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Event:
MMAHKI 54
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
The Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hermanos as he jumps to the side. #CL#
The Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Hermanos has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Hammer tries to pull guard but Hermanos won't allow it.
#TD2#
The Hammer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hermanos uses from the top position.
Hermanos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Hammer is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hermanos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Hammer wants to control from the top but Hermanos keeps moving.
The Hammer landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Hermanos 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#
The Hammer wants to improve his position but Hermanos is controlling well.
#SUB2#
The Hammer looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hammer is looking to control Hermanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Hammer avoid being mounted?
The Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Hammer tries to get to full guard but Hermanos has control of the leg.
Hermanos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Hermanos trying to control from The Hammer's half guard. The Hammer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The Hammer is pulling down on Hermanos's head. It's preventing any offense from Hermanos, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
The Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hermanos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hermanos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hermanos 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.
Hermanos throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Hermanos wants to control from the top but The Hammer keeps moving. #SUB2#
The Hammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hermanos is aware though and is defending well.
The Hammer is trying to control the position but Hermanos postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Hammer seems keen to control Hermanos's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
The Hammer 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.
Hermanos looking to control.
#T4#
Hermanos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hermanos looking to control.
Hermanos 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.
Hermanos wants to control the position but The Hammer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hermanos is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hermanos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hermanos 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Hammer trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
The Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark The Hammer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hermanos tries to avoid it but The Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hermanos to the ground. Hermanos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hermanos's waist but Hermanos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Hammer off to one side. #TD#
Hermanos shoots in and bounces The Hammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
The Hammer is looking for a triangle but Hermanos pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
The Hammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
The Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Hammer's guard.#T1##SUB2#
The Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermanos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermanos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hermanos wants to get up but he can't break The Hammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hermanos lands a couple of digs.
Hermanos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermanos is one step ahead there.
Hermanos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hermanos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Hammer's head.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hermanos tries to stand but The Hammer is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
The Hammer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hermanos is defending well. The Hammer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hermanos has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! The Hammer celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark The Hammer! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 42
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
The Hammer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The Hammer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Hammer wants to pass to mount but Migo is defending the position.
The Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Migo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
The Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Migo defends it well.
The Hammer wants to pass the guard but Migo is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hammer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB#
The Hammer is trying to work for a kimura but Migo is defending well.
#SUB#
The Hammer is working for a submission of some sort.
The Hammer is trying to control. Migo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
The Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Migo defends it well.
The Hammer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Migo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Hammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The Hammer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Migo can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Hammer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The Hammer tries to control but Migo wriggling away.
The Hammer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
The Hammer thowing shots but they're missing.
The Hammer punching from mount but Migo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The Hammer controlling the pace for now.
The Hammer looking to control but Migo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Hammer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Migo is squirming around, avoiding The Hammer's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Migo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
The Hammer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Migo manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
The Hammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
The Hammer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
The Hammer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Migo has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark The Hammer dominated that round.
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#
The Hammer is looking to clinch.
Migo misses with a hook.
Noritaka Migo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
The Hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Hammer wants to pass the guard but Migo is defending well.
The Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Migo can do to turn this around?
The Hammer wants to control but Migo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
The Hammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Migo is just riding it out for now. The Hammer eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Migo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
The Hammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Hammer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Hammer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Hammer trying to control the action but Migo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Hammer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Hammer is keen to just control but Migo is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Hammer slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Migo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Migo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hammer closes the distance and clinches up with Migo, looking for a takedown. The Hammer pushes Migo against the cage but Migo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Migo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noritaka Migo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Migo.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Hammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Migo, which made it look bad. #T3#
Migo throws a series of punches but The Hammer moves out of range.
The Hammer attempts a counter takedown but Migo avoids it well and moves away.
Migo misses with a double jab
#TD#
and The Hammer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Hammer advances position into side control!
The Hammer wants to control for a moment but Migo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The Hammer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Migo!
Migo blocking the ground and pound.
A nice elbow there by The Hammer.#ROC#Migo is rocked!#SUB#
The Hammer quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for The Hammer but it's paid off an Migo is forced to tap! Nice work by The Hammer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark The Hammer!
Noritaka Migo spoke after the fight, saying 'maybe I lost but at least, I fought for the show for you !'. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 36
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Burt moves into the clinch successfully.
The Hammer can't get the takedown.
The Hammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burt after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
The Hammer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Hammer prevents Burt from getting back to his feet.
Burt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The Hammer cracks Burt with a solid left hand.
The Hammer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burt is keeping the position for now.
The Hammer 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.
The Hammer won't allow Burt to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Burt manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burt obliges.#T1#
The Hammer is trying to pull guard but Burt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark The Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Hammer.
The Hammer is trying to pull guard but Burt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The Hammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burt's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
The Hammer jumps guard and drags Burt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Burt preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The Hammer looking for a guillotine here but Burt defends easily.
Burt tries to stand but The Hammer is controlling from the bottom.
Burt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU2#
Burt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Hammer, up you get! #T2##CL2#
Burt has The Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
The Hammer tries to pull guard but Burt holds him up against the cage and eventually The Hammer drops back down to his feet.
Burt looking to throw knees to the head but The Hammer is blocking nicely.
#TD#
The Hammer pulls guard.
Burt wants to stand and escape but instead The Hammer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The Hammer trying to control but Burt is working from the bottom.
Burt wants to get back to his feet but The Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Hammer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Burt is retaining full guard. #T3#
Burt wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and The Hammer manages to pass to side control.
The Hammer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Hammer is keen to just control but Burt is a slippery customer.#SUB#
The Hammer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burt sees it coming and defends easily.
The Hammer wants to pass to mount but Burt is defending the position.
The Hammer controlling the action here.
Burt is trying to escape back to his feet but The Hammer uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T4#
Burt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The Hammer tries to move to mount but Burt blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Hammer trying to control the position but Burt is working away.
Burt is pushing The Hammer's head away, looking to escape. The Hammer manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark The Hammer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Burt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burt tries to clinch but The Hammer is having none of it.
Burt is looking to clinch but The Hammer is avoiding it.
Burt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burt as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Burt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Burt gets caught napping as The Hammer dives in and scores a takedown. Burt manages to retain guard.
Burt keeping moving, preventing The Hammer from controlling successfully.
Burt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hammer throwing strikes but missing.
The Hammer won't allow Burt to get back to his feet. #T1#
The Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Burt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burt wants to stand but The Hammer is controlling the position.
The Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Burt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Hammer is really struggling to control Burt but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burt can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Burt clinches with his opponent.
Burt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Hammer is working for takedown but Burt is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Hammer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burt backwards.
Burt connects with a knee to the head.
Burt pushes off an throws an elbow but The Hammer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
I was talking to The Hammer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Burt misses with a knee to the head.
Burt trying to stall but The Hammer improves his position.
Burt misses with a knee strike.
The Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burt just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark The Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Hammer fails to pull guard.
The Hammer jumps guard but Burt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Hammer fails to pull guard.
#TD#
The Hammer jumps guard and drags Burt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Burt tries to stand but The Hammer is controlling from the bottom.
The Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.
The Hammer has a closed guard, preventing Burt from standing up. #SUB#
The Hammer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Burt has picked The Hammer up and slammed him! The Hammer can't keep hold of the triangle and Burt manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Burt tries to stand but The Hammer is controlling his head.
The Hammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mark The Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burt tries to stand but The Hammer is controlling his head.
The Hammer trying his best to control but Burt has mounted him.
The Hammer is in all sorts of trouble here.
The Hammer reaches up to try and control the position but Burt seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! The Hammer rolls and tries to escape and now Burt has his back!
The Hammer rolls, trying to escape but Burt keeps control of the position.
Burt tries to keep control of the position but The Hammer is staying busy.#SU2#
What's going on here? Burt has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
The Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Burt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Hammer.#T4#
Burt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Hammer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Burt clinches up against the cage.
Burt is stalling here.
Burt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Hammer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from The Hammer.
Burt throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burt misses with a knee to the head.
Burt misses with a knee strike.
Burt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burt smiles and moves away.
The Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Burt circles away.
The Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Burt shows good takedown defense.
The Hammer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Branson Burt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Burt gets a clinch.
Burt misses with a knee to the head.
Burt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burt taking a breather. #TD#
The Hammer gets control of Burt's arms and successfully pulls guard. The Hammer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The Hammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burt wants to stand but The Hammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
The Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Hammer has a closed guard, preventing Burt from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hammer has Burt pulled in close to control his posture. #T1##SU2#
Burt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Hammer, up you get!
Burt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Hammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Burt sprawls well. He's pushed The Hammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for The Hammer with that takedown attempt.
The Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark The Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
The Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Burt has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Hammer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Hammer jumps guard but Burt stands there with The Hammer around his waist. The Hammer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burt tries a knee to the head but The Hammer blocks it.
#T2#
The Hammer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burt connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Hammer's face.
Burt misses with a knee strike.
Burt misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
The Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burt wants to clinch.
The Hammer has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Burt drives through and clinches with The Hammer against the cage.
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!
The Hammer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The Hammer tries to circle away but Burt has him pinned against the cage.
The Hammer jumps guard but Burt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
The Hammer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burt uses from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Burt tries to stand but The Hammer is controlling from the bottom.
The Hammer trying to control the position here. #SUB#
The Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Hammer is trying to control the position but Burt postures up.
The Hammer has a closed guard, preventing Burt from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burt tries to clinch up.
The Hammer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burt moves in looking to clinch but The Hammer pushes him off.#TD#
The Hammer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Hammer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Burt is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Branson Burt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burt 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Branson Burt! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 27
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Agnarr Jr digs a good body shot into The Hammer's ribs.
The Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Agnarr Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Hammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Hammer darts in looking for a takedown but Agnarr Jr gets double underhooks and turns The Hammer into the cage.
Agnarr Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Hammer.
Alfin Agnarr Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark The Hammer.
Jab by Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Agnarr Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Hammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Agnarr Jr scrambles back to his feet.
The Hammer blocks a jab.#TD2#
The Hammer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Agnarr Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and The Hammer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Agnarr Jr keeping full guard, as The Hammer tries to pass.
Agnarr Jr wants to stand up but The Hammer is controlling him. #T1#
The Hammer is looking to pass into half guard but Agnarr Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Agnarr Jr is in guard.#REVR#
Agnarr Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Hammer looking to control.
#SU#
Agnarr Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice defenses there by The Hammer.
The Hammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Agnarr Jr stuffs the takedown.
The Hammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Agnarr Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr missing with a left hand there. The Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Agnarr Jr misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Agnarr Jr. That snapped The Hammer's head back.
The Hammer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
The Hammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Hammer throws a jab when Agnarr Jr was well out of range.
Agnarr Jr misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Agnarr Jr. No joy for The Hammer on that attempt.
The Hammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agnarr Jr sprawls well. Agnarr Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
The Hammer clinches with his opponent.
The Hammer has Agnarr Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Agnarr Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Agnarr Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Hammer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Agnarr Jr's efforts to push away.
Agnarr Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Agnarr Jr looking to throw knees to the head but The Hammer is blocking nicely.
Agnarr Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Hammers head.
Agnarr Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
The Hammer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Agnarr Jr prevents it.
Agnarr Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Hammer.
Agnarr Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Hammer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Agnarr Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Agnarr Jr trying to control the position but instead, The Hammer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Agnarr Jr into the cage.
Agnarr Jr is leaning against The Hammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Hammer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Agnarr Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agnarr Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Hammer.
Nice sprawl there from Agnarr Jr as The Hammer shoots in.
Agnarr Jr leaves The Hammer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Hammer looks winded!#T4#
Agnarr Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Hammer shoots in for a double leg but Agnarr Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Hammer.
Agnarr Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Agnarr Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Agnarr Jr misses with a wild body shot.
The Hammer is looking to clinch but Agnarr Jr is avoiding it.
Agnarr Jr lands a big head kick that sends The Hammer to the canvas! Agnarr Jr follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfin Agnarr Jr! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 24
Date: Jan 23, 2023 |
#R1#
The Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Leben shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Hammer.
Leben bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Hammer's head backwards.
Leben lands a jab to The Hammer's midsection.
Leben keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leben.
The Hammer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leben lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
The Hammer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leben tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The Hammer is in Leben's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leben is looking to stand back up but The Hammer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Leben.
The Hammer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Hammer trying to control from Leben's half guard. Leben has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The Hammer throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
The Hammer wants to pass the guard but Leben is keeping the position.
The Hammer trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.
Leben looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Hammer is one step ahead there.
Leben really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Hammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Leben is retaining full guard.
The Hammer trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.
The Hammer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The Hammer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Leben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Hammer is pushing down on Leben's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leben is fighting to maintain full guard but The Hammer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leben preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The Hammer wants to pass the guard but Leben is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leben looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leben tries to get to full guard but The Hammer has control of the leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Hammer is defended easily by Leben.
A little jabbing left from Leben on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark The Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Hammer throws a hook but Leben avoids it easily.
Leben moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Hammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leben but Leben pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Hammer shoots for a takedown but Leben saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leben stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leben wants it to stay on the feet.
The Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Hammer attempts a counter takedown but Leben avoids it well and moves away.
The Hammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Leben throws a good cross that connects.
Nice takedown defense from Leben. No joy for The Hammer on that attempt.
Leben looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leben lands with a good body shot.
The Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Leben sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leben lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Leben.
Jab by Leben.
Leben keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leben throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Hammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Leben misses with a straight left.
Leben lands a nice looking body shot.
Leben misses with a straight left.
The Hammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Leben throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Leben tries to sprawl out of it but The Hammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leben manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Hammer walks into a straight right hand from Leben.
The Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leben as he avoids it easily.
Leben misses with a series of wild punches.
Leben jabs at The Hammer's body.
Jab from Leben.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leben! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark The Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leben throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leben throws a hook to the side of The Hammer's head but The Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Hammer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
The Hammer closes the distance and pushes Leben back into the cage.
Leben misses with some punches.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Leben.
The Hammer takes a shot to the head.
The Hammer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Leben manages to break the clinch.
Black Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leben connects with a looping right hand.
The Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leben swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Leben releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leben.
No luck for The Hammer with that takedown attempt.
Leben pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leben fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leben scores with a jab to the body.
Leben comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leben punishes The Hammer's body with a nice straight punch.
Leben lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leben connects with a jab.
The Hammer slips a jab from Leben.
Leben misses with a hook.#T2#
Leben looks to land a right hand but The Hammer moved out of range.
Leben throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Hammer avoids the body shot from Leben.
#TD#
The Hammer gets the takedown into side control.
Leben struggling a bit here.
Leben gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
The Hammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Leben is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
The Hammer is trying to work for a kimura but Leben is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The Hammer in particular looking to stall.
The Hammer stalling away here and it's allowed Leben to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The Hammer trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.
The Hammer is really struggling to control Leben but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leben keeping full guard, as The Hammer tries to pass.
Leben avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Hammer wants to pass the guard but Leben is keeping the position.
Leben wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leben throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black Leben seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Hammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Leben lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Hammer doesn't seem phased though.
Good exchange - Leben coming out on top.#TD#
The Hammer shoots in and gets a takedown into Leben's guard.#SUB#
The Hammer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leben is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Hammer, into his guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The Hammer tries for a takedown but Leben circles away easily
and Leben counters with a nice uppercut.
Leben lands with a nice body punch.
The Hammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Leben finds it's target.
Leben is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Hammer.
The Hammer attempts a counter takedown but Leben avoids it well and moves away.
Nice body punch from Leben.
Nice sprawl there from Leben as The Hammer shoots in.
Leben throws a jab when The Hammer was well out of range.
Leben cracks The Hammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Hammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Leben, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark The Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Hammer.
Leben displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
A left lands for Leben.#T1#
The Hammer takes one to the side of the head.
The Hammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Black Leben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Hammer walks into a left hand.
Leben lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#The Hammer is rocked!
The Hammer is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Leben doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! The Hammer crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in The Hammer's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Black Leben!
A very excited looking Black Leben 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:
WFC 20: Avangyan vs Winslow
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
The Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scott tries to avoid it but The Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scott to the ground. Scott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scott seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Scott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but The Hammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
The Hammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Scott looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Scott explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
The Hammer instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Hammer backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Hammer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Hammer tries for a takedown but Scott manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Scott.
Scott stops a takedown attempt from The Hammer.
Ridley Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark The Hammer.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Hammer prevents a body shot from Scott.
Scott prevents the takedown attempt.
The Hammer is pressed up against the cage. Scott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Hammer down to the mat. The Hammer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scott wants to clinch.#T1##TD2#
The Hammer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
The Hammer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scott has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
The Hammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scott tries to control but The Hammer manages to take his back.#SUB2#
The Hammer has his arm under Scott's chin here. Game over son! The Hammer squeezes tightly and Scott is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark The Hammer! |
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Event:
WFC 12: Khaledi vs. Rogers
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Kadurov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Hammer. #TD2#
The Hammer scores with a takedown into Kadurov's guard.
The Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Hammer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kadurov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kadurov seems keen to control The Hammer's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kadurov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Hammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Hammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
The Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kadurov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kadurov pulls The Hammer in close to prevent any damage.
The Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kadurov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Kadurov gets tackled into the cage by The Hammer. The Hammer maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kadurov lands a takedown into guard.
The Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
The Hammer working for submissions but it's allowed Kadurov to get to half guard.
The Hammer is looking for a sweep. Kadurov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
The Hammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kadurov pulls his head out easily.
The Hammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Hammer looking to control.
Kadurov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
The Hammer looking for a guillotine here but Kadurov defends easily.
#T3##SUB2#
The Hammer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kadurov stacks The Hammer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kadurov!
The Hammer tries to improve position but can't.
Kadurov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The Hammer tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kadurov is landing with some decent strikes but The Hammer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The Hammer is looking to get to half guard.
Kadurov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
The Hammer tries to hold on but Kadurov postures up.
Kadurov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The Hammer gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kadurov is looking for a kimura here.
The Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kadurov is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kadurov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kadurov throws a looping overhand right but The Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Hammer moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kadurov enables The Hammer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kadurov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been informed that The Hammer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kadurov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Hammer won't allow Kadurov to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kadurov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Hammer has passed into half guard!
The Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Kadurov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Hammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Kadurov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Kadurov is looking to control The Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kadurov avoid being mounted?
Kadurov wants to get back to full guard but The Hammer has passed into side control.
An elbow from The Hammer crashes against the mat.
Kadurov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kadurov is not content to let The Hammer control the position. #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.#SUB2#
The Hammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kadurov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from The Hammer crashes against the mat.
The Hammer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kadurov is not content to let The Hammer control the position.
The Hammer is trying to ground and pound but Kadurov uses the momentary lack of control by The Hammer to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kadurov actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The Hammer thows a huge punch but Kadurov dodges it nicely.
The Hammer wants to take a breather but Kadurov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kadurov is defending against the submission attempts here by The Hammer.
The Hammer working over Kadurov with some ground and pound. Kadurov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The Hammer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kadurov is staying active underneath The Hammer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
The Hammer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
The Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kadurov defends it well.
Kadurov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Hammer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
The Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kadurov defends it well.
The Hammer trying to control the action but Kadurov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark The Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kadurov scores with the left hand. The Hammer knows he should have avoided that one.
The Hammer tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Kadurov counters with a single leg into guard. The Hammer didn't expect that. #SUB2#
The Hammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadurov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kadurov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kadurov wants to control from the top but The Hammer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
The Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kadurov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Hammer's head.#T1#
Kadurov won't allow The Hammer to sweep him here. #SUB2#
The Hammer has his foot on Kadurov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kadurov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kadurov is in close to The Hammer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Hammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Hammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kadurov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kadurov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Hammer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kadurov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
The Hammer is not content to let Kadurov control the position.
Kadurov landing strikes.
Kadurov is looking to take a break and control but The Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The Hammer tries to bench press Kadurov off him but Kadurov keeps the position.
The Hammer is trying to control Kadurov's posture but Kadurov avoids it.
The Hammer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The Hammer can't do much from the bottom here.
Rustam Kadurov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kadurov working the ground and pound.
The Hammer is trying to work for a sweep but Kadurov has mounted him!
The Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Kadurov's attempts to control the action.
The Hammer tries to hold on but Kadurov postures up.#T4##SUB#
Kadurov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The Hammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Hammer regains half guard.
The Hammer wants to improve his position but Kadurov is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Hammer has hold of Kadurov's hands but Kadurov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kadurov wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Hammer keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kadurov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kadurov 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kadurov!
Rustam Kadurov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WFC 8: Rogers vs Peterson
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Strong gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Strong pulls The Hammer into guard.
The Hammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Hammer landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
The Hammer 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.
The Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
The Hammer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Hammer controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hammer passes Strong's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
The Hammer is working for a kimura but Strong is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES#
Strong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. The Hammer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Strong wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
The Hammer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
The Hammer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Strong could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but The Hammer has cracked it and Strong is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by The Hammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark The Hammer!
In defeat, Rocky Strong stepped up to the mic, saying 'I could have won if I would have hit him harder. '. |
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