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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hammer throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Hammer misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hammer wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones prevents Hammer from getting back to his feet.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammer wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Hammer wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
It looks like Jack Hammer has been cut.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones stands up over Hammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones is working Hammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones stands up over Hammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Hammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammer manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Hammer's guard.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jack Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Hammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hammer misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Hammer wriggles free and stands up.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to move into range but Hammer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hammer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Hammer's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hammer throws a one two combo.
Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Hammer both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Hammer scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Hammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Hammer clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Hammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammer.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hammer.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Hammer had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Hammer lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hammer.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Hammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evander Jones will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Hammer.
Jones slips a jab from Hammer.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammer tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Hammer connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jack Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Hammer backs away looking to recover.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Hammer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Hammer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hammer.
Hammer connects with a crisp jab.
Jack Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Hammer.
Hammer dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones blocks a jab.
Hammer lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones slips under a jab.
Hammer throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Evander Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammer sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Hammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot lands for Hammer.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Hammer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones throws a hook but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Hammer lands a jab to the head.
A left and a right from Hammer both land. Nice combination.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Hammer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammer avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Hammer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Hammer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hammer lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jab by Hammer.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Hammer jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Hammer stuffs the takedown.
Hammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones staying out of range there.
A combination from Hammer does no damage.
Hammer staying out of range there.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hammer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Some wild striking there from Hammer.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hammer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer scores with a nice strike.
Hammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Hammer finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Hammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Hammer misses.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer scores with a jab.
Hammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammer thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hammer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hammer.
Hammer lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Hammer staying out of range there.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammer lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Hammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hammer!
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