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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Vimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by We are the Champions. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
18 - 6 - 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
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Vimes!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer connects with a body shot that sends Vimes's belly button to the back.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Vimes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vimes lands a big head kick that sends Hammer tumbling to the mat! Vimes takes a step backwards and waves Hammer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hammer is rocked!
Vimes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vimes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hammer seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vimes throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Vimes. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Vimes throws a shot to the body.
Hammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vimes takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Vimes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Hammer attempts a counter takedown but Vimes avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Vimes moved out of range nicely.
Vimes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vimes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vimes throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Hammer defending well as Vimes loads up on a big left hand.
Vimes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vimes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vimes.
Vimes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vimes cracks Hammer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hammer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vimes finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vimes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vimes is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vimes sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Vimes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer moves out of range as Vimes strikes.
Hammer throws a big counter combination but Vimes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vimes throws a right hand that misses
and Hammer counters with a nice body shot.
Vimes misses with a straight left.
Hammer tries to counter with a takedown but Vimes is quick to defend against it.
Hammer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vimes misses with a low kick as Hammer jumps back.
Some wild striking there from Vimes.
A low kick from Hammer misses
and Vimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vimes lands a glancing blow to the side of Hammer's head.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vimes manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vimes scores with a jab.
Hammer lands with a nice body punch.
Vimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer is looking to counter punch.
Hammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vimes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammer somewhat.
Vimes throws a nice looking combination but Hammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vimes sprawls and moves away.
Hammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Vimes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Vimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Vimes is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Vimes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vimes lands a slapping body shot.
Vimes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vimes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vimes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vimes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hammer moves away from the strike by Vimes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vimes. Hammer shrugs it off though.
Samuel Vimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Vimes.
Vimes throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vimes misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Vimes misses the target.
Vimes looks to throw the jab but Hammer is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Vimes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hammer shoots in but Vimes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vimes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hammer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vimes slips under a jab.
Samuel Vimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vimes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hammer doesn't seem bothered though.
Vimes throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vimes. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer tries to counter with a takedown but Vimes is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vimes misses with a straight right.
Vimes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer defending well as Vimes loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Vimes.
Samuel Vimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer blocks a jab.
Hammer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vimes scores with a nice strike.
Hammer blocks a head kick by Vimes.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samuel Vimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vimes throws an overhand right that lands on Hammer's shoulder, as Hammer tries to avoid the shot.
Vimes misses with a looping right.
Hammer feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Vimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vimes scores with a nice right hand.
Vimes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammer takes a swing at Vimes's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vimes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammer is out of range and Vimes settles back down.
Hammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vimes tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vimes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hammer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hammer.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Vimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammer trying to move into half guard but instead Vimes has managed to sweep!
Hammer has his foot on Vimes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vimes works his way back into a safe position though.
Vimes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vimes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vimes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammer looking for a guillotine here but Vimes defends easily.
Vimes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Vimes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Vimes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Vimes.
A head kick misses from Vimes.
Vimes checks a leg kick.
Vimes lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vimes pinned against the cage. Vimes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hammer is looking to wear down Vimes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vimes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Good leg kick by Vimes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer defending well as Vimes loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vimes throws a nice looking combination but Hammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Vimes misses its intended target.
Vimes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vimes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hammer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hammer.
Hammer trying to control but Vimes is working from the bottom.
Vimes pulls Hammer in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vimes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hammer has Vimes in his guard.
Hammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vimes is aware though and is defending well.
Vimes looking to pass the guard.
Vimes stands and throws Hammer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Hammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is not content to let Vimes control the position.
Vimes swings around for an armbar but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vimes's guard.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Vimes keeps moving.
Frank Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer throws an elbow that misses. Vimes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammer's guard. Nice move by Vimes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer controls Vimes momentarily but Vimes frees himself.
Hammer is controlling Vimes's posture.
Vimes wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Hammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vimes is aware though and is defending well.
Vimes postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Frank Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vimes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vimes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Vimes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vimes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Vimes!
Samuel Vimes very nearly forgot to thank Hilo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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hype
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