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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hammer vonHammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 cm
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225 lbs
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185 cm
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221 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hammer vonHammer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Maximus! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! vonHammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Maximus looks gassed! vonHammer wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. vonHammeris looking to pass into half guard but Maximus pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maximus is in guard. vonHammer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
vonHammer tries to land a sweep but no joy. vonHammer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maximus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. vonHammer tries to kick Maximus off but Maximus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Maximus stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. vonHammer looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Maximus keeping full guard, as vonHammer tries to pass. vonHammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. vonHammer postures up and lands a big shot to Maximus's brow. vonHammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. vonHammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. vonHammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. vonHammer throwing strikes but missing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Maximus keeping moving, preventing vonHammer from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. vonHammer gets a clinch. vonHammer drags the fight down to the ground.
vonHammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maximus is controlling him. vonHammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maximus's guard. vonHammer wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position. Maximus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from vonHammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. vonHammer trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom. Maximus is looking to stand up but vonHammer isn't so interested in that idea. vonHammer works over Maximus with some ground and pound from guard. Maximus keeping full guard, as vonHammer tries to pass. vonHammer with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. vonHammer moves into the clinch. vonHammer is struggling to control the position. Good body shot from vonHammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. vonHammer has Maximus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. vonHammer gets a trip takedown into half guard. Maximus is trying to stand up here but vonHammer is controlling him well. vonHammer is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. vonHammer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maximus! Maximus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by vonHammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. vonHammer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maximus wants to try and get back to his feet. Maximus tries to hold on but vonHammer pushes him away. vonHammer controlling from mount. vonHammer looking to finish Maximus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maximus! Maximus tries to hold on but vonHammer pushes him away. vonHammer dominating with strikes here. vonHammer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maximus is surviving well by controlling vonHammer's body position as best he can. vonHammer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maximus is looking to escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hammer vonHammer dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
vonHammer shoots in and bounces Maximus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. vonHammer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Maximus can't keep his opponent in guard - vonHammer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. vonHammer working Maximus over with strikes. vonHammer stands up from half guard. Maximus wants to clinch. Maximus gets caught flat footed, as vonHammer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maximus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst vonHammer is controlling him. vonHammer works over Maximus with some ground and pound from guard. Maximus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. vonHammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. vonHammer thows a big elbow that misses. Maximus pulls vonHammer in close to prevent any damage. Hammer vonHammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. vonHammer wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving. vonHammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Maximus fails with the takedown and vonHammer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maximus won't be happy with that. vonHammer cracks Maximus with an elbow. That is naaassty. Maximus defending against the ground and pound. Maximus wants to control but vonHammer postures up. vonHammer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
vonHammer working the head with strikes. Maximus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. vonHammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Maximus is defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. vonHammer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. vonHammer is thwarting Maximus's attempts to control the position. Maximus looks like he's trying to stand up.
vonHammer trying to control from half guard but Maximus is working away. vonHammer misses with a head shot. Maximus uses the momentum to regain guard. vonHammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. vonHammer throwing strikes from guard but Maximus blocks nicely.
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. vonHammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Maximus pulls vonHammer in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. vonHammer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. vonHammer wants to stand and escape but instead Maximus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. vonHammer is looking to stand up but Maximus isn't so interested in that idea. vonHammer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
vonHammer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. vonHammer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hammer vonHammer dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
vonHammer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maximus is trying to defend but vonHammer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. vonHammer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. vonHammer content just to control the position here. Maximus tries to hold on but vonHammer postures up. vonHammer landing strikes from the mount and Maximus is in trouble! Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maximus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. vonHammer lands a nice shot to the head. vonHammer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Maximus turns into him and now he's in vonHammer's guard.
vonHammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. vonHammer wants to stand but Maximus is controlling the position. vonHammer tries to land a sweep but no joy. vonHammer lands an upkick as Maximus stands over him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maximus being controlled here momentarily. Maximus stands up from guard. Let's bang! vonHammer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Maximus! Maximus throwing hammer fists to the chest of vonHammer. What's that going to do exactly? vonHammer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Maximus is now in vonHammer's guard. A big mistake from vonHammer there, giving up the dominant position! vonHammer tries to land a sweep but no joy. vonHammer trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. vonHammer working a defensive guard here.
vonHammer wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment. vonHammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maximus is controlling him. vonHammer looking to control.
Maximus wants to stand but vonHammer is controlling his posture from full guard. Maximus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Maximus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. vonHammer did well to prevent Maximus getting side control. Maximus wants to stand up but vonHammer has a hold of him and won't allow it. Hammer vonHammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. vonHammer is holding on to half guard well. vonHammer wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy and won't allow it. vonHammer is looking to improve his position.
Maximus wants to stand up but vonHammer is controlling the position.
vonHammer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. vonHammer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Arthur Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Excellent takedown into side control there by vonHammer.
And that's the end of the fight! Hammer vonHammer showed his dominance in that final round. Well vonHammer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hammer vonHammer!
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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
45% |
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