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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zane Raven (ranked 936 p4p, 2898 weight class) and Jerry Hammerstein (ranked 98 p4p, 280 weight class). Raven's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jerry Hammerstein enters the cage!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Raven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerry Hammerstein!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerstein throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raven was covering up waiting for the punch and Hammerstein finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Raven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammerstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raven looking to control.
Hammerstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammerstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerstein is pushing down on Raven's leg trying to pass to half guard. Raven is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammerstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hammerstein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raven doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hammerstein.
Ground and pound from Hammerstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammerstein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerstein seems to be working for a kimura but Raven defends the submission attempt.
Raven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammerstein pulls his head out easily.
Raven is looking to control Hammerstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raven avoid being mounted?
Hammerstein is looking for a kimura but Raven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammerstein to get the leverage.
Hammerstein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hammerstein is trying to work for a kimura but Raven is defending well.
Raven gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammerstein tries to free his leg and advance position but Raven is retaining full guard.
Raven is pulling down on Hammerstein's head. It's preventing any offense from Hammerstein, at least for the moment.
Hammerstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerstein is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raven is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raven has escaped and now he's on top!
Hammerstein keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Raven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raven wants to control from the top but Hammerstein keeps moving.
Hammerstein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raven lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerstein working for a triangle but Raven defends it easily.
Hammerstein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Raven passes into half guard.
Raven tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hammerstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raven moves into full mount! Hammerstein won't be happy about that!
Hammerstein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Raven cracks Hammerstein with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerstein gets back to half guard.
Hammerstein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerstein throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Raven escapes and throws Hammerstein's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hammerstein manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Raven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hammerstein is just riding it out for now. Raven eventually gives up the hold.
Hammerstein with the active half guard here but Raven passes nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raven scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerry Hammerstein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Raven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hammerstein ducks under a wild hook from Raven.
Hammerstein with the counter takedown but Raven avoids it easily.
Hammerstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammerstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raven tries to avoid it but Hammerstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raven to the ground. Raven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raven tries to counter with a takedown but Hammerstein is quick to defend against it.
Raven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammerstein but Hammerstein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raven scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hammerstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jerry Hammerstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Hammerstein with that takedown attempt.
Hammerstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raven pinned against the cage. Raven gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zane Raven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Hammerstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammerstein. Hammerstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Raven lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raven tries to counter with a takedown but Hammerstein is quick to defend against it.
Raven misses with a looping left.
Hammerstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raven throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raven closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hammerstein actively working from the bottom here.
Raven working the head and body with strikes.
Hammerstein has hold of Raven's hands but Raven slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hammerstein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raven scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hammerstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raven wants to take a breather but Hammerstein is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven prevents Hammerstein from improving his position.
Hammerstein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raven pulls his head out easily.
Raven seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerstein is looking to improve his position.
Hammerstein looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raven is trying for a kimura here. Hammerstein looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Raven wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zane Raven!
A relieved looking Zane Raven 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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