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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obasi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Overkill. Hammer has chosen Birdman - I Run This ft. LIL WAYNE as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
30 - 20 - 1 |
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157 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Solomon Obasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Hammer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammer thows a body shot but no joy.
Obasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Obasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obasi misses with a low kick.
Solomon Obasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obasi. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Obasi.
Obasi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hammer defending well as Obasi loads up on a big left hand.
Obasi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Obasi sees coming a mile off.
Obasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Obasi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Obasi is looking to wear down Hammer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Obasi moved out of range nicely.
Hammer misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Obasi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obasi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer throws out a powerful jab.
Obasi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Obasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obasi shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Obasi stops Hammer from standing up.
Obasi stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer.
Obasi connects with a couple of short punches.
Obasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Obasi is controlling him.
Obasi stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hammer holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammer working a defensive guard here.
Obasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammer is trying to keep Obasi in close.
Jack Hammer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hammer checks a low kick from Obasi.
Obasi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Obasi ducks down to avoid it.
Obasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obasi.
Hammer throws a hook but Obasi avoids it easily.
Obasi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Obasi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hammer is trying to stand.
Obasi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Obasi.
Hammer tries to roll over but Obasi keeps him under control.
Hammer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hammer wants to control but Obasi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer is positioning himself well to prevent Obasi advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi stops Hammer from getting back to his feet.
Obasi is looking to advance position but Hammer won't allow it.
Obasi is trying to control. Hammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hammer is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Obasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Obasi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jack Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Obasi.
Obasi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Hammer fakes the leg kick and cracks Obasi in the body.
Obasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Solomon Obasi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Obasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Hammer throws the left hand but Obasi avoids the punch easily.
Obasi throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Obasi lands a body shot.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer throws a right hand that Obasi ducks under and follows up with a left that Obasi also avoids with ease.
Hammer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obasi on the side of the head.
Hammer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obasi. Obasi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Obasi slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Obasi.
Obasi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Hammer lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Obasi is defended easily by Hammer.
Hammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obasi staying out of range there.
Obasi ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Obasi misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer moves out of range as Obasi strikes.
Obasi misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer misses with a hook.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Obasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obasi feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obasi.
Hammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi misses with an uppercut.
Obasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obasi manages to avoid it.
Obasi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Obasi scrambles back to his feet.
Obasi moves into the clinch.
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer moves away from the strike by Obasi.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Obasi.
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 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Obasi throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer throws a body punch but Obasi moves out of range.
Obasi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Obasi dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi throws a strike aimed at the side of Hammer's head but Hammer avoids it well.
Hammer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Obasi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hammer is not content to let Obasi control the position.
Solomon Obasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hammer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hammer wants to control but Obasi postures up.
Hammer is trying to get back to half guard.
Hammer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi advances nicely into full mount.
Hammer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hammer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Obasi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Obasi tries to control but Hammer wriggling away.
Hammer really wants to buck Obasi off and get back to his feet.
Obasi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Obasi has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obasi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Obasi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer wants to control but Obasi is having none of it.
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 Solomon Obasi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Obasi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hammer's guard.
Obasi advances position into side control!
Obasi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hammer!
Hammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Obasi has a good base and remains in mount.
Obasi looking to control but Hammer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Obasi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hammer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Obasi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Obasi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer tries to lock up and control but Obasi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Obasi with the ground and pound from mount.
Hammer is looking to improve his position but Obasi isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammer wants to hold on but Obasi pushes him away.
Obasi is landing with some decent strikes but Hammer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Obasi lands a nice shot to the head.
Obasi tries to control but Hammer wriggling away.
Obasi with shots to the head and body - Hammer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hammer is bucking up trying to escape but Obasi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer is looking to improve his position but Obasi isn't that keen on the idea.
Obasi won't let Hammer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hammer tries to lock up and control but Obasi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Obasi landing strikes from the mount and Hammer is in trouble!
Hammer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hammer is looking to escape.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Obasi has control of the leg.
Obasi stops Hammer from getting back to his feet.
Obasi trying to pass the guard but Hammer defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obasi is working away from the top position though.
Hammer is looking to escape.
Hammer wants to control but Obasi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Obasi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hammer defends it well.
Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Obasi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hammer is trying to stand up here but Obasi is controlling him well.
Hammer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jack Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi not doing much here.
Hammer is in trouble now - Obasi has advanced to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obasi with the ground and pound from mount.
Obasi landing punches.
Obasi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Obasi breaks from Hammer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Obasi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Obasi trying to control but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer wants to hold on but Obasi pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obasi controlling from the full mount.
Hammer is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Obasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Obasi, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Obasi!
Post fight, an emotional Solomon Obasi said 'A spartan is just no match for such a gentleman like me.'.
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