really well and circles away.
Hammond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lias Tamara is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Lias Tamara. No joy for Hammond on that attempt. #CL2#
Hammond gets tackled into the cage by Lias Tamara. Lias Tamara maintains the clinch. #T2#
Hammond tries to break free but Lias Tamara pushes him back against the cage.
Lias Tamara looking to slow down the pace here.
Hammond wants to break free but Lias Tamara has control.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lias Tamara to keep the fight standing.
Hammond has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lias Tamara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Lias Tamara has the dominant position.
Hammond is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lias Tamara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lias Tamara has Hammond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Hammond gets control of Lias Tamara's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hammond will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lias Tamara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammond swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hammond working for a triangle but Lias Tamara defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hammond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lias Tamara defends it easily.#T3#
Hammond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lias Tamara's guard. #REVR#
Lias Tamara keeping moving, preventing Hammond from controlling successfully.
Hammond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Lias Tamara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hammond passes into side control.
Hammond wants to control but Lias Tamara is keeping him busy. #T4##SU#
Hammond decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lias Tamara to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Lias Tamara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rickie Hammond will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hammond manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lias Tamara on his heels. He'll look to pass Lias Tamara's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammond won't allow Lias Tamara to sweep him here.
Lias Tamara managing to control the position. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lias Tamara manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hammond has Lias Tamara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lias Tamara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lias Tamara stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hammond goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lias Tamara prevents it.
Hammond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Lias Tamara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lias Tamara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lias Tamara wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lias Tamara has Hammond pressed against the cage.
Lias Tamara can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Lias Tamara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lias Tamara tries for a takedown but Hammond sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rickie Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Handi Lias Tamara.
Lias Tamara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Hammond shoots in and gets a takedown into Lias Tamara's guard.
Lias Tamara is looking to stand back up but Hammond counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lias Tamara. #REVB##SUB#
Hammond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Lias Tamara has his hands clasped together around Hammond's back. He's all about the action.
Lias Tamara is trying to stand.
Lias Tamara trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hammond manages to pass to mount!
Lias Tamara tries to lock up and control but Hammond gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Lias Tamara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hammond controlling the position easily from mount.
Lias Tamara tries to hold on but Hammond pushes him away.
Hammond controlling from mount. #T4#
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.
Lias Tamara is looking to improve his position but Hammond isn't that keen on the idea.#SU#
Hammond stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Lias Tamara dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammond sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Lias Tamara rushes Hammond and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Lias Tamara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lias Tamara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lias Tamara shoots in but Hammond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rickie Hammond.
I think Hammond has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Solo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Solo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solo. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Solo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammond has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Solo clinches with his opponent.
Solo being controlled against the cage.
Hammond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo can't get the takedown.
Solo wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Solo wants a takedown but no success here.
Rickie Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Solo.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Solo drives through and clinches with Hammond against the cage.
#T1##TD#
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.
The referee asks Hammond politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hammond prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU#
Hammond stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Solo looks winded!
Hammond slips a jab and a cross from Solo.
#TD#
Hammond fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Solo sprawls well initially but Hammond persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Solo tries to kick Hammond off in order to stand up. Hammond Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
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!
Solo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Hammond has hold of Solo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Solo seems comfortable defending it but Hammond has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Solo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Solo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hammond couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rickie Hammond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzalez.
Hammond walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gonzalez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammond.
#CL2#
Gonzalez darts in and clinches Hammond up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzalez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammond is defending well for now.
Hammond is looking for a takedown.
Hammond pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gonzalez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hammond.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez tries to break free but Hammond pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but Hammond keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzalez working hard to break the clinch.
Hammond can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hammond takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC2#
Hammond is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rickie Hammond has been cut.
and Gonzalez counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hammond! He's just covering up as Gonzalez starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Gonzalez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Pridham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hammond's guard.
Pridham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pridham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pridham is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hammond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammond keeping full guard, as Pridham tries to pass. #SU2#
Pridham stands and steps away. Hammond gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pridham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pridham clinches.
Hammond working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Pridham breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Pridham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammond, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Pridham jumps guard but Hammond turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Hammond jumps guard and drags Pridham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hammond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Pridham has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hammond is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hammond is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pridham to keep the fight standing.
Hammond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammond has Pridham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pridham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammond jumps guard but Pridham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pridham stalling in the clinch.
Hammond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2##TD2#
Pridham pulls guard.
Pridham looking for a sweep. Not yet Pridham, not yet.
Pridham throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pridham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammond manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Pridham prevents Hammond from getting back to his feet.
Hammond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pridham is one step ahead there.
Pridham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pridham is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Pridham passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Pridham seems content to control.#SUB2#
Pridham is looking for a kimura here.
#SU2#
Pridham stands up from half guard. #CL2#
Pridham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammond taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Pridham tries to pull guard but Hammond won't allow it.
Hammond can't get the takedown.
Hammond drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pridham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hammond has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pridham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hammond is breathing heavily.
Hammond tries to pull guard but Pridham won't allow it.
#BC2#
Pridham manages to break the clinch.
Pridham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pridham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pridham darts in looking for a takedown but Hammond gets double underhooks and turns Pridham into the cage.
Hammond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pridham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hammond shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pridham as he jumps to the side.
Pridham feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Pridham dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Pridham has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hammond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hammond is trying to stall.
Hammond is trying to push Pridham away but Pridham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pridham prevents Hammond from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Pridham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pridham darts in and clinches Hammond up against the cage.
Hammond wants a takedown.
Pridham stalling in the clinch.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammond takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Rickie Hammond has been cut.#T1#
Hammond displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pridham up against the cage.
Pridham works on Hammond's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Pridham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Pridham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammond, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammond is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pridham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pridham is pressed up against the cage. Hammond has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pridham down to the mat. Pridham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Pridham moves into the clinch successfully.
Pridham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hammond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
Pridham manages to pull guard.
Jonathan Pridham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pridham has Hammond pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
Pridham is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2##BC2#
Pridham manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pridham or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammond, which made it look bad.
Pridham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammond is fending him off so far but Pridham persists. Nope, Hammond circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Pridham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammond looking for a takedown.
Jonathan Pridham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Hammond lands a takedown into guard.
Pridham pulls Hammond in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Pridham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pridham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Pridham has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#ES2#
Pridham scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4##CL2#
Pridham closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pridham wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Pridham.
Hammond is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammond.
Pridham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hammond looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Pridham.
Hammond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Pridham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rickie Hammond's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hammond fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pridham lands an elbow that stopped Hammond in his tracks for a moment.
Pridham gets underhooks to prevent Hammond's takedown attempt.
Hammond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hammond taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pridham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hammond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pridham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hammond tries to circle away but Pridham has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hammond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Pridham darts in and clinches Hammond up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hammond tries for a takedown but Pridham manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammond jumps guard but Pridham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pridham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hammond's defenses. #BC2#
Pridham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pridham has closed the distance and engaged Hammond in a clinch.
Hammond wants to break free but Pridham has control.
#TD2#
Pridham jumps guard.
Pridham is adopting a defensive guard.
Pridham 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.#SUB2#
Pridham is looking for a triangle but Hammond pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Pridham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pridham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pridham will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pridham throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Hammond tries to keep at a distance but Pridham has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Hammond wants to take the fight to the mat but Pridham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pridham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pridham lands an elbow inside.
Hammond jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pridham walks away with a smile on his face. Hammond gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Pridham clinches up with Hammond and pushes him back against the cage.
Hammond stops a takedown attempt from Pridham.
#TD#
Hammond turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Pridham sneaks out the side door and pushes Hammond away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Hammond has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Pridham has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Pridham jumps guard and drags Hammond to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pridham has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Pridham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammond manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Pridham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pridham stays in close to Hammond's body and controls the position.
Hammond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pridham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pridham won't allow Hammond to get back to his feet.
Rickie Hammond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonathan Pridham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pridham passes Hammond's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hammond looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Pridham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pridham 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Pridham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Malaya throws a push kick but Hammond slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Malaya clinches.
Hammond is trying to maintain a safe position but Malaya gets an underhook and turns Hammond into the cage.
Malaya stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Malaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Malaya closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malaya lands in his opponent's guard.
Malaya trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hammond wants to get back to his feet but Malaya passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hammond looking for submissions off his back.
Malaya is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Hammond looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Hammond missing with punches from the bottom.
Hammond moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Malaya wants to pass the guard but Hammond is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hammond is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hammond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Malaya is pulling down on Hammond's head to control his posture. #T2#
Hammond won't allow Malaya to get back to his feet.
Malaya keeping moving, preventing Hammond from controlling successfully.
Malaya pulls Hammond in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Hammond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malaya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammond has managed to get both his arms back between Malaya's legs - danger averted.
Malaya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammond throwing strikes but missing.
Malaya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Malaya makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4##SUB#
Hammond has his foot on Malaya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malaya works his way back into a safe position though.
Malaya stops Hammond from standing up.
Hammond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammond wants to get back to his feet but Malaya passes into half guard.
Hammond manages to get to full guard.
Malaya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammond is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hammond looking for a guillotine here but Malaya defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malaya scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piglas Malaya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hammond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malaya to score with a decent uppercut.
Malaya throws a series of punches but Hammond moves out of range.
And Hammond counters with a quick kick to the body but Malaya blocks it.
Hammond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammond takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#
Hammond is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Malaya moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Hammond! Malaya continues to tee off on Hammond, landing with a left and a right! Malaya connects with a right hand that leaves Hammond sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Malaya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Piglas Malaya!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rickie Hammond has been cut.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Hammond throws a quick counter kick to the body but Silva avoids it.
Hammond avoids the head kick by Silva.
Hammond fires out a quick counter leg kick but Silva just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hammond closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Hammond quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hammond blocks a head kick by Silva.
#TD#
Hammond drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Hammond stands up from Silva's guard - Hammond perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hammond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Hammond looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva wants to stand but Hammond is controlling the position. #SU#
Hammond stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammond thumps Silva with a low kick.#T1##TD#
Hammond throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Hammond finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Hammond is having none of it.
Hammond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammond won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Hammond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva wants to stand up but Hammond is controlling him.
Hammond postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammond stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. #T2#
Hammond prevents Silva from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Antunes Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva looks winded!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammond throws a quick counter kick to the body but Silva avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammond.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammond throws a quick counter kick to the body but Silva avoids it.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Hammond closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva is looking to get back to is feet but Hammond passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammond remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SU#
Hammond decides to stand back up. Hammond steps back and let's Silva get back to his feet.#CL#
Hammond rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC#
Hammond manages to break the clinch.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva throws a head kick but Hammond moves out of range.
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hammond.
Hammond lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Hammond manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammond is standing up over Silva. Silva looks to escape but Hammond dives into side control.
#REVB#
Silva is looking to get back to his feet here but Hammond is keeping cool and he's managed to take Silva's back.
Hammond just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Silva trying to get back to his feet but Hammond is in full control for now. #T4##SUB#
Silva wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Hammond drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Silva 's chin! Silva is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickie Hammond!
Antunes Silva spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back better then ever'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hammond fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammond gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Ruiz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A body shot lands from Ruiz.
Ruiz lands a body shot. #BC#
Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruiz darts in looking for a takedown but Hammond gets double underhooks and turns Ruiz into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Ruiz blocks the body kick.
Ruiz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hammond slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rickie Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Ruiz.#T1##CL2#
Ruiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruiz stalls.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Hammond holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruiz drops back down to his feet.
Hammond tries to pull guard but Ruiz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hammond is pushing Ruiz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ruiz tries to circle away but Hammond has him pinned against the cage.
Ruiz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but Hammond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hammond has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2##TD2#
Ruiz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ruiz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ruiz is striking off his back. Hammond thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Ruiz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ruiz is trying to maintain the position but Hammond is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruiz manages to get to full guard.
Hammond wanted to stand there but Ruiz had control of the position. #T3#
Ruiz wants to stand and escape but Hammond is having none of it.
Ruiz is controlling Hammond's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Hammond pulls guard effortlessly.
Hammond striking off his back but it's not causing Ruiz any problems.
Ruiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Hammond striking off his back but it's not causing Ruiz any problems.
Ruiz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Hammond is looking for a triangle but Ruiz pushes his legs off easily.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz won't allow Hammond to get back to his feet.
Hammond 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammond tries to strike from the bottom.
Hammond keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spencer Ruiz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hammond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Ruiz forces Hammond back against the cage and clinches.
Hammond jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ruiz walks away with a smile on his face. Hammond gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spencer Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz tries for a takedown but Hammond sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruiz avoids a kick to the body.
Hammond doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a left and a right that stings Hammond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruiz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruiz is fending him off so far but Hammond persists. Nope, Ruiz circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammond.#T1#
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches up with Hammond, looking for a takedown. Ruiz pushes Hammond against the cage but Hammond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Ruiz has Hammond up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammond tries to pull guard but Ruiz holds him up against the cage and eventually Hammond drops back down to his feet.
Ruiz lands with a left to the head.
Hammond goes for a takedown attempt but Ruiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammond tries for a takedown but Ruiz circles away easily
and Ruiz counters with a left to the body.
Ruiz throws a head kick but Hammond moves out of range.
Ruiz looks for a takedown but Hammond sprawls well.#T2#
Ruiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammond tries for a takedown but Ruiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammond pinned against the cage. Hammond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Hammond was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ruiz.
Ruiz dives in and grabs Hammond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammond pushes down on Ruiz's head and hops out.
Hammond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammond checks a low kick from Ruiz.
Ruiz fails with the takedown#CL#
and Hammond holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Ruiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Hammond holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruiz drops back down to his feet.
Ruiz tries to stall but Hammond uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruiz is trying to break the clinch but Hammond has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hammond closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.
Hammond tries to stall but Ruiz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Hammond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Hammond shoots for a takedown but Ruiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Ruiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammond, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammond looking for a takedown. #BC#
Hammond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruiz shoots in for a double leg but Hammond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammond tried to counter with a leg kick but Ruiz avoided it.
Hammond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammond goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Hammond blocks the low kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammond is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruiz is defending well.
Ruiz prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Hammond manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hammond. No joy for Ruiz on that attempt.
Hammond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruiz.
Ruiz swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Hammond shoots in and drives through. Ruiz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammond fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammond sets himself, and Ruiz steps forward looking for the clinch! Hammond avoids it this time.
Hammond displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruiz.
Spencer Ruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ruiz gets a clinch.
Ruiz avoids a wild elbow strike from Hammond.
Hammond tries for a takedown but Ruiz manages to get underhooks.
Hammond fails to pull guard.
Hammond is looking to control Ruiz's arms but Ruiz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hammond has his back to the cage.
Hammond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruiz just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Ruiz pushes Hammond up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hammond goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ruiz prevents it.
Ruiz stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammond stuffs the takedown.
It appears Hammond was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Ruiz has managed to clinch.
Ruiz tries to break the clinch but Hammond is controlling the position.
Ruiz prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Hammond prevents the takedown attempt.
Spencer Ruiz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hammond tries for a takedown but Ruiz manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.
Hammond is pressed up against the cage. Ruiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hammond down to the mat. Hammond avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ruiz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hammond shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruiz but Ruiz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Hammond as Ruiz shoots in.
Hammond is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Ruiz gets caught flat footed, as Hammond shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Ruiz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hammond is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Ruiz 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.
Ruiz is trying to hold Hammond in close to prevent damage but Hammond has managed to pass into half guard.
Ruiz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hammond jumps into side control!
Ruiz is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruiz 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Ruiz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Hammond clinches.
Crespo is working for takedown but Hammond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crespo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hammond closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hammond could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hammond wants to stand but Crespo is controlling his arm.
Crespo is looking for a sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hammond wants to stand but Crespo is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Hammond thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crespo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hammond presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo tries to hold on but Hammond pushes him away. #T1#
Crespo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Hammond decides to stand up. #CL#
Hammond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crespo.
Crespo is looking for a takedown.
Rickie Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Crespo.#TD#
Hammond has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Crespo regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Crespo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Crespo wants to sweep but no luck.
Crespo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crespo is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammond wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crespo manages to pass to side control.
Hammond looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crespo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Crespo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hammond tries to get to full guard but Crespo has control of the leg.
Crespo wants to take a breather but Hammond is having none of it.
Hammond gets full guard.
Crespo stopping the sweep attempt from Hammond.
Hammond is breathing heavily.
Crespo forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Crespo is looking for a kimura but Hammond is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crespo to get the leverage. #T4#
Crespo wants to take a breather but Hammond is having none of it.
Hammond is looking for a sweep. Crespo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Crespo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hammond is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aldo Crespo!
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