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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Han Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arm Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Arm Hammer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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185 cm
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180 lbs
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185 cm
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183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes ground |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Han Solo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arm Hammer! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hammer fails with the takedown. Solo has his takedown stuffed and Hammer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Solo! Solo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hammer looks gassed! Hammer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Solo manages to avoid the submission attempt. Solo is looking to regain half guard here but Hammer keeps moving and retains side control. Solo gets back to half guard. Solo wants to improve his position but Hammer is controlling well.
Solo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Solo regains full guard. Nicely done. Solo is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up. Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there. Hammer postures up.
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Solo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hammer! Solo working Hammer over with strikes here. Hammer is looking to get to half guard. Hammer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Hammer tries to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Solo prevents Hammer from getting the reversal. Hammer tries to hold on but Solo postures up. Solo controlling the pace for now. Solo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hammer tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Solo's attempts to control the action. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Solo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hammer has given up his back here. Will Solo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Solo keeps control of the position easily here as Hammer tries to buck him off.
Hammer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Solo's guard. Nice work there by Hammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Solo keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass. Hammer slips nicely into half guard. Hammer prevents Solo from improving his position. Hammer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Solo controls his leg. Hammer wants to control but Solo is keeping him busy. Hammer controlling the pace. Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Hammer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Solo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Solo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hammer pulls his head out easily. Hammer thows a huge punch but Solo dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Hammer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hammer lands in his opponent's guard. Solo keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully. Solo wants to sweep but no luck. Solo has his foot on Hammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammer works his way back into a safe position though. Solo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Solo wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arm Hammer dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Solo as he connects with a hook. Hammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Solo can pounce on him.
Solo with a poor takedown and Hammer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Solo! Solo is looking to improve his position but Hammer isn't that keen on the idea. Solo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Solo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Solo wants to hold on but Hammer pushes him away. Hammer trying to control but he's not successful this time. Solo can't escape the position.
Hammer is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Solo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hammer moves into range and clinches up with Solo. Hammer stalling in the clinch but Solo improves position. Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches. Hammer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Solo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Solo trying to control the position but Hammer manages to sink in the hooks. Hammer is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Solo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Hammer off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arm Hammer!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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