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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Hammer (ranked 614 p4p, 1353 weight class) and John Boris (ranked 79 p4p, 174 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Boris!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boris takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Hammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like John Boris has been cut.
Chad Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boris missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boris takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Boris shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boris was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boris working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hammer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boris wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hammer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boris keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hammer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boris is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammer trying to control the pace.
Hammer tries to pass to full mount but Boris defends it.
Boris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boris trying to control the position here.
Hammer trying to control but Boris is working from the bottom.
Hammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Boris keeps moving.
Hammer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammer defends well.
Hammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hammer lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a hook but Boris blocks it.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Boris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boris manages to avoid it.
Boris with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.
Boris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boris lands with a nice body punch.
Boris lands a nice looking body shot.
Boris throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Boris moves out of range.
Boris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boris blocks a jab.
Boris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammer.
Hammer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boris slips under a jab from Hammer.
Boris misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Boris is out of range.
Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Boris sits in half guard.
Boris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hammer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hammer gets back to full guard.
Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammer looking for a guillotine here but Boris defends easily.
Boris trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looking to control but Boris passes into half guard.
Hammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammer is trying to control the position but Boris postures up.
Boris trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Boris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Boris throws a big elbow that misses.
Boris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Boris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boris pushing down on Hammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boris is keen to just control but Hammer is a slippery customer.
Hammer looking for submissions off his back.
Hammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boris pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammer.
Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boris passes into side control.
Boris taking a breather here.
Hammer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hammer wants to control but Boris postures up.
Hammer tries to bench press Boris off him but Boris keeps the position.
Hammer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boris's best efforts.
Hammer has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Boris escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Boris!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boris working away.
Boris passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hammer!
Hammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hammer is trying desperately to improve position.
Hammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boris content just to control the position here.
Hammer tries to hold on but Boris pushes him away.
Hammer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boris is trying to take his opponent's back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Boris working his ground and pound in the gym.
Boris avoids the attempt from Hammer to control.
Boris looking for a guillotine from mount but Hammer is having none of it.
Boris prevents Hammer from getting the reversal.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
Boris working Hammer over with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boris wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
Boris landing strikes from the mount and Hammer is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Boris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Boris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boris works the jab nicely.
Boris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Boris - just one landing.
A big left from Boris misses.
Nice defenses there by Boris.
Boris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Boris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boris avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Boris defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Boris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boris misses with an uppercut. Hammer saw that one coming.
Hammer throws a jab when Boris was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Boris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Boris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Boris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hammer won't be happy with that.
Boris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boris gets to mount! Hammer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Boris working Hammer over with strikes here.
Hammer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Boris's attempts to control the action.
Hammer wants to hold on but Boris pushes him away.
Boris looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boris lands a heavy elbow.
Boris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape.
Hammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boris with a couple of short strikes.
Boris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape.
Hammer wants to hold on but Boris pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boris trying to control but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boris punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape.
Boris lands a big elbow.
John Boris has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boris content just to control the position here.
Hammer is trying to reverse the position but instead Boris has taken his back - oops!
Boris tightening his grip on Hammer, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Boris's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hammer wants to escape the position.
Hammer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boris lands a couple of good shots and Hammer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I really don't envy Hammer right now.
Boris tries to keep control of the position but Hammer is staying busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to break free.
Hammer is trapped and Boris is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Boris gets his hands free as Hammer looks to control.
Boris is looking to control Hammer but Hammer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boris keeps control of the position easily here as Hammer tries to buck him off.
Boris tries to keep control of the position but Hammer is staying busy.
Boris lands shots from the back.
Hammer tries to escape but Boris has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boris is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hammer up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hammer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boris's guard. Nice work there by Hammer.
Hammer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boris being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boris keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer slips nicely into half guard.
Hammer wants to take a breather but Boris is having none of it.
Boris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boris!
Hammer controlling from mount.
Boris tries to reverse the position but Hammer maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hammer controlling from the full mount.
Boris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boris tries to lock up and control but Hammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hammer controlling the position easily from mount.
Boris tries to hold on but Hammer pushes him away.
Hammer controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer goes for an armbar but Boris turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boris.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammer has control of Boris's left arm, preventing Boris from doing any damage.
Hammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Boris from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boris advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Boris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Boris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hammer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boris lands with a good body shot.
Boris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boris, as that shot connected.
Boris tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Boris does it's job there.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boris.
Boris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer misses with a hook
and Boris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hammer won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boris cracks Hammer with a big right hand but Hammer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Boris has control of an arm but Hammer manages to advance to Boris's back!
Hammer looking for the choke from the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer is looking for the choke from the back position but Boris is controlling his hands well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer keeps control of the position as Boris tries to break free.
Boris prevents Hammer from getting a body triangle.
Hammer is hanging on to Boris's back as he tries to escape.
Boris is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hammer.
Boris showing good submission defense here.
Boris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hammer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hammer is trying to stick to Boris's back but Boris is turning into Hammer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hammer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boris with a nice head shot there.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Boris from controlling successfully.
Hammer has an active guard here but Boris has managed to pass into half guard.
Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hammer is not content to let Boris control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boris in particular looking to stall.
Boris is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hammer gets back to full guard.
Hammer is trying to control the position but Boris postures up.
Hammer has an active guard here but Boris has managed to pass into half guard.
Boris is nestled in close to Hammer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hammer is looking to control Boris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hammer avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boris wants to work for an arm triangle but Hammer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hammer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammer has a hand on Boris's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boris takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hammer gets back to half guard.
Boris is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hammer has a hand on Boris's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boris takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boris scoring with strikes but Hammer is staying in there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hammer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boris trying to control the position.
Hammer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boris trying to control here.
Hammer trying to mount his opponent but Boris defends it.
Boris is trying to maintain the position but Hammer is very close to passing his half guard.
Hammer prevents Boris from improving his position.
Boris is refusing to be controlled, as Hammer sits in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boris controlling the position well.
Hammer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hammer works his way into side control.
Hammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Boris is defending well.
Boris sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boris is just riding it out for now. Hammer eventually gives up the hold.
That's eight 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.
Hammer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boris trying to hold on to Hammer's head to control him but Hammer postures up.
Boris is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Hammer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boris momentarily.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Boris is out of range.
Boris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer tries to move into range but Boris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boris manages to avoid it.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Boris's shoulder, as Boris tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Hammer.
Boris throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily.
Chad Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Boris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chad Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Boris ducks down to avoid it.
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 Chad Hammer.
I think Boris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Boris!
John Boris was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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