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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lazar DeCola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andriano Ham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andriano Ham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
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130 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lazar DeCola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andriano Ham!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeCola throws a looping overhand right but Ham ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by DeCola.
DeCola with a jab.
Ham blocks a jab.
Ham throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeCola was covering up waiting for the punch and Ham finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ham 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.
Ham 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ham working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
DeCola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ham defends it easily.
DeCola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeCola looking for a guillotine here but Ham defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ham sitting in guard here, content to control.
DeCola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
DeCola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andriano Ham hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
DeCola tries to clinch but Ham moves out of range.
DeCola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeCola misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCola misses with a head kick.
DeCola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeCola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeCola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from DeCola misses its intended target.
DeCola tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ham counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeCola looking to throw knees to the head but Ham is blocking nicely.
DeCola pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DeCola looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ham jumps guard and drags DeCola to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazar DeCola dominated that round.
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.
DeCola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeCola misses with a head kick.
Ham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeCola.
Andriano Ham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ham moves into the clinch.
DeCola misses with an elbow over the top.
Ham gets control of DeCola's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ham will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
DeCola is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ham is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ham has escaped and now he's on top!
Ham's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ham lands a couple of digs.
Ham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeCola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ham is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ham controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andriano Ham.
Ham is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in DeCola's half guard.
DeCola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ham is nestled in close to DeCola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeCola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ham.
DeCola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andriano Ham has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeCola is trying to maintain the position but Ham is very close to passing his half guard.
DeCola missing with punches from the bottom.
DeCola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCola looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ham lands a nice short elbow.
DeCola wants to control but Ham is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeCola is trying to control but Ham manages to pass to mount!
Ham working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriano Ham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A head kick misses from DeCola.
Ham blocks a head kick by DeCola.
DeCola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeCola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ham gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DeCola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ham.
Ham looking to score a takedown here. DeCola is defending well but Ham drives through and ends up in DeCola's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ham passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ham controls the position from side control.
DeCola sneaks back into half guard.
DeCola trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ham prevents DeCola from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ham in particular looking to stall.
DeCola actively working from the bottom here.
DeCola tries to roll over but Ham keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ham moves into full mount! DeCola won't be happy about that!
Ham stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Both fighters circling a little - DeCola finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Ham there.
Ham walks into a stiff left hand from DeCola.
DeCola gets tackled into the cage by Ham. Ham maintains the clinch.
Ham pulls guard successfully.
DeCola wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
DeCola wants to pass the guard but Ham is keeping the position.
Ham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeCola forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andriano Ham.
I think Ham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andriano Ham!
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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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