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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor The Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Blitzkof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blitzkof has chosen Fuck the World as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Tor The Hammer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 cm
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226 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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192 cm
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200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tor The Hammer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Blitzkof! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Hammer misses the shot to the body. The Hammer misses the shot to the body. Blitzkof shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Hammer defends it nicely. The Hammer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blitzkof at a distance.
A swing and a miss from The Hammer. A big left from The Hammer misses. Blitzkof takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Blitzkof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Hammer looks to throw the jab but Blitzkof is out of range. The Hammer swings for the body but Blitzkof moves out of range.
The Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Blitzkof misses with the combination.
Blitzkof uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Hammer. The Hammer misses with the combination.
The Hammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Hammer looks to land a right hand but Blitzkof moved out of range. The Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Blitzkof misses with a few strikes there.
Blitzkof throws a right and a left that both miss. Blitzkof fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blitzkof throws a series of punches but The Hammer avoids them all with ease. Blitzkof misses with a double jab
and The Hammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. The Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Blitzkof is just out of range. The crowd cheers as The Hammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blitzkof doesn't seem phased though. The Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blitzkof has time to react. Blitzkof takes a shot right to the bread basket. Blitzkof ducks under a wild hook from The Hammer. The Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Hammer swings and misses with a shot to the body and Blitzkof counters with a one-two to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The Hammer dodges the punch combination from Blitzkof.
The Hammer throws a series of punches but Blitzkof avoids them all with ease. Blitzkof showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Hammer.
The Hammer misses with a shot to the body so Blitzkof counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The Hammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Hammer is breathing heavily. Blitzkof slips nicely into half guard. The Hammer looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The Hammer is looking to improve his position.
The Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blitzkof. Blitzkof throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Blitzkof is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Hammer has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blitzkof is looking for a kimura but The Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blitzkof to get the leverage. The Hammer tries to get to full guard but Blitzkof has control of the leg. The Hammer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Blitzkof trying to pass the guard but The Hammer defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Blitzkof lands with a nice combination. The Hammer backs away looking to recover. The Hammer tries to bum rush Blitzkof with a series of wild strikes but Blitzkof uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The Hammer misses with a looping left. Blitzkof shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Hammer as he jumps to the side. Blitzkof scores with a jab. The Hammer acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Tor The Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Blitzkof falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tor The Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blitzkof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Hammer connects with a looping right hand.
The Hammer lands a two punch combo.
Blitzkof takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Blitzkof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The Hammer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Blitzkof throws a nice looking combination but The Hammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blitzkof. The Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The Hammer lands a nice shot that snaps Blitzkof's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blitzkof.
The Hammer throws a good cross that connects.
Blitzkof moves out of range of the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor The Hammer dominated that round. That's time! The Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Hammer connects with a looping right hand.
Blitzkof throws a series of punches but The Hammer moves out of range. The Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blitzkof. Blitzkof blocks a jab. The Hammer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The Hammer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blitzkof counters with a nice double leg into guard. Blitzkof trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Hammer is on top in guard.
The Hammer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blitzkof is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Hammer, into his guard. Blitzkof forces his way into half guard. The Hammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blitzkof pulls his head out easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blitzkof is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Hammer defends it well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Blitzkof prevents The Hammer from improving his position. The Hammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Blitzkof.
Blitzkof is trying to work for a kimura but The Hammer is defending well.
Blitzkof is looking for a kimura but The Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blitzkof to get the leverage. The Hammer looking for submissions off his back. Blitzkof is working for a kimura but The Hammer is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Blitzkof fails to land the takedown. The Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blitzkof has time to react. Blitzkof gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Hammer misses with a straight right. Blitzkof is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. The Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The Hammer cracks Blitzkof with an open hand slap. The Hammer scores with a shot to the body.
Blitzkof takes a body punch but keeps moving. The Hammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blitzkof's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Blitzkof misses. Blitzkof swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blitzkof darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The Hammer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blitzkof's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blitzkof's back! The Hammer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Blitzkof defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Blitzkof showing good submission defense here.
The Hammer is trying to stick to Blitzkof's back but Blitzkof is turning into The Hammer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in The Hammer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Blitzkof.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blitzkof loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Blitzkof slips nicely into half guard. Blitzkof is looking for a kimura but The Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blitzkof to get the leverage. The Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Blitzkof works his foot free and advances to mount. The Hammer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Blitzkof there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. The Hammer tries to reverse the position but Blitzkof maintains control. Blitzkof looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Blitzkof throws some wild stikes that The Hammer manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tor The Hammer will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by The Hammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Hammer. The Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blitzkof. The Hammer misses with a straight left. The Hammer throws a hook to the side of Blitzkof's head but Blitzkof sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The Hammer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Victor Blitzkof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Blitzkof lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The Hammer throws a big shot that misses. The Hammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blitzkof misses with a body shot
and The Hammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blitzkof thinking. A right-left combo lands from Blitzkof. Blitzkof keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by The Hammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Hammer. The Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A swing and a miss from Blitzkof. The Hammer misses with a body shot
so Blitzkof counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blitzkof drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blitzkof jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Blitzkof throwing strikes from guard but The Hammer blocks nicely. Blitzkof is in close to The Hammer's body, working some short punches and elbows. Blitzkof thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Blitzkof trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blitzkof gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The Hammer working for a triangle but Blitzkof defends it easily.
Blitzkof must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Blitzkof landing some decent shots from guard. The Hammer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tor The Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Hammer looking to control but Blitzkof is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Blitzkof sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Hammer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The fighters are battling for position here. Blitzkof manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Blitzkof working for a triangle but The Hammer defends it easily.
The Hammer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Blitzkof keeping moving, preventing The Hammer from controlling successfully. Victor Blitzkof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The Hammer postures up.
Blitzkof being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tor The Hammer just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. The Hammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Blitzkof misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Victor Blitzkof. I think The Hammer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tor The Hammer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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