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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Hammond swats away the attempt to clinch by Trucky.
Trucky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trucky moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammond is defended easily by Trucky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Trucky gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Trucky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hammond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Trucky avoids the head kick by Hammond.
Trucky appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trucky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eldridge Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Trucky.
Trucky misses with a takedown attempt - Hammond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammond tries to counter by clinching up but Trucky breaks away and moves out of range.
Trucky falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Hammond counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hammond.
Trucky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammond.
#TD#
Hammond manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hammond trying to keep a closed guard but Trucky is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Hammond pulls Trucky in close to prevent any damage.
Hammond keeping full guard, as Trucky tries to pass.
Hammond is trying to control the position but Trucky postures up.
Trucky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Hammond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammond stuffs the takedown attempt from Trucky. Trucky gets slowly back to his feet.
Trucky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trucky.
As Trucky tries to get set, Hammond tries to push him back and clinch up but Trucky manages to avoid the attempt.
Hammond leaves Trucky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Trucky has managed to clinch.
Trucky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hammond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trucky tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hammond is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trucky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trucky has Hammond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hammond tries to pull guard but Trucky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hammond wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Trucky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A left hand lands to the body for Trucky.
Hammond is working for takedown but Trucky is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Hammond turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ron Trucky will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hammond tries to keep at a distance but Trucky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hammond stops a takedown attempt from Trucky.
Hammond trying to land knees to the body.
Hammond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trucky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Trucky tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Hammond pulls guard.
Hammond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond 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.
Trucky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Trucky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trucky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammond is controlling Trucky's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trucky fails with a takedown attempt.
Eldridge Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Trucky.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trucky fails with the takedown#CL#
and Hammond counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hammond.
Hammond has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trucky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hammond jumps guard but Trucky stands there with Hammond around his waist. Hammond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hammond changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trucky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trucky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammond half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trucky thows a leg kick but Hammond checks it #CL#
and Hammond counters by moving into the clinch.
Hammond is trying to drag Trucky to the mat but Trucky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Hammond trying to land knees to the body.
Trucky wants a takedown.
Hammond is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trucky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trucky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Come on Trucky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hammond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trucky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hammond up against the cage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trucky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Trucky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hammond is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trucky is defending well.
Hammond is trying to pull guard but Trucky has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Trucky manages to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trucky trying to strike off his back.
Hammond postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammond wants to control from the top but Trucky keeps moving.
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 Eldridge Hammond will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Trucky or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammond, which made it look bad.
Hammond wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Trucky goes for a double leg but Hammond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammond continues to drive forward.
Trucky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammond but Hammond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eldridge Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Trucky.
Hammond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trucky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trucky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammond defends it nicely.
Hammond wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Trucky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hammond goes for a double leg but Trucky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trucky continues to drive forward.
No luck for Trucky with that takedown attempt.
Hammond seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Trucky shoots in for a takedown but Hammond shows good takedown defense.
Hammond is looking to counter the offense by Trucky and move into the clinch.
No luck for Trucky with that takedown attempt.
Trucky connects with a body shot that sends Hammond's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Trucky has closed the distance and engaged Hammond in a clinch.
#T2#
Trucky working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Hammond pulls guard successfully.
Hammond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trucky trying to control but Hammond is working from the bottom.
Hammond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trucky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammond pulls Trucky in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Hammond keeping full guard, as Trucky tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trucky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammond avoids it really well and circles away.
Eldridge Hammond is winning the standup battle so far.
Trucky misses with a low kick as Hammond jumps back.
Hammond seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Trucky gets a clinch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammond fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hammond has Trucky pressed against the cage.
Hammond fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hammond tries to pull guard but Trucky holds him up against the cage and eventually Hammond drops back down to his feet.
Trucky tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hammond jumps guard but Trucky stands there with Hammond around his waist. Hammond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hammond tries to pull guard but Trucky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trucky wants a takedown.
Trucky is struggling to control the position.
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 Eldridge Hammond.
I think Hammond 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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