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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trainor Trainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trainor Trainer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trainer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hammer was covering up waiting for the punch and Trainer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Trainer tries to pass.
Trainer passes Hammer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trainer wants to pass the guard but Hammer is defending well.
Trainer is thwarting Hammer's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainer is controlling the pace.
Trainer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammer is staying active underneath Trainer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainor Trainer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches.
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Hammer shoots in for a double leg but Trainer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Trainer is avoiding it.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Trainer shows good takedown defense.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Trainer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Trainer wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Hammer jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainer stays in close to Hammer's body and controls the position.
Trainer 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.
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.
Trainer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trainer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Trainer is looking to stand up but Hammer won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hammer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hammer tries to stand but Trainer is controlling from the bottom.
Trainer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammer's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trainer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trainer throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainor Trainer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hammer showed some decent athleticism there.
Hammer is working for a kimura but Trainer is defending it quite comfortably.
Trainer is holding on to half guard well.
Hammer tries to stand and escape but Trainer is controlling the position.
Trainer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Trainer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trainer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trainer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trainer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Trainer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trainer is pressing down on Hammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trainer wants to stand and escape but Hammer is having none of it.
Trainer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
Trainer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hammer!
Trainer looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hammer to take his back!
Trainer lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hammer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Trainer connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hammer to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainer looking for the choke but no joy.
Trainer working for a choke but Hammer is defending well.
Hammer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trainer's guard. Nice work there by Hammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wanted to stand there but Trainer had control of the position.
Hammer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Trainer is trying to control Hammer's posture but Hammer avoids it.
Trainer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trainer wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trainer defends it well.
Trainer wants to improve his position but Hammer is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainor Trainer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Trainer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Trainer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trainer thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
Trainer moves nicely into side control.
Trainer stands up.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trainer is just riding it out for now. Hammer eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainer moves into full guard.
Trainer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Trainer keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Hammer won't allow Trainer to sweep him here.
Hammer stands up and waves to Trainer to follow him.
Trainer rushes Hammer and presses him up against the cage.
Trainer tries to pull guard but Hammer won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainer has Hammer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Trainer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hammer tumbling to the mat - Trainer dives into Hammer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trainer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trainer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trainer stands and steps away. Hammer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trainer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Trainer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trainer but Trainer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trainer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hammer walks away with a smile on his face. Trainer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trainer looking to score a takedown here. Hammer is defending well but Trainer drives through and ends up in Hammer's guard.
Dan Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Trainer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trainer with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trainer throws an elbow that misses. Hammer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trainer's guard. Nice move by Hammer!
Trainor Trainer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trainer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer gets to his feet. Trainer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hammer looks for a takedown but Trainer sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hammer duly obliges.
It looks like Trainor Trainer has been cut.
Trainer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trainor Trainer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trainer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trainor Trainer!
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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
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