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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce Hammond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Rhodes had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryce Hammond!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rhodes is defended easily by Hammond.
Hammond gets a clinch.
Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammond takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammond scores with a shoulder strike.
Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammond ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes defending well as Hammond loads up on a big left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhodes.
Hammond fails with the takedown
and Rhodes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hammond's guard now.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rhodes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammond is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammond seems keen to control Rhodes's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes is pushing down on Hammond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hammond is fighting to maintain full guard but Rhodes has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rhodes trying to control the action but Hammond is working from the bottom.
Hammond blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rhodes.
Rhodes seems to be looking for submissions.
Hammond keeping hold of Rhodes's head, controlling as best he can.
Rhodes is trying to work for a kimura but Hammond is defending well.
Rhodes is breathing heavily.
Rhodes stops Hammond from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hammond is trying to control but Rhodes passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Hammond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hammond tries to bench press Rhodes off him but Rhodes keeps the position.
Hammond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rhodes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four 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.
Rhodes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammond keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hammond fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhodes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hammond shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rhodes is trying to defend but Hammond finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hammond is taking a breather. Rhodes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rhodes tries to roll over but Hammond keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Hammond 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.
Hammond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhodes.
Rhodes could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hammond throws a leg kick that is checked
so Rhodes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammond pulls Rhodes in close to prevent any damage.
Hammond is looking to stand up but Rhodes isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes trying to control but Hammond is working from the bottom.
Rhodes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hammond is on top in guard.
Hammond gets to his feet - Rhodes follows without any prompting.
Hammond misses with a takedown attempt
and Rhodes counters with a single leg into guard. Hammond didn't expect that.
Rhodes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammond wants to sweep but no luck.
Rhodes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammond is retaining full guard.
Tony Rhodes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rhodes being controlled here momentarily.
Hammond is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rhodes is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes looking to pass the guard.
Hammond has control of Rhodes's left arm, preventing Rhodes from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Hammond has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rhodes prevents Hammond from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rhodes being controlled here momentarily.
Hammond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes has gone for a leg lock! Hammond slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rhodes's guard.
Hammond sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Rhodes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rhodes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bryce Hammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammond.
A left and a right from Hammond both land. Nice combination.
Hammond shoots in looking for a takedown. Rhodes tries to sprawl out of it but Hammond keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rhodes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammond tries to clinch but Rhodes is having none of it.
Hammond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhodes dodges the punch combination from Hammond.
Hammond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammond throws a right hand that Rhodes ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhodes also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rhodes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammond manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hammond changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rhodes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rhodes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond decides to stand back up. Hammond steps back and let's Rhodes get back to his feet.
Hammond tries to clinch there but Rhodes circles away.
Hammond scores with a jab.
Hammond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rhodes checks it well.
Tony Rhodes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammond closes the distance and clinches.
Hammond stalling in the clinch.
Rhodes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rhodes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond shoots in for a double leg but Rhodes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammond is looking to clinch.
Hammond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammond is stalling here.
Hammond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammond scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hammond wants to clinch up but Rhodes keeps it at a distance.
Rhodes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammond is fending him off so far but Rhodes persists. Nope, Hammond circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammond throws a series of punches but Rhodes moves out of range.
Hammond clinches with his opponent.
Rhodes jumps guard but Hammond stands there with Rhodes around his waist. Rhodes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hammond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammond misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammond avoids it really well and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hammond, right into the meat.
Hammond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rhodes counters with a shoot takedown. Hammond fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammond controls Rhodes momentarily but Rhodes frees himself.
Rhodes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammond is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhodes forces his way into half guard.
Rhodes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryce Hammond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammond 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Hammond!
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energy
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