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Event:
Gladiators 66 Bravo v Rockwell
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1# Hamburger fails with a takedown attempt from distance. William Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hamburger has a takedown stuffed. Hamburger tries for a takedown but Wallace circles away easily and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. William Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holton Hamburger. Wallace throws a shot to the body.
Wallace lands a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace lands a glancing blow to the side of Hamburger's head. Hamburger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wallace scores with a sloppy right hand. Hamburger should have avoided that one. Hamburger 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.#T1# Wallace fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A left lands for Wallace. Hamburger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hamburger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hamburger fails with the takedown. Hamburger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wallace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hamburger scrambles back to his feet. Hamburger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2# Hamburger has a takedown stuffed. Wallace connects with the punch. Wallace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hamburger on the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Wallace's corner calls for a 1-2. Wallace obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC# Hamburger is rocked! Wallace lands a body shot.
Hamburger is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him? Hamburger shoots in for a double leg but Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hamburger seems to have recovered his senses. Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamburger shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Wallace with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hamburger looks winded!#T3# Wallace cracks Hamburger with a left hook right on the temple and Hamburger goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Wallace lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Hamburger is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Wallace! After winning the bout, William Wallace thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Gladiators 61 Bravo v Pato
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1# Hamburger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Payne counters with a series of strikes. Hamburger will be more careful next time no doubt. Hamburger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Payne sprawls well. Payne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamburger gets slowly back to his feet. Hamburger shoots for a double leg takedown but Payne sprawls well. He's pushed Hamburger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Payne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Stryker Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holton Hamburger. Hamburger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payne as he avoids it easily. Hamburger misses with a takedown and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamburger tries for a takedown but Payne circles away easily and Payne counters with a huge left! Hamburger is in big trouble! He's backing up but Payne isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hamburger from any more damage. A dominating finish by Payne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stryker Payne! During a confident post fight interview, Stryker Payne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Gladiators 57 McCain v Kolov
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1# Hamburger takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hamburger shoots in and drives through. Bravo sprawls well. Bravo lands a nice shot that snaps Hamburger's head back.
Bravo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamburger. Hamburger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bravo is fending him off so far but Hamburger persists. Nope, Bravo circles away and we're back to standing. Johnny Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holton Hamburger. Bravo leaves Hamburger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Hamburger tries for a takedown but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hamburger shoots and misses and Bravo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Holton Hamburger has been cut. Bravo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight. Hamburger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bravo as he avoids it easily. Hamburger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bravo to score with a decent uppercut.#KD# Bravo lands a big uppercut and Hamburger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hamburger looks OK. Bravo waves Hamburger back to his feet!#ROC# Hamburger is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Hamburger doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bravo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hamburger is still on wobbly legs! Can Bravo finish him? Hamburger looks winded! Hamburger leaves his chin hanging out and Bravo seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hamburger crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Bravo! Johnny Bravo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Gladiators 53 Jack v Usikov
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1# Hamburger fails with the takedown#TD2# and Staley counters with a takedown into side control. Hamburger is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2# Staley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamburger, who protects the arm well. Staley trying to control the action but Hamburger is working from the bottom. Hamburger tries to bench press Staley off him but Staley keeps the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Staley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Hamburger tries to improve position but can't. #T1# Hamburger is trying to control Staley's posture but Staley avoids it. Hamburger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2# Hamburger is defending against the submission attempts here by Staley.
Staley prevents Hamburger from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Staley tries to pass to full mount but Hamburger defends it. Hamburger moves into full guard.
Hamburger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Hamburger works a leg free and moves into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Hamburger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Staley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Hamburger throwing shots but Staley is blocking nicely. Staley gets full guard. Staley trying to control the position.
Hamburger advances position into side control! Hamburger wants to control but Staley is keeping him busy. #SUB# Hamburger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Staley, who protects the arm well. Hamburger tries to move to mount but Staley blocks the move with his legs. #T3# Staley is not content to let Hamburger control the position. Staley looking for a sweep but Hamburger has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB# Hamburger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Staley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Staley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamburger is keeping the position for now. Staley is still trying to improve position.#T4##SUB# Hamburger is looking to cinch up a triangle. Staley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hamburger's body to avoid the submission. Hamburger has instead reached around Staley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hamburger arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Holton Hamburger! Holton Hamburger 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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Event:
Gladiators 47 Payne v Jacks
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# James takes the fight into the clinch. James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamburger avoids the damage to the body. James tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamburger avoids the damage to the body. James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. James lands a left hand.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt. James utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Hamburger wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamburger backwards. James misses with a body punch.
James lands a knee to the body.
#T1# James unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hamburger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Hamburger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holton Hamburger. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hamburger is breathing heavily. James with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Holton Hamburger has been cut. James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A knee to the head by James.
James with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. James scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for James.
James with a knee to the head.
#T2# Hamburger takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2# James drops Hamburger with a big knee straight up the middle! Hamburger is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2# Hamburger is rocked! Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2# James moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Hamburger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! James lands a nice knee to the body. James lands a nice shot to the body. James lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
James with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hamburger seems to have got his legs back now. James connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hamburger's face.
James working Hamburger over with knees to the body. James unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hamburger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. James scores with a knee to the head.
James jerks Hamburger's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Hamburger drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! James goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from James because Hamburger was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). David James! David James 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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Gladiators 39 Rockwell v Bravo
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamburger. No joy there for Hamburger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hamburger on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hamburger darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Hamburger into the cage. Hamburger needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2# It looks like Holton Hamburger has been cut. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamburger is defended easily by Anderson. It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holton Hamburger. That's going to take a lot out of him. Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamburger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Anderson scores with a nice head shot. Hamburger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamburger gets slowly back to his feet. Hamburger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hamburger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Hamburger ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hamburger doesn't seem phased though.#T1##TD# Hamburger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Hamburger is breathing heavily. Hamburger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Hamburger is posturing up here but Anderson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hamburger tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hamburger has to tap! Slick submission there by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xerxes Anderson! During a confident post fight interview, Xerxes Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gladiators 31 Aoki v King
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Cartel. The Cartel slaps away a takedown attempt from Hamburger, before circling back to the center of the mat. The Cartel looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hamburger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hamburger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Cartel throws out the jab. The Cartel misses with a looping right. We've been hearing reports that Hamburger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Hamburger tries to clinch up. The Cartel connects with the punch. Hamburger fails with a takedown attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Hamburger or perhaps it was just good defense by The Cartel, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holton Hamburger. That's going to take a lot out of him. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamburger. The Cartel lands a jab to the nose. Hamburger shoots for a double leg takedown but The Cartel sprawls well. He's pushed Hamburger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hamburger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Hamburger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Cartel paws at him with a jab and circles away. The Cartel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Hamburger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice takedown defense from The Cartel. No joy for Hamburger on that attempt. Hamburger is breathing heavily.#T1# Hamburger wants to clinch up but The Cartel keeps it at a distance. Hamburger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting The Cartel counter with a right hand. A lazy left from The Cartel finds it's target.#TD# Hamburger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Cartel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2# The Cartel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hamburger is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Hamburger tries to score a body lock takedown but The Cartel shows good agility there to stay on his feet. The Cartel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# The Cartel breaks the clinch.
Hamburger fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The Cartel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. The Cartel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD# Hamburger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The Cartel wants to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB# Hamburger seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hamburger is trying to control. The Cartel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Hamburger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Cartel is looking to escape.#SUB# Hamburger wants to work for an arm triangle but The Cartel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# The Cartel is defending against the submission attempts here by Hamburger.
#SUB# Hamburger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Cartel told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Hamburger prevents The Cartel from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Cartel can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB# Hamburger seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. The Cartel is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Holton Hamburger! Holton Hamburger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Gladiators 29 Bravo v Payne
Date: Jun 05, 2017 |
#R1# Hamburger fails with a takedown attempt. Usikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hamburger. Hamburger is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hamburger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Usikov's waist but Usikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamburger off to one side. Usikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Usikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Usikov is looking for the big counter here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holton Hamburger. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice cross by Usikov. Hamburger misses with a takedown attempt - Usikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hamburger is looking to clinch but Usikov is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Usikov thuds a left hand into Hamburger's body. Hamburger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hamburger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Usikov but Usikov pushes him off and we're back to square one. Usikov leaves Hamburger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Hamburger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Usikov swivels and escapes. Hamburger is breathing heavily.#T1# Usikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Usikov lands a body shot.
Usikov with a jab. Usikov scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Hamburger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Usikov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Usikov scores with a jab. Holton Hamburger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Usikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Usikov scores with a nice head shot. Usikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head 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! Hamburger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Hamburger shoots in looking for a takedown but Usikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hamburger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Usikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hamburger. Usikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hamburger, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hamburger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Usikov throws a one two combo.
Jab by Usikov. Hamburger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2# Hamburger is rocked! Usikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Hamburger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2# Hamburger with a poor takedown and Usikov counters with a right hand to the body. Usikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hamburger, before circling back to the center of the mat.#KD2# Usikov waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Hamburger. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hamburger to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Usikov trying to control but Hamburger is working from the bottom. #SU2# Usikov gets to his feet - Hamburger follows without any prompting. Usikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hamburger seems to have got his legs back now. Usikov lands with a right hand. Usikov lands the left hand. Usikov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hamburger! Usikov dives in looking to finish! Hamburger is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Usikov! Alexander Usikov got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Gladiators 21 Bravo vs Snot
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Hamburger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marveux's guard. Hamburger works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2# Hamburger is looking for a kimura but Marveux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hamburger to get the leverage. Hamburger is looking to take a break and control but Marveux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Hamburger wants to work for an arm triangle but Marveux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marveux is trying to get back to full guard. Hamburger trying to control the action but Marveux is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Hamburger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Marveux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Hamburger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marveux sees it coming and defends easily. Marveux is refusing to be controlled, as Hamburger sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2# Hamburger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marveux defends it well. #SUB2# Hamburger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Hamburger is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Marveux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Hamburger is working for a submission of some sort.
Hamburger prevents Marveux from improving his position.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hamburger trying to control from half guard but Marveux is working away. Marveux is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Hamburger is looking for a kimura here.
Marveux is in trouble now - Hamburger has advanced to mount! Hamburger misses with a head shot. Hamburger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marveux is looking to escape. Marveux is trying to escape the mount.
#T3##SUB2# Hamburger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marveux can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Marveux tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2# Hamburger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marveux manages to avoid the submission attempt. Marveux is trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Hamburger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marveux, who protects the arm well. Hamburger advances to mount. #T4##SUB2# Marveux defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hamburger. #SUB2# Hamburger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marveux can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Marveux is trying desperately to improve position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Marveux prevents Hamburger from taking his back. Marveux regains half guard. Hamburger wants to take a breather but Marveux is having none of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Marveux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hamburger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hamburger's back! Hamburger tries to escape the position.
Hamburger tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holton Hamburger dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL2# Hamburger takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Marveux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marveux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Hamburger trying to control the position from guard on top but Marveux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marveux is on top in guard.
#REVR# Marveux stopping the sweep attempt from Hamburger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamburger tries to strike from the bottom.
Hamburger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marveux is one step ahead there. Marveux wants to pass the guard but Hamburger is keeping the position. Hamburger has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Marveux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2# Hamburger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marveux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Marveux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hamburger tries to land a sweep but no joy. Marveux passes easily into side control. Nice work. Marveux in side control, throwing shots but Hamburger defends. Hamburger struggling a bit here. Hamburger regains half guard.#SUB# Marveux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hamburger has managed to free his arm - good work. Marveux missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Marveux not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Marveux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hamburger defends it well. Hamburger regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marveux's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2# Hamburger has his foot on Marveux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marveux works his way back into a safe position though. Holton Hamburger has got the better of the ground game so far. Marveux works over Hamburger with some ground and pound from guard. Hamburger controls Marveux momentarily but Marveux frees himself. Marveux throws a big elbow that misses. Hamburger is trying to control the position but Marveux postures up. Marveux with a nice head shot there.#SUB2# Marveux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamburger is breathing heavily. Marveux throws a big right hand that misses. Marveux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Marveux pushes down on Hamburger's leg and manages to get into half guard. Marveux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3# Marveux working over Hamburger with some ground and pound. Hamburger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Marveux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Marveux with the ground and pound but Hamburger uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2# Hamburger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marveux defends well. Hamburger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Marveux postures up in Hamburger's guard and throws a big left but Hamburger blocks it. Hamburger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marveux. Marveux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Marveux lands a couple of elbows. Hamburger controls Marveux momentarily but Marveux frees himself. Marveux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marveux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Marveux throwing strikes but missing. Hamburger looking to control.
#T4# Hamburger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Hamburger trying to control the position from guard on top but Marveux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hamburger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Marveux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# Marveux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hamburger uses it to pass to side control.
Marveux is looking to regain half guard here but Hamburger keeps moving and retains side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hamburger moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2# Hamburger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marveux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Marveux dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Nice sprawl there from Marveux as Hamburger shoots in. Marveux shoots in for a takedown but Hamburger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2# Hamburger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Marveux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Hamburger trying to control the position from guard on top but Marveux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Hamburger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Hamburger stopping the sweep attempt from Marveux. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Marveux looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hamburger has picked Marveux up and slammed him! Marveux can't keep hold of the triangle and Hamburger manages to pass to side control! Hamburger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2# Hamburger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hamburger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Hamburger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2# Hamburger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marveux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Hamburger goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marveux rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hamburger's guard! Nice work there by Marveux! Hamburger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hamburger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marveux is in close to Hamburger's body, working some short punches and elbows. Marveux throwing strikes but missing. Marveux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Marveux connects with a couple of short punches. Hamburger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marveux's guard. #REVB# Marveux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2# Hamburger stands and throws Marveux's legs to the side, diving into side control. Marveux is looking to regain half guard here but Hamburger keeps moving and retains side control. Hamburger working the ground and pound but Marveux is defending the strikes. Marveux gets back to half guard.#SUB# Marveux actively working from the bottom here. Marveux tries to roll over but Hamburger keeps him under control. Hamburger is keen to just control but Marveux is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Hamburger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marveux wants to improve his position but Hamburger is controlling well.
#T3# Hamburger wants to free his trapped foot but Marveux is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2# Hamburger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marveux flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2# Hamburger wants to work for an arm triangle but Marveux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marveux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hamburger is pressing down on Marveux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marveux is holding on for now. Marveux regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Marveux keeping moving, preventing Hamburger from controlling successfully. Marveux keeping full guard, as Hamburger tries to pass. #SUB# Marveux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marveux wants to sweep but no luck. Hamburger trying to control the position from guard on top but Marveux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Marveux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hamburger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Holton Hamburger. Well Hamburger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Holton Hamburger! In his post fight interview, Holton Hamburger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Gladiators 16 Holton v Bravo
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1# Hamburger throws a right hand that Bravo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bravo also avoids with ease. Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamburger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hamburger looks for a takedown but Bravo sprawls well. Bravo wants to counter with a clinch but Hamburger pushes him away. Bravo lands with a nice body punch. #CL2# Bravo closes the distance and clinches. Hamburger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bravo pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Bravo drives through and clinches with Hamburger against the cage.
Bravo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bravo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bravo gets through Hamburger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hamburger wants to take the fight to the mat but Bravo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holton Hamburger. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hamburger is looking for a takedown. Bravo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1# Bravo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hamburger takes a shot to the head. A short uppercut from Bravo. We've been informed that Bravo 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. Bravo lands a shot to the body. We've been hearing reports that Hamburger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Bravo digs a right hand underneath Hamburger's ribcage. Hamburger let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hamburger blocks a body shot from Bravo. Bravo cracks Hamburger with a nice body shot. Bravo pushes Hamburger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hamburger is breathing heavily. Bravo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hamburger. Bravo lands with a right to the head. Bravo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamburger backwards. Bravo lands a nice shot to the body. #T2# Nice body punch from Bravo - that landed with a thud.
Bravo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. 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! Bravo lands a shoulder strike. Bravo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bravo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A nice left hand lands by Bravo.
Bravo lands a body punch. Nice body punch from Bravo. A right hook to the body lands for Bravo.
Bravo presses Hamburger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bravo lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3# Bravo lands with a left to the head. Bravo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamburgers head. Bravo lands with a short shot to the head. Bravo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamburger backwards. Hamburger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bravo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamburgers head. Bravo lands a nice uppercut. Bravo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hamburger or not. Bravo lands a shot to the body. A body shot lands from Bravo.
Bravo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamburger backwards. #ROC2# Hamburger is rocked! Bravo pushes Hamburger against the cage. Bravo is working some dirty boxing. Bravo pushes off with a quick right hook! Hamburger goes down! Hamburger tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bravo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Bravo! Johnny Bravo is the new middleweight champion! Johnny Bravo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Gladiators 11
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1# Hamburger doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Huth counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Huth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hamburger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Huth can't find room to land a body shot as Hamburger controls the action.
Hamburger wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holton Hamburger. That's going to take a lot out of him. The referee calls for Huth to work.
Huth throws a head punch that misses. Come on Huth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee is keeping an eye on Huth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Huth can't find room to land a body shot as Hamburger controls the action.
Huth scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1# Huth misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD# Hamburger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Huth is looking to get back to his feet here but Hamburger is keeping cool and he's managed to take Huth's back.#SUB# Hamburger is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Huth has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hamburger has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Huth taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hamburger doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holton Hamburger! Holton Hamburger retains his middleweight title! Holton Hamburger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Gladiators 8
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1# Marveux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamburger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marveux somewhat. Marveux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hamburger is fending him off so far but Marveux persists. Nope, Hamburger circles away and we're back to standing. Hamburger feinted with a counter takedown.#TD# Hamburger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marveux tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hamburger is in Marveux's guard. Hamburger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marveux's guard. Marveux flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB# Hamburger is looking for a kimura but Marveux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hamburger to get the leverage. #SUB# Hamburger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marveux is refusing to be controlled, as Hamburger sits in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamburger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marveux's head. #SUB# Hamburger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marveux wants to improve his position but Hamburger is controlling well.
#T1# Marveux has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Hamburger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marveux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Hamburger seems to be working for a kimura but Marveux defends the submission attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Marveux looking for submissions off his back. Hamburger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Hamburger moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Marveux. Hamburger tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marveux's legs. Hamburger throws an elbow but Marveux slips to the side and avoids it well. Hamburger advances to full mount. #T2# Hamburger wants to control the pace but Marveux is squirming around nicely. Marveux looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB# Marveux showing good submission defense here.
#SUB# Hamburger is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Marveux knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Marveux for a finish. #SUB# Hamburger has got one arm under Marveux's chin. This could be trouble... Marveux trying to control the other hand but Hamburger gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Marveux has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holton Hamburger! Holton Hamburger retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
Gladiators Fight Night 6
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Hamburger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2# Hamburger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Hamburger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khan has managed to free his arm - good work. Khan trying to hold on to Hamburger's head to control him but Hamburger postures up.
Hamburger tries to pass to full mount but Khan defends it. #SUB2# Hamburger maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Khan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hamburger has cracked it and Khan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hamburger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Holton Hamburger! Holton Hamburger is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
LFC 16
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1# Nurmagomedov leaves Hamburger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov punishes Hamburger's body with a nice straight punch. Hamburger falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control. Hamburger is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position. Hamburger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov connects with a decent elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Hamburger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hamburger is looking to reverse the position.#T1# Nurmagomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hamburger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB# Hamburger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hamburger throwing shots but Nurmagomedov is blocking nicely. Hamburger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nurmagomedov's head. Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamburger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Hamburger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurmagomedov defends it well. Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet.#T2# Hamburger uses his free foot to push down on Nurmagomedov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nurmagomedov. #SUB# Hamburger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB# Hamburger looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Hamburger thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nurmagomedov stops Hamburger from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Hamburger prevents Nurmagomedov from getting the reversal.#T3# Hamburger looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB# Hamburger goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard.
#SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hamburger is proving hard to escape from. Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB# Hamburger is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nurmagomedov has his hands clasped together but Hamburger extends and breaks Nurmagomedov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hamburger.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holton Hamburger!
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Event:
Junior Masters of MMA Round 3
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1# Livingston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamburger paws at him with a jab and circles away. Livingston scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2# Livingston closes the distance and pushes Hamburger back into the cage. Livingston lands a nice elbow. Livingston lands a damaging elbow. #BC2# Livingston manages to break the clinch.
Hamburger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Livingston counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamburger tries for a takedown but Livingston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Livingston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Livingston throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1##CL2# Livingston darts in and clinches Hamburger up against the cage. Livingston struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamburger controls his hands.
Hamburger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Livingston pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holton Hamburger. That's going to take a lot out of him. Livingston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamburger. That did some damage! Livingston misses with a body kick. Livingston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hamburger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Livingston's waist but Livingston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamburger off to one side. #CL# Hamburger has Livingston up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2# Livingston lands a nice shot to the body. Nice elbow from Livingston. A short body shot lands from Livingston as the two fighters clinch.
Hamburger takes an elbow to the forehead. Livingston pushes Hamburger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Livingston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Livingston lands a nice elbow from the clinch. 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! Hamburger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice elbow from Livingston. Livingston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hamburger. Hamburger takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2# It looks like Holton Hamburger has been cut.#T3# Hamburger takes an elbow to the forehead. Livingston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Livingston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Livingston lands an elbow inside that Hamburger shrugs off. Livingston works on Hamburger's body with a couple of short punches. Livingston is leaning against Hamburger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Livingston just leaning against Hamburger, taking a breather. Hamburger has been working on his balance at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Livingston. Livingston lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Livingston. Hamburger tries for a takedown but Livingston manages to get underhooks.
Livingston lands an elbow just above Hamburger 's eye. #T4# Livingston lands an elbow that stopped Hamburger in his tracks for a moment. Hamburger takes an elbow to the forehead. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Livingston lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hamburger takes an elbow to the temple. Hamburger takes an elbow to the forehead. Livingston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Livingston lands an elbow just above Hamburger 's eye. Livingston tries a body shot but Hamburger blocks it.
Livingston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hamburger's defenses. Livingston lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Livingston lands an elbow that stopped Hamburger in his tracks for a moment. Livingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Livingston dominated that round. The cut man is working on Holton Hamburger's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Hamburger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamburger dives in and grabs Livingston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Livingston pushes down on Hamburger's head and hops out.#KD2# Livingston lands a big head kick that sends Hamburger tumbling to the mat! Livingston takes a step backwards and waves Hamburger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Hamburger is rocked! Livingston delivers a nice body kick. Oh Hamburger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2# Livingston instigates a clinch. Hamburger tries to pull guard but Livingston holds him up against the cage and eventually Hamburger drops back down to his feet.
Hamburger seems to have got his legs back now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice elbow from Livingston. #BC2# Livingston manages to break the clinch.
Livingston cracks the inside of Hamburger's front leg. Hamburger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Livingston. That one must have hurt.#T1# Livingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamburger is just out of range.#KD2# Livingston lands a big head kick that sends Hamburger tumbling to the mat! Livingston takes a step backwards and waves Hamburger back to his feet - he wants the finish! Livingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamburger attempts a counter takedown but Livingston avoids it well and moves away. Livingston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Livingston wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holton Hamburger. That's going to take a lot out of him. Livingston feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Hamburger collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marcus Livingston! A victorious Marcus Livingston thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Junior Masters of MMA Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Faspred clinches. Hamburger blocks the elbow strike.
Faspred lands a nice elbow. #CUT# It looks like Holton Hamburger has been cut. Faspred lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Faspred using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hamburger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hamburger jumps guard but Faspred stands there with Hamburger around his waist. Hamburger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hamburger tries to pull guard but Faspred won't allow it.
Faspred creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hamburger's defenses. Hamburger takes an elbow to the forehead. Faspred lands an elbow just above Hamburger 's eye. Faspred lands an elbow that stopped Hamburger in his tracks for a moment. Hamburger jumps guard but Faspred stands there with Hamburger around his waist. Hamburger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tomy Faspred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holton Hamburger. Faspred creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hamburger's defenses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hamburger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Faspred stalling.
#T1# Faspred taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hamburger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faspred just stands there and leans against the cage. Faspred lands an elbow just above Hamburger 's eye. Hamburger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faspred just stands there and leans against the cage. Faspred avoiding damage.
Hamburger avoids the elbow strike from Faspred, against the cage.
Hamburger takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT# That has opened up Holton Hamburger's cut even more. Hamburger takes an elbow to the temple. Faspred lands a damaging elbow. Faspred lands an elbow just above Hamburger 's eye. Faspred creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hamburger's defenses. Faspred throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Faspred. #CUT# The cut above Holton Hamburger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2# Faspred creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hamburger's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hamburger jumps guard but Faspred turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hamburger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faspred just stands there and leans against the cage. Faspred lands an elbow that stopped Hamburger in his tracks for a moment. Faspred lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Nice elbow from Faspred. Hamburger jumps guard but Faspred stands there with Hamburger around his waist. Hamburger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Faspred is struggling to control the position. Hamburger jumps guard but Faspred stands there with Hamburger around his waist. Hamburger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Faspred lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT# Holton Hamburger's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Hamburger takes an elbow to the temple. Faspred looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Hamburger takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Holton Hamburger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tomy Faspred!
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Event:
LFC 1
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Curbstomp shoots in and gets a takedown into Hamburger's guard.#SUB2# Hamburger looking for a guillotine here but Curbstomp defends easily.
Curbstomp postures up.
Hamburger wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hamburger keeping moving, preventing Curbstomp from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Hamburger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Curbstomp is sitting in close to Hamburger's body. Hamburger has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Curbstomp is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Curbstomp is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hamburger.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Holton Hamburger!
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Event:
Fight Night WFC
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1# Hamburger with a poor takedown and Alves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Hamburger blocks a head kick by Alves.
Hamburger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alves's waist but Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamburger off to one side. Hamburger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Alves bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Alves lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Alves rushes Hamburger and presses him up against the cage. Alves scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC# Alves breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Hamburger shoots in but no luck this time. Michael Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holton Hamburger.#CL# Alves clinches up against the cage. Hamburger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alves after a bit of a struggle. Alves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hamburger up against the cage.#TD# Alves gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Hamburger is looking for a triangle but Alves pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Hamburger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2# Hamburger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hamburger is tightening it up a little... Alves has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alves reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alves taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hamburger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Holton Hamburger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1# Hamburger misses with a body punch
#TD# and Avila counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Hamburger is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Hamburger looking for submissions off his back. Hamburger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avila. Hamburger trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Hamburger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamburger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Avila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Avila's back!#SUB2# Hamburger is working for a rear naked choke. Avila is not defending it well and Hamburger has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Avila refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Avila's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holton Hamburger!
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