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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Imum Jr (ranked 2436 p4p, 4656 weight class) and Sheldon Hammer (ranked 78 p4p, 215 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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189 cm 21 214 4 - 0 - 0 |
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215 cm 26 274 2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt Excellent boxer Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Imum Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheldon Hammer! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Imum Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imum Jr tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range. It seemed like Hammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The fight stays on the outside here - Imum Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Imum Jr tries to clinch up. Imum Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Sheldon Hammer has been cut. Imum Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Hammer counters with a three punch combo that has Imum Jr backing up. Imum Jr nods at Hammer to acknowledge the strikes. Imum Jr misses with a body shot.
Imum Jr is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Imum Jr throws a jab when Hammer was well out of range. Hammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Imum Jr tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A little jabbing left from Hammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Imum Jr, as that shot connected.
Imum Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Imum Jr gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Imum Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Hammer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Imum Jr has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hammer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Imum Jr uses from the top position. Imum Jr throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely. Hammer pulls Imum Jr in to control the position. Imum Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Hammer looking to control.
Imum Jr pushes down on Hammer's leg and manages to get into half guard. Imum Jr thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
Imum Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Imum Jr. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Imum Jr sits in half guard. Imum Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Imum Jr. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Imum Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Hammer tries to roll over but Imum Jr keeps him under control. Imum Jr throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely. Hammer wants to improve his position but Imum Jr is controlling well.
Imum Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Imum Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Imum Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hammer is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Imum Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Hammer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Imum Jr trying to control but Hammer is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammer blocking the ground and pound. Imum Jr looking to finish with strikes here!
Imum Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hammer because Imum Jr loaded up on that one. Hammer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Imum Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Imum Jr looking to finish Hammer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hammer!
That has opened up Sheldon Hammer's cut even more. Imum Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Hammer bucks and avoids them well.
Imum Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Imum Jr throwing strikes here but Hammer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Imum Jr throwing strikes here but Hammer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hammer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Imum Jr throws some wild stikes that Hammer manages to avoid easily.
Hammer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Imum Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound. Imum Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
Sheldon Hammer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sheldon Hammer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Imum Jr!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
27% |
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