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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spar Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by We are the Champions. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Spar Bjj enters the cage!
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175 cm
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168 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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184 cm
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160 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Hammer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spar Bjj! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frank Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hammer with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hammer connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bjj shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hammer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Bjj circles away.
Bjj with a lazy takedown attempt and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hammer steps into range and cracks Bjj with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Bjj flops backwards and Hammer dives into his guard looking to finish!
Bjj is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Bjj keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully. Bjj is still in real trouble! Can Hammer finish him? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Bjj. Hammer wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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. Bjj seems to have recovered his senses. Bjj can't keep his opponent in guard - Hammer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Bjj looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bjj is trying to maintain the position but Hammer is very close to passing his half guard. Hammer wants to take a breather but Bjj is having none of it. Bjj is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hammer is looking for a kimura but Bjj is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammer to get the leverage. Bjj moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hammer trying to control but Bjj is working from the bottom. Bjj 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. Bjj is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammer defends well. Hammer wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving. Bjj pulls Hammer in close to his closed guard and prevents Hammer from doing any damage or advancing position. This has been an exciting period of action! Bjj keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bjj is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammer defends well. Hammer trying to control but Bjj is working from the bottom. Bjj 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. Bjj keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully. Hammer scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hammer trying to control but Bjj is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bjj 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 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Bjj 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. Hammer trying to control the position but Bjj is working away. Hammer is really struggling to control Bjj but he's trying to hold on to the position. Hammer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bjj is pushing Hammer's head away, looking to escape. Hammer manages to hold on to the position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hammer dominated that round. That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bjj fails to land the takedown. Bjj fails with a takedown attempt. Hammer lands a right hook to the body.
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bjj at a distance.
Hammer lands with a hook. Bjj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bjj shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bjj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Frank Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spar Bjj. Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bjj is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hammer clinches with his opponent.
Hammer pushes Bjj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammer digs a right hand into Bjj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjj's gas tank. Bjj is breathing heavily. Hammer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjj backwards. A short body shot lands from Hammer as the two fighters clinch.
Hammer lands a body punch in the clinch. Bjj wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Hammer taking a breather. Hammer prevents the takedown attempt.
Hammer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bjj up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hammer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bjjs head. A hook to the body from Hammer.
Still in the clinch, Hammer scores with a nice short uppercut. Bjj changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bjj takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hammer cracks Bjj with a good jab. Hammer moves into the clinch successfully.
Bjj has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammer stalls. Nice body punch from Hammer. Hammer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bjj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hammer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hammer leaning against his opponent.
Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bjj has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The referee is keeping an eye on Hammer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hammer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bjjs head. Nice body punch from Hammer. A body shot lands from Hammer.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hammer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hammer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Hammer. Bjj takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hammer scores with a hook to the body. Bjj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hammer dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hammer. Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjj is just out of range. Hammer lands with a shot to the body. Hammer lands a nice hook to Bjj's body. Bjj takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bjj takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hammer lands with an overhand left. Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer lands a lovely overhand right. Hammer drops Bjj with a naaaaasty hook - Bjj is in real trouble here! Hammer dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hammer! Frank Hammer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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