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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maman Suraman (ranked 462 p4p, 304 weight class) and Chick Hamland (ranked 58 p4p, 46 weight class). Chick Hamland will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maman Suraman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chick Hamland!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamland gets the takedown into side control.
My spies in Guerrilla Fight Club πΊπΈ inform me that Hamland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hamland scores with a couple of short elbows.
Suraman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suraman is working hard here to advance position.
Suraman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hamland working the head with strikes.
Suraman can't do much from the bottom here.
Suraman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Suraman wants to control but Hamland is having none of it.
The referee warns Suraman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hamland landing strikes from the mount.
Hamland lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Suraman hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Hamland connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hamland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Suraman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hamland is looking for a kimura but Suraman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hamland to get the leverage.
Hamland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamland with the ground and pound but Suraman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hamland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamland chips away with some ground and pound.
Hamland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suraman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hamland throwing strikes but missing.
Hamland preventing the sweep.
Hamland is in close to Suraman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamland postures up in Suraman's guard and throws a big left but Suraman blocks it.
Hamland with a nice head shot there.
Suraman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamland is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suraman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suraman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suraman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamland is looking to pass into half guard but Suraman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Suraman is in guard.
Suraman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hamland is pulling down on Suraman's head. It's preventing any offense from Suraman, at least for the moment.
Hamland controls Suraman momentarily but Suraman frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraman looking to pass the guard.
Suraman is pushing down on Hamland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hamland is fighting to maintain full guard but Suraman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hamland preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Suraman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hamland tries to roll over but Suraman keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hamland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suraman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hamland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suraman.
Suraman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hamland is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suraman tries to control but Hamland wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chick Hamland dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hamland misses with a hook.
Suraman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hamland is trying to defend but Suraman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hamland is not content to let Suraman control the position.
Hamland wants to improve his position but Suraman is controlling well.
Suraman is trying to control. Hamland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suraman is thwarting Hamland's attempts to control the position.
Suraman is keen to just control but Hamland is a slippery customer.
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.
Hamland is trying to maintain the position but Suraman is very close to passing his half guard.
Suraman is keen to just control but Hamland is a slippery customer.
Hamland is trying to maintain the position but Suraman is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suraman looks to land a strike but Hamland avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hamland looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamland, not yet.
Suraman wants to control from the top but Hamland keeps moving.
Chick Hamland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suraman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hamland is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hamland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suraman's guard.
Suraman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamland wants to pass the guard but Suraman is keeping the position.
Hamland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hamland wants to pass the guard but Suraman is keeping the position.
Hamland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suraman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suraman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamland won't allow Suraman to sweep him here.
Suraman keeping moving, preventing Hamland from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hamland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suraman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamland.
Suraman working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hamland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suraman keeping full guard, as Hamland tries to pass.
Hamland with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamland is looking to work some ground and pound but Suraman has wrist control.
Hamland trying to control but Suraman is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hamland is looking to clinch.
Suraman tries to move into range but Hamland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hamland closes the distance and clinches.
Hamland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Suraman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Suraman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Suraman wants to control but Hamland is keeping him busy.
Suraman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hamland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suraman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suraman drops an elbow to the side of Hamland's head.
Suraman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamland wants to control but Suraman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hamland tries to get to full guard but Suraman has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Suraman there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hamland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hamland holds on and takes a little breather.
Suraman throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suraman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Suraman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maman Suraman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hamland tries to clinch up but Suraman circles away and keeps his distance.
Suraman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Suraman looking to sit in guard and control but Hamland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Suraman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suraman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suraman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hamland has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hamland has hold of one of Suraman's legs. Suraman is fighting the takedown attempt but Hamland gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamland wants to control from the top but Suraman keeps moving.
Hamland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suraman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hamland defends well.
Hamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suraman is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamland slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hamland working away.
Hamland scoring with punches from side control.
Suraman can't do much from the bottom here.
Suraman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hamland.
Hamland misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Suraman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hamland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suraman keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Suraman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Suraman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Suraman manages to get back to half guard.
Hamland lands with a punch from half guard.
Hamland slows the pace down in half guard.
Hamland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suraman defending well though.
Hamland thows a huge punch but Suraman dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Suraman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamland.
Suraman looking for submissions off his back.
Hamland wants to take a breather but Suraman is having none of it.
Hamland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamland connects with a nice short shot to Suraman's temple.
Suraman moves into full guard.
Hamland works over Suraman with some ground and pound from guard.
Hamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Suraman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamland scoring with some ground and pound.
Hamland chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamland is working Suraman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hamland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Suraman working a defensive guard here.
Suraman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hamland works over Suraman with some ground and pound from guard.
Hamland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suraman keeping moving, preventing Hamland from controlling successfully.
Hamland is in close to Suraman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hamland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chick Hamland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hamland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chick Hamland!
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RATING
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