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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Santos misses the jab.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Santos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Santos has gone for a leg lock! Hammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santos's guard.#REVR#
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Santos looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hammer has picked Santos up and slammed him! Santos can't keep hold of the triangle and Hammer manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Hammer taking a breather here.
Santos wants to control but Hammer postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Santos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Santos gets back to half guard.#T2#
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 controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Hammer slows the pace down in half guard.
Hammer is looking to advance position but Santos won't allow it.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
Hammer passes to side control.
Santos seems a little lost for a moment, as Hammer dominates the positioning.#T3#
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santos is still trying to improve position.
Hammer tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hammer in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santos struggling a bit here.
Santos tries to bench press Hammer off him but Hammer keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos seems a little lost for a moment, as Hammer dominates the positioning.
Santos wants to control but Hammer postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hammer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Hammer misses the target.
Santos moves to clinch but Hammer breaks away #TD#
and Hammer counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been informed that Santos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Santos trying to remain calm as Hammer controls from the top position.
Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Santos trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hammer in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Santos wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
#T1#
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.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammer not doing much here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Hammer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hammer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santos tries to hold on but Hammer pushes him away.
Hammer content just to control the position here.
Santos is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Hammer content just to control the position here.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Hammer isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hammer blocks Santos's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hammer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Hammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
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.
Hammer controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Hammer isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santos is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hammer content just to control the position here.
Santos wants to hold on but Hammer pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos regains half guard.
Hammer controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammer pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hammer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos with a hook.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos tries to pull guard but Hammer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hammer to keep the fight standing.
Jason Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Santos.
Hammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Santos jumps into guard, dragging Hammer to the mat.
#SUB2#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammer stays in close to Santos's body and controls the position. #T1#
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Hammer 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. #SUB2#
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammer pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hammer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammer pulls his head out easily.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer controlling the action here.
Hammer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Hammer is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammer wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position. #SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Jason Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hammer in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer attempts a counter takedown but Santos avoids it well and moves away.
Hammer misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Santos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hammer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hammer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Juanito Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juanito Santos.
I think Hammer 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Hammer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Hoang misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoang with a nice calf kick.
Hoang throws a wild body kick that Hammer sees coming a mile off.
Hammer checks a leg kick.
It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoang's head backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoang.
Hammer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang is looking to clinch.
Hoang tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hoang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoang throws a leg kick
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Hoang misses with a hook
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoang. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Hammer staying out of range there.
Hammer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Hoang clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammer prevents it.
Hoang can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
#T2#
Hoang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Hoang.
Hoang keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoang is leaning against Hammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Hoang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hoang throws a strike but Hammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoang is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up.
Hammer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammer trying to move into half guard but instead Hoang has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoang sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Hoang trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hoang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Hoang scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Hoang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hammer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hammer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Hammer 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer passes Hoang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hammer is keen to just control but Hoang is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duc Hoang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hoang throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Hoang moves out of range.
Hoang takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Hoang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoang misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely.
Hoang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammer is out of range and Hoang settles back down.
Hammer tries to counter with a takedown but Hoang is quick to defend against it.
Hoang tries to score with a low kick but Hammer moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Hoang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoang lands a body shot.
Hoang misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Hammer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hoang pushes Hammer off and gets back to his feet.
Hoang misses with an uppercut
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoang!
Hoang avoids the body shot from Hammer.
#CL2#
Hoang closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Hoang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hammer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoang tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Hoang back against the cage.
Hoang working aggressively here.
Hoang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hammer up against the cage.
Hoang can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
#T3#
Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Hoang.
Our sources have told us that Hammer has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hoang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoang working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Hoang has hold of one of Hammer's legs. Hammer is fighting the takedown attempt but Hoang gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hoang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet. #T4#
Hoang looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hammer trying to control but Hoang is working from the bottom.
Hoang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
Hoang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
Hoang keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hoang working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duc Hoang 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hoang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer is looking to counter punch.
Hoang wants to clinch.
Hammer checks a leg kick.
Hoang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammer throwing a counter right hand but Hoang manages to avoid it.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hammer is out of range.
Duc Hoang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoang throws a front kick aimed at Hammer's knee but Hammer avoids it well.
Hoang throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily.
Hammer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Hoang is looking to score with low kicks.
Hammer tries to counter with a takedown but Hoang is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Hoang moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Hammer wants a takedown.
Hammer wants a takedown.
Hoang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hoang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Hoang. #T2#
Hoang tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoang misses with a punch to the body.
Hoang has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoang working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoang misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Hoang.
Hoang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Hoang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well.
Jason Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duc Hoang.
Hoang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoang working aggressively here.
Hoang throws a head punch that misses.
Hoang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammer prevents it.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Hoang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hoang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoang stalling the fight.
Hoang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#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.#TD#
Hammer tightens his grip and picks Hoang up, before dumping him to the ground. Hoang manages to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hoang holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Hoang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer won't allow Hoang to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duc Hoang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoang 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duc Hoang! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 4
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Justice has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Hammer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Justice's guard.
Justice keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Justice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Justice has his hands on Hammer's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Justice is continuing to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Justice 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.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Justice closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Justice slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Justice's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Justice has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Justice with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Justice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape. #T3#
Justice with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hammer controls the position.
Justice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hammer has given up his back. Will we see Justice going for some submissions?
#SUB2#
Justice working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Hammer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Justice gets his way!
#SUB2#
Hammer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Justice.
What can Hammer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Justice looking to break Hammer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hammer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Justice will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Justice dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hammer tries to clinch up but Justice circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Justice, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Justice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hammer is trying to defend but Justice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Justice has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice wants to pass to mount but Hammer is defending the position. #T1#
Hammer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Justice is working for a kimura but Hammer is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Justice is looking for a kimura here.
Justice controlling the action here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Justice trying to control from half guard but Hammer is working away.
Hammer wants to control but Justice passes into side.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Justice working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Justice trying to control the position but Hammer is working away.
Justice just content to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammer tries to bench press Justice off him but Justice keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
Justice cracks Hammer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Justice goes for a double leg but Hammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammer continues to drive forward.
Justice closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Justice pushes Hammer against the cage but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jason Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Justice.
Justice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammer sprawls well. Hammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Justice gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Justice 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#
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justice.
Justice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Justice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer throwing a counter right hand but Justice manages to avoid it.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Justice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Justice goes for a double leg but Hammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammer continues to drive forward.
Jason Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Justice.
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hammer gets the takedown into side control.
Hammer wants to control but Justice is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Justice is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mike Justice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Justice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Justice wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
Justice makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Justice.
Justice 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.
Justice keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer looking to sit in guard and control but Justice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Justice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Justice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Justice forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Justice seems content to control.#T3#
Hammer won't allow Justice to pass to mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Justice passes to side control.
Hammer is trying to escape the position but Justice is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Justice has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justice fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Justice.
I've got Justice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Justice! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Hammer.#TD#
Zee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hammer is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zee wants to pass the guard but Hammer is defending well.
Zee wants to get back to his feet.
#T1##SUB#
Zee seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Zee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hammer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zee trying to control the pace.
Zee tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zee feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Zee shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zee looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Hammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Zee dives in and scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Hammer controls Zee momentarily but Zee frees himself.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Zee from controlling successfully.
Zee wants to stand but Hammer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hammer can't keep his opponent in guard - Zee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hammer trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zee throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Well, if Zee 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.
Hammer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zee.
Hammer is trying to keep Zee in close.
Zee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Zee stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Zee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Hammer blocks a low kick nicely.
Matthew Zee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Zee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hammer is looking to reverse the position.
Zee staying calm.
Hammer is looking for a sweep.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zee tries to stand but Hammer is controlling his head.
Hammer trying to remain calm as Zee controls from the top position.
Zee is putting a hurting on Hammer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hammer is trying to escape the position but Zee is controlling the position.
Zee tries to move to full mount but Hammer actually manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer won't allow Zee to pass to mount.
Zee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Zee 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.
Hammer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Zee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthew Zee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zee fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Zee closes the distance and clinches.
Zee wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Zee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
#T3#
A punch combination from Hammer misses. #TD#
Zee shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Zee wants to stand but Hammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zee tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Zee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?#T4#
Zee postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Zee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zee tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Zee with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Zee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Zee dominated that second round.
That's time! Zee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Zee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer cracks Zee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Zee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zee 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.
Zee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Zee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer can't keep his opponent in guard - Zee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zee controlling the pace. #T1#
Hammer is looking for a sweep. Zee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammer won't allow Zee to pass to mount.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zee.
Zee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zee throws a strike but Hammer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zee dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Zee pulls guard successfully.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Zee keeps moving.
Hammer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammer won't allow Zee to sweep him here. #SUB#
Zee is looking for a triangle but Hammer pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Hammer trying to control but Zee is working from the bottom.
Zee keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Zee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zee keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zee shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Zee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zee with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Hammer counters with a single leg into guard. Zee didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer being controlled here momentarily.
Hammer trying to control but Zee is working from the bottom.
Zee is looking to stand up but Hammer isn't so interested in that idea.
Zee keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Zee controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zee wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jason Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Zee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Zee keeps moving.
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 Matthew Zee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zee, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Zee! |
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