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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jack Hammer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Makunouchi shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammer is defended easily by Makunouchi.
Hammer leaves Makunouchi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makunouchi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Makunouchi lands in his opponent's guard.
Makunouchi stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Makunouchi is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makunouchi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makunouchi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Makunouchi stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer.
Makunouchi looking to pass the guard.
Hammer pulls Makunouchi in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makunouchi is one step ahead there.
Makunouchi looking to pass the guard.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makunouchi on the ground.
Hammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Makunouchi tries to kick Hammer off but Hammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hammer is just content to waste time from the top position. Makunouchi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Makunouchi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Makunouchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Makunouchi looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Hammer - that landed with a thud.
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi tries to keep at a distance but Hammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammer is defended easily by Makunouchi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makunouchi is looking to clinch.
Hammer closes the distance and pushes Makunouchi back into the cage.
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 Jack Hammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hammer scores with a jab.
Hammer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makunouchi.
It looks like Ippo Makunouchi has been cut.
Jack Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Makunouchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hammer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammer.
Hammer has Makunouchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer jumps guard but Makunouchi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer has Makunouchi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makunouchi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makunouchi but Makunouchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer moves into the clinch.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but Makunouchi has him pressed against the cage.
Makunouchi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makunouchi smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Makunouchi gets a double leg takedown into Hammer's guard.
Makunouchi trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Makunouchi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makunouchi preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Makunouchi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ippo Makunouchi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hammer clinches up against the cage.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Makunouchi won't allow it.
Hammer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hammer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Makunouchi uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi passes Hammer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Makunouchi is controlling the pace.
Makunouchi works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makunouchi cracks Hammer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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 Jack Hammer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ippo Makunouchi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hammer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makunouchi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Makunouchi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Makunouchi's attempts to control the action.
Makunouchi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hammer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hammer is trying desperately to improve position.
Makunouchi throwing strikes here but Hammer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makunouchi landing strikes from the mount and Hammer is in trouble!
Makunouchi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hammer is now in Makunouchi's guard. A big mistake from Makunouchi there, giving up the dominant position!
Makunouchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makunouchi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makunouchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makunouchi keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Makunouchi is retaining full guard.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Makunouchi keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Hammer just wasn't active enough.
Hammer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Makunouchi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Makunouchi passes into side control.
Makunouchi wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Makunouchi drags him back down.
Makunouchi takes a little break here. Hammer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Makunouchi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makunouchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hammer pushes Makunouchi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Makunouchi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ippo Makunouchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hammer!
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FIGHT
RATING
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