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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Sherley tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Sherley has his takedown stuffed
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sherley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Sherley thumps Hammer with a low kick.
Hammer digs a good hook to Sherley's body.
Hammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sherley circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer throws out a powerful jab.
Sherley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Sherley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hammer counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Sherley throws a head kick that misses
and Hammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sherley thinking.
Artems Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sherley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer is looking to counter punch.
Sherley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hammer thuds his right hand into Sherley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sherley misses with the combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sherley.
Hammer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Sherley has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Hammer.
Hammer lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Sherley.
Hammer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Patrick Sherley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Sherley throws a jab when Hammer was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sherley tries to clinch up.
Sherley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Sherley moves forwards but Hammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sherley looks to clinch
and Hammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sherley throws a sloppy body shot
and Hammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sherley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sherley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artems Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Sherley.
Sherley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Jab, jab by Hammer - just one landing.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Sherley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammer counters with a nice body shot.
Hammer takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Hammer catches Sherley right on the button with a cross.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Hammer lands the left hand.
Hammer scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sherley throws the kick towards the body but Hammer avoids it.
Sherley throws a lazy body kick
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hammer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sherley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artems Hammer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sherley darts in trying to clinch
and Sherley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sherley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sherley throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sherley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sherley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Sherley fails with the takedown
and Hammer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Artems Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer lands with an overhand left.
Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top.#T1##TD2#
Sherley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom here.
Hammer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hammer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sherley.
Hammer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.
Sherley not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Hammer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sherley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hammer is trying to maintain the position but Sherley is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sherley wants to work for an arm triangle but Hammer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sherley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sherley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hammer moves into full guard.
#T3#
Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherley is one step ahead there.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hammer working for a triangle but Sherley defends it easily.
Sherley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sherley tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range. #CL2#
Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Sherley has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sherley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hammer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sherley on the side of the head.
Sherley throws a leg kick
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sherley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Hammer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer digs a good hook to Sherley's body.
Sherley staying out of range there.
Sherley needs to keep his hands up - Hammer had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artems Hammer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hammer cracks Sherley with a good jab.
Sherley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sherley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer throwing a counter right hand but Sherley manages to avoid it.
Patrick Sherley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sherley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Sherley moved out of range nicely.
Sherley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hammer with a body shot.
Sherley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sherley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sherley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammer is out of range and Sherley settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Sherley.
Hammer misses the jab.
Sherley wants to counter with a clinch but Hammer pushes him away.
Hammer blocks a head kick by Sherley.
Hammer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sherley.
Sherley staying out of range there.
Sherley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Hammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hammer.
Sherley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Sherley persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Sherley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer scores with a jab.
Sherley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hammer cracks Sherley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Hammer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammer.
Hammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammer lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sherley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
Hammer scores with a nice head shot.
Sherley tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sherley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sherley tries to clinch but Hammer moves away
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Sherley misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Sherley throws a good cross that connects.
Sherley looks to clinch
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer throws a jab when Sherley was well out of range.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sherley can do to turn this around?
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Sherley.
Sherley tries to land a body kick
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
Sherley tries to clinch but Hammer moves away
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sherley misses with a combination
and Sherley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Hammer. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Sherley darts in and clinches Hammer up against the cage.
Patrick Sherley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sherley scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sherley.
Sherley misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Hammer gets caught napping as Sherley dives in and scores a takedown. Hammer manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hammer working for a triangle but Sherley defends it easily.
Hammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artems Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammer, 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 Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artems Hammer!
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