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Event:
Trash Fights - Qualifiers 1
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Hamilton moves into the clinch.
Kayani throws a head punch that misses.
Kayani misses with a body punch.
Hamilton is trying to push Kayani away but Kayani has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kayani tries to stall but Hamilton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Hamilton pulls guard.
Kayani passes into half guard.
Kayani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hamilton's head.
Kayani is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kayani unloads with some shots from mount but Hamilton bucks and avoids them well.
Kayani looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Kayani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kayani looking to control but Hamilton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hamilton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kayani takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hamilton wants to hold on but Kayani pushes him away.
Kayani thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kayani sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Kayani looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hamilton blocking the ground and pound.
Hamilton is squirming around, avoiding Kayani's attempts to control the action.
Hamilton holds on for dear life.
Kayani content just to control the position here.
Hamilton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kayani.
Kayani throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hamilton because Kayani loaded up on that one.
Hamilton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hamilton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Kayani there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kayani sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kayani throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hamilton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kayani works his way into side control.
Kayani in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Kayani just content to control the position.
Kayani tries to score with some ground and pound. Hamilton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hamilton is trying to improve his position.
Kayani working the ground and pound but Hamilton is defending the strikes.
Kayani in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hamilton sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton wants to get back to full guard but Kayani has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasim Kayani dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hamilton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kayani swivels and escapes.
Kayani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hamilton tries to clinch up.
Kayani with the counter takedown but Hamilton avoids it easily.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt
and Kayani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kayani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kayani as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamilton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hamilton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Hamilton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kayani is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Kayani wants to control but Hamilton postures up.
Kayani manages to get back to half guard.
Kayani regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kayani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamilton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kayani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kayani working a defensive guard here.
Hamilton trying to control but Kayani is working from the bottom.
Kayani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamilton's guard. #REVB#
Kayani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kayani trying to control but Hamilton is working from the bottom.
Kayani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamilton is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Kayani showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kayani sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hamilton's guard.
Hamilton is controlling Kayani's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kayani tries to pass to full mount but Hamilton defends it.
Kayani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamilton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Hamilton tries to roll over but Kayani keeps him under control.
Kayani is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hamilton!
Kayani thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kayani controlling the position easily from mount.
Kayani is continuing to stall.#T4#
Hamilton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kayani looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kayani can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hamilton is looking to escape.
Kayani takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kayani punching from mount but Hamilton doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kayani controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasim Kayani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hamilton tries for a takedown but Kayani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kayani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Hamilton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kayani on his heels. He'll look to pass Kayani's guard now, I'm sure.
Kayani controls Hamilton momentarily but Hamilton frees himself.
Hamilton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but Kayani keeps moving.
Kayani has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kayani trying to control the position.
Hamilton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Kayani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kayani wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hamilton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hamilton won't allow Kayani to sweep him here.
Kayani has his hands on Hamilton's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hamilton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kayani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Hamilton gets the takedown into side control.
Kayani keeps Hamilton under control for a moment.
Wasim Kayani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kayani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kayani is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hamilton seems to be looking for submissions.
Kayani gets back to full guard.
Kayani is controlling Hamilton's posture.
Wasim Kayani has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Kayani keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
Kayani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kayani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hamilton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kayani not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kayani prevents Hamilton from getting back to his feet.
Hamilton being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kayani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasim Kayani!
Our winner, Wasim Kayani, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
AFC #30
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Hamilton drives through and clinches with Salvatierra against the cage.
Salvatierra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hamilton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Hamilton drags the fight down to the ground.
Hamilton wants to stand but Salvatierra is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Hamilton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Salvatierra escapes and throws Hamilton's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Salvatierra stands up.
Nice jab there from Salvatierra. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Hamilton has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton goes for a double leg but Salvatierra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salvatierra continues to drive forward.
Salvatierra feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Salvatierra circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salvatierra as he jumps to the side.
Hamilton has his takedown stuffed
and Hamilton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raul Salvatierra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but Salvatierra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salvatierra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Salvatierra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hamilton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salvatierra.
Hamilton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Salvatierra misses its target.#TD2#
Hamilton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Salvatierra scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Salvatierra scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamilton misses with a leg kick
and Salvatierra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salvatierra circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salvatierra counters with a thumping low kick.
Hamilton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salvatierra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hamilton thinking.
Hamilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salvatierra.
Hamilton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salvatierra catches Hamilton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salvatierra is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Salvatierra slaps away a takedown attempt from Hamilton, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Hamilton misses with a takedown
and Hamilton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamilton misses with a lunging right hand
and Salvatierra counters with a stiff right hand.
Hamilton misses with a left hand
and Salvatierra counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Hamilton gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Salvatierra pushes Hamilton off and gets back to his feet.
Raul Salvatierra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvatierra lands an overhand right.
Hamilton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salvatierra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##CL2#
Hamilton clinches up with Salvatierra and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hamilton.
Salvatierra misses with some punches.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but Salvatierra holds him up against the cage and eventually Hamilton drops back down to his feet.
Salvatierra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
Hamilton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salvatierra smiles and moves away.
Salvatierra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Salvatierra keeps the fight on the outside.
Salvatierra is looking to counter punch.
Salvatierra cracks Hamilton with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Hamilton's cut even more.#TD2#
Salvatierra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salvatierra pulls Hamilton in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Salvatierra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hamilton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Salvatierra lands a jab to the head.
Hamilton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Salvatierra counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salvatierra.
Salvatierra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around?
Hamilton dives in for a single leg takedown but Salvatierra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hamilton tries to clinch up
and Salvatierra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Hamilton is rocked!
Hamilton shoots and misses
and Salvatierra counters with a good low kick that Hamilton was not able to check.
Raul Salvatierra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Salvatierra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamilton is still on wobbly legs! Can Salvatierra finish him?#T1#
Are you kidding me?! Salvatierra ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hamilton clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raul Salvatierra!
A very excited looking Raul Salvatierra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Showdown in the Downtown #4
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Hamilton misses with a takedown
enabling McLarnin to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Hamilton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McLarnin trying to control here.
McLarnin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamilton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McLarnin to regain full guard. #SUB#
McLarnin looking for a guillotine here but Hamilton defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton stopping the sweep attempt from McLarnin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
McLarnin keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
Hamilton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLarnin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McLarnin wants to stand but Hamilton is controlling the position.
Hamilton throws a strike but McLarnin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Our spies down at at The Coffee Shop inform us that Hamilton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SU#
McLarnin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hamilton moves in looking to clinch but McLarnin pushes him off.
Hamilton with a poor takedown
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
Hamilton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and McLarnin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimmy McLarnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
McLarnin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamilton as he avoids it easily.
McLarnin connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Hamilton forces McLarnin back against the cage and clinches.
Hamilton takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Hamilton has been cut.
Hamilton prevents a takedown attempt there.
McLarnin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hamilton lands a body shot.
Hamilton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McLarnin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hamilton can't find room to land a body shot as McLarnin controls the action.
#T3#
McLarnin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hamilton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hamilton is pushing McLarnin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
McLarnin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McLarnin won't allow Hamilton to sweep him here.
Hamilton being controlled here, momentarily.
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Hamilton is trying to keep McLarnin in close.
McLarnin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hamilton is trying to keep McLarnin in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
McLarnin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hamilton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McLarnin is in Hamilton's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McLarnin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hamilton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McLarnin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Hamilton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Hamilton forces McLarnin back against the cage and clinches.
McLarnin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLarnin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around?
Hamilton looking to slow down the pace here.
Hamilton throws a knee to the head but misses.
McLarnin misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Hamilton pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLarnin wants to control from the top but Hamilton keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLarnin is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
McLarnin cracks Hamilton with a solid left hand.
McLarnin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McLarnin stays in close to Hamilton's body and controls the position.
Hamilton pulls McLarnin in to control the position.
McLarnin is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hamilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McLarnin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hamilton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
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.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt
and McLarnin counters with a big head kick but Hamilton shrugs it off.
Hamilton has his takedown stuffed
and McLarnin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimmy McLarnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
McLarnin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but McLarnin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hamilton throws a right hand that McLarnin ducks under and follows up with a left that McLarnin also avoids with ease.
McLarnin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McLarnin lands a jab to the nose.
Hamilton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLarnin keeps the fight on the outside.
McLarnin connects with a body shot that sends Hamilton's belly button to the back.#T3#
McLarnin misses with a head kick.
Hamilton darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and McLarnin counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Hamilton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
McLarnin stuffs the takedown.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt
and McLarnin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamilton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McLarnin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamilton shoots for a takedown but McLarnin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
McLarnin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hamilton's half guard.#T4#
Hamilton trying to control but McLarnin postures up.
McLarnin is nestled in close to Hamilton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McLarnin content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McLarnin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hamilton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
McLarnin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamilton.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt - McLarnin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Hamilton has closed the distance and engaged McLarnin in a clinch.
McLarnin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hamilton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton has McLarnin pushed against the cage.
Hamilton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Hamilton has McLarnin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McLarnin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hamilton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McLarnin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hamilton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McLarnin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jimmy McLarnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
McLarnin tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Hamilton.
McLarnin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McLarnin looking for a takedown.
Hamilton lands with a right to the head. #T2#
McLarnin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Our sources have told us that McLarnin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McLarnin managing to block the knees to the body from Hamilton.
McLarnin can't get the takedown.
McLarnin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLarnin wants to take the fight to the mat but Hamilton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Hamilton jumps into guard, dragging McLarnin to the mat.
McLarnin scoring with punches to the head and body.
McLarnin sitting in guard here, content to control.
McLarnin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Hamilton has his foot on McLarnin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLarnin works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
McLarnin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hamilton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McLarnin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McLarnin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
McLarnin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McLarnin stopping the sweep attempt from Hamilton.#T4##SUB2#
Hamilton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McLarnin escapes and throws Hamilton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McLarnin controlling the position from side mount.
McLarnin gets to mount! Hamilton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McLarnin controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLarnin with the ground and pound from mount.
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 Jimmy McLarnin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLarnin, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McLarnin!
A relieved looking Jimmy McLarnin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
AFC #20 Prelims
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Hamilton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Hamilton clinches.
Good body shot from Knight.
Hamilton has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Hamilton takes a shot to the head.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
Hamilton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hamilton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamilton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knight walks away with a smile on his face. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hamilton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Knight connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Knight lands a leg kick that knocks Hamilton off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Hamilton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamilton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knight regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hamilton.
My spies in Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ inform me that Hamilton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SU2#
Hamilton stands up and waves to Knight to follow him.
Hamilton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight throws a shot to the body.
Jed Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Knight does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knight, as that shot connected.
Knight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knight leaves Hamilton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jed Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
Hamilton shoots for a takedown but Knight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Hamilton takes the fight into the clinch.
Knight just leaning against Hamilton, taking a breather.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Knight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight digs a right hand underneath Hamilton's ribcage. Hamilton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight gets through Hamilton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamilton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hamilton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knight with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knight cracks Hamilton with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Hamilton shoots in.
Knight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knight scores with a head kick. Hamilton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Hamilton has been cut.
Knight connects with a looping right hand.
Hamilton throws the kick towards the body but Knight avoids it.
Hamilton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knight. That one must have hurt.
Knight lands a leg kick that knocks Hamilton off balance momentarily.
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!
Hamilton fails with the takedown
and Knight counters with a head kick. That will keep Hamilton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hamilton misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Hamilton tries to clinch
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Hamilton shoots in for a double leg but Knight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice body kick there by Knight.
Knight throws a right and a left that Hamilton avoids nicely. #TD2#
Hamilton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hamilton is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hamilton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Knight rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hamilton's guard! Nice work there by Knight!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hamilton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Knight lands with an uppercut that bounces Hamilton off the cage and back into range.
Hamilton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hamilton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knight scores with a jab. Hamilton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alexander Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knight.
Knight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight scores with a push kick.
Nice jab there from Knight.
Jed Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hamilton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knight finds it's way round the side to connect with Hamilton's head.
Hamilton throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hamilton.
Hamilton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knight. Knight obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Knight throws a wild body kick that Hamilton sees coming a mile off.
Hamilton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Knight scores with a jab.
Hamilton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jed Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamilton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around?
Knight connects with a jab.
Hamilton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knight tries to avoid it but Hamilton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knight to the ground. Knight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jed Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
Knight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knight works the jab nicely.
Hamilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamilton.
And Knight counters with a quick kick to the body but Hamilton blocks it.#TD2#
Hamilton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight keeps Hamilton under control for a moment.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Knight is not content to let Hamilton control the position.
Knight manages to get back to half guard.
Alexander Hamilton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamilton is just content to waste time from the top position. Knight takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hamilton being controlled here momentarily.
Hamilton looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Knight can't keep his opponent in guard - Hamilton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knight has his hands clasped together around Hamilton's back. He's all about the action.
Hamilton is looking to advance position but Knight won't allow it.
Knight moves into full guard.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hamilton throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Hamilton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamilton circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamilton was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Knight throws a shot to the body.
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Knight scores with a jab. Hamilton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knight catches Hamilton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hamilton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight with a hook.
Hamilton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hamilton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knight swings for the body but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hamilton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knight scores with a jab.
Knight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamilton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knight avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
Knight is looking to stand up but Hamilton isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight pulls Hamilton in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Knight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Knight is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hamilton trying to control here.
Knight trying to mount his opponent but Hamilton defends it. #T2#
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.
Knight seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jed Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamilton trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Knight with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hamilton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Knight jumps into side control!
Hamilton is letting Knight control him for a moment.
Hamilton tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knight looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hamilton is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Knight controlling the position easily from mount.
Hamilton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knight, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Knight!
As Jed Knight got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: i just want say thank you to all my sponsors, Aspire for making me feel at home here. On to the next one.'.
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Event:
AFC #14
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Hamilton moves out of range as Hall strikes.#CL#
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hamilton or not.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hamilton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hall wants to break free but Hamilton has control.
Hall misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Hamilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Hamilton has been cut.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hall sprawls well. Hall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Hamilton moves out of range easily. #CL#
Hall darts in and clinches Hamilton up against the cage.#T1#
Hall gets through Hamilton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Hamilton is controlling him.#BC#
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hamilton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hall circles away.
Hall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ryan Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamilton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hamilton tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Hamilton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hall counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Hamilton! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Hall!
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Event:
AFC #11
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bakunin scores with a shoulder strike.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Hamilton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Hamilton manages to break the clinch.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Hamilton avoids the punch easily.
Hamilton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hamilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Hamilton shoots in looking for a takedown. Bakunin tries to sprawl out of it but Hamilton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bakunin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakunin works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Bakunin clinches up against the cage.
Bakunin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bakunin.
#T1#
Bakunin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hamilton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hamilton's elbow.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Hamilton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hamilton manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Bakunin sneaks out the side door and pushes Hamilton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hamilton.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin throws a right and a left that Hamilton avoids nicely. #CL2#
Bakunin rushes Hamilton and presses him up against the cage.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamilton wants to take the fight to the mat but Bakunin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hamilton's elbow. #T2#
Bakunin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakunin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
Hamilton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Bakunin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakunin lands with a left to the head.
Bakunin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bakunin just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bakunin.
Hamilton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Bakunin.
Bakunin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hamilton.
Bakunin lands with a short shot to the head.
Hamilton is looking for a takedown.
Bakunin lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Hamilton avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage. #T3#
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hamilton trying to stall but Bakunin improves his position.
Hamilton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bakunin walks away with a smile on his face. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bakunin jabs Hamilton right on the nose. Hamilton blinks but takes it well.
Hamilton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bakunin lands with an uppercut that bounces Hamilton off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Bakunin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bakunin as the two fighters clinch.
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hamilton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bakunin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bakunin on the inside.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Hamilton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hamilton manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Bakunin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bakunin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Hamilton has been cut.
Bakunin scores with a shot to the body.
Bakunin jabs at Hamilton's body.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
Bakunin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamilton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Bakunin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hamilton, pushing him back against the cage.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Hamilton avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Bakunin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bakunin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Hamilton is trying to trip Bakunin. He has hold of a leg but Bakunin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hamilton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Bakunin wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamilton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bakunin but Bakunin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Bakunin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hamilton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Hamilton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bakunin cracks Hamilton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hamilton closes the distance and clinches up with Bakunin, looking for a takedown. Hamilton pushes Bakunin against the cage but Bakunin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakunin lands with an overhand left.
Bakunin lands the left hand.
Hamilton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bakunin is fending him off so far but Hamilton persists. Nope, Bakunin circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bakunin jabs Hamilton right on the nose. Hamilton blinks but takes it well.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but Bakunin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakunin tries to counter with a clinch but Hamilton shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamilton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Bakunin clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin scores with a shot to the side of Hamilton's head.
Bakunin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bakunin lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Hamilton pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Bakunin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bakunin digs a good hook to Hamilton's body.
#T1#
Hamilton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bakunin scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Hamilton is rocked!
Bakunin circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hamilton tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Bakunin wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Bakunin!
A relieved looking Mikhail Bakunin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EFA 83
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
La Vellei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
La Vellei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hamilton's guard.
La Vellei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamilton on the ground.
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamilton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
La Vellei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamilton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control La Vellei haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Vellei with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Hamilton trying to keep a closed guard but La Vellei is proving a slippery customer.
La Vellei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamilton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and La Vellei is now in half guard.
La Vellei wants to pass to mount but Hamilton is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hamilton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hamilton is looking for a sweep. La Vellei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
La Vellei wants to stand but Hamilton has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hamilton tries to kick La Vellei off but La Vellei keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by La Vellei's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says La Vellei as he avoids it easily.
La Vellei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Hamilton has been cut.
La Vellei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hamilton checks it well.
La Vellei throws a nice looking combination but Hamilton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamilton shoots for a takedown but La Vellei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but La Vellei circles away easily
and La Vellei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamilton on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
La Vellei feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Hamilton pushes La Vellei off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3##TD2#
Hamilton drives through with a takedown into La Vellei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
La Vellei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamilton is controlling him.
Hamilton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
La Vellei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if La Vellei tries to get out of the position.
Hamilton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving.
La Vellei controlling the position.
La Vellei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamilton.
Hamilton trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hamilton wants to stand but La Vellei is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
La Vellei tries to bum rush Hamilton with a series of wild strikes but Hamilton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
La Vellei jabs Hamilton right on the nose. Hamilton blinks but takes it well.
La Vellei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamilton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten La Vellei somewhat.#TD#
La Vellei feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
La Vellei looking to sit in guard and control but Hamilton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hamilton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
La Vellei thuds his shin into the meat of Hamilton's side.
Hamilton with a lazy takedown attempt
and La Vellei counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but La Vellei circles away easily
and La Vellei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Vellei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamilton fails with a takedown attempt.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.#TD#
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
La Vellei with the ground and pound but Hamilton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hamilton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Hamilton trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Hamilton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
La Vellei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
La Vellei cracks the inside of Hamilton's front leg.
La Vellei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
La Vellei is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hamilton's half guard.#SUB2#
Hamilton looking for submissions off his back.
La Vellei trying to control from Hamilton's half guard. Hamilton has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
La Vellei throws an elbow that misses. Hamilton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in La Vellei's guard. Nice move by Hamilton!#REVB#
La Vellei wants to sweep here but Hamilton controlling him for the moment.
Hamilton looking to pass the guard.
Hamilton being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Hamilton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Hamilton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
La Vellei has a closed guard, preventing Hamilton from standing up.
Hamilton looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
La Vellei wants to stand but Hamilton is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
La Vellei fails to land with a series of punches.
La Vellei looks to throw the jab but Hamilton is out of range.
La Vellei is looking to slow Hamilton down with leg kicks.
La Vellei throws a right and a left that Hamilton avoids nicely.
Hamilton throws a counter combo.
La Vellei throws a lazy right hand but Hamilton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hamilton quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hamilton actively working from the bottom here.
Hamilton punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hamilton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hamilton has managed to clinch.
Hamilton misses with a punch on the inside.
La Vellei can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Hamilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says La Vellei as he avoids it easily.
La Vellei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamilton.
A left and a right from La Vellei both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Hamilton moves into range and clinches up with La Vellei.#BC#
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Vellei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamilton looks for a takedown but La Vellei sprawls well.
La Vellei scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
La Vellei lands a glancing blow to the side of Hamilton's head.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says La Vellei as he avoids it easily.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
Hamilton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hamilton shoots for a takedown but La Vellei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hamilton tries to score a power double leg takedown but La Vellei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamilton somewhat.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Vellei lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hamilton will feel that in the morning.
Hamilton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by La Vellei.
Hamilton tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away.
La Vellei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Vellei scores with a push kick.
La Vellei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
La Vellei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Vellei goes for a double leg but Hamilton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hamilton continues to drive forward.#T2#
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!
Nice takedown defense from La Vellei. No joy for Hamilton on that attempt.
La Vellei connects with a nice looking jab.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Hamilton tries to sprawl but La Vellei drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hamilton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from La Vellei.
La Vellei is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamilton has wrist control.
Hamilton keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton is trying to control the position but La Vellei postures up.
Hamilton wants to sweep here but La Vellei controlling him for the moment.
La Vellei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around?#T3#
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamilton fails with a takedown attempt.
La Vellei throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
La Vellei leaves Hamilton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hamilton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
La Vellei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
La Vellei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Hamilton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hamilton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hamilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamilton is trying to control. La Vellei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alexander Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Vellei trying to hold on to Hamilton's head to control him but Hamilton postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for La Vellei, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFA 76 Gigantus vs Figg
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Justis misses with an uppercut.
Hamilton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hamilton shoots and misses
and Justis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Justis misses with a looping right.
Hamilton misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Justis moves into the clinch.
Hamilton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Justis works on Hamilton's body with a couple of short punches.
Justis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamilton.
Justis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Justis gets underhooks to prevent Hamilton's takedown attempt.
I was talking to Hamilton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justis lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Justis.
Hamilton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Justis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hamilton stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Justis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Justis throws a head punch that misses.
Justis struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamilton controls his hands.
Justis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hamilton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hamilton is trying to drag Justis to the mat but Justis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right hook to the body lands for Justis.
Justis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamilton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Justis after a bit of a struggle.
Justis misses with a punch on the inside.
Justis has a couple of punches blocked by Hamilton.
Justis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hamilton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Hamilton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Justis.
Justis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hamilton's elbow.
Hamilton goes for a takedown attempt but Justis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Justis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Justis wants it to stay on the feet.
Justis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Justis.
Hamilton goes for a double leg but Justis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Justis continues to drive forward.
Justis with the counter takedown but Hamilton avoids it easily.
Justis misses with a hook
and Hamilton counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Justis.#TD#
Hamilton dives in and scores a takedown into Justis's guard.#ES2#
Justis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hamilton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Justis lunges at Hamilton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamilton's hand. #T3#
Hamilton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Justis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamilton somewhat.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Justis enables Hamilton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Justis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Justis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamilton.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but Justis keeps moving.
Justis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4##SUB#
Hamilton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hamilton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hamilton preventing the sweep.
Hamilton won't allow Justis to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Justis managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamilton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hamilton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Justis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamilton somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Justis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hamilton misses with a takedown
and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamilton.
A countering left hand to the body from Justis misses.#CL#
Hamilton takes the fight into the clinch.
Justis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justis prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justis misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but Justis holds him up against the cage and eventually Hamilton drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Justis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justis lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Justis tries to throw a body punch but Hamilton avoids it by throwing Justis back against the cage.
Hamilton blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Justis fails to land. #BC#
Hamilton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamilton shoots in looking for a takedown. Justis tries to sprawl out of it but Hamilton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Justis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hamilton fails with the takedown.
Justis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hamilton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Justis counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Justis throws out a loose jab but Hamilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamilton darts in looking for a takedown but Justis gets double underhooks and turns Hamilton into the cage.
Hamilton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Justis avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hamilton.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Justis sprawls well. Justis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet.
Justis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hamilton fails with a takedown attempt.
And Justis tries to counter it with a takedown but Hamilton pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Hamilton closes the distance but Justis moves to the side
enabling Justis to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamilton staying out of range there.
Hamilton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Logan Justis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamilton darts in looking for a takedown but Justis gets double underhooks and turns Hamilton into the cage.
Hamilton fails with the takedown
and Justis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Hamilton has been cut.
Hamilton fails with the takedown
and Justis counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Justis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hamilton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Justis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamilton somewhat.
Justis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Justis thuds a left hand into Hamilton's body.
Justis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamilton.
A countering left hand to the body from Justis misses.
Justis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamilton fails with the takedown
and Hamilton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Justis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hamilton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Justis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Justis wants it to stay on the feet.
Hamilton moves to clinch but Justis breaks away
and Justis counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Hamilton is rocked!
Justis steps in with a hook that catches Hamilton right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Justis follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hamilton looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Justis!
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Event:
EFA 68 Trucks vs Sestius
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Hamilton swings for the body but Franco moves out of range.
#TD#
Hamilton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hamilton blocks the strikes from Franco.
Franco lands with a few short shots to the body.
Hamilton is keen to just control but Franco is a slippery customer.
Franco trying to control but Hamilton postures up.
#SUB#
Hamilton is trying to work for a kimura but Franco is defending well.
Hamilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamilton trying to control the action but Franco is working from the bottom.
Hamilton trying to pass the guard but Franco defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hamilton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamilton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franco on the ground.
Franco is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Hamilton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Hamilton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamilton tries to stand and escape but Franco is controlling the position.
Hamilton is trying to control the action in half guard but Franco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hamilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hamilton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Franco gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Franco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Franco looking for a sweep. Not yet Franco, not yet. #SUB2#
Franco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hamilton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hamilton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hamilton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hamilton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamilton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Hamilton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franco is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Franco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hamilton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Franco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hamilton has managed to get both his arms back between Franco's legs - danger averted.
Hamilton wants to stand but Franco is controlling his posture from full guard.
Franco tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hamilton drops back looking for a leg! Franco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franco manages to kick Hamilton off! Hamilton jumps back into Franco's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.
Franco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3##SUB2#
Franco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Franco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamilton is aware though and is defending well.
Hamilton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hamilton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Franco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamilton is looking to stand up but Franco won't let him.
Franco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamilton is one step ahead there.
Franco trying to control the position.
Hamilton slips nicely into half guard.
Hamilton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franco defending well though.
Hamilton tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Hamilton is working for a kimura but Franco is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hamilton is working for a kimura but Franco is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Hamilton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Franco striking from half guard on the bottom.
Franco is trying to control but can't.
Hamilton wants to stand up but Franco is controlling the position.
Franco trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamilton trying to control the pace.
Franco taking some punishment here, with Hamilton in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Hamilton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamilton.
Franco unleashes a big counter combination but Hamilton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hamilton stuffs the takedown attempt from Franco. Franco gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamilton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Franco tries to avoid it but Hamilton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Franco to the ground. Franco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Franco enables Hamilton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Franco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hamilton tries to free his leg and advance position but Franco is retaining full guard.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamilton tries to free his leg and advance position but Franco is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Hamilton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamilton wants to get up but he can't break Franco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hamilton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
Hamilton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Franco wants to sweep but no luck.
Franco is trying to control the position but Hamilton postures up.
Alexander Hamilton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamilton wanted to stand there but Franco had control of the position. #SUB2#
Hamilton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Franco looking for a sweep. Not yet Franco, not yet.
Franco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamilton.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamilton throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
Hamilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franco trying to control the position.
Hamilton throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
Hamilton is looking to work some ground and pound but Franco has wrist control.#T2#
Hamilton wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.
Franco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hamilton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hamilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Franco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamilton.
Franco feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Franco is in close to Hamilton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hamilton wants to stand up but Franco is controlling him.
Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Franco is in close to Hamilton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Franco working some strikes from top position.
Franco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamilton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hamilton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hamilton wants to stand but Franco is controlling his posture from full guard.
Franco throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
#SUB2#
Franco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamilton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Franco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamilton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamilton trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
Franco trying to keep a closed guard but Hamilton is proving a slippery customer.
Franco thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Franco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Franco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamilton is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Franco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamilton is aware though and is defending well.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Franco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco being controlled here, momentarily.
Franco is striking but Hamilton is not phased and passes to half guard.
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 Alexander Hamilton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hamilton defends it well.#CL#
Franco tries to keep at a distance but Hamilton has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Hamilton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hamilton stops a takedown attempt from Franco.
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamilton controls his hands.
Franco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hamilton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Hamilton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Franco is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hamilton to the mat. Hamilton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Hamilton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Franco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hamilton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Franco to the mat. Franco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamilton tries to stand but Franco is controlling from the bottom.
Hamilton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Franco looking to control.
Hamilton looking to pass the guard.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamilton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamilton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Franco's guard.
Hamilton stopping the sweep attempt from Franco.
Hamilton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamilton wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.
Franco is pulling down on Hamilton's head. It's preventing any offense from Hamilton, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Hamilton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franco to the mat! Franco manages to get full guard. #T2#
Hamilton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Franco looking to control.
Hamilton throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Franco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamilton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franco is keeping the position for now.
Hamilton wants to stand but Franco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hamilton stopping the sweep attempt from Franco.#T3#
Hamilton wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.
Franco wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamilton trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
Franco has a closed guard, preventing Hamilton from standing up.
Hamilton slips nicely into half guard.
Hamilton wants to pass the guard but Franco is defending well.
Franco is refusing to be controlled, as Hamilton sits in half guard.
Franco is trying to maintain the position but Hamilton is very close to passing his half guard.
Yuran Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hamilton blocks the strikes from Franco.
Hamilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamilton is looking to take a break and control but Franco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hamilton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Franco throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Hamilton manages to pass to side control.
Franco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hamilton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Franco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Franco actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamilton, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Hamilton!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexander Hamilton waved his t-shirt featuring Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
EFA 58 Kerr vs Legatius
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamilton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valentine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hamilton defends well and Valentine ends up having to push Hamilton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Hamilton moves into the clinch.
Valentine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Valentine throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Valentine is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hamilton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Valentine to the mat. Valentine regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Hamilton stops Valentine from standing up. #SU2#
Hamilton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Valentine tries to clinch but Hamilton moves away #TD2#
and Hamilton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valentine's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine wants to hit a switch here but Hamilton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Valentine there!
Valentine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valentine wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hamilton.
Valentine is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Hamilton working Valentine over with strikes here.
Hamilton has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hamilton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hamilton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Valentine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Hamilton throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Valentine has his hands clasped together but Hamilton breaks the hold and Valentine is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hamilton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Hamilton!
Alexander Hamilton made sure to mention his sponsor, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear in his post fight interview.
The defeated Corwin Valentine had this to say: 'My career is not over, I will train harder and come back. Thank you to all my fans for your support!'.
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Event:
EFA 47 Nixon vs Trucks
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamilton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamilton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva tries to clinch but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hamilton misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamilton throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hamilton.#CL2#
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hamilton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hamilton blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Hamilton's ribcage. Hamilton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
#TD#
Hamilton pulls Silva into guard.
Hamilton working a defensive guard here.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Hamilton is trying to keep Silva in close.
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Hamilton wants to control the position but Silva says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hamilton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hamilton avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Hamilton is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hamilton is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Hamilton is looking to improve his position.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Hamilton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Hamilton is defending it quite comfortably.
Hamilton manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Hamilton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Hamilton controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself. #SUB#
Hamilton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hamilton controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Hamilton keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Hamilton wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hamilton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hamilton feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Hamilton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamilton is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #SUB2#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hamilton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ander Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamilton.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hamilton looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.#TD#
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva tries to roll over but Hamilton keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hamilton winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ander Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hamilton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva moves into full guard.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hamilton passes into side control.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Hamilton keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB#
Hamilton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Hamilton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Hamilton wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hamilton tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well. #T3#
Silva tries to buck Hamilton off but Hamilton is having none of it.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamilton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva is trying to control Hamilton's posture but Hamilton avoids it. #SUB#
Hamilton is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva is pushing Hamilton's head away, looking to escape. Hamilton manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Hamilton defends it.
Silva not doing much here.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hamilton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hamilton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva stalling away here and it's allowed Hamilton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
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 Alexander Hamilton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamilton. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Silva gets caught napping as Hamilton dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.
Hamilton trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hamilton has his hands clasped together but Silva extends and breaks Hamilton's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ander Silva!
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Event:
EFA 39 Bates vs DeSilva
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Chin wants to clinch.
Chin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hamilton circles away.#CL#
Hamilton rushes Chin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hamilton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
I was talking to Hamilton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chin looking to slow down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hamilton.
Hamilton missing with knees to the body.
Chin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hamilton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexander Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aniketh Chin.#BC#
Hamilton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Hamilton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chin did well to prevent Hamilton getting side control.#SUB#
Hamilton maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hamilton has cracked it and Chin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hamilton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Hamilton!
Alexander Hamilton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
EFA 30 Coldbane vs Roscow Jr
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Hamilton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hamilton taking a breather.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hamilton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hamilton blocks an uppercut.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hamilton's elbow.
Hamilton tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Hamilton back against the cage. #TD2#
Hamilton has hold of one of Anderson's legs. Anderson is fighting the takedown attempt but Hamilton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hamilton 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Hamilton trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position.
Anderson wants to stand up but Hamilton is controlling him.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
Hamilton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is not content to let Hamilton control the position.
Hamilton has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
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.#T3#
Hamilton staying calm.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SU2#
Hamilton decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Hamilton clinches.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Hamilton.
Hamilton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson works on Hamilton's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Hamilton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Anderson uses from the top position.
Hamilton pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Hamilton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamilton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamilton on the ground.
Hamilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamilton trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Hamilton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamilton manages to avoid it.
Hamilton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Hamilton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamilton has a takedown stuffed.
Hamilton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson throws a body punch but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hamilton shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Damian Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
Anderson swings for the body but Hamilton moves out of range.
Anderson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamilton shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson jabs Hamilton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamilton is just out of range.
Hamilton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck for Hamilton with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Anderson cracks Hamilton with an open hand slap.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamilton.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alexander Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamilton was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Hamilton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamilton manages to avoid it.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around?
Anderson takes a swing at Hamilton's ribcage but misses.
Hamilton slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson throws a body punch but Hamilton moves out of range. #T2#
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamilton fails to land the takedown.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamilton jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamilton is just out of range.
Hamilton walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson throws a body punch but Hamilton moves out of range.
Damian Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamilton manages to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hamilton darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Hamilton into the cage.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hamilton, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Anderson swings for the body but Hamilton moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Hamilton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamilton manages to avoid it.
Hamilton fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamilton was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.#CL2#
Hamilton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamilton controls his hands.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards. #TD2#
Hamilton lands a takedown into guard.
Hamilton slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Hamilton trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Hamilton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamilton passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamilton controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Hamilton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Anderson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Anderson shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Anderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hamilton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Damian Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
Anderson throws a body punch but Hamilton moves out of range.
Anderson throws a body punch but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hamilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Hamilton shoots in.
Hamilton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Damian Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
No luck for Hamilton with that takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a body punch but Hamilton moves out of range.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hamilton fails with the takedown.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamilton tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Hamilton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamilton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamilton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson swings for the body but Hamilton moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Hamilton does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamilton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson swings for the body but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hamilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamilton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.#TD2#
Hamilton feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Hamilton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Hamilton controlling him for the moment.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamilton passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamilton.
Hamilton wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hamilton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson is in trouble now - Hamilton has advanced to mount!
Anderson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hamilton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Hamilton unloads with some shots from mount but Anderson bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Anderson!
Damian Anderson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EFA 20 Bates vs Octavian
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hamilton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miyagi scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hamilton manages to mount him!
Miyagi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Miyagi is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Hamilton locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Miyagi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Hamilton!
Alexander Hamilton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
EFA 10 Fjera vs Rorden
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Hamilton closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Hamilton breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Hamilton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kimble on his heels. He'll look to pass Kimble's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Hamilton gets to his feet - Kimble follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Hamilton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kimble sprawls well initially but Hamilton persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hamilton is trying to work for a kimura but Kimble is defending well.
#SUB#
Kimble looking for submissions off his back.
Hamilton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hamilton prevents Kimble from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamilton uses his free foot to push down on Kimble's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kimble.
Hamilton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kimble takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hamilton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kimble has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kimble blocking the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Hamilton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kimble tries to reverse the position but Hamilton maintains control.
Poor strikes thrown by Hamilton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hamilton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kimble is looking to get to half guard.
Kimble is working hard here to advance position.
Kimble is breathing heavily.
Hamilton controlling the position easily from mount.
Hamilton throwing strikes here but Kimble is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kimble tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Kimble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamilton on the ground.#SUB2#
Hamilton is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kimble is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Hamilton!
Alexander Hamilton gave a mention to Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hamilton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sukiki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sukiki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hamilton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU2#
Hamilton stands up and beckons Sukiki to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hamilton scores with a takedown into Sukiki's guard.#SUB#
Hamilton stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Sukiki throws up his legs and catches Hamilton in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Hamilton tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Sukiki! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sito Sukiki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Koistinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hamilton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Koistinen.
Koistinen digs a good hook to Hamilton's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koistinen, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Hamilton has been cut.
Kristus Koistinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koistinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hamilton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koistinen leaves Hamilton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hamilton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Hamilton working away.
Koistinen sneaks back into half guard.
Koistinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Koistinen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hamilton rolls with it to try and escape but Koistinen cranks on the arm and Hamilton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kristus Koistinen!
A less than humble Kristus Koistinen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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