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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Murad Tsekunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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157 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murad Tsekunov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsekunov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tsekunov has hold of one of Hammer's legs. Hammer is fighting the takedown attempt but Tsekunov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tsekunov wants to stand but Hammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hammer is adopting a defensive guard.
Tsekunov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tsekunov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammer on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsekunov is aware though and is defending well.
Tsekunov is looking to stand up but Hammer won't let him.
Tsekunov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tsekunov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tsekunov stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer.
Tsekunov wanted to stand there but Hammer had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer controls Tsekunov momentarily but Tsekunov frees himself.
Tsekunov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hammer's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tsekunov throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
Hammer swings for the body but Tsekunov moves out of range.
Tsekunov swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsekunov throws an overhand right that lands on Hammer's shoulder, as Hammer tries to avoid the shot.
Tsekunov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsekunov instigates a clinch.
Hammer is working for takedown but Tsekunov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Tsekunov has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is working for takedown but Tsekunov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hammer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hammer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tsekunov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murad Tsekunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hammer.
Tsekunov has clasped his hands together around Hammer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tsekunov wants to stand but Hammer has his arm trapped.
Hammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsekunov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to control but Tsekunov postures up.
Tsekunov wants to stand but Hammer is controlling his arm.
Hammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsekunov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tsekunov wants to stand but Hammer is controlling his arm.
Hammer is looking to reverse the position.
Tsekunov wants to stand but Hammer is controlling his arm.
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.
Tsekunov is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer is trying to control Tsekunov's posture but Tsekunov avoids it.
Hammer is looking to regain half guard here but Tsekunov keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murad Tsekunov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsekunov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tsekunov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammer somewhat.
Hammer tries to clinch
and Tsekunov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tsekunov is looking to stand up but Hammer won't let him.
Tsekunov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsekunov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hammer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tsekunov tries to clinch up
and Hammer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsekunov has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hammer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tsekunov is trying to keep an underhook but Hammer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hammer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hammer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tsekunov to regain full guard.
Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsekunov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tsekunov's guard.
Hammer is trying to control the action in half guard but Tsekunov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tsekunov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tsekunov tries to get out of the position.
Tsekunov won't allow Hammer to pass to mount.
Tsekunov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hammer.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Tsekunov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hammer throws a strike but Tsekunov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tsekunov wants to get up but he can't break Hammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer is trying to control the position but Tsekunov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsekunov throws out the jab.
Tsekunov has managed to clinch.
Tsekunov has Hammer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tsekunov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hammer tumbling to the mat - Tsekunov dives into Hammer's guard.
Tsekunov is looking to stand up but Hammer won't let him.
Hammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsekunov defends it easily.
Hammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsekunov defends it easily.
Tsekunov wants to stand but Hammer is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tsekunov wants to get up but he can't break Hammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hammer has his hands on Tsekunov's head, controlling the position.
Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsekunov wants to stand but Hammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Murad Tsekunov.
Tsekunov throws an off balance right hand
and Hammer counters with a nice body shot.
Tsekunov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsekunov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer defending well as Tsekunov loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hammer throwing shots but Tsekunov is blocking nicely.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Tsekunov is defending well.
Tsekunov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hammer.
Tsekunov keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsekunov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammer.
Hammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tsekunov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tsekunov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hammer's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Tsekunov isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammer looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tom Hammer just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsekunov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tsekunov as Hammer shoots in.
Tsekunov has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Hammer is working for takedown but Tsekunov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tsekunov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hammer.
Murad Tsekunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hammer.
Tsekunov prevents the takedown attempt.
Hammer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to take the fight to the mat but Tsekunov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tsekunov stops a takedown attempt from Hammer.
Tsekunov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hammer is trying to break free.
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer fails with the takedown.
Tsekunov closes the distance and clinches.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsekunov avoids it.
Hammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tsekunov has clasped his hands together around Hammer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsekunov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tsekunov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hammer to his feet.
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 closes the distance and clinches.
Tsekunov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hammer can't fight it off and eventually Tsekunov manages to take the fight to the floor. Hammer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer 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.
Tsekunov wants to stand but Hammer is controlling his posture from full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hammer lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer controlling the position.
Hammer is trying to control the position but Tsekunov postures up.
Tsekunov wants to stand but Hammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsekunov is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tsekunov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsekunov misses the target.
Tsekunov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsekunov darts in and clinches Hammer up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murad Tsekunov had his way with Tom Hammer in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tsekunov tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Hammer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tsekunov clinches with his opponent.
Tsekunov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammer is trying to drag Tsekunov to the mat but Tsekunov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tsekunov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hammer wants a takedown.
Murad Tsekunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hammer.
Tsekunov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hammer wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsekunov prevents a body shot from Hammer.
Tsekunov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tsekunov wants to stand and escape but instead Hammer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsekunov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsekunov keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hammer is pushing down on Tsekunov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tsekunov is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tsekunov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hammer throwing shots but Tsekunov is blocking nicely.
Hammer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tsekunov's thigh. Tsekunov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsekunov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsekunov has wrist control.
Murad Tsekunov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsekunov keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Tsekunov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsekunov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammer.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Tsekunov keeps moving.
Hammer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tsekunov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tom Hammer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tsekunov is looking to clinch.
Tsekunov misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Hammer.
I think Hammer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Hammer!
Tom Hammer is the new featherweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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