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Event:
STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Hamilton misses with a hook
and Toney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamilton throws a combination that misses
enabling Toney to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hamilton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toney counters with a stiff right hand.
Hamilton throws a series of punches but Toney moves out of range.
Hamilton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toney lands a jab-cross combination.
Toney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Toney cracks Hamilton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hamilton momentarily.
#ROC#Hamilton is rocked!
A big left from Hamilton misses.
Hamilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toney tests Hamilton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamilton misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Toney to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamilton is still on wobbly legs! Can Toney finish him?
Hamilton misses with a hook
and Toney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Toney.
Hamilton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hamilton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toney scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Toney darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Hamilton misses with a hook. Toney ducked under it nicely.
Hamilton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hamilton seems to have recovered his senses.
Toney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hamilton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamilton misses with a double jab
and Toney counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamilton misses with an uppercut
and Toney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Hamilton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hamilton doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamilton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamilton takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hamilton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hamilton misses with a left hand
and Toney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toney duly obliges.
Hamilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toney counters with a right hand to the body.
Toney lands a jab.
Toney connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Hamilton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hamilton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hamilton throws a lazy uppercut
and Toney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Toney scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Hamilton to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Nice defenses there by Toney.
Toney scores with a sloppy right hand. Hamilton should have avoided that one.
Toney fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hamilton on the side of the head.
Hamilton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toney counters with a straight right hand.
Toney lands a slapping body shot.
Hamilton 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.
Toney scores with a jab to the jaw.
James Toney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toney lands with a straight right. Hamilton didn't see that one coming.
Toney scores with a jab.
Hamilton throws a combination that misses
and Toney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamilton tries to bum rush Toney with a series of wild strikes but Toney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamilton looks to land a combination but Toney avoids it well.
Lincoln Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toney is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hamilton throws a poor cross that misses
letting Toney counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Toney.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Toney should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hamilton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hamilton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hamilton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toney connects with the punch.
Hamilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and as Hamilton takes a moment to reset, Toney counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Hamilton goes down! He's in big trouble, can he recover? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10. He's out! Toney is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Toney!
A very excited looking James Toney 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 16
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hamilton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Hamilton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Hamilton is rocked!
Hamilton has a takedown stuffed.
Oh Hamilton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbosa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lincoln Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamilton wants to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hamilton seems to have got his legs back now.
Hamilton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hamilton tries to clinch up
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamilton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hamilton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Hamilton's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamilton darts in trying to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
Lincoln Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamilton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Barbosa sizes up Hamilton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hamilton tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Hamilton looks to clinch
and Barbosa scores with a counter punch that sends Hamilton to the canvas! Barbosa smells blood - he's punishing Hamilton with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hamilton has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Barbosa!
Mason Barbosa is the new lightweight champion!
Mason Barbosa 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. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 10
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Hamilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercado paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD#
Mercado drops Hamilton with a big left hand and mounts him. Hamilton is in big trouble! #ROC#Hamilton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hamilton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mercado controlling the position easily from mount.
Hamilton is looking to improve his position but Mercado isn't that keen on the idea.
Hamilton regains half guard.
Hamilton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mercado is just content to waste time from the top position. Hamilton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mercado has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Hamilton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hamilton looking for a guillotine here but Mercado defends easily.
Mercado is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Mercado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mercado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mercado trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hamilton's guard.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hamilton is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mercado wants to stand up but Hamilton is controlling him. #SUB2#
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton passes into half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hamilton is trying to work for a kimura but Mercado is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hamilton is trying to work for a kimura but Mercado is defending well.
Mercado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamilton on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercado is trying to stand up here but Hamilton is controlling him well. #T3##SUB2#
Mercado is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Hamilton has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Mercado is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Lincoln Hamilton!
Lincoln Hamilton is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Lincoln Hamilton 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 7
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Kitahachi connects with a body shot that sends Hamilton's belly button to the back.
Kitahachi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hamilton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Hamilton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kitahachi!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hamilton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hamilton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kitahachi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Hamilton stalls from top position.#SUB#
Hamilton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kitahachi is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lincoln Hamilton!
Our winner, Lincoln Hamilton, 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 6
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Hamilton moves into the clinch.
Hamilton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gomi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Hamilton pulls guard successfully.
Gomi won't allow Hamilton to sweep him here.
Gomi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamilton on the ground.#SUB2#
Hamilton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomi is aware though and is defending well.
Hamilton trying to keep a closed guard but Gomi is proving a slippery customer.
Gomi wants to stand but Hamilton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hamilton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at Mighty MMA inform us that Hamilton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hamilton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomi is aware though and is defending well.
Gomi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hamilton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Hamilton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Gomi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Gomi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hamilton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gomi is looking to defend but Hamilton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gomi! Hamilton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gomi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lincoln Hamilton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Hamilton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Furgenson's guard.
Hamilton is pushing down on Furgenson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Furgenson is fighting to maintain full guard but Hamilton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hamilton works his way into side control.
Furgenson is trying to improve his position.
Hamilton advances nicely into full mount.
Furgenson is looking to get to half guard.
Hamilton controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Hamilton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Furgenson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hamilton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hamilton wants to take Furgenson's back here but Furgenson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Hamilton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Furgenson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T1#
Hamilton controlling from the full mount.
Hamilton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Furgenson for as long as he can get away with.
Furgenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamilton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Furgenson wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hamilton has hold of Furgenson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Furgenson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hamilton wants to take Furgenson's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furgenson is trying to escape the mount.
Furgenson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2##SUB#
Hamilton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Furgenson is on top in guard.
Furgenson stopping the sweep attempt from Hamilton.
Hamilton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hamilton wants to improve his position but instead Furgenson has moved into half guard.
Hamilton manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Hamilton seems keen to control Furgenson's posture.
Furgenson stopping the sweep attempt from Hamilton.#SUB#
Hamilton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Hamilton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamilton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hamilton wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamilton has control of Furgenson's left arm, preventing Furgenson from doing any damage.
Hamilton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Furgenson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hamilton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Hamilton has Furgenson up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Hamilton has clasped his hands together around Furgenson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hamilton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hamilton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hamilton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Furgenson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hamilton working away.#T1##SUB#
Hamilton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Furgenson, who protects the arm well.
Hamilton working away.#SUB#
Hamilton tries for a kimura but Furgenson is defending well.
Furgenson is looking to regain half guard here but Hamilton keeps moving and retains side control.
Furgenson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hamilton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hamilton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Hamilton happy to just control the position for now.
Hamilton moves into full mount!
Hamilton moves to back control.
Furgenson is breathing heavily.
Hamilton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3##SUB#
Furgenson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hamilton. #SUB#
Hamilton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Furgenson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Hamilton sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Furgenson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lincoln Hamilton! |
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