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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hammy Hamerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bam Timmermans will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hammy Hamerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bam Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans lands with a kick to the temple. Hamerson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Hammy Hamerson has been cut.
Timmermans misses with a wild combination.
Hamerson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Timmermans is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hamerson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hamerson is breathing heavily.
Timmermans tries to escape but Hamerson is in control.
Timmermans felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans is not content to let Hamerson control the position.
Hamerson prevents Timmermans from escaping the position.
Hamerson controls the position.
Timmermans is not content to let Hamerson control the position.
Timmermans is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hamerson is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamerson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Timmermans knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Timmermans throws Hamerson to one side and escapes!
Timmermans throws a head kick that half lands.
Timmermans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hamerson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Timmermans!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamerson prevents Timmermans from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamerson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Timmermans's legs.
Hamerson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hamerson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Timmermans is trying to buck Hamerson off.
Timmermans trying to remain calm as Hamerson controls from the top position.
Hamerson prevents Timmermans from escaping the position.
Hamerson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hamerson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans misses with a combination
and Hamerson counters by clinching up.
Timmermans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamerson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Timmermans lands a two punch combo.
Timmermans tries to bum rush Hamerson with a series of wild strikes but Hamerson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Timmermans misses with a few strikes there.
Hamerson rushes Timmermans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Hamerson.
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!
Timmermans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Hammy Hamerson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hammy Hamerson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Timmermans tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hamerson defends well and Timmermans ends up having to push Hamerson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Timmermans breaks the clinch.
Hammy Hamerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timmermans throws a combination. Hamerson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Timmermans misses with a combination
and Hamerson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hamerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timmermans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamerson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Timmermans is not content to let Hamerson control the position.
Timmermans trying to remain calm as Hamerson controls from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamerson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Hamerson.
Hamerson tries to stand but Timmermans is controlling his head.
Timmermans is pushing Hamerson's head away, looking to escape. Hamerson manages to hold on to the position though.
Timmermans sneaks out the side door and pushes Hamerson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Timmermans throws a nice looking combination but Hamerson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamerson tries to clinch but Timmermans moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hamerson but Hamerson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Timmermans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Timmermans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timmermans forces Hamerson back against the cage and clinches.
Hamerson looking for a takedown.
Timmermans manages to break the clinch.
Hamerson dives in and grabs Timmermans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Timmermans pushes down on Hamerson's head and hops out.
Hamerson dodges the punch combination from Timmermans.
Timmermans shoots and misses
and Hamerson counters with a series of strikes. Timmermans will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hammy Hamerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Timmermans.
Danga de danga de dang - Timmermans scores with a four punch combination!
Timmermans lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans misses with a two punch combination.
Timmermans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timmermans moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Timmermans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hamerson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Timmermans, pushing him back against the cage.
Timmermans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamerson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamerson.
Hamerson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Timmermans to the mat! Timmermans manages to get full guard.
Timmermans wants to stand up but Hamerson is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmermans is retaining full guard.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Hamerson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmermans scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmermans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamerson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Hammy Hamerson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hammy Hamerson's cut.
That's time! Hamerson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Timmermans moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Timmermans misses with a series of wild punches.
Timmermans misses with the combination.
Hamerson stalks Timmermans and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Timmermans's face. Timmermans staggers backwards, shaken.
Hamerson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Timmermans is fending him off so far but Hamerson persists. Nope, Timmermans circles away and we're back to standing.
Timmermans feints a jab promting Hamerson to slip. Timmermans then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hamerson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Timmermans lands with an uppercut that bounces Hamerson off the cage and back into range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmermans misses with a head kick.
Timmermans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hamerson counters with a two punch combo.
Bam Timmermans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamerson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmermans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Timmermans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hamerson dodges the punch combination from Timmermans.
Hamerson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Timmermans napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hamerson is looking to take a break and control but Timmermans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamerson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Timmermans is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamerson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Timmermans works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Timmermans pushes Hamerson off looking to stand but Hamerson dives back in and keeps control.
Hamerson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Timmermans throws a one two combo.
Hamerson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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!
Hamerson dodges the punch combination from Timmermans.
Timmermans lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Timmermans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans goes for a double leg but Hamerson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hamerson continues to drive forward.
Timmermans manages to break the clinch.
Hamerson moves into the clinch.
Timmermans breaks from the clinch.
Timmermans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamerson darts in and clinches Timmermans up against the cage.
Timmermans tries to break free but Hamerson pushes him back against the cage.
Hamerson has had enough of the clinch but Timmermans keeps him there for the moment.
Hamerson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Timmermans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Timmermans cracks Hamerson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hamerson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hammy Hamerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmermans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hamerson defends it nicely.
Bam Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamerson darts in looking for a takedown but Timmermans gets double underhooks and turns Hamerson into the cage.
Hamerson has had enough of the clinch but Timmermans keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmermans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timmermans lands a head shot.
Hammy Hamerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Timmermans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bam Timmermans.
I think Hamerson 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hammy Hamerson!
Hammy Hamerson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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