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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MC Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammerfist's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2 legit 2 quit - MC Hammer. Chad Griggs will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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209 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
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209 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MC Hammerfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerfist moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hammerfist throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been informed that Griggs has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hammerfist lands with a nice body kick.
Griggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Griggs looks winded!
Hammerfist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammerfist defends it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hammerfist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Griggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hammerfist looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs keeping moving, preventing Hammerfist from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist stands and steps away. Griggs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hammerfist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hammerfist bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Hammerfist.
Griggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammerfist changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hammerfist connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammerfist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Griggs misses the target.
Hammerfist scores with a one two! Griggs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hammerfist throws a sloppy head kick and Griggs moves out of range easily.
Griggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Griggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Griggs ducks right into an uppercut from Hammerfist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist slips under a jab from Griggs.
Hammerfist slips under a jab.
Hammerfist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Hammerfist ducks down to avoid it.
Griggs throws an off balance right hand
letting Hammerfist counter with a right hand.
Hammerfist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griggs ducks right into an uppercut from Hammerfist.
Griggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammerfist is fending him off so far but Griggs persists. Nope, Hammerfist circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammerfist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Griggs.
MC Hammerfist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Griggs.
Griggs fails to land the takedown.
Hammerfist clinches with his opponent.
Griggs tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammerfist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hammerfist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griggs's efforts to push away.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Hammerfist has the dominant position.
Hammerfist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Chad Griggs has been cut.
Hammerfist scores with a shoulder strike.
Hammerfist pushes Griggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hammerfist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chad Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerfist looks to score with a jab to the body but Griggs is just out of range.
Hammerfist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hammerfist drives through with a takedown into Griggs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Griggs wants to hit a switch here but Hammerfist passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Griggs there!
Griggs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hammerfist.
Hammerfist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Griggs is looking to escape.
Hammerfist lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hammerfist lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hammerfist is landing with some decent strikes but Griggs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hammerfist has control of Griggs's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Griggs regains control of the situation pretty easily.
A nice elbow there by Hammerfist.
Griggs is rocked!
Hammerfist working Griggs over with strikes here.
Griggs is bucking up trying to escape but Hammerfist cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MC Hammerfist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Griggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hammerfist connects with a jab.
Hammerfist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hammerfist counter with a right hand.
Griggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammerfist finish him?
MC Hammerfist is winning the standup battle so far.
Griggs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hammerfist's half guard.
Griggs seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammerfist looking for submissions off his back.
Hammerfist preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Griggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammerfist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Griggs keeping moving, preventing Hammerfist from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griggs working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammerfist postures up in Griggs's guard and throws a big left but Griggs blocks it.
Griggs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammerfist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Hammerfist's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hammerfist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griggs controls Hammerfist momentarily but Hammerfist frees himself.
Griggs keeping moving, preventing Hammerfist from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist throws a strike but Griggs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammerfist, not yet.
Hammerfist is trying to keep Griggs in close.
Griggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammerfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hammerfist with a hook.
Hammerfist shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hammerfist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Griggs wants to control but Hammerfist is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MC Hammerfist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs is breathing heavily.
Griggs wants to improve his position but Hammerfist is controlling well.
Hammerfist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hammerfist is working for a submission of some sort.
Griggs is staying active underneath Hammerfist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Hammerfist is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MC Hammerfist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Griggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Griggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griggs swings for the body but Hammerfist moves out of range.
Griggs works the jab nicely.
Griggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hammerfist!
A good leg kick by Hammerfist.
Hammerfist with a hook.
Griggs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammerfist. Hammerfist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hammerfist connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammerfist lands with a nice body kick.
Griggs looks for a takedown but Hammerfist sprawls well.
Hammerfist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Hammerfist tenderised Griggs's leg. Griggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Hammerfist has closed the distance and engaged Griggs in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs wants a takedown but no success here.
Hammerfist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griggs can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hammerfist scores with a shot to the side of Griggs's head.
Hammerfist lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Griggs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hammerfist leaning against his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Hammerfist.
Hammerfist lands a hook that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Hammerfist stalling the fight.
Hammerfist drops Griggs onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Griggs is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist dips a shoulder and cracks Griggs with a mighty uppercut! Griggs falls back against the cage and Hammerfist unloads with a barrage of strikes! Griggs is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hammerfist screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MC Hammerfist!
During a confident post fight interview, MC Hammerfist thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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