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Event:
MMA Hype -52-
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Hammond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hammond scores with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammond has been working on his boxing with his coaches at War Hound MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Li has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li wants to clinch up but Hammond keeps it at a distance.
Hammond half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hammond lands a nice shot that snaps Li's head back.
Li tries to clinch up but Hammond circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Li wants to clinch.
A left lands for Hammond.
Hammond throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Hammond scores with a jab to the head.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammond gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hammond! #T2##SUB2#
Li thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Li wants to control but Hammond is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Li thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!#SUB2#
Li tries for a kimura but Hammond is defending well. #SUB2#
Li working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB2#
Li has hold of Hammond's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hammond seems comfortable defending it but Li has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hammond is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hammond is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Li couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Weilong Li!
Weilong Li decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -42-
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Hammond tries to clinch up.
Beasley throws a body punch but Hammond moves out of range.
Hammond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beasley paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Hammond closes the distance and clinches.
Hammond throws a head punch that misses.
Hammond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammond misses with the head strike.
Hammond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Beasley.
Beasley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beasley.
Beasley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beasley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Beasley.
Beasley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
A short left from Hammond.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beasley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammond misses with some punches.
Hammond misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beasley.
Hammond working aggressively here.
Beasley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Beasley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Hammond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammond misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beasley.
Hammond throws a head punch that misses.
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammond throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hammond.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammond throws a head punch that misses.
Hammond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beasley backwards.
Beasley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Hammond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beasley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beasley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammond swings wildly with an uppercut but Beasley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hammond swings wildly with an uppercut but Beasley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beasley.
Hammond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammond lands with a light punch inside.
Hammond misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beasley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beasley.
A short right from Hammond.
Hammond misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hammond fails to land.
Beasley blocks an uppercut.
Hammond working aggressively here.
Beasley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beasley throws a head punch that misses.
Beasley blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Beasley tries to throw a body punch but Hammond avoids it by throwing Beasley back against the cage.
Hammond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beasley backwards.
Hammond misses with the head strike.
Hammond misses with some punches.
Hammond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hammond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammond throws a punch but it's blocked by Beasley.
A head punch on the inside from Hammond fails to land.
Hammond lands a big right hand that drops Beasley! The killer instinct kicks in and Hammond finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hammond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Hammond!
Billy Hammond took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HARDTACK 160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -33-
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Hammond shoots in and gets a takedown into Washington's guard.
Washington wants to stand but Hammond is controlling the position.
Hammond is pushing down on Washington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Washington is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammond has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hammond is pressing down on Washington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Washington is holding on for now.
Hammond throwing shots but Washington is blocking nicely.
Washington trying to control but Hammond postures up.
#SUB#
Hammond is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Washington has a hand on Hammond's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hammond takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hammond putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Washington tries to lock up and control but Hammond gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hammond trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SU#
Hammond stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD#
Hammond shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hammond was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Hammond stands up.
Hammond has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washington showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammond is looking to improve his position.
Washington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#ES#
Hammond pushes Washington off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Hammond looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Washington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Hammond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hammond is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Hammond escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Hammond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hammond stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Washington instigates a clinch.
Washington looking for a takedown.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammond is stalling here.
#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Washington is trying to drag Hammond to the mat but Hammond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Billy Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolf Washington.
Washington avoiding damage as Hammond throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Hammond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hammond drives through and clinches with Washington against the cage.
Washington is trying to drag Hammond to the mat but Hammond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Washington is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Hammond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammond slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Hammond moves into range and clinches up with Washington.
Washington looking for a takedown. #TD#
Hammond is trying to trip Washington. He has hold of a leg but Washington is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hammond persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hammond dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Washington has closed the distance and engaged Hammond in a clinch.
Hammond tries a knee to the head but Washington blocks it.
Hammond lands with a short shot to the head.
Washington tries a body shot but Hammond blocks it.
Washington wants a takedown.
Hammond prevents the takedown attempt.
Washington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Billy Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolf Washington.
A short uppercut from Hammond.
Hammond lands a body shot. #BC#
Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hammond closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Washington did well to prevent Hammond getting side control.#SUB#
Hammond is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SU#
Hammond escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Hammond gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Washington regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hammond.
We've been informed that Washington has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hammond 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.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington trying to control the position.
Billy Hammond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammond trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammond looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
Washington cracks Hammond with a solid left hand.
Washington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammond has momentary wrist control but Washington slips an elbow through the middle.
Washington is stalling in the full guard.
Hammond is looking to stand up but Washington isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?#T3#
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Hammond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hammond landing with the ground and pound.
Hammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington 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.
Washington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Hammond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammond throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammond postures up and lands a big shot to Washington's brow.
Hammond lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Hammond decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Washington, up you get! #TD#
Hammond dives in and scores a takedown into Washington's guard.
Washington trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammond looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hammond dominated that second round.
That's time! Hammond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hammond drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Hammond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hammond trying to control the position but Washington is working away.
Washington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington is doing well to control the position and prevent Hammond from advancing to side control.#SU#
Hammond decides to stand up. #T1#
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Hammond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Washington lands with a cross. #TD#
Hammond shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Hammond is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hammond tries to stand and escape but Washington is controlling the position.
Hammond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Washington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Hammond looks to land a strike but Washington avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hammond wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving. #SU#
Hammond stands and steps away. Washington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Hammond moves into the clinch.
Hammond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Billy Hammond has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Hammond turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hammond manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammond trying to control the position but Washington is working away. #T3#
Washington is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hammond has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hammond postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hammond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Washington regains half guard.
Washington trying to control here.
Hammond trying to control from half guard but Washington is working away. #SUB#
Hammond 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.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Hammond gets to his feet. Washington looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rudolf Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Hammond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Hammond rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Hammond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Hammond!
Billy Hammond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -24-
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Franklin dodges the punch combination from Hammond.
Hammond wants to clinch up but Franklin keeps it at a distance.
Joel Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammond throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease.
Hammond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franklin.
#TD#
Hammond gets caught flat footed, as Franklin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Franklin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Franklin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammond can do anything to dispel that myth.
Franklin throwing strikes but missing.
Hammond lands a decent punch to the body there.
Hammond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franklin.
Hammond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franklin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franklin is working Hammond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franklin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Franklin distracts Hammond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franklin is in close to Hammond's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammond's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franklin scoring with some ground and pound.
Franklin chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Hammond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franklin throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin lands a couple of digs.
Franklin distracts Hammond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franklin stops Hammond from standing up.
Franklin connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Franklin scoring with some ground and pound.
Franklin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franklin with a nice head shot there.
Franklin with a nice head shot there.
Franklin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammond has momentary wrist control but Franklin slips an elbow through the middle.
Franklin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Franklin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammond has wrist control.
Franklin connects with a couple of short punches.
Franklin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammond has momentary wrist control but Franklin slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franklin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franklin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammond is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franklin is controlling him. #T3#
Franklin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franklin landing with the ground and pound.
Franklin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franklin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Franklin stands up over Hammond, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammond looking to control.
Franklin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Franklin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Franklin landing with the ground and pound.
Franklin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Franklin landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franklin is working Hammond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franklin with a nice head shot there.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franklin working some strikes from top position.
Hammond working a defensive guard here.
Franklin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Franklin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Franklin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hammond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Franklin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Franklin.
Hammond throws a combination that misses
and Franklin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammond tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Franklin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franklin lands a head shot.
Franklin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammond can do to turn this around?
Franklin tests Hammond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Franklin connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hammond drives through and clinches with Franklin against the cage.
Hammond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Franklin.
Franklin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Hammond blocks a body shot from Franklin.
Hammond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hammond misses with a knee to the head.
Franklin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franklin tries to work over Hammond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Franklin blocks a body shot from Hammond.
Hammond lands a shoulder strike.
Franklin is pressed up against the cage. Hammond has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Franklin down to the mat. Franklin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Franklin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hammond gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franklin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Hammond has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Hammond is looking to take this one to the mat.
Joel Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hammond.
Franklin cracks Hammond with a nice body shot.
Hammond is breathing heavily.
Franklin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Franklin.
Hammond prevents a body shot from Franklin.
Hammond taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Franklin.
Hammond tries to throw a body punch but Franklin avoids it by throwing Hammond back against the cage.
Franklin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hammond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hammond is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franklin to keep the fight standing.
Hammond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franklin backwards. #T3#
Franklin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammond's elbow.
Franklin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammond's elbow.
Franklin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Hammond to work.
Hammond presses Franklin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Franklin misses with a body punch.
Franklin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammond controls his hands.
Franklin tries to throw a body punch but Hammond avoids it by throwing Franklin back against the cage.
Hammond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franklin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franklin lands a body punch. #T4#
Franklin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammond controls his hands.
Hammond fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin tries to throw a body punch but Hammond avoids it by throwing Franklin back against the cage.
Franklin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammond prevents it.
Hammond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hammond drops down looking for an ankle pick but Franklin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Franklin scores with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin scores with a jab to the body.
Franklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammond tries to counter with a clinch but Franklin shakes him off and moves away.
Hammond tries to clinch up
and Hammond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Franklin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hammond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franklin scores with a jab.
Joel Franklin is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammond tries to close the distance and clinch but Franklin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Franklin jabs at Hammond's body.
Nice cross by Franklin.
Franklin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hammond on the side of the head.
Hammond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franklin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franklin. Hammond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franklin slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammond, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Franklin shoots in and bounces Hammond off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Franklin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joel Franklin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Franklin landing some decent shots from guard.
Franklin 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.
Hammond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Franklin is working Hammond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franklin slips nicely into half guard.
Franklin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Franklin is thwarting Hammond's attempts to control the position.
Franklin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hammond trying to control but Franklin postures up.
Franklin slips a nice elbow through Hammond's hands, connecting with Hammond's forehead.#T2#
Franklin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hammond has hold of Franklin's hands but Franklin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Franklin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Franklin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Hammond is rocked!
Franklin lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hammond! More strikes land and this one is all over! Franklin jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joel Franklin! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -15-
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Flores throws a hook but Hammond avoids it easily.
Hammond throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Hammond moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Flores wants the takedown. Hammond is fighting it off but Flores persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hammond's guard against the cage.#SU2#
Flores gets to his feet. Hammond looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hammond fails to land the takedown.
Flores stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flores wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Flores throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hammond tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Flores is in Hammond's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hammond manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hammond breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Hammond gets a clinch. #T1##BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch.
Flores keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hammond seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hammond bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flores is not content to let Hammond control the position.
Hammond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flores is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2##SU#
Hammond decides to stand back up.
Flores doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hammond counters with a two punch combo.
Flores slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammond, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Hammond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flores, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammond is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Flores is defending well.
Flores on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3##BC#
Hammond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammond tried to score with a low kick but Flores checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flores is defended easily by Hammond.#CL#
Hammond rushes Flores and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammond missing with knees to the body.
Hammond leaning his opponent against the cage.
Flores jumps guard but Hammond turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Hammond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hammond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flores just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammond wants to take the fight to the mat but Flores manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Hammond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Hammond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flores has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hammond seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Flores can turn it around.
Hammond works on Flores's body with a couple of short punches.
Hammond slowing the pace effectively.
Flores is trying to pull guard but Hammond has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Hammond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Flores's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hammond 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#
Hammond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Hammond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammond lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Hammond manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammond wants to control the position but Flores says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Flores is taking a breather. Hammond says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hammond is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Hammond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hammond is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, Flores seems content to control.
Flores prevents Hammond from standing back up.
Flores is thwarting Hammond's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammond wants to sweep but Flores has passed to side control!#SU2#
Flores decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flores.
Flores goes for a double leg but Hammond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammond continues to drive forward.
Billy Hammond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Hammond clinches up with Flores and pushes him back against the cage.
Hammond is stalling here.
Hammond misses with an elbow strike.
Hammond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Flores tries to break free but Hammond pushes him back against the cage.
Hammond gets through Flores's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hammond is trying to pull guard but Flores has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Flores blocks the elbow strike.
Hammond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flores letting Hammond take a breather here.
Hammond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammond lands a nice uppercut.
Flores has Hammond pushed against the cage.
Hammond is pushing Flores up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hammond cracks Flores with a nice body shot.
Flores stalling in the clinch but Hammond improves position. #T4##BC#
Hammond breaks from the clinch.
Flores shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammond as he avoids it easily.
Billy Hammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Flores.
Flores is breathing heavily.#CL#
Hammond clinches up against the cage.
Hammond is trying to pull guard but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond missing with knees to the body.
Hammond just leaning against Flores, taking a breather.
Hammond wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Hammond gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores tries to roll over but Hammond keeps him under control.
Hammond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flores on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Flores is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammond pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hammond dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hammond feints a jab promting Flores to slip. Hammond then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Flores slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Marquis Flores has been cut.#TD#
Hammond closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hammond lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flores swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Flores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flores works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Hammond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flores working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammond.
Billy Hammond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flores can't keep his opponent in guard - Hammond advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Flores takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammond is trying to control the action in half guard but Flores is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flores trying to control here.
#SU#
Hammond gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Flores closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flores lands in his opponent's guard.
Flores trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Hammond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammond pulls Flores in close to prevent any damage.
Hammond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Flores loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Hammond has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Flores is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hammond.#ES#
Hammond sneaks out the side door and pushes Flores away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Flores shoots in for a double leg but Hammond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flores with the counter takedown but Hammond avoids it easily.
Hammond lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab by Hammond.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hammond has knocked Flores down with a huge combo! Hammond steps away and waves a wobbly Flores back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Flores is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Hammond changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flores looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flores is still in real trouble! Can Hammond finish him?#SUB#
Hammond is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flores knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Hammond decides to stand up, so the ref orders Flores to his feet. #T4#
Hammond throws a head kick that misses.
Flores seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Hammond darts in and clinches Flores up against the cage.
Flores dodges an elbow strike from Hammond.
#BC#
Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammond dives in for a single leg takedown but Flores sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Flores is trying to pull guard but Hammond has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Hammond has Flores pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hammond pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flores tumbling to the mat - Hammond dives into Flores's guard.#SU#
Hammond gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Hammond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Hammond!
Billy Hammond gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
MMA Hype -6-
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Lucas fails to land with a series of punches.
Lucas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hammond misses with a double jab.
Lucas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hammond throws a wild body kick that Lucas sees coming a mile off.
Lucas misses with a two punch combination.
Hammond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Hammond fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lucas to the ground. Hammond is now in Lucas's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammond is fighting to break Lucas's control of his arms but Lucas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Lucas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hammond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammond looking to pass the guard.
Hammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lucas controlling the position.
Hammond trying to move into half guard but instead Lucas has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Hammond has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Hammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammond looking to control but Lucas passes into half guard.
#T2#
Hammond is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammond misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lucas not doing much here.
Lucas trying to mount his opponent but Hammond defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Hammond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas pulls his head out easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammond has his hands clasped together around Lucas's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lucas clobbers Hammond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lucas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lucas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hammond shoots in looking for a takedown. Lucas tries to sprawl out of it but Hammond keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lucas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice straight punches there by Lucas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lucas.#T4#
Hammond fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucas connects with a right hand. Hammond shakes it off.
Lucas's corner calls for a 1-2. Lucas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD2#
Lucas lands a left and a right that send Hammond crashing to the mat, dazed. Lucas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Hammond is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Billy Hammond has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hammond takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Lucas sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hammond bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rory Lucas! |
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