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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Kalizhnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Kalizhnikov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Kalizhnikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammer.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Kalizhnikov is avoiding it.
Kalizhnikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammer is out of range and Kalizhnikov settles back down.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Kalizhnikov circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammer lands an uppercut.
Hammer pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kalizhnikov slips nicely into half guard.
Kalizhnikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hammer defends it well.
Hammer is holding on to half guard well.
Kalizhnikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hammer reverses the position - he's now on top in Kalizhnikov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kalizhnikov, up you get!
Hammer rushes Kalizhnikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kalizhnikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
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.
A frustrated look appears on Kalizhnikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer tries to clinch but Kalizhnikov is having none of it.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalizhnikov but Kalizhnikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer drives through and clinches with Kalizhnikov against the cage.
Kalizhnikov wants to break free but Hammer has control.
Kalizhnikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammer tries to clinch up
and Kalizhnikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hammer's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kalizhnikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kalizhnikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammer leaning against his opponent.
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 tightens his grip and picks Kalizhnikov up, before dumping him to the ground. Kalizhnikov manages to land in guard.
Hammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammer wants to stand but Kalizhnikov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kalizhnikov has his foot on Hammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Kalizhnikov keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Kalizhnikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammer is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kalizhnikov is looking for a triangle but Hammer pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalizhnikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalizhnikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalizhnikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammer is looking for a kimura here.
Hammer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kalizhnikov actively working from the bottom here.
Kalizhnikov looks gassed!
Hammer is working for a submission of some sort.
Hammer is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kalizhnikov to get to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer shoots and misses
and Kalizhnikov counters with a straight right hand.
Hammer looks for a takedown but Kalizhnikov sprawls well.
Hammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hammer dominated that round.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Kalizhnikov shows good takedown defense.
Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kalizhnikov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kalizhnikov tries to bench press Hammer off him but Hammer keeps the position.
Dan Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dan Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalizhnikov wants to land a leg kick but Hammer is out of range.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Kalizhnikov is avoiding it.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalizhnikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Kalizhnikov keeps it at a distance.
Kalizhnikov tries to keep at a distance but Hammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kalizhnikov has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment.
Kalizhnikov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalizhnikov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kalizhnikov tries to circle away but Hammer has him pinned against the cage.
Kalizhnikov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammer wants the takedown. Kalizhnikov is fighting it off but Hammer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kalizhnikov's guard against the cage.
Hammer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kalizhnikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hammer tries to clinch but Kalizhnikov is having none of it.
Kalizhnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Kalizhnikov can't break the clinch.
Kalizhnikov is trying to break the clinch but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer tightens his grip and picks Kalizhnikov up, before dumping him to the ground. Kalizhnikov manages to land in guard.
Hammer drops back looking for a leg! Kalizhnikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalizhnikov manages to kick Hammer off! Hammer jumps back into Kalizhnikov's guard.
Hammer drops back looking for a leg! Kalizhnikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalizhnikov manages to kick Hammer off! Hammer jumps back into Kalizhnikov's guard.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
Kalizhnikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammer is aware though and is defending well.
Kalizhnikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammer defends well.
Hammer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalizhnikov but Kalizhnikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Kalizhnikov misses.
Kalizhnikov throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Kalizhnikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hammer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov is looking for a sweep.
Hammer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kalizhnikov to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalizhnikov.
A head kick by Hammer misses
and Kalizhnikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalizhnikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kalizhnikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Harry Kalizhnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalizhnikov as he avoids it easily.
Hammer shoots and misses
and Kalizhnikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Kalizhnikov tries to sprawl out of it but Hammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kalizhnikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalizhnikov throws a combination. Hammer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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 Dan Hammer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kalizhnikov works the jab nicely.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalizhnikov.
Hammer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kalizhnikov wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalizhnikov wants to improve his position but Hammer is controlling well.
Hammer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalizhnikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but Kalizhnikov defending well.
Kalizhnikov looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalizhnikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer is working for a kimura but Kalizhnikov is defending it quite comfortably.
Hammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kalizhnikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kalizhnikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Hammer.
Hammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kalizhnikov looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov is looking to improve his position.
Hammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hammer decides to stand up.
Hammer forces Kalizhnikov back against the cage and clinches.
Hammer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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 passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hammer takes Kalizhnikov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kalizhnikov is in trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer doesn't have the hooks in and Kalizhnikov manages to turn into his guard.
Kalizhnikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalizhnikov stands up and waves to Hammer to follow him.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hammer instigates a clinch.
Hammer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kalizhnikov's efforts to push away.
Kalizhnikov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalizhnikov sprawls well. Kalizhnikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer is looking to clinch.
Harry Kalizhnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalizhnikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammer. Hammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Kalizhnikov is avoiding it.
Dan Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Hammer with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalizhnikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer.
Dan Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer with a poor takedown
and Kalizhnikov counters with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Hammer!
Dan Hammer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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