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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Fujioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daisuke Fujioka!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujioka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fujioka throws a combination that misses
and Hammer counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Fujioka does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammer.
Hammer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fujioka defends it nicely.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Fujioka.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fujioka but Fujioka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Hammer.
Fujioka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hammer trying to stall but Fujioka improves his position.
Hammer looking for a takedown.
Fujioka digs a right hand underneath Hammer's ribcage. Hammer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fujioka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujioka tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
Fujioka lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Fujioka misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Fujioka.
Fujioka struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Fujioka misses with a body punch.
Fujioka can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Fujioka tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Fujioka back against the cage.
Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Fujioka.
Hammer tries to circle away but Fujioka has him pinned against the cage.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Fujioka.
Fujioka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammer.
Fujioka prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Fujioka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujioka misses with a punch to the body.
Fujioka tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Fujioka.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Fujioka.
Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fujioka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fujioka can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hammer pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammer trying to control the position.
Hammer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hammer is striking but Fujioka is not phased and passes to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is adopting a defensive guard.
Fujioka postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tom Hammer.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fujioka but Fujioka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Fujioka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujioka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fujioka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Fujioka.
Some wild striking there from Fujioka.
Fujioka fails to land with a series of punches.
Fujioka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer.
Fujioka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammer.
Fujioka misses with a double jab.
Fujioka looks winded!
Fujioka throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
Hammer gets the takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer wants to stand but Fujioka is controlling his arm.
Hammer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer looking to control but Fujioka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Tom Hammer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fujioka as he jumps to the side.
Hammer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hammer wants to stand but Fujioka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fujioka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fujioka is trying to keep Hammer in close.
Hammer wants to stand but Fujioka is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujioka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Fujioka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer has a takedown stuffed.
Fujioka misses with a wild combination.
Hammer fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujioka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammer looks for a takedown but Fujioka sprawls well.
Fujioka throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hammer misses.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Fujioka circles away.
Daisuke Fujioka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujioka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fujioka leaves Hammer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fujioka throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Fujioka is breathing heavily.
Fujioka swinging wildly here.
A jab from Hammer does it's job there.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fujioka.
Hammer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into 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 preventing the sweep.
Hammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammer wants to get up but he can't break Fujioka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujioka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammer trying to control but Fujioka is working from the bottom.
Hammer controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Tom Hammer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fujioka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fujioka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujioka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fujioka gets caught napping as Hammer dives in and scores a takedown. Fujioka manages to retain guard.
Hammer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tom Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fujioka controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Fujioka being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tom Hammer just wasn't active enough.
Fujioka misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hammer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hammer thuds his right hand into Fujioka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fujioka tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Hammer does no damage.
Fujioka misses with the combination.
Fujioka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Fujioka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fujioka dodges the punch combination from Hammer.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujioka circles away.
Fujioka throws a combination that misses
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fujioka tries to avoid it but Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fujioka to the ground. Fujioka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tom Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fujioka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fujioka throws a series of punches but Hammer avoids them all with ease.
Fujioka misses with a double jab
and Hammer counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujioka keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer working the ground and pound from side control.
Hammer wants to stand but Fujioka has his arm trapped.
Hammer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fujioka will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fujioka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fujioka is not content to let Hammer control the position.
Hammer wants to stand but Fujioka has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fujioka prevents Hammer from moving into mount.
Hammer trying to control the position but Fujioka is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Fujioka is defending well.
Hammer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fujioka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujioka is not content to let Hammer control the position.
Hammer working away.
Hammer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hammer swings around for an armbar but Fujioka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hammer's guard.
Fujioka stops Hammer from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tom Hammer just wasn't active enough.
Fujioka throws a series of punches but Hammer avoids them all with ease.
Fujioka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fujioka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daisuke Fujioka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujioka moves out of range of the body kick.
Fujioka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammer counters with a one-two to the body.
Fujioka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Fujioka avoids them all with ease.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujioka moves away.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Fujioka.
Tom Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujioka keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujioka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fujioka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Daisuke Fujioka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hammer.
Fujioka gets caught napping as Hammer dives in and scores a takedown. Fujioka manages to retain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Tom Hammer!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tom Hammer!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Tom Hammer!
Tom Hammer wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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