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Event:
LAFC 19
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Hammer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Starfish's guard.
Starfish is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hammer dives into side control.
Starfish looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#REVR#
Hammer taking a breather here.
Hammer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Hammer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hammer.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hammer.#T1##SUB2#
Hammer has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Starfish is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hammer yanks on the arm and Starfish is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hammer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Hammer! |
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Event:
LAFC 15
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hammer. That snapped Reese's head back.
#CL#
Reese takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Hammer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Reese is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hammer to the mat. Hammer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammer is wriggling around but Reese manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Reese is controlling the pace.
Reese wants to stand up but Hammer is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Reese thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Reese is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Reese perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reese.
Hammer trying to control but Reese postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Reese is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hammer defends it well.
Reese not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Reese is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hammer's half guard.#SUB#
Reese is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
Reese is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reese.
Reese is taking a breather. Hammer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Reese seems to be looking for submissions.
Reese with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Reese is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reese slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Reese dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hammer throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Reese counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reese landing with the ground and pound.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Reese is proving a slippery customer.
Reese wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Reese scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Reese wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Reese scoring with some ground and pound.
Reese trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reese controlling from the top position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reese trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hammer's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Reese clinches.
Hammer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reese fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Reese moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Reese.
#TD#
Reese is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hammer can't fight it off and eventually Reese manages to take the fight to the floor. Hammer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
John Reese overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Reese seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Reese pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Reese chips away with some ground and pound.
Reese seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?
Reese connects with a couple of short punches.
Reese showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Reese dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Reese staying out of range there.
Hammer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Hammer has managed to clinch.
Reese has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hammer throws an elbow but it misses.
Reese blocks an elbow strike from Hammer.
#BC#
Reese manages to break the clinch.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Hammer misses. #CL#
Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Reese has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Reese manages to pull guard.
Hammer slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Reese trying to control but Hammer postures up.
#SUB2#
Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reese defends it well.
Hammer wants to control but Reese is keeping him busy.
Reese wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer is thwarting Reese's attempts to control the position.
Hammer wants to control but Reese is keeping him busy.
Jack Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reese gets full guard.
Reese wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammer trying to control but Reese is working from the bottom.
Reese is pulling down on Hammer's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Reese swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Reese looking to score a takedown here. Hammer is defending well but Reese drives through and ends up in Hammer's guard.
Hammer is looking to stand back up but Reese counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hammer. #T3##REVB#
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reese.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reese is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Reese is looking for a kimura but Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reese to get the leverage.
Hammer trying to control but Reese postures up.
#SUB#
Reese is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Reese performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reese throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 John Reese.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reese, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Reese! |
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Event:
LAFC 11
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Starfish.
Starfish looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That kick from Hammer tenderised Starfish's leg. Starfish is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hammer slips a straight right by Starfish.
Hammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Starfish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammer misses with a straight left. #CL#
Hammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Starfish's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Starfish misses with a punch on the inside.
Starfish is trying to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling him.
Good body shot from Hammer.
Hammer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hammer lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Hammer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Starfish is defending well.
Hammer scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Hammer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Starfish prevents it.
Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hammer presses Starfish against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hammer looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer works on Starfish's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Hammer as the two fighters clinch.
Starfish takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Hammer. #T2#
Hammer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Starfish lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hammer lands an elbow inside.
Hammer prevents Starfish from breaking the clinch.
Hammer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Hammer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammer.
A right handed body shot lands from Hammer.
A knee to the head by Hammer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Hammer on the inside. #T3#
Hammer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hammer scores with a shot to the side of Starfish's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hammer.
Hammer lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Starfish is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hammer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Starfish to the mat. Starfish regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Starfish is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hammer dives into side control.
#REVB#
Starfish is looking to get back to his feet here but Hammer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Starfish's back.
Starfish is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Hammer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Starfish for as long as he can get away with.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hammer 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#
Hammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starfish. That did some damage!#CL#
Hammer clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Hammer.
Hammer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Starfish lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hammer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starfish backwards.
Hammer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hammer lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hammer obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammer working Starfish over with knees to the body.
Starfish is breathing heavily.
Hammer scores a nice knee to the body.
#TD#
Hammer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Starfish can't fight it off and eventually Hammer manages to take the fight to the floor. Starfish looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Starfish can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.
Hammer passes Starfish's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hammer moves into full mount! Starfish won't be happy about that! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Starfish is trying to stand but he's just given Hammer his back.
Starfish felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hammer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hammer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Hammer.
Hammer continues to stall.#T3##SUB#
Hammer is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Starfish is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Hammer! |
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Event:
LAFC 8
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Mihailov lands a really nice looking cross but Hammer seems unphased.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mihailov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Hammer moves into the clinch.
Hammer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mihailov avoids it.
Mihailov stalling in the clinch.
Mihailov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihailov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mihailov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mihailov misses with a hook.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hammer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hammer throws a sloppy body shot
and Mihailov counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Mihailov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hammer in his tracks.
Jack Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Hammer.
A lazy body kick from Hammer
and Mihailov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mihailov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hammer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mihailov tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Mihailov saw that one coming.
Mihailov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mihailov throws a shot to the body.
Hammer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mihailov! But no joy.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Mihailov keeps it at a distance.
Hammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mihailov digs a good hook to Hammer's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Hammer rushes Mihailov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Mihailov trying to land knees to the body.
Hammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mihailov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mihailov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer pushes Mihailov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Hammer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mihailov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Mihailov right now.
Hammer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mihailov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Mihailov wants to get back to his feet.
What can Mihailov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mihailov is trying to get back to his feet but Hammer has full control of the position and if anything, Mihailov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mihailov tries to roll but Hammer sticks to his back.
#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.
Hammer lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hammer.
Hammer throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mihailov could be in trouble here!
Mihailov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hammer has the hooks in. Mihailov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Hammer is looking for the choke from the back position but Mihailov is controlling his hands well.
Hammer is riding his opponent, not letting Mihailov buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magomed Mihailov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mihailov 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.
Mihailov closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Mihailov pushes Hammer against the cage but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mihailov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mihailov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Mihailov circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mihailov's sensitive parts.
Mihailov misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hammer.
That kick from Hammer tenderised Mihailov's leg. Mihailov is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses
and Mihailov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Mihailov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihailov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mihailov throws a strike but Hammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've been informed that Mihailov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Hammer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mihailov wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammer controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Hammer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hammer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mihailov for as long as he can get away with.
Jack Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Mihailov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mihailov wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Hammer stays in close to Mihailov's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomed Mihailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammer moves away from the strike by Mihailov.
Hammer works the jab nicely.
Mihailov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mihailov lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Hammer looking to score a takedown here. Mihailov is defending well but Hammer drives through and ends up in Mihailov's guard.
Mihailov is breathing heavily.
Hammer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mihailov is trying to get back to full guard.
Mihailov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammer 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. #T4##ES2#
Mihailov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hammer has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Hammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mihailov checks the leg kick.
Mihailov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick from Hammer.
Mihailov staying out of range there.
Mihailov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihailov.
Hammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Mihailov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihailov moves in looking to clinch but Hammer pushes him off.
A right-left combo lands from Hammer.
Hammer blocks a jab.
Mihailov misses with a looping right.
Hammer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Hammer walks into a stiff left hand from Mihailov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mihailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Mihailov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mihailov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mihailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer moves out of range as Mihailov strikes.
Hammer is looking to counter punch.
Mihailov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mihailov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mihailov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mihailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mihailov throws out a loose jab but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihailov stuffs the takedown.
Hammer sets himself, and Mihailov steps forward looking for the clinch! Hammer avoids it this time.
Hammer throws a chopping leg kick but Mihailov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mihailov.
Mihailov cracks Hammer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihailov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hammer's hands.
Mihailov misses with a few strikes there.
Mihailov scores with a jab. Hammer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hammer lands a jab.
Hammer connects with an inside leg kick.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Mihailov is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Mihailov as Hammer shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihailov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hammer's head.
Mihailov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mihailov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
#T3#
Mihailov thuds his right hand into Hammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mihailov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Mihailov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mihailov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Hammer clinches up against the cage.
Hammer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mihailov stops a takedown attempt from Hammer.
Mihailov is trying to break the clinch but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Mihailov tries to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling the position.
Hammer is leaning against Mihailov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4##BC2#
Mihailov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Hammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Mihailov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hammer controlling from mount. #SUB#
Hammer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mihailov is on top in guard.
Mihailov controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Mihailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mihailov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Magomed Mihailov!
Magomed Mihailov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
LAFC 5 Pulver vs Kilmeister
Date: Sep 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Hammer scores with a leg kick.
Hammer slips under a jab from Goldberg.
Hammer tries a quick counter leg kick but Goldberg is wise to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Goldberg blocks the leg kick.
#TD#
Goldberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hammer's half guard.
Goldberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goldberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
Goldberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammer is looking to control Goldberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hammer avoid being mounted?
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Goldberg has control of the leg.
Goldberg thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goldberg connects with a nice short shot to Hammer's temple.
Goldberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Goldberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Goldberg drops an elbow to the side of Hammer's head.
Hammer won't allow Goldberg to pass to mount.
Goldberg throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hammer to regain full guard.
Goldberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hammer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Goldberg working Hammer over with strikes. #T2#
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
Goldberg throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Goldberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hammer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goldberg throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Hammer looks winded!
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goldberg connects with a nice short shot to Hammer's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands strikes from half guard.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Goldberg winds up and cracks Hammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Goldberg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow.
Goldberg wants to take a breather but Hammer is having none of it. #T4#
Goldberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Goldberg is nestled in close to Hammer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goldberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Goldberg seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
Hammer has hold of Goldberg's hands but Goldberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldberg working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg working Hammer over with strikes. #ROC#Hammer is rocked!
Goldberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Hammer is still in real trouble! Can Goldberg finish him?
Goldberg scores with a big shot! Hammer's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hammer! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'WHOSE NEXT?????!!!!'. |
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Event:
LAFC 2
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Savage.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Savage lands a jab to the nose.
Hammer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD2#
Hammer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Savage napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hammer working away.
Savage is trying to improve his position.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammer controlling the position.
Hammer landing strikes.
Savage is looking for a sweep.
Hammer trying to control the position but Savage is working away.
The referee asks Hammer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hammer prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Hammer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Savage struggling a bit here.
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.
Savage can't do much from the bottom here.
Savage regains half guard.
Savage wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Savage working for a triangle but Hammer defends it easily.
Hammer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Savage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Savage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hammer passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Savage is trying to control Hammer's posture but Hammer avoids it.
Savage tries to buck Hammer off but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer grinds an elbow into Savage's temple.
Savage is looking for a sweep.
Savage is working hard here to advance position.
Hammer works to advance to full mount. Savage defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hammer controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Hammer with shots to the head and body - Savage looks very uncomfortable down there.
Savage is looking to get to half guard.
Savage regains half guard.
Well, if Hammer 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.
It looks like Hammer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hammer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hammer's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Hammer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Hammer throws a front kick aimed at Savage's knee but Savage avoids it well.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Savage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Savage gets tackled into the cage by Hammer. Hammer maintains the clinch.
Savage can't break the clinch.
Hammer lands a right hand. #TD2#
Hammer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Savage wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
Savage is pressing down on Hammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Savage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Hammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1##SUB#
Savage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammer controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Savage pushes a forearm under Hammer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hammer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rampage Savage! |
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Event:
LAFC 1
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than St Pierre was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
St Pierre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hammer prevents St Pierre from moving into mount.
Hammer wants to control but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre controls the position.
St Pierre scoring with punches and elbows.
St Pierre looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hammer is avoiding damage well.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Pierre on the ground.
The referee asks St Pierre politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. St Pierre prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
St Pierre tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hammer is looking to regain half guard here but St Pierre keeps moving and retains side control.
Hammer seems a little lost for a moment, as St Pierre dominates the positioning.
St Pierre working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
St Pierre is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hammer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
St Pierre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hammer has escaped the position, nice work there.
St Pierre controls the position.#T3##SUB2#
St Pierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
St Pierre staying calm.
Hammer struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
St Pierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Hammer is defending well.
Hammer defending against the ground and pound. #SU2#
St Pierre has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
St Pierre misses with a head kick.
Hammer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
St Pierre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than St Pierre was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hammer throws St Pierre to one side and escapes!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan St Pierre 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##TD2#
St Pierre shoots in and bounces Hammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
St Pierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
St Pierre distracts Hammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU2#
Hammer is working an open guard so St Pierre takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
St Pierre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammer pushes St Pierre off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer motions for St Pierre to come forward. Hammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer blocks a head kick by St Pierre.
#T2#
St Pierre blocks a head kick by Hammer.
A slow jab from St Pierre misses its intended target. #TD2#
Hammer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammer is wriggling around but St Pierre manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
St Pierre slows the pace down in half guard.
St Pierre is continuing to stall.#T3#
The adventures of St Pierre the control monster continue. Boring.
St Pierre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
St Pierre seems to be looking for submissions.
Hammer wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with St Pierre in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
St Pierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hammer is just riding it out for now. St Pierre eventually gives up the hold.
Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by St Pierre.
St Pierre tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
St Pierre tries to move to mount but Hammer blocks the move with his legs. #SU2#
St Pierre stands up and beckons Hammer to his feet. #TD2#
St Pierre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hammer's half guard.
St Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though. #T1#
St Pierre is taking a breather. Hammer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer is trying to maintain the position but St Pierre is very close to passing his half guard.
St Pierre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
St Pierre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Hammer is defending against the submission attempts here by St Pierre.
St Pierre trying to control the pace.
Jack Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
St Pierre working Hammer over with strikes.
St Pierre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
St Pierre tries to pass to full mount but Hammer defends it.
St Pierre is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
St Pierre passes to side control.
St Pierre is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hammer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
St Pierre stands up. #TD2#
St Pierre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hammer is trying to control but St Pierre passes into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Pierre happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Pierre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan St Pierre! |
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