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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Von Hammerstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 cm
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212 lbs
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190 cm
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214 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Von Hammerstein! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyler Durden! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Von Hammerstein displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Von Hammerstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durden moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Von Hammerstein stuffs the takedown attempt from Durden. Durden gets slowly back to his feet. Von Hammerstein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Von Hammerstein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Durden wants to clinch. Von Hammerstein misses with a hook. Von Hammerstein throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Durden tries to clinch but Von Hammerstein is having none of it. Durden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durden tries to clinch up. Durden swinging wildly here.
Von Hammerstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden. Durden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Hammerstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Durden misses with a takedown attempt - Von Hammerstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Von Hammerstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Hammerstein throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Durden doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Hammerstein circles away.
Von Hammerstein thows a body shot but no joy. Durden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Durden slips a straight right by Von Hammerstein. Durden fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Dick Von Hammerstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Durden. Von Hammerstein scores with a hook. Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Hammerstein. Von Hammerstein jabs Durden right on the nose. Durden blinks but takes it well. Von Hammerstein keeps the fight on the outside. Von Hammerstein throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it. A slow jab from Von Hammerstein misses its intended target. Nice defenses there by Durden. Nice uppercut lands for Von Hammerstein. That snapped Durden's head back.
Durden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Durden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Hammerstein circles away quickly and effectively. Von Hammerstein keeps the fight on the outside. Von Hammerstein thows a body shot but no joy. Von Hammerstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Von Hammerstein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Durden slips under a jab from Von Hammerstein. Dick Von Hammerstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Von Hammerstein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Von Hammerstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Hammerstein is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Von Hammerstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Durden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Von Hammerstein avoids it really well and circles away. Von Hammerstein connects with a crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Von Hammerstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durden goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Von Hammerstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durden doesn't seem bothered though. Durden fails in his attempt to clinch. The crowd cheers as Von Hammerstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durden doesn't seem phased though. Von Hammerstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Hammerstein missing with a left hand there. Durden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Von Hammerstein looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely. Von Hammerstein is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Von Hammerstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Von Hammerstein leaves Durden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Von Hammerstein tries to bum rush Durden with a series of wild strikes but Durden uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Durden is looking to clinch but Von Hammerstein is avoiding it.
A jab from Von Hammerstein finds it's way through Durden's defenses. Durden takes one to the side of the head.
Von Hammerstein throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily. Durden is trying desperately to land a takedown but Von Hammerstein is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Durden. Von Hammerstein throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily. Von Hammerstein dodges the punch combination from Durden.
Durden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durden fails in his attempt to clinch. Von Hammerstein thows a body shot but no joy. Von Hammerstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Durden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Von Hammerstein pinned against the cage. Von Hammerstein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Durden walks into a jab. Von Hammerstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durden looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Durden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Hammerstein paws at him with a jab and circles away. Durden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Durden tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Hammerstein misses with a hook. Durden shoots in and drives through. Von Hammerstein sprawls well. Durden looks gassed! Von Hammerstein leaves Durden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Durden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Von Hammerstein thows a body shot but no joy. Dick Von Hammerstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Von Hammerstein scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Von Hammerstein works over Durden's head and body with a nice combination. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Von Hammerstein dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Von Hammerstein. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet. Nice defenses there by Durden. Durden looks to land a combination but Von Hammerstein avoids it well. Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Durden dodges the punch combination from Von Hammerstein.
Dick Von Hammerstein is winning the standup battle so far. Durden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Hammerstein swats him away and circles back towards the center. Von Hammerstein throws a combination that misses and Durden counters with a left and a right that stings Von Hammerstein. Durden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Tyler Durden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Durden wants to clinch. Durden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Von Hammerstein throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it. Von Hammerstein throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Durden shoots for a takedown but Von Hammerstein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Durden is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Von Hammerstein misses the target. Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Hammerstein. Von Hammerstein throws a good cross that connects.
Durden fails in his attempt to clinch. Durden dives in and grabs Von Hammerstein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Von Hammerstein pushes down on Durden's head and hops out. Dick Von Hammerstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Durden. Durden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Durden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Von Hammerstein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Durden tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Hammerstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A looping hook to the body misses from Von Hammerstein. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet. Durden misses with a double jab.
Von Hammerstein throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range. Durden shoots in and drives through. Von Hammerstein sprawls well. A swing and a miss from Von Hammerstein. Durden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Von Hammerstein throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Durden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Von Hammerstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Von Hammerstein misses with a two punch combination.
Durden lands a two punch combo.
Durden doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Hammerstein circles away.
Durden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Von Hammerstein backs up against the cage.
No joy there for Durden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Durden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Von Hammerstein tries to avoid it but Durden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Von Hammerstein to the ground. Von Hammerstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Durden throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Von Hammerstein. Durden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von Hammerstein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Durden moves out of range as Von Hammerstein strikes. Durden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Von Hammerstein but Von Hammerstein pushes him off and we're back to square one. Durden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Hammerstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Von Hammerstein throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it. Durden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. This has been an exciting period of action! Von Hammerstein tries to hold on but Durden pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Durden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Hammerstein is looking to escape. Von Hammerstein is looking to improve his position but Durden isn't that keen on the idea. Durden looking to control but Von Hammerstein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Durden is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Von Hammerstein is surviving well by controlling Durden's body position as best he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Von Hammerstein can't escape the position.
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. Von Hammerstein is working hard here to advance position. Von Hammerstein wants to hold on but Durden pushes him away. Durden is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Von Hammerstein is surviving well by controlling Durden's body position as best he can. Von Hammerstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Durden thowing shots but they're missing. Von Hammerstein is squirming around, avoiding Durden's attempts to control the action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round!
Durden darts in trying to clinch and Von Hammerstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Durden dodges the punch combination from Von Hammerstein.
A punch lands to the side of Durden 's head but he takes it in his stride. Durden tries to clinch but Von Hammerstein moves away letting Von Hammerstein counter with a right hand. Durden tries to clinch but fails miserably and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Von Hammerstein looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely. Durden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Hammerstein circles away quickly and effectively. Durden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Von Hammerstein swivels and escapes. Von Hammerstein throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Durden. Durden walks into a straight right hand from Von Hammerstein. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A shot to de liver by Von Hammerstein. Beautiful body shot. Durden tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Hammerstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Hammerstein.
Durden misses with a takedown attempt - Von Hammerstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dick Von Hammerstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Durden. Durden tries to clinch up and Von Hammerstein counters with a one-two to the body. Durden tries to clinch but Von Hammerstein moves away and Von Hammerstein counters with a right hand to the body. Durden shoots for a double leg takedown but Von Hammerstein sprawls well. He's pushed Durden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Durden slips under a jab from Von Hammerstein. Von Hammerstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nice shot lands for Von Hammerstein. Von Hammerstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Von Hammerstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Hammerstein blocks a head kick by Durden.
Durden blocks a jab. Durden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Von Hammerstein misses with a straight right. Durden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Von Hammerstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Von Hammerstein throws a combination that misses and Durden counters with a head kick. Durden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Von Hammerstein pinned against the cage. Von Hammerstein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Von Hammerstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Hammerstein. Durden tries for a takedown but Von Hammerstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Von Hammerstein misses with a series of wild punches.
Durden wants to clinch and Von Hammerstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Durden tries to clinch but Von Hammerstein is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Durden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Hammerstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durden staying out of range there. A left and a right from Durden both land. Nice combination. Von Hammerstein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durden at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Durden.
Von Hammerstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Von Hammerstein swivels and escapes. Von Hammerstein throws a one two combo.
Durden looks for a takedown but Von Hammerstein sprawls well. Durden fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Hammerstein punishes Durden's body with a nice straight punch. Von Hammerstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range. Durden throws a right hand that Von Hammerstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Hammerstein also avoids with ease.
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. Durden tries to clinch but Von Hammerstein moves away and Von Hammerstein counters with a left and a right that stings Durden. Von Hammerstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Durden. Durden wants to clinch and Von Hammerstein counters with a straight right hand. Durden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Hammerstein paws at him with a jab and circles away. Von Hammerstein throws a hook but Durden blocks it. Von Hammerstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Hammerstein stuffs the takedown attempt from Durden. Durden gets slowly back to his feet. Von Hammerstein darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Von Hammerstein keeps the fight on the outside. Von Hammerstein has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Durden moves in looking to clinch but Von Hammerstein pushes him off. Nice sprawl there from Von Hammerstein as Durden shoots in. Durden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durden tries to clinch there but Von Hammerstein circles away.
And that's the end of the fight! Dick Von Hammerstein showed his dominance in that final round. I think Von Hammerstein 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Von Hammerstein!
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RATING
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