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Event:
RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Hammerstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammerstein swings for the body but Raven moves out of range.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammerstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raven but Raven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raven connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hammerstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Hammerstein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raven did well to prevent Hammerstein getting side control.
Hammerstein trying to control the pace.
Raven moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Raven is looking for a triangle but Hammerstein pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Raven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Raven working for a triangle but Hammerstein defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hammerstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammerstein has managed to get both his arms back between Raven's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Raven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerstein postures up.
#SUB2#
Raven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammerstein defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerstein wants to control from the top but Raven keeps moving.
Hammerstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raven looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hammerstein puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Raven keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hammerstein working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Raven looking for submissions off his back.
Raven is staying active underneath Hammerstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Raven is defending against the submission attempts here by Hammerstein.
Raven wants to improve his position but Hammerstein is controlling well.
Raven wants to control but Hammerstein is keeping busy.
Hammerstein controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raven wants to improve his position but Hammerstein is controlling well.
Hammerstein moves nicely into side control.
Hammerstein scoring with punches from side control.
Raven is looking to regain half guard here but Hammerstein keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raven is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammerstein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hammerstein controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Hammerstein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Raven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hammerstein wants to clinch but Raven slips to the side#TD2#
and Raven counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Raven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jerry Hammerstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerstein keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerstein doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hammerstein is controlling Raven's posture.
Hammerstein continues to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Raven working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerstein working a defensive guard here.
Raven throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Hammerstein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Raven wants to control but Hammerstein is keeping busy.
Hammerstein is controlling the pace.
Hammerstein is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Raven bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hammerstein holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Hammerstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raven is one step ahead there.
Hammerstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerstein doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hammerstein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hammerstein trying to keep a closed guard but Raven is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Raven lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerstein keeping full guard, as Raven tries to pass.
Hammerstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammerstein, not yet.
Hammerstein is looking to stand up but Raven isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerstein keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Raven throws a strike but Hammerstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hammerstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerstein trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Raven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raven is keeping the position for now.
Hammerstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerstein trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom.
Raven is trying to hold Hammerstein in close to prevent damage but Hammerstein has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerstein slips a nice elbow through Raven's hands, connecting with Raven's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jerry Hammerstein will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Hammerstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hammerstein slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Raven wants to control but Hammerstein postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammerstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Raven keeps trying to improve his position.
Hammerstein scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Raven manages to get back to half guard.
Hammerstein prevents Raven from improving his position.
Raven is trying to control but can't.
Raven is trying to get back to full guard.
Raven is pressing down on Hammerstein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerstein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerstein cracks Raven with a solid left hand.
Hammerstein postures up.
#T2#
Hammerstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is posturing up here but Raven has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hammerstein tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hammerstein has to tap! Slick submission there by Raven!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zane Raven!
During a confident post fight interview, Zane Raven thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from George.
Hammerstein throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily.
Hammerstein lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as George backs up against the cage.
Hammerstein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
George uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Hammerstein is rocked!
George is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hammerstein flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hammerstein is out cold! George holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freaky George! |
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Event:
RSE 49: Bloodbath
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Hammerstein throws a body punch but Moltisanti moves out of range.
Hammerstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Moltisanti there.
Moltisanti avoids the head kick by Hammerstein.
Hammerstein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moltisanti on the side of the head.
Moltisanti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moltisanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammerstein throws a sloppy head kick and Moltisanti moves out of range easily.
A jab from Moltisanti misses.
Hammerstein misses with a head kick.
Hammerstein slips a straight right by Moltisanti.
Hammerstein cracks Moltisanti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moltisanti avoids the head kick by Hammerstein.
Moltisanti throws out a counter right but Hammerstein avoids it with no problem.
Moltisanti loads up on a big right hand but Hammerstein slips the punch.
Moltisanti jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Hammerstein clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moltisanti blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Hammerstein breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Hammerstein clinches up with Moltisanti and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Moltisanti pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Moltisanti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hammerstein uses it to pass to side control.
Hammerstein wants to stand but Moltisanti has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Moltisanti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moltisanti is trying to get back to half guard.
Moltisanti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Moltisanti is trying to control Hammerstein's posture but Hammerstein avoids it.
Moltisanti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hammerstein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hammerstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moltisanti sees it coming and defends easily.
Hammerstein seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hammerstein performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Moltisanti is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moltisanti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moltisanti or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammerstein, which made it look bad.
Moltisanti misses with the combination.
Hammerstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Moltisanti blocks a head kick by Hammerstein.
Moltisanti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammerstein wants to clinch up but Moltisanti keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Hammerstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moltisanti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammerstein.
A head kick misses from Hammerstein.
Hammerstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moltisanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jerry Hammerstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Moltisanti gets tackled into the cage by Hammerstein. Hammerstein maintains the clinch.
Hammerstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moltisanti backwards.
Hammerstein is working Moltisanti over against the cage.#BC#
Hammerstein breaks from the clinch.
Hammerstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moltisanti.
Jerry Hammerstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammerstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammerstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moltisanti throws an overhand right that lands on Hammerstein's shoulder, as Hammerstein tries to avoid the shot.
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!#CL#
Hammerstein closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hammerstein breaks the clinch.
Hammerstein moves out of range as Moltisanti strikes.
Hammerstein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammerstein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hammerstein misses with a head kick.
Hammerstein tries to clinch but Moltisanti is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Hammerstein dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Moltisanti misses with a hook.
Hammerstein tries to clinch but Moltisanti is having none of it.
Hammerstein lands the left hand.
Moltisanti 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.
Hammerstein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hammerstein throws a head kick but Moltisanti moves out of range.
Moltisanti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moltisanti misses with an uppercut. Hammerstein saw that one coming.
Hammerstein blocks a jab.
Moltisanti throws a series of punches but Hammerstein moves out of range. #CL#
Hammerstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammerstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moltisanti can do to turn this around?
Moltisanti looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerstein prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Moltisanti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hammerstein is trying to keep an underhook but Moltisanti manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moltisanti is looking to pass Hammerstein's guard but actually Hammerstein recovers to full guard.
Moltisanti wants to pass the guard but Hammerstein is keeping the position.#T1#
Hammerstein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Moltisanti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hammerstein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hammerstein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hammerstein! #REVR#
Hammerstein wants to stand but Moltisanti has his arm trapped.
Moltisanti is trying to control Hammerstein's posture but Hammerstein avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moltisanti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moltisanti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moltisanti wants to control but Hammerstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moltisanti wants to get back to full guard but Hammerstein has mounted him!
Hammerstein is looking to stand but Moltisanti has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Hammerstein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hammerstein wants to take his opponent's back but Moltisanti doesn't allow it. #T3#
Hammerstein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moltisanti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moltisanti bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Moltisanti passes Hammerstein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hammerstein is staying active underneath Moltisanti, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB2#
Moltisanti is working for a kimura but Hammerstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Hammerstein is trying to maintain the position but Moltisanti is very close to passing his half guard.
Moltisanti trying to pass the guard but Hammerstein defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jerry Hammerstein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hammerstein lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jerry Hammerstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Moltisanti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammerstein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hammerstein slips under a jab from Moltisanti.
It looked like Hammerstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moltisanti looks to land a left hand but Hammerstein moved out of range nicely.
Hammerstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moltisanti.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moltisanti.
Jerry Hammerstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammerstein takes a swing at Moltisanti's ribcage but misses.
Hammerstein scores with a head kick.
Hammerstein thuds a left hand into Moltisanti's body.
Hammerstein tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Moltisanti tries to keep at a distance but Hammerstein has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammerstein works on Moltisanti's body with a couple of short punches.
Hammerstein stops a takedown attempt from Moltisanti.
#BC#
Hammerstein breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Moltisanti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moltisanti throws a big shot that misses.
Hammerstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Moltisanti misses.
Moltisanti throws an overhand right that lands on Hammerstein's shoulder, as Hammerstein tries to avoid the shot.
Hammerstein throws a sloppy head kick
and Moltisanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammerstein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moltisantis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hammerstein lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammerstein lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Hammerstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moltisanti, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hammerstein breaks from the clinch.
Hammerstein throws a body kick that misses.
Moltisanti avoids the head kick by Hammerstein.
Hammerstein throws a head kick but Moltisanti moves out of range.
Hammerstein throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Hammerstein as Moltisanti shoots in.#T2#
Moltisanti shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammerstein tries to sprawl out of it but Moltisanti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammerstein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jerry Hammerstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrissy Moltisanti.
Hammerstein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Hammerstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moltisanti, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hammerstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammerstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammerstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moltisanti swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammerstein.
Hammerstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moltisanti is looking for the big counter here.
Hammerstein is looking to land body kicks.
Moltisanti looks for a takedown but Hammerstein sprawls well.#T3#
Moltisanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammerstein.
Moltisanti missing with a left hand there. Hammerstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammerstein moves in looking to clinch but Moltisanti pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Hammerstein.
Moltisanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammerstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammerstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Hammerstein moves into range and clinches up with Moltisanti.
Hammerstein can't find room to land a body shot as Moltisanti controls the action.
Moltisanti is working for takedown but Hammerstein is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Hammerstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Hammerstein.
Moltisanti throws an overhand right that lands on Hammerstein's shoulder, as Hammerstein tries to avoid the shot.
Hammerstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Hammerstein clinches.
Moltisanti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammerstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Hammerstein.
Hammerstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moltisanti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammerstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moltisanti tries to pull guard but Hammerstein forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moltisanti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerstein pushes Moltisanti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Hammerstein breaks from the clinch.
Hammerstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammerstein scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hammerstein scores with a body shot.
Hammerstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammerstein connects with a body shot.
Hammerstein throws a low kick, looking for Moltisanti's leg but Moltisanti calmly moves out of range.
Hammerstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammerstein throws a series of punches but Moltisanti avoids them all with ease.
Hammerstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammerstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moltisanti.
Moltisanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moltisanti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chrissy Moltisanti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moltisanti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Hammerstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammerstein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Hammerstein!
A very excited looking Jerry Hammerstein 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. |
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Event:
RSE 39.5: Dawning of Chaos
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Allan Jr gets tackled into the cage by Hammerstein. Hammerstein maintains the clinch.
Allan Jr lands a left hand.
Allan Jr working Hammerstein over with knees to the body.
Allan Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Hammerstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammerstein misses with a few strikes there.
Allan Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Hammerstein breaks away and moves out of range.
Hammerstein tries to bum rush Allan Jr with a series of wild strikes but Allan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Hammerstein backs away, Allan Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hammerstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allan Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammerstein just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Allan Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Hammerstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hammerstein working aggressively here.
Allan Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Allan Jr controls his hands.
Allan Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammerstein is defending well for now.
Allan Jr pushes Hammerstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allan Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hammerstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammerstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Allan Jr tries to throw a body punch but Hammerstein avoids it by throwing Allan Jr back against the cage.
Hammerstein avoiding damage as Allan Jr throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Hammerstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allan Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Allan Jr is looking to clinch.
Hammerstein throws a sloppy head kick and Allan Jr moves out of range easily.
Allan Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hammerstein throws a sloppy head kick and Allan Jr moves out of range easily.
Hammerstein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Hammerstein.
Hammerstein lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Allan Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hammerstein checks it well.
Allan Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hammerstein throws a nice looking combination but Allan Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Allan Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Allan Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hammerstein has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hammerstein tries to land a body kick
and Allan Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Hammerstein is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Allan Jr.
Hammerstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Allan Jr finish him?
Allan Jr lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hammerstein tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Allan Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Zack Allan Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RSE 33: Blood Red Throne
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hammerstein napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Belyaev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Belyaev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Hammerstein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belyaev grinds an elbow into Hammerstein's temple.
Hammerstein is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Belyaev off and has taken his back!
Hammerstein trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Belyaev doesn't escape.
Belyaev tries to escape but Hammerstein has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Belyaev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerstein is hanging on to Belyaev's back as he tries to escape.
Belyaev is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Belyaev rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Belyaev trying to get back to full guard but Hammerstein takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Belyaev is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerstein is looking to stand but Belyaev has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Belyaev working to try and regain half guard.
Belyaev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hammerstein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Belyaev is looking to improve his position but Hammerstein isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Hammerstein controlling from the full mount.
Belyaev is trying to escape the mount.
#SU2#
Hammerstein stands up from mount. Strange move.
Daniel Belyaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerstein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammerstein is looking for the big counter here.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammerstein as he jumps to the side.
Jerry Hammerstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hammerstein throws a head kick but Belyaev moves out of range.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but Hammerstein shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammerstein throws a head kick but Belyaev moves out of range.
Hammerstein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belyaev.
Belyaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammerstein is fending him off so far but Belyaev persists. Nope, Hammerstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammerstein throws a sloppy head kick and Belyaev moves out of range easily.
Belyaev walks into a jab.
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Belyaev gets a double leg takedown into Hammerstein's guard.
Hammerstein wants to sweep but no luck.
Belyaev is in close to Hammerstein's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Hammerstein has his foot on Belyaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belyaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belyaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammerstein is keeping the position for now.
Belyaev throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Belyaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belyaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belyaev wants to pass the guard but Hammerstein is keeping the position.
Hammerstein wants to sweep here but Belyaev controlling him for the moment.
Belyaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammerstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belyaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Belyaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belyaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammerstein has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Hammerstein dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Belyaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammerstein sprawls well. He's pushed Belyaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Hammerstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammerstein misses with a punch to the body.
Hammerstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belyaev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Belyaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammerstein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hammerstein after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Hammerstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammerstein throws a head kick but Belyaev moves out of range.
Hammerstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belyaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belyaev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Belyaev has a takedown stuffed.
Belyaev avoids the head kick by Hammerstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammerstein sprawls well. He's pushed Belyaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt - Hammerstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammerstein misses with a head kick.
Belyaev goes for a double leg but Hammerstein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammerstein continues to drive forward.
Belyaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammerstein is defending well.
Belyaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hammerstein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hammerstein with a jab.
Belyaev dives in and grabs Hammerstein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammerstein pushes down on Belyaev's head and hops out.
Hammerstein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hammerstein scores with a jab. Belyaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Belyaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hammerstein defends well and Belyaev ends up having to push Hammerstein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Belyaev has hold of one of Hammerstein's legs. Hammerstein is fighting the takedown attempt but Belyaev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Belyaev won't allow Hammerstein to sweep him here.
Hammerstein pulls Belyaev in to control the position.
Belyaev throws an elbow that misses. Hammerstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belyaev's guard. Nice move by Hammerstein!#REVB#
Belyaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammerstein is one step ahead there. #T2#
Belyaev being controlled here, momentarily.
Belyaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Belyaev, not yet.
Hammerstein wants to stand but Belyaev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Belyaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Belyaev, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerstein wanted to stand there but Belyaev had control of the position.
Belyaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammerstein controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hammerstein tries to free his leg and advance position but Belyaev is retaining full guard.
Hammerstein won't allow Belyaev to sweep him here.
Belyaev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hammerstein has passed into side control.
Belyaev tries to bench press Hammerstein off him but Hammerstein keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Hammerstein stalls from top position.#T4#
Belyaev is looking for a sweep.
Belyaev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Belyaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerstein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Hammerstein 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hammerstein leaves Belyaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hammerstein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammerstein! But no joy.
Hammerstein lands with a nice combination. Belyaev backs away looking to recover.
Belyaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Belyaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belyaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hammerstein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belyaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammerstein circles away.
Hammerstein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hammerstein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belyaev.
Hammerstein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belyaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammerstein avoids it really well and circles away.
Hammerstein works over Belyaev's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Belyaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammerstein defends it nicely.#T1#
Belyaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hammerstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammerstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Belyaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammerstein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammerstein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belyaev.
Hammerstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammerstein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Belyaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammerstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belyaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daniel Belyaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belyaev shoots in and drives through. Hammerstein sprawls well.
Hammerstein throws a head kick that misses.
Belyaev takes one on the button.
Hammerstein throws a head kick that misses.
Belyaev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hammerstein.
Belyaev shoots for a takedown but Hammerstein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hammerstein looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hammerstein tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Hammerstein pushes Belyaev up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerstein lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Belyaev has Hammerstein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammerstein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Hammerstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hammerstein forces Belyaev back against the cage and clinches.
Hammerstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Hammerstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belyaev dives in and grabs Hammerstein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammerstein pushes down on Belyaev's head and hops out.
A left and a right from Hammerstein both land. Nice combination.
Hammerstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belyaev feinted with a counter takedown.
A left and a right from Hammerstein both land. Nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Hammerstein. No joy for Belyaev on that attempt.
Hammerstein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belyaev.
Hammerstein leaves Belyaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hammerstein is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hammerstein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hammerstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Hammerstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammerstein works on Belyaev's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Hammerstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hammerstein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belyaev ducks right into an uppercut from Hammerstein.
Hammerstein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belyaev at a distance.
Hammerstein digs a good hook to Belyaev's body.
Hammerstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammerstein throws a low kick but Belyaev avoids it.
No luck for Belyaev with that takedown attempt.
Hammerstein lands a jab.
Belyaev dives in and grabs Hammerstein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammerstein pushes down on Belyaev's head and hops out.
Hammerstein moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Belyaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammerstein avoids it really well and circles away.
Jerry Hammerstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belyaev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Hammerstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammerstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammerstein throws a combination. Belyaev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hammerstein misses with a head kick.
Hammerstein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but Hammerstein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammerstein throws a right hand that Belyaev ducks under and follows up with a left that Belyaev also avoids with ease.
Hammerstein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belyaev darts in looking for a takedown but Hammerstein gets double underhooks and turns Belyaev into the cage. #BC2#
Hammerstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammerstein as he jumps to the side.
Belyaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammerstein sprawls well. He's pushed Belyaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hammerstein unleashes a big counter combination but Belyaev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Hammerstein gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hammerstein breaks the clinch.
Belyaev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belyaev shoots in for a double leg but Hammerstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A clash of legs there as Belyaev blocks the low kick.
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown but Hammerstein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Belyaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammerstein dodges the punch combination from Belyaev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Hammerstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hammerstein 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Hammerstein!
Jerry Hammerstein decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 607
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Aldarisio throws a right and a left that Hammerstein avoids nicely.
Hammerstein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Hammerstein drives through and clinches with Aldarisio against the cage.
Hammerstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammerstein.
Hammerstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio is trying to push Hammerstein away but Hammerstein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammerstein misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammerstein. #BC2#
Aldarisio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammerstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aldarisio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammerstein ducks under a wild hook from Aldarisio.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Hammerstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aldarisio, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammerstein misses with some punches.
Aldarisio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldarisio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aldarisio scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldarisio tries to circle away but Hammerstein has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Aldarisio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aldarisio works the jab nicely.
Aldarisio lands a head kick. Hammerstein smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hammerstein wants to clinch up but Aldarisio keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Aldarisio throws a right and a left that Hammerstein avoids nicely. #CL#
Hammerstein closes the distance and pushes Aldarisio back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hammerstein fails to land. #BC2#
Aldarisio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been hearing reports that Hammerstein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aldarisio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Hammerstein has managed to clinch.
Aldarisio tries to circle away but Hammerstein has him pinned against the cage.
Aldarisio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Hammerstein.
Hammerstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldarisio tries to break the clinch but Hammerstein is controlling the position.
Hammerstein keeps control of Aldarisio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammerstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammerstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldarisio.
Hammerstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldarisio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammerstein lands with a light punch inside.
Aldarisio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerstein working aggressively here.
Aldarisio throws a head punch that misses.
Aldarisio wants to break free but Hammerstein has control.
Aldarisio lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Hammerstein misses with the head strike.
Hammerstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammerstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldarisio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammerstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammerstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammerstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerstein prevents a body shot from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hammerstein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Aldarisio can turn it around.
Hammerstein prevents Aldarisio from breaking the clinch.
Aldarisio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Aldarisio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammerstein tries to clinch there but Aldarisio circles away.
#CL2#
Aldarisio gets a clinch. #BC2#
Aldarisio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hammerstein forces Aldarisio back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Hammerstein on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammerstein. #BC2#
Aldarisio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammerstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Hammerstein drives through and clinches with Aldarisio against the cage.
Hammerstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aldarisio backwards.
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 Jerry Hammerstein.
I think Hammerstein 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:10
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jerry Hammerstein!
Jerry Hammerstein thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 600
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Hammerstein avoids the body shot from Sprintin.
Sprintin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sprintin misses with a hook
and Hammerstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sprintin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hammerstein on the side of the head. #TD2#
Hammerstein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sprintin on his heels. He'll look to pass Sprintin's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerstein distracts Sprintin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sprintin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerstein is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sprintin looking to control.
Sprintin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hammerstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sprintin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerstein wants to control from the top but Sprintin keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hammerstein working his ground and pound in the gym.
Hammerstein's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Sprintin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sprintin keeping moving, preventing Hammerstein from controlling successfully.
Hammerstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sprintin controlling Hammerstein's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sprintin wants to sweep here but Hammerstein controlling him for the moment.
Sprintin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hammerstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sprintin defends it nicely.
Sprintin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Sprintin's head coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sprintin throws a right hand that misses
and Hammerstein counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Hammerstein shoots in and bounces Sprintin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Sprintin pulls Hammerstein in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprintin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sprintin controls Hammerstein momentarily but Hammerstein frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerstein wants to control from the top but Sprintin keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hammerstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sprintin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerstein controlling from the top position.
Hammerstein trying to control but Sprintin is working from the bottom.
Sprintin working a defensive guard here.
Sprintin is pulling down on Hammerstein's head to control his posture. #T3#
Hammerstein won't allow Sprintin to sweep him here.
Hammerstein wants to control from the top but Sprintin keeps moving.
Hammerstein postures up in Sprintin's guard and throws a big left but Sprintin blocks it.
Sprintin wants to sweep here but Hammerstein controlling him for the moment.
Sprintin keeping moving, preventing Hammerstein from controlling successfully.
Sprintin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammerstein is one step ahead there.
Sprintin seems keen to control Hammerstein's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sprintin works the jab nicely.
Jerry Hammerstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Sprintin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hammerstein.
Sprintin is looking to reverse the position.
Hammerstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sprintin keeps working.
Sprintin struggling a bit here.
Sprintin taking a bit of punishment here - Hammerstein scoring with strikes.
Sprintin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammerstein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sprintin tries to get to full guard but Hammerstein has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sprintin trying to control from the bottom.
Hammerstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sprintin is not content to let Hammerstein control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Hammerstein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Sprintin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hammerstein to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammerstein trying to control but Sprintin is working from the bottom.
Hammerstein won't allow Sprintin to sweep him here.
Hammerstein's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sprintin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sprintin trying to control the position here.
Hammerstein controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprintin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sprintin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sprintin tries to bum rush Hammerstein with a series of wild strikes but Hammerstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sprintin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammerstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sprintin.
Nice straight punches there by Sprintin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sprintin.
Hammerstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sprintin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sprintin misses with an uppercut.
Sprintin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammerstein is just out of range.
Hammerstein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sprintin with a body shot.
Sprintin misses with a looping left.
Hammerstein blocks a jab.
Hammerstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Hammerstein feints and as Sprintin raises his hands in defense, Hammerstein changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sprintin keeping full guard, as Hammerstein tries to pass.
Hammerstein wants to control from the top but Sprintin keeps moving.
Sprintin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Hammerstein wants to control from the top but Sprintin keeps moving.
Hammerstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sprintin's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sprintin is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sprintin controlling from the top position.
Hammerstein working a defensive guard here.
Sprintin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sprintin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Hammerstein working a defensive guard here.
Hammerstein can't keep his opponent in guard - Sprintin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hammerstein keeping control of the position.
Sprintin trying to mount his opponent but Hammerstein defends it.
Sprintin prevents Hammerstein from improving his position.
Hammerstein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sprintin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerstein keeping moving, preventing Sprintin from controlling successfully.
Sprintin is fighting to break Hammerstein's control of his arms but Hammerstein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerstein being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sprintin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sprintin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerstein being controlled here, momentarily.
Sprintin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerstein keeping full guard, as Sprintin tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Phil Sprintin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hammerstein shoots for a double leg takedown but Sprintin sprawls well. He's pushed Hammerstein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sprintin misses the jab.
Sprintin scores with a hook.
Hammerstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sprintin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hammerstein slips a jab from Sprintin.
Hammerstein has a takedown stuffed.
Sprintin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hammersteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Hammerstein is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Sprintin ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hammerstein clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Sprintin!
Phil Sprintin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 578
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Hammerstein with a hook.
Hammerstein looks to throw the jab but Allan Jr is out of range.
Hammerstein lands a glancing blow to the side of Allan Jr's head.#TD#
Hammerstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Allan Jr sprawls well initially but Hammerstein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Allan Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Hammerstein throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Allan Jr to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Allan Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Allan Jr has momentary wrist control but Hammerstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerstein scoring with punches to the head and body.
Allan Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Hammerstein advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerstein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Allan Jr is looking to improve his position.
Hammerstein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Allan Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Allan Jr is looking to improve his position.
Allan Jr pushes Hammerstein off looking to stand but Hammerstein dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Hammerstein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Allan Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Allan Jr is not content to let Hammerstein control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Hammerstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Allan Jr is not content to let Hammerstein control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hammerstein lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Allan Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Hammerstein wants to control but Allan Jr is keeping him busy.
Hammerstein prevents Allan Jr from standing back up.
Hammerstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hammerstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hammerstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Hammerstein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Allan Jr is in trouble now - Hammerstein has advanced to mount!
Hammerstein scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Allan Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Allan Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hammerstein has a closed guard, preventing Allan Jr from standing up. #T4##SUB#
Hammerstein has his feet on Allan Jr's thighs here. He's pushed Allan Jr off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Allan Jr screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Hammerstein!
Our winner, Jerry Hammerstein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 564
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Hale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Hale misses.
Hale's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hammerstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hale scrambles back to his feet.
Hale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hale wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammerstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hale.
Hale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammerstein finds it's way round the side to connect with Hale's head.
We've been told by Hale's head coaches at The Forge 👊 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hammerstein to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hale misses the target.
Hammerstein lands with a hook. Hale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerstein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hale on the side of the head.
Hammerstein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hale misses with a straight right.
Hammerstein lands a jab.#TD2#
Hammerstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hale has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hammerstein is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Hale is pressed up against the cage. Hammerstein has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hale down to the mat. Hale avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hammerstein cracks Hale with an open hand slap.
Hale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Hale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Hale. That snapped Hammerstein's head back.
#ROC#Hammerstein is rocked!
Hale fakes the body blow, causing Hammerstein to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hammerstein goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Hale!
George Hale retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, George Hale thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 557
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Hammerstein is looking to clinch but Chang is avoiding it.
Hammerstein backing away here, and Chang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hammerstein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hammerstein cracks Chang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hammerstein tries for a takedown but Chang circles away easily
and Chang counters with a leg kick.
Hammerstein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chang. That one must have hurt.
Jerry Hammerstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerstein tries to clinch but Chang moves out of range.
Hammerstein looks to throw the jab but Chang is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Chang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hammerstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chang scores with a jab.#T1#
Chang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammerstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
The crowd cheers as Chang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammerstein doesn't seem phased though.
Hammerstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang counters with a good low kick that Hammerstein was not able to check.
Hammerstein misses with a hook.
Hammerstein walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chang.
Hammerstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammerstein misses with a straight left.
Hammerstein throws a big shot that misses.
Chang misses with a looping right.
Hammerstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Chang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hammerstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chang.
Chang slips under a jab.
Chang misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Hammerstein counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang is looking for a sweep.
Chang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chang has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Hammerstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chang is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hammerstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Hammerstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Chang is not content to let Hammerstein control the position.
Hammerstein throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hammerstein controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang wants to control but Hammerstein postures up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chang is trying to improve his position.
Chang keeps trying to improve his position.
Hammerstein trying to control the action but Chang is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hammerstein is trying to get an arm triangle but Chang is defending well.
Chang tries to bench press Hammerstein off him but Hammerstein keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Hammerstein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chang lands with a straight right. Hammerstein didn't see that one coming.
Chang misses with a low kick as Hammerstein jumps back.#TD#
Hammerstein feints and as Chang raises his hands in defense, Hammerstein changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hammerstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammerstein has managed to get both his arms back between Chang's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hammerstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Chang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammerstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerstein passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Chang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammerstein pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hammerstein looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Chang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chang is refusing to be controlled, as Hammerstein sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerstein is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chang is concentrating on defense, preventing Hammerstein from advancing position.
Hammerstein wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
Chang wants to get back to full guard but Hammerstein has passed into side control.
Hammerstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chang can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Hammerstein is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Chang is trying to escape and Hammerstein transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Chang is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hammerstein! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerry Hammerstein!
A very excited looking Jerry Hammerstein 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. |
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Event:
KOP 390 5
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Mariani misses.
Hammerstein slaps away a takedown attempt from Mariani, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mariani enables Hammerstein to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mariani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mariani is keeping the position for now.
Hammerstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Mariani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mariani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammerstein is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerstein passes into half guard. #T1#
Hammerstein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mariani knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hammerstein with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mariani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hammerstein looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hammerstein 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! Mariani is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Hammerstein!
Jerry Hammerstein retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Jerry Hammerstein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
KOP 390 03
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Hammerstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hammerstein looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths scores with the left hand. Hammerstein knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Hammerstein shoots in and bounces Griffiths off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerstein is pushing down on Griffiths's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffiths is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammerstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Griffiths knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammerstein on the ground.
Hammerstein tries to pass to full mount but Griffiths defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerstein is taking a breather. Griffiths 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.#SUB2#
Hammerstein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffiths defends it well. #T1#
Hammerstein trying to control from half guard but Griffiths is working away. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Griffiths still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Griffiths has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hammerstein gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Hammerstein is looking for a sweep. Griffiths is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammerstein trying to control here.
Hammerstein tries to roll over but Griffiths keeps him under control.
Hammerstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammerstein.
Hammerstein trying to keep a closed guard but Griffiths is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Hammerstein looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griffiths puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hammerstein wants to improve his position but Griffiths is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammerstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffiths is working away from the top position though.
Hammerstein is looking to improve his position.
#SU#
Griffiths postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hammerstein to stand up.
Griffiths missing with a left hand there. Hammerstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Hammerstein.
Hammerstein throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hammerstein drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griffiths has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hammerstein off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Griffiths looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hammerstein misses with a hook.#TD2#
Hammerstein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Griffiths!
Griffiths is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Hammerstein working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffiths is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kian Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Hammerstein gets a double leg takedown into Griffiths's guard.
Hammerstein is pushing down on Griffiths's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffiths is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammerstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Griffiths won't allow Hammerstein to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hammerstein seems to be working for a kimura but Griffiths defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hammerstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hammerstein throws a strike but Griffiths avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hammerstein has gone for a leg lock! Griffiths slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hammerstein's guard.#REVR#
Hammerstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffiths manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hammerstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffiths is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerstein advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hammerstein passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hammerstein controlling the position easily from mount.
Hammerstein forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Hammerstein looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Griffiths taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Hammerstein!
Jerry Hammerstein is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Jerry Hammerstein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KOP 390 02
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Hammerstein closes the distance and clinches.
Rosario blocking some punches.
Rosario looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosario.
Rosario is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rosario tries to break free but Hammerstein pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hammerstein pulls Rosario into guard.
Hammerstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rosario. #SUB2#
Rosario is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hammerstein has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rosario is looking to defend but Hammerstein has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rosario! Hammerstein pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rosario taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jerry Hammerstein!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerry Hammerstein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 390k Testie 4
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Hammerstein misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Four is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hammerstein swings for the body but Four moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Four misses the target.#T1#
Hammerstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hammerstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Four moves away.
A quick step to the side and Four tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammerstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Four.
A counter left hand to the body from Four misses its target.
A big right from Four misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammerstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammerstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Four on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hammerstein ducks under a wild hook from Four.
A countering left hand to the body from Hammerstein misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Four throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammerstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammerstein throws out a counter right but Four avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Hammerstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammerstein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Hammerstein!
A relieved looking Jerry Hammerstein thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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