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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Hammarskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammarskjold's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rasmus på luffen - Luffarvisan. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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290 lbs
29 - 19 - 0 |
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180 cm
39
275 lbs
19 - 17 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfred Hammarskjold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Kramer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kramer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hammarskjold counters with a nice body shot.
Kramer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammarskjold tries to counter with a takedown but Kramer is quick to defend against it.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammarskjold as he jumps to the side.
Kramer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hammarskjold has time to react.
It looks like Alfred Hammarskjold has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammarskjold closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hammarskjold lands in his opponent's guard.
Kramer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammarskjold is one step ahead there.
Hammarskjold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kramer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammarskjold looking to pass the guard.
Kramer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammarskjold throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammarskjold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammarskjold 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.
Hammarskjold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammarskjold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammarskjold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammarskjold wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kramer has a takedown stuffed.
Hammarskjold drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kramer sprawls and moves away.
Alfred Hammarskjold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kramer.
Kramer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hammarskjold counters with a single leg into guard. Kramer didn't expect that.
Hammarskjold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammarskjold landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold scoring with punches to the head and body.
It looks like John Kramer has been cut.
Hammarskjold postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammarskjold throwing strikes from guard but Kramer blocks nicely.
Kramer is looking to stand up but Hammarskjold isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammarskjold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammarskjold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammarskjold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kramer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kramer pushes Hammarskjold off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer shoots in but Hammarskjold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammarskjold feinted with a counter takedown.
Kramer tries to sprawl but Hammarskjold drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kramer wants to get back to his feet.
Hammarskjold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hammarskjold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammarskjold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kramer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kramer works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Hammarskjold dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hammarskjold avoids the head kick by Kramer.
Hammarskjold gets caught flat footed, as Kramer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammarskjold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammarskjold is working hard here to advance position.
Kramer throws a big elbow that misses.
Kramer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammarskjold is looking to stand up but Kramer isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammarskjold throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer passes Hammarskjold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kramer trying to pass the guard but Hammarskjold defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kramer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kramer's back!
Hammarskjold has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kramer.
Hammarskjold has the hooks in. Kramer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hammarskjold is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hammarskjold missing with punches from the back.
Hammarskjold throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hammarskjold lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The cut above John Kramer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Kramer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alfred Hammarskjold!
Alfred Hammarskjold decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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