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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Vojvodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 cm
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163 lbs
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169 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Hammer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vojvodin! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Vojvodin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Paul Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vojvodin is fending him off so far but Hammer persists. Nope, Vojvodin circles away and we're back to standing. Hammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Vojvodin. No joy for Hammer on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vojvodin tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Hammer darts in trying to clinch and Vojvodin counters with a thumping low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammer scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hammer shoots and misses and Vojvodin counters with a single leg into guard. Hammer didn't expect that. Vojvodin trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Vojvodin is proving a slippery customer.
Vojvodin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hammer wants to sweep here but Vojvodin controlling him for the moment. Vojvodin trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
That's two 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. Hammer striking off his back but it's not causing Vojvodin any problems. Vojvodin wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch. Hammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Vojvodin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Hammer pushes Vojvodin off looking to stand but Vojvodin dives back in and keeps control.
Vojvodin tries to pass to full mount but Hammer defends it. Hammer tries to get to full guard but Vojvodin has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vojvodin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vojvodin. Vojvodin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hammer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Hammer keeping control of the position.
That's four 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. Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Hammer with a lazy takedown attempt and Vojvodin counters with a one-two to the body. Vojvodin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Hammer is breathing heavily. Hammer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vojvodin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hammer reverses the position - he's now on top in Vojvodin's guard. Vojvodin keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vojvodin 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.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside. Hammer wants to clinch and Vojvodin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hammer's guard now. Vojvodin controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Hammer has his foot on Vojvodin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vojvodin works his way back into a safe position though. Hammer looking for a guillotine here but Vojvodin defends easily.
Vojvodin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammer wants to sweep but no luck. Vojvodin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Vojvodin is looking to stand up but Hammer won't let him. Vojvodin stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown and Vojvodin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vojvodin.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vojvodin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hammer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Vojvodin is proving a slippery customer.
Vojvodin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hammer working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vojvodin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Vojvodin wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving. Hammer wants to stand up but Vojvodin is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Hammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Vojvodin counters with a one-two to the body. Hammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four 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. Hammer closes the distance looking to clinch and Vojvodin counters with a two punch combo. Hammer wants to land a leg kick but Vojvodin is out of range. Hammer darts in trying to clinch and Vojvodin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard. Vojvodin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vojvodin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vojvodin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vojvodin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vojvodin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hammer with a lazy takedown attempt and Vojvodin counters with a nice double leg into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vojvodin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hammer is on top in guard.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Vojvodin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammer wants to stand but Vojvodin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Hammer wants to control from the top but Vojvodin keeps moving. Vojvodin has his hands on Hammer's head, controlling the position. Hammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vojvodin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two 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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Vojvodin has wrist control. Hammer looking to sit in guard and control but Vojvodin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Vojvodin looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Hammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Hammer in side control, just content to control the action for now. Vojvodin keeping his opponent close. A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hammer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vojvodin to see if he's OK. Hammer trying to control the action but Vojvodin is working from the bottom. Vojvodin is looking to reverse the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hammer wants to control but Vojvodin is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sergey Vojvodin. Well Vojvodin 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Vojvodin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
30% |
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