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Event:
XFC 35: A Bomb vs Randy Ham
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Hamilton moves out of range as Baum strikes.
Hamilton takes one to the chin there.
Hamilton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baum to score with a decent uppercut.
Baum throws a lazy right hand but Hamilton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hamilton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Baum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Baum cracks Hamilton with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Hamilton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baum won't be happy with that.
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!
Baum is looking for a sweep.
Hamilton has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Xtreme Fighting Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Hamilton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hamilton throws an elbow but Baum slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Hamilton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hamilton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hamilton is trying to get an arm triangle but Baum is defending well.
Hamilton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Baum!
Hamilton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Hamilton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Baum is surviving well by controlling Hamilton's body position as best he can. #T2#
Hamilton fails to move to back control.
Hamilton unloads with some shots from mount but Baum bucks and avoids them well.
Hamilton moves to back control. #SUB2#
Hamilton is working for a rear naked choke. Baum is not defending it well and Hamilton has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Baum refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Baum's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randy Hamilton!
Randy Hamilton is the new light heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Adam Baum stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man, fuck it. I'll be back'. |
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Event:
XFC 34: Bravo vs Justice
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Kush circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Hamilton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kush manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hamilton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamilton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Hamilton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kush, up you get!
Good shot there by Kush.#TD#
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kush napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kush bucks up and tries to throw Hamilton off but instead Hamilton has got his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Kush is trying to defend against the choke here but Hamilton has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hamilton Tightens the hold and Kush taps out furiously! Hamilton displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randy Hamilton! |
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Event:
XFC 23: The Return!
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Kush gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hamilton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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.#SU2#
Hamilton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A jab lands there for Kush.
Hamilton takes one on the button.
Hamilton wants to clinch up but Kush keeps it at a distance.
Hamilton doesn't manage to clinch there - Kush circles away.
Kush with a nice cross.
Kush turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kush throws a good cross that connects.
Kush scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kush enables Hamilton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kush manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Kush's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hamilton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hamilton won't allow Kush to get back to his feet. #T1#
Hamilton content to stall in guard here.
Hamilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamilton passes Kush's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hamilton prevents Kush from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hamilton seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Hamilton 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! Kush is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randy Hamilton! |
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