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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antti Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by Bolt Thrower - IV Crusade. Jenkins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mary Jane. Thurgood Jenkins will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 cm
34
134 lbs
27 - 20 - 1 |
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170 cm
33
143 lbs
22 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Antti Hammer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thurgood Jenkins! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top. Jenkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammer at a distance.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches. Hammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer misses with some punches.
Hammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jenkins pushes Hammer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A head punch on the inside from Hammer fails to land. Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Both guys are working to get underhooks. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammer. Jenkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hammer.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jenkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hammer misses with a short punch on the inside. Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jenkinss head. Hammer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hammer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jenkinss head. Jenkins is working for takedown but Hammer is calmly controlling the position for now. Hammer scores with a knee to the head.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the side of Hammer's head. Jenkins tightens his grip and picks Hammer up, before dumping him to the ground. Hammer manages to land in guard. Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard. Hammer has Jenkins pulled in close to control his posture. Jenkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hammer's guard. Hammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jenkins slows the pace down in half guard. Jenkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hammer is just riding it out for now. Jenkins eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hammer is holding on to half guard well. Jenkins is trying to control. Hammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hammer is trying is best to control the position here. Jenkins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jenkins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Jenkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hammer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jenkins jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hammer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hammer and Jenkins has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Hammer's face as Jenkins controls the position. Jenkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Hammer is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jenkins wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy. Hammer gets back to half guard. Jenkins seems to be working for a kimura but Hammer defends the submission attempt. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hammer trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jenkins throws a low kick but Hammer moves out of range easily. Jenkins clobbers Hammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Hammer takes the fight into the clinch. Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Hammer working aggressively here.
Hammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hammer gets underhooks to prevent Jenkins's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Hammer scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hammer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jenkins misses with some punches.
Hammer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jenkins regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hammer stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet. Jenkins is adopting a defensive guard. Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammer is working Jenkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jenkins is rocked! Hammer scoring with punches to the head and body. Jenkins is still in real trouble! Can Hammer finish him? Hammer arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jenkins's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antti Hammer! After the big win, Antti Hammer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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