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Event:
GC 528 Rihard VS Freeman
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Ramsumair closes the distance and pushes Hamilton back into the cage. Hamilton jumps guard but Ramsumair stands there with Hamilton around his waist. Hamilton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramsumair gets underhooks to prevent Hamilton's takedown attempt.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but Ramsumair holds him up against the cage and eventually Hamilton drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianni Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ramsumair avoiding damage as Hamilton throws knees to the body.
Hamilton jumps guard but Ramsumair stands there with Hamilton around his waist. Hamilton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramsumair stalls. Hamilton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1# Hamilton tries to pull guard but Ramsumair forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ramsumair just leaning against Hamilton, taking a breather. Ramsumair slowing the pace effectively. Hamilton tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramsumair shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A left hand lands to the body for Ramsumair.
Ramsumair is stalling here.
Hamilton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramsumair gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ramsumair stalling in the clinch.
Hamilton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramsumair fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Ramsumair moves into range and clinches up with Hamilton. Ramsumair just leaning against Hamilton, taking a breather. Hamilton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramsumair pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ramsumair dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clyde Ramsumair.#CL2# Ramsumair rushes Hamilton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hamilton jumps guard but Ramsumair turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3# Ramsumair holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hamilton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramsumair pulls him back up using the underhooks. Hamilton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramsumair pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Ramsumair clinches up against the cage. Hamilton is trying to pull guard but Ramsumair turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Hamilton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hamilton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Ramsumair slows down the pace here.
Hamilton can't break the clinch.
#T4# A bit of stalling here from Ramsumair.
Ramsumair content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hamilton misses with a body punch.
Hamilton is trying to drag Ramsumair to the mat but Ramsumair just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hamilton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramsumair backwards. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hamilton is trying to break free. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Ramsumair dominated that round. That's time! Hamilton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Hamilton looks for a takedown but Ramsumair sprawls well.#CL2# Ramsumair clinches up with Hamilton and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Hamilton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hamilton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Ramsumair passes Hamilton's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Ramsumair stalling. Ramsumair is continuing to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramsumair's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1# Ramsumair wants to pass to mount but Hamilton is defending the position. Ramsumair takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Hamilton trying to control but Ramsumair postures up.
Hamilton is looking to escape.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Ramsumair pushes Hamilton up against the cage in a clinch.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ramsumair taking a breather. Ramsumair prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ramsumair blocks an elbow strike. Ramsumair leaning against his opponent.
Ramsumair has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hamilton tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramsumair shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianni Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hamilton jumps guard but Ramsumair stands there with Hamilton around his waist. Hamilton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hamilton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3# Hamilton wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramsumair won't allow it.
Come on Ramsumair - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ramsumair taking a breather. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Hamilton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramsumair is defending well. Ramsumair leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hamilton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramsumair stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clyde Ramsumair. Hamilton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramsumair pinned against the cage. Ramsumair gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2# Ramsumair takes the fight into the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hamilton jumps guard but Ramsumair turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hamilton tries to pull guard but Ramsumair forces him back to his feet, against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Ramsumair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Hamilton drives through and clinches with Ramsumair against the cage.
Hamilton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ramsumair walks away with a smile on his face. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hamilton looks for a takedown but Ramsumair sprawls well.#CL2# Ramsumair closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Hamilton breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Hamilton has closed the distance and engaged Ramsumair in a clinch.
Ramsumair stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramsumair just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianni Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamilton is looking to take this one to the mat. Hamilton looking for a takedown. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ramsumair in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1# Ramsumair dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Hamilton wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramsumair manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Hamilton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ramsumair smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Hamilton gets tackled into the cage by Ramsumair. Ramsumair maintains the clinch. Hamilton wants a takedown.
Hamilton tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramsumair shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ramsumair leaning his opponent against the cage. Ramsumair managing to block the knees to the body from Hamilton.
#T2# Ramsumair is pressed up against the cage. Hamilton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ramsumair down to the mat. Ramsumair avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Ramsumair drives through and clinches with Hamilton against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Hamilton letting Ramsumair take a breather here. Ramsumair lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards. Ramsumair prevents Hamilton from breaking the clinch. Hamilton looking to stall.
Ramsumair has Hamilton pushed against the cage.#T3# Ramsumair lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ramsumair is struggling to control the position. Hamilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clyde Ramsumair seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramsumair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hamilton goes for a takedown attempt but Ramsumair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Hamilton has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4##BC# Hamilton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clyde Ramsumair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Ramsumair moves into range and clinches up with Hamilton. Hamilton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramsumair is defending well. Hamilton is looking for a takedown. Hamilton tries to pull guard but Ramsumair forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Hamilton's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hamilton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Ramsumair stalling against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ramsumair is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! Clyde Ramsumair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ramsumair 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clyde Ramsumair! A relieved looking Clyde Ramsumair thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GC 526 Kumadyot VS Hickey
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hamilton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brook - the referee stops the clock and Hamilton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brook. Hamilton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Brook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Brad Brook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hamilton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brook lands a head kick!
Brook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hamilton 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. Hamilton slips a straight right by Brook. Brook misses with a body kick. Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brook swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've been told by Brook's head coaches at The Death Star that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hamilton slips under a jab from Brook. Brook throws a nice outside leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Brook. That's going to slow Hamilton down. Brook dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamilton. That did some damage!#TD2# Hamilton scores with a takedown into Brook's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hamilton throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Brook can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hamilton controls the pace. Brook keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully. Brook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hamilton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hamilton won't allow Brook to sweep him here. Brook wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Brook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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. Brook looks to land a body kick but Hamilton moved away. Brook leaves Hamilton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brook paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hamilton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brook defends well and Hamilton ends up having to push Brook into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hamilton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2# Hamilton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hamilton showed some decent athleticism there. Hamilton throwing shots but Brook is blocking nicely. Brook tries to roll over but Hamilton keeps him under control. Brook is working hard here to advance position.#T3# Hamilton wants to pass to mount but Brook is defending the position. Hamilton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brook does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Brook is trying to maintain the position but Hamilton is very close to passing his half guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hamilton thows a huge punch but Brook dodges it nicely.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Brook is looking for a sweep. Hamilton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hamilton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Brook controlling the position well. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Brook tried to score with a low kick but Hamilton checks it. Brad Brook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hamilton blocks a head kick by Brook.
Nice sprawl there from Brook as Hamilton shoots in. Brad Brook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianni Hamilton. A nice leg kick lands there from Brook. Hamilton wants to clinch up but Brook keeps it at a distance. Hamilton is looking to clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Brook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brook throws a head kick that misses. Brook defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamilton. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Brook 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# Brook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hamilton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brook. Hamilton looks for a takedown but Brook sprawls well. Hamilton defending well as Brook loads up on a big left hand. Hamilton defending well as Brook loads up on a big left hand. Brook tries to score with a low kick but Hamilton moves his leg out of the way. Brook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around? Brook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brook fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hamilton. Brook attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brook misses with a hook. A clash of legs there as Hamilton blocks the low kick. Hamilton misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Brook throws out a leg kick but Hamilton moves out of range and Brook only half commits. Some bone on bone action there as Hamilton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hamilton tries to clinch up but Brook circles away and keeps his distance. Brook throws a head kick but Hamilton moves out of range.
Gianni Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hamilton tries for a takedown but Brook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Brook misses with a body kick. Nice sprawl there from Brook as Hamilton shoots in. Brad Brook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianni Hamilton. Brook lands a head kick!
Hamilton fails in his attempt to clinch. Brook fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hamilton just manages to avoid it. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamilton. Brook jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hamilton slips a straight right by Brook. As Brook backs off Hamilton throws a huge counter combo but Brook manages to avoid it all. Brook misses with a low kick as Hamilton jumps back.#T2# Brook tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamilton lands a nice shot to the body.
Brook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamilton takes a kick to the side of the head. A nice inside leg kick there by Brook. That's going to slow Hamilton down. Brook scores with a spinning back kick! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brook scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hamilton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brook throws a head kick that misses enabling Hamilton to counter with a crisp jab. Good work by Hamilton as he checks the leg kick.#CL2# Hamilton darts in and clinches Brook up against the cage.#BC# Brook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brook throws a leg kick and Hamilton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3# Brook throws a solid leg kick but Hamilton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brook. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamilton. Hamilton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brook. Some bone on bone action there as Hamilton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hamilton avoids the head kick by Brook.
Brook looks for the body kick but Hamilton saw that one coming. Brook motions for Hamilton to come forward. Brook throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Brook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hamilton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brook defends it well. Hamilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brad Brook is winning the standup battle so far. Brook throws a leg kick but Hamilton sees it coming and checks it nicely. Brook throws a head kick that misses. #T4# A decent looking body kick lands there for Brook. Brook fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hamilton. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hamilton checks a leg kick. Hamilton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Brook thows a leg kick but Hamilton checks it and Hamilton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Brook misses with an uppercut. Hamilton saw that one coming.#TD2# Hamilton looking to score a takedown here. Brook is defending well but Hamilton drives through and ends up in Brook's guard. Hamilton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2# Hamilton stands up and waves to Brook to follow him. Brook swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamilton. Brook throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hamilton's head. Brook wants to land a leg kick but Hamilton is out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Brook dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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# Brook throws the kick towards the body but Hamilton avoids it. Brook misses with a low kick. Hamilton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Hamilton is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Brook is looking to chop away at Hamilton's legs. Brook scores with a head kick. Hamilton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Brook misses with a straight right. Brook tries to land a leg kick but Hamilton saw it coming and moves away.
Hamilton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamilton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brook but Brook pushes him off and we're back to square one. An inside leg kick lands from Brook. #T1# Hamilton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Brook looks to land a left hand but Hamilton moved out of range nicely. Hamilton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Brook attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Hamilton tries to clinch up. Hamilton shoots for a double leg takedown but Brook sprawls well. He's pushed Hamilton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Brad Brook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianni Hamilton. Hamilton avoids a kick to the body.
Hamilton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hamilton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brook but Brook pushes him off and we're back to square one. Brook appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Hamilton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brook. Some wild striking there from Hamilton.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hamilton darts in looking for a takedown but Brook gets double underhooks and turns Hamilton into the cage. #T2# A nice leg kick from Brook, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Brook tenderised Hamilton's leg. Hamilton is trying to keep his angry face on. Hamilton blocks a head kick by Brook.
Hamilton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Brook does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Brook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamilton is looking to clinch. That kick from Brook tenderised Hamilton's leg. Hamilton is trying to keep his angry face on. Hamilton defending well as Brook loads up on a big left hand. Hamilton checks a low kick from Brook. Brook stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamilton. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet. Brook is looking to land body kicks.#T3# Hamilton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brook can pounce on him.
Hamilton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brook sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hamilton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hamilton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Brook shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Brook throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Hamilton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hamilton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brook. Brook swings away with a leg kick that misses. Brook goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hamilton shoots in and drives through. Brook sprawls well. Brook quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Brook tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hamilton is able to avoid easily. Brook lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4# Nice sprawl there from Brook as Hamilton shoots in. Hamilton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hamilton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hamilton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brook. Brook avoids the head kick by Hamilton.
Brad Brook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Brook misses with a head kick.
Brook throws out a leg kick but Hamilton moves out of range and Brook only half commits. Good work by Hamilton as he checks the leg kick. Brook tries to land a front kick but Hamilton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hamilton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Brook misses with a head kick.
Brook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brook wants it to stay on the feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hamilton looks to clinch and Brook counters with a leg kick. Brook throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Gianni Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hamilton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that's the end of the fight! Brad Brook showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brook, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Brad Brook! Judge George Francis scores the fight for Brad Brook! Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Brad Brook!
Brad Brook wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
GC 521 Alves VS Hickey
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Hamilton tries to keep at a distance but Kang has taken the fight into the clinch. Kang tries a knee to the head but Hamilton blocks it.
Hamilton jumps guard but Kang stands there with Hamilton around his waist. Hamilton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hamilton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hamilton keeps control of Kang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hamilton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hamilton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kang circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamilton misses with the combination.
Hamilton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Kang moves into the clinch successfully.
Kang has Hamilton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hamilton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Gianni Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Min Ho Kang.#T1# A battle for position here, against the cage. Hamilton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Kang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hamilton smiles and moves away.
Hamilton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kang swivels and escapes. Kang fails with a takedown attempt. Kang stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamilton. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet. #CL# Hamilton forces Kang back against the cage and clinches. Hamilton is looking to break free of the clinch but Kang has double underhooks. #T2# Kang is trying to pull guard but Hamilton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Kang can't get the takedown.
Kang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hamilton smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Kang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kang is working for takedown but Hamilton is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2# Kang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hamilton uses from the top position. Kang has a closed guard, preventing Hamilton from standing up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hamilton preventing the sweep. Hamilton passes into half guard. #T3# Hamilton stalling. Kang trying to control from the bottom.
Hamilton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hamilton is thwarting Kang's attempts to control the position. Kang wants to get back to his feet.
Hamilton wants to stand but Kang has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kang taking some punishment here, with Hamilton in his half guard. Hamilton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Hamilton trying to mount his opponent but Kang defends it. Hamilton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Kang trying to control but Hamilton postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gianni Hamilton will probably get the nod. That's time! Hamilton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Hamilton is looking to clinch. Hamilton fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Kang moves into range and clinches up with Hamilton. Hamilton tries to break free but Kang pushes him back against the cage. Hamilton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kang prevents it.
#BC2# Kang breaks the clinch.
Kang shoots and misses and Hamilton counters with a series of strikes. Kang will be more careful next time no doubt. Kang moves to clinch but Hamilton breaks away and Hamilton counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hamilton circles away. Kang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hamilton eats them both and turns towards Kang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Kang shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Gianni Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Min Ho Kang.#T1# Kang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Hamilton closes the distance and clinches. Hamilton is pressed up against the cage. Kang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hamilton down to the mat. Hamilton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD# Hamilton shoots in and gets a takedown into Kang's guard. Kang is wriggling around but Hamilton manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Hamilton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kang flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hamilton is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2# Hamilton scoring with strikes to the body and head. Well, if Hamilton 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.
Hamilton is pressing down on Kang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kang is holding on for now. Hamilton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Hamilton maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kang could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hamilton has cracked it and Kang is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hamilton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gianni Hamilton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Vazquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Hamilton is looking to improve his position.
Hamilton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vazquez scores with a couple of nice shots. Vazquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Hamilton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vazquez is controlling the pace.
Hamilton is looking to control Vazquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hamilton avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vazquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Vazquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamilton defending well though. Vazquez lands strikes from half guard. Vazquez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamilton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1# Vazquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Hamilton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vazquez. #SUB2# Hamilton looking for submissions off his back. Hamilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vazquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ground and pound from Vazquez. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vazquez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Vazquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamilton keeps working. Nice strikes from Vazquez there. Hamilton has hold of Vazquez's hands but Vazquez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Vazquez working Hamilton over with strikes. Hamilton is in trouble now - Vazquez has advanced to mount! Hamilton looks winded!#T2# Hamilton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vazquez landing punches. Vazquez with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB# Vazquez swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duncan Vazquez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2025 |
#R1# Alex throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Hamilton dives in for a single leg takedown but Alex sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Hamilton wants to clinch up but Alex keeps it at a distance. Alex fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton avoids it really well and circles away. Alex tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Alex as Hamilton shoots in. Alex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. RR Alex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianni Hamilton. Alex shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hamilton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alex. Hamilton with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Alex counters by moving into the clinch. Alex misses with a knee to the head. Alex is looking for a takedown.#T1# Hamilton stalling in the clinch but Alex improves position. #BC# Alex manages to break the clinch.
Alex misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hamilton tries to clinch but Alex is having none of it. Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alex sprawls well. Alex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet. Hamilton looks winded! Hamilton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alex is out of range. Alex is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hamilton. Alex misses with a head kick.
Hamilton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A head kick by Hamilton misses and Alex counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2# Hamilton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alex circles away quickly and effectively. Alex appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Alex lands a nice shot to the body.
Alex shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD# Alex closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alex lands in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alex passes into half guard. Alex controlling the action here. Alex thows a huge punch but Hamilton dodges it nicely.
#T3# Hamilton is trying to get back to full guard. Alex sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamilton defending well though. Alex has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Alex raining down shots from the mount! Alex content just to control the position here. #T4# Alex thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alex controlling his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. The referee warns Hamilton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alex looking to control and managing it successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
RR Alex dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL# Alex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hamilton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Alex has Hamilton pressed against the cage.
#BC# Alex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hamilton wants to clinch up but Alex keeps it at a distance. Alex tries to counter with a takedown but Hamilton is quick to defend against it.#CL# Alex gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hamilton scores with a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alex stalling against the cage.
#BC# Alex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and Alex counters with a series of strikes. Hamilton will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1# A punch combination from Alex misses. #CL# Alex drives through and clinches with Hamilton against the cage.
#TD# Alex pulls guard. Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Alex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hamilton is breathing heavily. Hamilton stopping the sweep attempt from Alex.#SUB# Alex has his foot on Hamilton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hamilton works his way back into a safe position though. Alex wants to sweep here but Hamilton controlling him for the moment. Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Alex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Alex lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alex accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hamilton wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Alex manages to pass to side control. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alex in particular looking to stall.#SU# Alex stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3# Alex lands a head kick!
Hamilton stuffs the takedown.#TD# Alex dives in and scores a takedown into Hamilton's guard. Alex advances to half guard. Hamilton tries to roll over but Alex keeps him under control.#SU# Alex decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Alex fails to land the takedown. Hamilton raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4# Alex scores with a one two! Hamilton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL# Alex closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Hamilton breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Alex has Hamilton up against the cage in a clinch.
Alex drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hamilton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RR Alex. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Alex ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alex no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Hamilton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alex is keeping the position for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
RR Alex dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Alex shoots in but Hamilton avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hamilton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Alex counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Alex tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamilton is retaining full guard. Alex showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU# Hamilton is working an open guard so Alex takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alex is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hamilton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Hamilton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hamilton showed some decent athleticism there.
Alex has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hamilton is on him like a limpet, forcing Alex back against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Alex is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Hamilton gets underhooks to prevent Alex's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RR Alex. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Alex drags the fight down to the ground.
Hamilton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Alex throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Alex trying to control the position here. #T2# Alex'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. Alex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around? Hamilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hamilton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Alex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamilton's guard. #REVR##T3# Alex is stalling in the full guard. Hamilton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Alex sitting in guard, not really doing much. Hamilton trying to keep a closed guard but Alex is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Alex dives in and grabs Hamilton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hamilton pushes down on Alex's head and hops out.#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. Alex explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Hamilton slaps away a takedown attempt from Alex, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hamilton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Alex gets control of Hamilton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alex will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Alex escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hamilton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Alex pulls Hamilton in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! RR Alex showed his dominance in that final round. Well Alex 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RR Alex! |
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