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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammer Bammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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157 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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149 lbs
18 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sammer Bammer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has NKone pinned against the cage. NKone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
NKone misses with a looping left.
Bammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract NKone.
NKone connects with a jab.
Bammer scores with a nice strike.
NKone with a jab.
Bammer misses with a looping right.
NKone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
NKone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bammer tries to improve position but can't.
NKone controls the position.
NKone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NKone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bammer keeps working.
Bammer prevents NKone from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone moves into full mount!
NKone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bammer is looking to escape.
We've been hearing that NKone has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bammer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bammer is still trying to improve position.
Bammer wants to hold on but NKone pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, NKone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bammer taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone avoids the attempt from Bammer to control.
NKone dominating with strikes here.
NKone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
NKone trying to control but Bammer is having none of it.
NKone working the ground and pound effectively.
NKone 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.
Bammer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NKone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
NKone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
NKone punishing his opponent with strikes.
NKone is landing with some decent strikes but Bammer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bammer is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bammer tries to hold on but NKone postures up.
NKone working Bammer over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NKone looking to finish Bammer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bammer!
Bammer is still in real trouble! Can NKone finish him?
NKone looking to secure an arm triangle but Bammer defends it well.
Bammer seems to have recovered his senses.
NKone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bammer keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NKone punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bammer can't escape the position.
NKone is landing with some decent strikes but Bammer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bammer is trying desperately to improve position.
NKone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bammer looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NKone working Bammer over with strikes here.
NKone lands a big elbow.
NKone controlling the pace for now.
Bammer regains half guard.
NKone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole NKone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
NKone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
NKone attempts a counter takedown but Bammer avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by NKone.
Bammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
NKone goes for a double leg but Bammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bammer continues to drive forward.
NKone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
NKone throws a series of punches but Bammer moves out of range.
Bammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
NKone scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Bammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bammer works NKone's body with a nice hook.
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Bammer is just out of range.
NKone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
NKone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bammer can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bammer throws a lazy right hand but NKone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bammer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bammer looks to land a right hand but NKone moved out of range.
As Bammer tries to get set, NKone tries to push him back and clinch up but Bammer manages to avoid the attempt.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
Bammer shoots in looking for a takedown. NKone tries to sprawl out of it but Bammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. NKone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
NKone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone throws a hook but Bammer avoids it easily.
NKone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
NKone misses with a takedown attempt - Bammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ole NKone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bammer lands a nice shot that snaps NKone's head back.
Bammer throws a big shot that misses.
NKone tries to clinch up
and Bammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
NKone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bammer misses with a body shot.
NKone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
NKone throws a predictable looking body shot
and NKone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
NKone throws a hook to the side of Bammer's head but Bammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and NKone moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for NKone to work.
NKone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bammer manages to pull guard.
Bammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. NKone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NKone trying to control but Bammer is working from the bottom.
Bammer has momentary wrist control but NKone slips an elbow through the middle.
NKone wants to control from the top but Bammer keeps moving.
NKone is really struggling to control Bammer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
NKone chips away with some ground and pound.
Bammer is looking for a triangle here but NKone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
NKone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bammer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NKone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bammer to see if he's OK.
Bammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bammer trying his best to control but NKone has mounted him.
NKone landing strikes, looking to finish!
NKone wants to control the pace but Bammer is squirming around nicely.
NKone unloading with bombs!
NKone trying to control but Bammer is having none of it.
NKone with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole NKone dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
NKone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bammer at a distance.
Bammer throws a hook but NKone blocks it.
Bammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from NKone.
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bammer manages to avoid it.
NKone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
NKone looks to land a right hand but Bammer moved out of range.
Bammer scores with a sloppy right hand. NKone should have avoided that one.
NKone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
NKone wants to control but Bammer postures up.
Bammer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, NKone has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bammer but great work by NKone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NKone landing a few strikes.
Bammer is being controlled here.
NKone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bammer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from NKone there.
NKone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
NKone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bammer keeps working.
NKone stalling away here and it's allowed Bammer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
NKone sitting in guard here, content to control.
NKone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ole NKone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
NKone wants to control from the top but Bammer keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bammer is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. NKone is keeping the position for now.
NKone throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
NKone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
NKone has control of Bammer's left arm, preventing Bammer from doing any damage.
NKone is trying to control the position but Bammer postures up.
NKone is looking to sweep but instead, Bammer has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone gets back to full guard.
Bammer looking to pass the guard.
Bammer trying to stand up but can't free himself from NKone's guard.
NKone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
NKone managing to control the position.
NKone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four 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.
NKone trying to control the position.
NKone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ole NKone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bammer connects with a nice looking jab.
NKone throws a hook but Bammer blocks it.
It seemed like Bammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
NKone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bammer looks to throw the jab but NKone is out of range.
NKone takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NKone blocks an uppercut.
Sammer Bammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NKone tries to work over Bammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sammer Bammer.
I think NKone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
Ole NKone tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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