Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Fukuoka
Date: Apr 04, 2022

#R1#
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Kido.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Kido.
Kido tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kido takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Kido, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer throws a lazy body kick
and Kido counters with a stiff right hand.
Kido feints a jab promting Hammer to slip. Kido then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hammer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hammer lands with a nice body kick.
Kido wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer misses with a head kick.
Kido tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Kido backs off Hammer throws a huge counter combo but Kido manages to avoid it all.
Kido tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Kido steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Hammer drives through and clinches with Kido against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kido lands a hook that snaps the head of Hammer backwards. #T1##BC2#
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kido is looking for a counter combo.
Kido moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Kido throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kido tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer staying out of range there.#KD2#
Hammer lands a head kick that bluckles Kido and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Hammer no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC2#Kido is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Yasuhiro Kido has been cut.
Kido avoids the head kick by Hammer.
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!
Kido tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Hammer throws a front kick to the face that drops Kido face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Johnny Hammer!
After winning the bout, Johnny Hammer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Osaka
Date: Mar 21, 2022

#R1#
Allen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Allen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allen tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it. #CL2#
Allen tries to keep at a distance but Hammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen is trying to stall. #T1#
Allen is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Allen tries to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling the position.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Hammer has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hammer forces Allen back against the ropes and clinches.
Allen wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Allen is trying to break free.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands. #BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Hammer with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Allen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Allen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hammer's head.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Allen saw that one coming.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Allen blocks a head kick by Hammer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allen is looking to land body kicks.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hammer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Allen looks to land a body kick but Hammer moved away.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body. #KD2#
Hammer throws out a head kick that Allen doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Allen crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Allen's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC2#Allen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hayden Allen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Allen avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Hayden Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammer can pounce on him.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Allen.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allen avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Hammer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Hammer lands but Allen takes it in his stride.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammer pushes Allen away with a front kick.
Allen seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammer throws a front kick to the face that drops Allen face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Johnny Hammer!
An out of breath Johnny Hammer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2022

#R1#
Hammer tries to bum rush Burduada No Cranio with a series of wild strikes but Burduada No Cranio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Burduada No Cranio moved away.
Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Burduada No Cranio.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Burduada No Cranio moves out of range easily.
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burduada No Cranio blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Burduada No Cranio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burduada No Cranio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burduada No Cranio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burduada No Cranio lands a nice shot that snaps Hammer's head back.
Burduada No Cranio with a hook.
Burduada No Cranio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hammer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burduada No Cranio. Burduada No Cranio obviously looking to wear him down.
Burduada No Cranio keeps Hammer at a distance using the push kick.
Burduada No Cranio lands the left hand.
Burduada No Cranio fakes the leg kick and cracks Hammer in the body.
The crowd cheers as Burduada No Cranio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammer doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
A jab from Burduada No Cranio finds it's way through Hammer's defenses.
Hammer misses with a head kick.
Burduada No Cranio avoids the head kick by Hammer.
A head kick by Hammer misses
and Burduada No Cranio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burduada No Cranio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammer at a distance.
Hammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Hammer is rocked!
Burduada No Cranio connects with a leg kick.
Burduada No Cranio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a nice head shot.
Hammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Burduada No Cranio finish him?
Burduada No Cranio lands a nice looking body shot.
Hammer seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burduada No Cranio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a jab.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer walks into a stiff left hand from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a jab.
A jab lands there for Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a right hand. Hammer shakes it off.
Burduada No Cranio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick
and Burduada No Cranio counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Hammer badly! Burduada No Cranio follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Hammer out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Burduada No Cranio finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Johnny Hammer was interviewed post fight and said 'I just want to thank my sponsors, my fans and my family for the unwavering support.'.

Event: KoF:IW - Nakagawa x Satake
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
A lazy body kick from Hammer
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hammer darts in trying to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Hammer motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Hammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Hammer darts in trying to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hammer doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Hammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit cracks Hammer with a good jab.#ROC#Hammer is rocked!
Hammer throws a lazy body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.
Hammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit jabs Hammer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammer looks winded!
Hammer thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp right that sends Hammer to the canvas! Sitsongrit follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madkhao Sitsongrit!
The defeated Johnny Hammer had this to say: 'I just want to thank my sponsors, my fans and my family for the unwavering support.'.

Event: KoF:IW - Garbowa x Mandiang
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Hecker Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hecker Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Hecker Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hammer gets a clinch. #BC#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hecker Jr tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
We've been informed that Hecker Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hecker Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hammer gets caught flat footed, as Hecker Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Hammer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Hammer drives through and clinches with Hecker Jr against the cage. #T1##BC#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer misses with a head kick.
Hecker Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hecker Jr tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Hecker Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Hammer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Hammer. #CL#
Hammer has closed the distance and engaged Hecker Jr in a clinch. #TD2#
Hecker Jr decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hecker Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hecker Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Hecker Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Hammer is trying to stand.
Hecker Jr is keen to just control but Hammer is a slippery customer.
Hammer tries to kick Hecker Jr off but Hecker Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hammer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hecker Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Hecker Jr wants to take a breather but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hammer can't escape the position.
Hecker Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hammer's face. #T3#
Hecker Jr landing punches.
Hammer regains half guard.
Hecker Jr trying to pass the guard but Hammer defending well.
Hecker Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Hecker Jr is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hecker Jr prevents Hammer from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hecker Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hammer defends it well.
Hammer tries to kick Hecker Jr off but Hecker Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Hammer wants to sweep but Hecker Jr has passed to side control!
Hammer is looking to regain half guard here but Hecker Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Hecker Jr throws an elbow but Hammer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hammer tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hammer is trying to escape the mount.
Hecker Jr wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
Hecker Jr dominating with strikes here.
Hammer has given up his back here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeff Hecker Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hecker Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Hammer rushes Hecker Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hecker Jr is looking to clinch.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hecker Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker Jr.
Hecker Jr blocks a head kick by Hammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hecker Jr counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Johnny Hammer has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer. #CL#
Hammer moves into the clinch successfully.
Hammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hecker Jr. #BC#
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Hecker Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
And Hecker Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hecker Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Hammer closes the distance and pushes Hecker Jr back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hecker Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hecker Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hecker Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Hecker Jr throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer is looking for a counter combo.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Hecker Jr.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body
and Hecker Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hecker Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer misses with the body kick
and Hecker Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hecker Jr cracks Hammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Hammer is rocked!
Johnny Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Hammer checks a low kick from Hecker Jr.
Hecker Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hecker Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hecker Jr.
A jab lands there for Hecker Jr.
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Hammer seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Hammer misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammer.
Hecker Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Hammer has managed to clinch. #BC#
Hammer manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Hammer moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Johnny Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Hecker Jr shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Hecker Jr on that attempt.
Hammer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hammer wants to clinch.
Hammer throws a push kick but Hecker Jr slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Hecker Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hecker Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hecker Jr.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hecker Jr blocks a head kick by Hammer. #CL#
Hammer closes the distance and pushes Hecker Jr back into the cage.
Hammer prevents Hecker Jr from breaking the clinch.
Hecker Jr jumps guard but Hammer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Hammer closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Hammer manages to pull guard. #ES#
Hammer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hecker Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hammer keeps control of Hecker Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hecker Jr is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hammer'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hecker Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hecker Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hecker Jr tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hecker Jr tries to clinch up.
It looked like Hammer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Hecker Jr avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hammer. Hecker Jr shrugs it off though. #CL#
Hammer pushes Hecker Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Hecker Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammer.
Hammer misses with a head kick.
Hecker Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Hecker Jr with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.#T1#
Hecker Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Hecker Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hammer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hecker Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES#
Hammer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hecker Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer scores with a push kick.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hecker Jr can do to turn this around?
Hecker Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hecker Jr blocks the body kick.
Hecker Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Hecker Jr sees coming a mile off.
Hecker Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Hecker Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hammer quickly recovers to half guard.
Hammer punching from the bottom.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hecker Jr is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Well, if Hecker Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hecker Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.
Hecker Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hammer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hecker Jr prevents Hammer from improving his position.
Hammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hecker Jr trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Jeff Hecker Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Hecker Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Hecker Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Hecker Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hecker Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hecker Jr prevents Hammer from getting back to his feet.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Hecker Jr from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hammer is looking to score with low kicks.#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.#TD2#
Hammer gets caught flat footed, as Hecker Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammer is striking from the bottom but Hecker Jr uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hecker Jr blocks the strikes from Hammer. #SU2#
Hecker Jr escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hecker Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammer defends it nicely.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker Jr.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Hammer moves to clinch but Hecker Jr breaks away
and Hecker Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hecker Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Hecker Jr tries to keep at a distance but Hammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hecker Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

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 Johnny Hammer.
I think Hammer 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Hammer!
Johnny Hammer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: KoF:IW - Garbowa x Tokugawa
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Hammer walks into a straight right hand from Glover.
Glover throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Glover throws a big counter combination but Hammer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hammer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hammer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Glover's head.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer throws a lazy body kick
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glover scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Glover tries to counter by clinching up but Hammer breaks away and moves out of range.
Hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Glover's waist but Glover gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hammer off to one side.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses
and Glover counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hammer throws a wild hook but Glover just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Hammer gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Glover raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Glover!
Joe Glover spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Johnny Hammer had this to say: 'I just want to thank my sponsors, my fans and my family for the unwavering support.'.

Event: KoF:IW - Okongwu x Manivong
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Taylor clinches.
Taylor wants a takedown. #BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.

Hammer throws Taylor to one side and escapes!
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Hammer tries to land a body kick
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Hammer.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick there by Hammer.
Hammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Hammer didn't expect that.

Hammer kicks Taylor off and gets to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position. #BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Hammer's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.

Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Hammer throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hammer!

Hammer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Taylor counters with a left and a right that stings Hammer.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Hammer fights it but they end up in guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Hammer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hammer wants to break free but Taylor has control.
Taylor prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Taylor clinches.
Taylor keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Taylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
Hammer tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnny Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hammer won't be happy with that.

Hammer sneaks out the side door and pushes Taylor away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Taylor avoids it.#TD2#
Hammer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taylor to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Hammer pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Hammer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Taylor keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Taylor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnny Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Despite the aggression on Taylor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
Hammer wants to break free but Taylor has control. #BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Hammer backs off Taylor throws a huge counter combo but Hammer manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Taylor darts in and clinches Hammer up against the cage.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammer tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Hammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Taylor clinches. #TD2#
Taylor pulls Hammer into guard.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Hammer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hammer lands a front kick.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Hammer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
Hammer scores with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Hammer slams his shin into Taylor's torso.#T4#
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
As Taylor looks to move away, Hammer throws a big counter combo but Taylor just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Taylor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hammer.
Taylor prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Taylor wants to stall.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hammer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Hammer is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammer tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Hammer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Taylor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnny Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hammer gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.

Hammer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control.

Hammer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Taylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.#CL2#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Hammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Hammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor has Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Taylor misses with a body kick.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Taylor shoots in.
Hammer misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Hammer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Taylor taking a breather.
Hammer is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks. #BC#
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Mark Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor throws a front kick aimed at Hammer's knee but Hammer avoids it well.
Hammer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hammer!
Johnny Hammer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: KoF-Iron Wolf I
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Goku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Goku saw that one coming.
Goku stuns Hammer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Goku closes the distance and clinches.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Goku is controlling him.
Goku lands a shot to the body.
Goku lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Goku has hold of one of Hammer's legs. Hammer is fighting the takedown attempt but Goku gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Goku is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Goku is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Goku working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Goku working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#Hammer is rocked!
Goku stops Hammer from getting back to his feet.
Oh Hammer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goku looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Goku scores with a big shot! Hammer's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hammer! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Son Goku!
A very excited looking Son Goku made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Johnny Hammer spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to thank my sponsors, my fans and my family for the unwavering support.'.

Event: KOF: Triple Crown II
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer scores with a push kick.
Boo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boo is breathing heavily.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Hammer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hammer - the referee stops the clock and Boo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hammer. Boo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boo avoids a kick to the body.
Boo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Boo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boo moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Boo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hammer.
Boo blocks the body kick. #T1#
Hammer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid body kick from Hammer.
Nice body kick there by Hammer.
Boo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boo moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hammer - the referee stops the clock and Boo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hammer. Boo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick there by Hammer.
Hammer lands a nice looking body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Boo moves out of range of the body kick.
Boo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boo moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses
and Boo counters with a series of strikes. Hammer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hammer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boo moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Hammer throws a front kick that sends Boo stumbling back into the cage.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Boo sees coming a mile off.
Boo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Boo backs off Hammer throws a huge counter combo but Boo manages to avoid it all.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Boo shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Hammer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hammer - the referee stops the clock and Boo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hammer. Boo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Boo avoids it.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Boo avoids it.
Hammer scores with a spinning back kick!
Hammer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Hammer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boo takes a step back to recover.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammer.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
We've been informed that Hammer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hammer - the referee stops the clock and Boo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hammer. Boo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Boo avoids it.
It looked like Boo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boo tries to clinch up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammer.
Hammer fakes the leg kick and cracks Boo in the body.
Hammer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
It looked like Boo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hammer.
Boo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Hammer throws a front kick that sends Boo stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boo will feel that in the morning.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Boo sees coming a mile off.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boo will feel that in the morning.
Hammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hammer scores with a nice body kick.
Boo moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Hammer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boo takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Hammer slams his shin into Boo's torso.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hammer - that will leave a mark!
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hammer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boo fails to land the takedown.
Boo moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Boo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Boo moved away.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammer.
Boo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hammer. That one must have hurt.
Hammer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boo takes a step back to recover.
Boo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hammer.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Hammer.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Boo sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Boo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hammer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boo moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Kangaroo Boo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hammer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boo if he has to take too many more of those.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boo avoids a kick to the body.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Johnny Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Boo wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boo throws a counter high kick but Hammer was just alert enough to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammer.
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!
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boo moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Boo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hammer looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Boo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hammer won't be happy with that.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hammer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boo takes a step back to recover.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Boo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boo counters with a nice body shot.
Boo lands a head kick. Hammer smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
A solid body kick from Hammer.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Boo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boo moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Boo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boo moves in looking to clinch but Hammer pushes him off.
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kangaroo Boo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boo blocks the body kick.
Boo feinted with a counter takedown.
Boo tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Boo saw that one coming.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Boo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boo is defended easily by Hammer.
Hammer lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Boo misses with a wild combination.
Boo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer throws a push kick but Boo slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Hammer scores with a push kick.
Boo moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hammer.
Boo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hammer 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Boo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hammer quickly recovers to half guard.

Hammer has one foot on Boo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Boo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Boo avoids it.
Boo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boo moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer keeps Boo at a distance using the push kick.
Hammer misses with a body kick.#CL#
Boo instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Boo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hammer.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Boo persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Boo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammer.
Boo blocks the body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hammer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Boo on that attempt.
Boo moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boo avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Boo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boo tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Boo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
Boo avoids a kick to the body.
Boo throws a head kick that misses.
Boo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hammer - that will leave a mark!
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!
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hammer fakes the leg kick and cracks Boo in the body.
Boo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hammer defends well and Boo ends up having to push Hammer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kangaroo Boo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Boo.
Hammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid body kick from Hammer.
Boo moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Boo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hammer. That one must have hurt.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Boo sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Boo moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Boo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hammer defends well and Boo ends up having to push Hammer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hammer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boo will feel that in the morning.
Hammer throws a push kick but Boo slaps the foot to one side.
Boo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hammer.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boo shoots in but no luck this time.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Boo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Boo sees coming a mile off.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boo lands a jab to the nose.
Boo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Hammer lands with a nice body kick.
Hammer lands a nice looking body kick.
Boo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hammer defends well and Boo ends up having to push Hammer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kangaroo Boo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boo with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hammer 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hammer!
Johnny Hammer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws XXX
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Hammer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sterling looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Sterling saw that one coming.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sterling steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hammer.
Hammer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Sterling sees coming a mile off.
We've been told by Hammer's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sterling avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammer.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Sterling avoids it.
Sterling blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sterling looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Sterling sees coming a mile off.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sterling crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hammer - the referee stops the clock and Sterling gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hammer. Sterling manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Sterling responds with a good body kick, but Hammer manages to step out the way in time.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Sterling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sterling moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Sterling steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hammer.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Sterling moved away.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sterling moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Sterling saw that one coming.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Sterling saw that one coming. #T2#
Sterling moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Sterling saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Sterling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Sterling moved away.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sterling with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Sterling counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Hammer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3##BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Sterling blocks the body kick. #TD2#
Sterling shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.#SUB2#
Sterling drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sterling jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sterling is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Sterling is having none of it.
Sterling slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Sterling decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hammer to his feet. #T4#
Sterling moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Sterling avoids it.
Sterling blocks the body kick.
Sterling tries to counter with a clinch but Hammer shakes him off and moves away.
Johnny Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer throws a push kick but Sterling slaps the foot to one side.
Sterling tries to counter with a clinch but Hammer shakes him off and moves away.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Sterling counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Sterling 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! Hammer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hakeem Sterling!
Johnny Hammer was interviewed post fight and said 'I just want to thank my sponsors, my fans and my family for the unwavering support.'.

Event: KoF:IW St. Valentines Massacre
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Hammer throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hammer.
Hammer lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Hammer.
Jones moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jones looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hammer.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
We've been told by Hammer's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Jones lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Hammer gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Hammer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jones.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer. #T3#
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hammer.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Hammer fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Jones stands up and waves to Hammer to follow him.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Jones with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer stuffs the takedown.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hammer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Jones.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hammer.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammer sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Hammer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Johnny Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hammer. That one must have hurt.
Hammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hammer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Hammer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer scores with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hammer - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hammer. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hammer. That one must have hurt.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick. #T2#
Hammer misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Jones scores with a jab.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hammer momentarily.
Johnny Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hammer. That one must have hurt.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Hammer throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Jones moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hammer. Jones shrugs it off though.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
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!
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hammer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Hammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hammer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Hammer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammer scores with a push kick.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammer sprawls well. Hammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Jones with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.
Hammer throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Johnny Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Jones with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jones.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammer.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Jones blocks the body kick.
Hammer scores with a push kick.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Hammer throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Hammer.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Hammer slams his shin into Jones's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Jones blocks the body kick.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones clobbers Hammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hammer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hammer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Hammer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jonny Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hammer.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Johnny Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hammer!
Johnny Hammer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Jonny Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to say: thaks for the opportunity iron wolf and it wasnt my night.I be back'.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws XV NYE
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Kent scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kent fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Kent.
Hammer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kent fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kent connects with an inside leg kick.
Kent looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer is looking for a counter combo.
Hammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Kent drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but Kent has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kent lands an elbow that stopped Hammer in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Johnny Hammer has been cut.
Kent keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kent pushes Hammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kent lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kent. #T1#
Kent works on Hammer's body with a couple of short punches.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Hammer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kent comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC2#Hammer is rocked!
Kent is working Hammer over against the cage.
Hammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kent lands an elbow just above Hammer 's eye.
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kent lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Hammer tries to circle away but Kent has him pinned against the cage.
Hammer seems to have got his legs back now.
Kent lands an elbow inside that Hammer shrugs off.
Hammer wants to break free but Kent has control.
Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Kent has double underhooks.
Kent lands an elbow that stopped Hammer in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Johnny Hammer's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Kent has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Hammer goes down! Kent pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kent 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.
Kent's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2##SUB2#
Kent wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hammer, who protects the arm well.
Kent wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Kent works to advance to full mount. Hammer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kent controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Kent is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hammer is surviving well by controlling Kent's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Kent goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hammer is on top in guard. #T3#
Kent is controlling Hammer's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Hammer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Kent working for a triangle but Hammer defends it easily.
Kent is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Hammer wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kent's closed guard. He's half up but Kent has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kent pivots and extends the arm, Hammer falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kent! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Kent!
Johnny Hammer was interviewed post fight and said 'I just want to thank my sponsors, my fans and my family for the unwavering support.'.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws IX
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Hammer instigates a clinch.
Jones can't break the clinch. #BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Hammer lands a head kick that stumbles Jones and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#Jones is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jonny Jones has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Hammer finish him?
Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammer stops Jones from standing up. #SU#
Hammer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Hammer avoids the head kick by Jones.
Look low, kick high! Hammer uses the oldest trick in the book to send Jones tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Hammer is absolutely delighted - when Jones wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Hammer!

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws VII
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Moore drives through with a takedown into Hammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hammer wants to stand but Moore is controlling the position.
Hammer is looking to stand back up but Moore counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hammer.
Moore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Moore manages to move to mount!
Moore looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Hammer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Moore won't let Hammer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Moore lands a couple of good shots and Hammer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hammer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Moore biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
Moore lands a shot to the body.
Moore trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hammer doesn't escape.
Hammer trying to get back to his feet but Moore is in full control for now.
Hammer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Moore. #T3#
Moore scores with punches to the body.
Moore controlling the position well here. Hammer rolled but Moore kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Moore has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hammer's body.
The referee is taking a good look at Hammer as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Moore!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Moore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Moore shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.#SU#
Moore stands up from Hammer's guard - Moore perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Moore shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hammer napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Hammer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1##CL#
Moore clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Moore turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
A lull in the action here.#T2##SU#
Moore stands up.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?
Hammer throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Moore drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
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!#BC#
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Hammer lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Moore moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.#BC#
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Moore clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Moore gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Hammer kicks off Moore and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on Moore's head and hops out.
Hammer throws a fast counter high kick but Moore manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moore.
Hammer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Moore tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away. #CL#
Moore rushes Hammer and presses him up against the cage.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Moore looking for a takedown.
Moore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well.
Moore keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Hammer counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Hammer looking to finish! #ROC2#Moore is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hammer 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer, which made it look bad.
Moore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moore somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily. #TD#
Moore closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hammer quickly recovers to half guard.
Hammer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Moore manages to mount him! #T1#
Moore content just to control the position here.
Moore has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Moore raining down shots from the mount!
Moore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Hammer is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Moore looking to control and managing it successfully.
Louis Moore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Moore.
Moore's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2#
Hammer somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moore defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Moore counters with a quick kick to the body but Hammer blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Moore drives through with a takedown into guard.

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 Louis Moore.
I think Moore 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Moore!
Johnny Hammer spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to thank my sponsors, my fans and my family for the unwavering support.'.

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws IV
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yan blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Yan throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hammer fails to land the takedown.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Yan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hammer. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Yan moves out of range easily.
Yan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hammer. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Hammer misses with a combination #TD#
and Yan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.#ES2#
Hammer kicks Yan off and gets to his feet.
A nice combination there by Yan. #TD#
Yan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer is not content to let Yan control the position.#ES2#
Hammer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Yan is on him like a limpet, forcing Hammer back against the cage.
Yan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yan walks away with a smile on his face. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Hammer looks for a takedown but Yan sprawls well.
Petr Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Hammer.#TD#
Yan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hammer swinging wildly here.
Hammer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hammer enables Yan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hammer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Yan from controlling successfully.
Yan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yan working some strikes from top position.
Hammer wants to stand but Yan is controlling the position.
Yan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Yan postures up and lands a big shot to Hammer's brow. #ES2#
Hammer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Yan is trying to force a seperation but Hammer has the dominant position.#BC2#
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Yan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yan prevents Hammer from escaping the position.
Yan working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yan is chipping away with strikes.
Hammer is pushing Yan's head away, looking to escape. Yan manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Hammer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hammer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hammer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yan back to the cage. Hammer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yan throws a low kick, looking for Hammer's leg but Hammer calmly moves out of range.
Hammer is looking for the big counter here.
Yan checks the leg kick nicely there.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Yan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yan working some strikes from top position.
Yan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Johnny Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yan throws an elbow that misses. Hammer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yan's guard. Nice move by Hammer!#REVB##T1##SU2#
Hammer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Yan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yan throws a strike aimed at the side of Hammer's head but Hammer avoids it well.
Yan is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hammer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Yan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hammer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Yan drags him back down.#T2#
Yan throwing strikes but Hammer manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Yan tries to bench press Hammer off him but Hammer keeps the position.
Yan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES#
Yan throws Hammer to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Yan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Yan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammer sprawls well initially but Yan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer shoots and misses
and Yan counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Yan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hammer quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Yan slips a nice elbow through Hammer's hands, connecting with Hammer's forehead.
Hammer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Yan.
Yan stalling away here and it's allowed Hammer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #ES2#
Hammer pushes Yan off and scrambles back to his feet.
A left and a right from Yan both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Hammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Yan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A head kick by Hammer misses
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yan misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yan tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yan!
Petr Yan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Yan is looking to counter the offense by Hammer and move into the clinch.
Yan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hammer is able to avoid easily.
Yan throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range. #T1#
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer throws a head kick but Yan moves out of range.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick
and Yan counters with a one-two to the body.
Petr Yan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hammer enables Yan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hammer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Yan isn't so interested in that idea.
Yan working some strikes from top position.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yan won't allow Hammer to get back to his feet. #T2#
Yan cracks Hammer with a solid left hand.
Yan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Hammer pushes Yan off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Yan gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Hammer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Yan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Yan lands an elbow.
Hammer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Yan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Yan drags him back down.
Yan is working Hammer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yan cracks Hammer with a big right hand but Hammer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SU#
Yan stands up and beckons Hammer to his feet.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Hammer gets caught flat footed, as Yan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yan working some strikes from top position.
Yan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Hammer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Petr Yan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Yan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hammer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hammer!

Event: King of Fighters: Round Six
Date: Jun 13, 2020

Johnny Hammer really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 161.9, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Frankie DeSoto was cancelled.

Event: KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND ONE
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hjarvardsson.
Hjarvardsson misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hjarvardsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hammer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hjarvardsson missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Hjarvardsson has managed to clinch.
Hammer looking to throw knees to the head but Hjarvardsson is blocking nicely.
Hjarvardsson content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hammer scores with a takedown into Hjarvardsson's guard.#ES2#
Hjarvardsson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hammer has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Hjarvardsson has double underhooks.
Hammer throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Hammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Hjarvardsson is trying to trip Hammer. He has hold of a leg but Hammer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hjarvardsson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Hammer pushes Hjarvardsson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hjarvardsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Hjarvardsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hjarvardsson dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on Hjarvardsson's head and hops out.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Hjarvardsson.#TD#
Hammer feints and as Hjarvardsson raises his hands in defense, Hammer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hjarvardsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hjarvardsson wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.#T2#
Hjarvardsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hjarvardsson pushing down on Hammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Hammer trying to hold on to Hjarvardsson's head to control him but Hjarvardsson postures up. #SU2#
Hjarvardsson decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hjarvardsson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer being controlled for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Hjarvardsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hjarvardsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Hjarvardsson 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.#SUB2#
Hjarvardsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hammer tries to bench press Hjarvardsson off him but Hjarvardsson keeps the position.
Hjarvardsson controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Hjarvardsson dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Hammer avoids the body shot from Hjarvardsson.
Johnny Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Hjarvardsson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Hjarvardsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammer, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hjarvardsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Hammer shoots in and gets a takedown into Hjarvardsson's guard.#ES2#
Hjarvardsson pushes Hammer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Hjarvardsson looking to score a takedown here. Hammer is defending well but Hjarvardsson drives through and ends up in Hammer's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hjarvardsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hjarvardsson is continuing to stall.#T1#
Hjarvardsson wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hjarvardsson content to stall in guard here.
Hjarvardsson pushes down on Hammer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Hjarvardsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hjarvardsson. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hjarvardsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hjarvardsson connects with a nice short shot to Hammer's temple.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hjarvardsson on the ground.
Hjarvardsson wants to pass the guard but Hammer is defending well.
Hjarvardsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Hjarvardsson is looking for a kimura here.
Hammer is looking for a sweep. Hjarvardsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hjarvardsson winds up and cracks Hammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hjarvardsson is taking a breather. Hammer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've been hearing good reports from Hammer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Hammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Hjarvardsson. #T4#
Hjarvardsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Hjarvardsson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Hjarvardsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hjarvardsson connects with a body shot.
Hjarvardsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hjarvardsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Hjarvardsson has Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Hjarvardsson has the dominant position.#TD2#
Hammer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hjarvardsson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hammer to the mat. Hammer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hjarvardsson wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hjarvardsson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Hjarvardsson slips nicely into half guard.
Hjarvardsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magnus Hjarvardsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hjarvardsson is controlling the pace.
Hjarvardsson lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Hjarvardsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hjarvardsson. #SUB#
Hammer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hjarvardsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hjarvardsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SU2#
Hjarvardsson stands up and beckons Hammer to join him on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Hammer blocks the low kick.
Hammer is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Hammer gets caught napping as Hjarvardsson dives in and scores a takedown. Hammer manages to retain guard.
Hjarvardsson is pushing down on Hammer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hammer is fighting to maintain full guard but Hjarvardsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hjarvardsson lands a nice short elbow.
Hjarvardsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magnus Hjarvardsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hjarvardsson moves into full mount! Hammer won't be happy about that!
Hjarvardsson controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Hjarvardsson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hammer is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Hjarvardsson!
Magnus Hjarvardsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Johnny Hammer spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to thank my sponsors, my fans and my family for the unwavering support.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020

#R1#
Hammer shoots in but Roughan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Roughan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.#SU2#
Roughan stands up from Hammer's guard - Roughan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Roughan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hammer's guard.#ES#
Hammer scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roughan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Roughan shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.#ES#
Hammer pushes Roughan off and gets back to his feet.
Hammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roughan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Roughan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roughan tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Roughan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Hammer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Roughan shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.#T3##SU2#
Roughan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Roughan forces Hammer back against the cage and clinches.
Roughan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Roughan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Roughan stands and steps away. Hammer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hammer dives in for a single leg takedown but Roughan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hammer is breathing heavily.#T4#
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roughan tries to clinch
and Roughan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Roughan drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Hammer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roughan wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hammer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Hammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roughan as he avoids it easily.
Roughan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hammer throws a low kick, looking for Roughan's leg but Roughan calmly moves out of range.
Roughan wants to counter the offense by Hammer and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Roughan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Roughan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Roughan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer wants to control but Roughan is keeping busy. #T1#
Hammer is not content to let Roughan control the position.#SUB2#
Roughan seems to be working for a kimura but Hammer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Roughan is trying to work for a kimura but Hammer is defending well. #SUB2#
Roughan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hammer is just riding it out for now. Roughan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Roughan seems to be working for a kimura but Hammer defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hammer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roughan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hammer moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Roughan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Roughan drops back looking for a leg! Hammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammer manages to kick Roughan off! Roughan jumps back into Hammer's guard.
Roughan wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Roughan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Roughan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammer is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Roughan throws a strike but Hammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hammer won't allow Roughan to sweep him here.
Roughan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roughan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hammer is trying to control the position but Roughan postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roughan wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Roughan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Roughan clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Roughan has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Hammer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roughan. #BC2#
Roughan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer dives in and grabs Roughan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roughan pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Roughan, which made it look bad.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Roughan sees coming a mile off.
Roughan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Roughan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Roughan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Roughan.
Roughan trying to mount his opponent but Hammer defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Roughan 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! Hammer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Roughan!
In defeat, Johnny Hammer stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just want to thank my sponsors, my fans and my family for the unwavering support.'.

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