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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Jinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yosh Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Jinx could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yosh Hammer's chin.
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180 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 12 - 0 |
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175 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
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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
4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Jinx! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yosh Hammer! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hammer tries to clinch up. Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jinx. Left hook, right uppercut from Hammer.
It looks like Billy Jinx has been cut. Hammer misses with a body kick. Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Jinx has taken the fight into the clinch. Jinx taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jinx stalling in the clinch.
Hammer is defending well against a takedown attempt. Jinx breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Jinx. Jinx maintains the clinch. Jinx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Hammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Jinx avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Jinx won't allow it.
Jinx misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jinx prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch. Jinx breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Jinx tries to sprawl out of it but Hammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jinx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jinx could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Hammer tries to clinch up. Jinx's corner calls for a 1-2. Jinx obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Yosh Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hammer tries to clinch but Jinx moves out of range. Hammer closes the distance and clinches up with Jinx, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes Jinx against the cage but Jinx circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jinx shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Jinx. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hammer throws a head kick but Jinx moves out of range.
Hammer darts in trying to clinch and Jinx counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jinx clinches up against the cage. Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Jinx is controlling him. Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hammer misses with a hook from the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jinx has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hammer uses from the top position. Hammer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jinx is proving hard to escape from. Jinx is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hammer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jinx is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hammer pulls him back up using the underhooks. Hammer prevents the takedown attempt.
Jinx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jinx clinches. Jinx is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hammer misses with a body punch.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jinx lands a nice knee to the body. Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Jinx is controlling him. Jinx tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammer shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jinx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick. Jinx checks a low kick from Hammer. Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Jinx shoots in. Hammer moves in looking to clinch but Jinx pushes him off. Hammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jinx but Jinx pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jinx takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A right-left combo lands from Hammer. Jinx shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jinx attempts a counter takedown but Hammer avoids it well and moves away. Hammer looks winded! Jinx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jinx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jinx looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well. Jinx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jinx avoids the head kick by Hammer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jinx. Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Jinx circles away.
Jinx keeps the fight on the outside. Jinx instigates a clinch. Jinx jumps guard but Hammer stands there with Jinx around his waist. Jinx gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Jinx will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Billy Jinx's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Jinx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jinx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes. Hammer throws a series of strikes that have Jinx backpedaling.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jinx paws at him with a jab and circles away. A combination from Hammer does no damage. Hammer wants to clinch up but Jinx keeps it at a distance. Crunch! Jinx slams his shin into Hammer's torso. Hammer tries to clinch but Jinx moves out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jinx. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jinx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammer defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Jinx. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hammer tries to clinch up but Jinx circles away and keeps his distance. Hammer lands with a straight right. Jinx didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jinx gets a clinch. Hammer working aggressively here.
Jinx goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammer prevents it.
Hammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jinx keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jinx is trying to pull guard but Hammer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Hammer has a couple of punches blocked by Jinx.
Hammer is trying to break free. Hammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jinx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jinx crunches a lovely knee into Hammer's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jinx is working for takedown but Hammer is calmly controlling the position for now. Billy Jinx has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hammer misses with some punches.
Jinx goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammer prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hammer is trying to maintain a safe position but Jinx gets an underhook and turns Hammer into the cage. The referee calls for Jinx to work.
Jinx misses with a knee strike.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but Jinx has him pressed against the cage. Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Jinx is controlling him. Hammer is pressed up against the cage. Jinx has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hammer down to the mat. Hammer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Jinx circles away.
Jinx avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jinx half committed to a counter leg kick. Jinx gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hammer can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jinx drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hammer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jinx clinches up against the cage. Hammer gets underhooks to prevent Jinx's takedown attempt.
Jinx jumps into guard, dragging Hammer to the mat.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jinx is keeping the position for now. Jinx keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully. Hammer wants to stand and escape but instead Jinx has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jinx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jinx throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jinx wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving. Hammer is adopting a defensive guard. Jinx trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Jinx will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Billy Jinx's cut. That's time! Jinx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jinx tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hammer throws out a counter right but Jinx avoids it with no problem. Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jinx as he avoids it easily. Hammer throws a right hand that Jinx ducks under and follows up with a left that Jinx also avoids with ease. Jinx fails to land with a series of punches.
Jinx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jinx moves away. Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Jinx, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hammer wants to counter with a clinch but Jinx pushes him away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Jinx. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Yosh Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Jinx. Jinx gets slowly back to his feet. Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jinx swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hammer moves to clinch but Jinx breaks away and Jinx counters with a one-two to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Jinx circles away.
Hammer dives in for a single leg takedown but Jinx sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Jinx on that attempt. Jinx takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hammer throws a shot to the body.
Hammer swinging wildly here.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Jinx avoids them all with ease. Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jinx moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A combination from Hammer does no damage. Jinx is looking to counter the offense by Hammer and move into the clinch. Jinx closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jinx pulls guard effortlessly. Jinx is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jinx working the head and body with strikes. Jinx throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely. Jinx is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jinx not landing any meaningful shots this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jinx tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hammer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hammer is not content to let Jinx control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jinx thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
Jinx wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Yosh Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jinx darts in and clinches Hammer up against the cage. Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Jinx keeps him there for the moment. Jinx landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jinx is struggling to control the position. Jinx controlling the action here for a moment.
Jinx fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hammer is trying to push Jinx away but Jinx has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Billy Jinx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jinx breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Jinx. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jinx, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Jinx! An out of breath Billy Jinx thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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