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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bakarya Ginja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joshua Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bakarya Ginja!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Hammer both land. Nice combination.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Ginja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ginja shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ginja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joshua Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bakarya Ginja.
Ginja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hammer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ginja takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ginja takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ginja shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammer sprawls well. He's pushed Ginja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ginja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ginja looks winded!
Hammer looks to land a combination. Ginja sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ginja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ginja shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ginja has time to react.
Joshua Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ginja takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Ginja moves out of range.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Ginja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab by Hammer.
Ginja gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammer.
Hammer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hammer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Ginja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hammer cracks Ginja with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Ginja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ginja walks into a left hand.
Ginja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hammer feints a jab promting Ginja to slip. Hammer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ginja slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Ginja avoids it well.
Ginja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Ginja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ginja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hammer lands a jab to Ginja's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a jab-cross combination.
Ginja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Ginja persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Ginja moves out of range.
Ginja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hammer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ginja has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ginja creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hammer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ginja has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Ginja seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ginja working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hammer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ginja scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ginja has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ginja is putting a hurting on Hammer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ginja scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hammer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ginja lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hammer tries to get out of the position.
Hammer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ginja sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hammer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer tries to escape but Ginja is in control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
An elbow from Ginja crashes against the mat.
Hammer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ginja has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ginja lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Hammer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hammer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ginja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Ginja shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Ginja prevents Hammer from getting back to his feet.
Ginja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bakarya Ginja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ginja scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hammer thuds his right hand into Ginja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ginja dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on Ginja's head and hops out.
Hammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ginja.
Hammer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Hammer with a nice cross.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ginja.
Hammer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Hammer as he connects with a hook.
Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ginja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ginja shoots and misses
and Hammer counters with a three punch combo that has Ginja backing up. Ginja nods at Hammer to acknowledge the strikes.
Joshua Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bakarya Ginja.
Ginja is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hammer.
Joshua Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ginja dives in and scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Ginja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ginja stands up over Hammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ginja works over Hammer with some ground and pound from guard.
Ginja postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Ginja lands a couple of elbows.
Ginja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ginja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Ginja postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Ginja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammer has momentary wrist control but Ginja slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ginja is controlling him.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to stand but Ginja is controlling the position.
Ginja lands a couple of digs.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammer wants to stand up but Ginja is controlling him.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ginja throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Ginja is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginja throws a big elbow that misses.
Ginja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ginja has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ginja throws a big right hand that misses.
Ginja won't allow Hammer to get back to his feet.
Ginja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Ginja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ginja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ginja throws a big right hand that misses.
Ginja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.
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!
Ginja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ginja is controlling him.
Ginja is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bakarya Ginja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ginja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hammer throws a one two combo.
Hammer throws a series of strikes that have Ginja backpedaling.
Ginja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Ginja avoids nicely.
Ginja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Hammer.
Hammer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ginja.
Joshua Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bakarya Ginja.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Ginja on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ginja.
Hammer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ginja slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Hammer works the jab nicely.
Hammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammer connects with a body shot.
Hammer throws a right hand that Ginja ducks under and follows up with a left that Ginja also avoids with ease.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Ginja fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hammer to the ground. Ginja is now in Hammer's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginja is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ginja throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Ginja throws a big right hand that misses.
Ginja throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammer wants to stand up but Ginja is controlling him.
Ginja content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginja scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ginja.
Hammer has momentary wrist control but Ginja slips an elbow through the middle.
Ginja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ginja lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ginja lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ginja lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ginja lands a couple of digs.
Ginja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ginja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ginja landing with the ground and pound.
Ginja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginja won't allow Hammer to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ginja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ginja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ginja postures up and lands a big shot to Hammer's brow.
Hammer wants to stand but Ginja is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ginja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ginja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bakarya Ginja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ginja has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bakarya Ginja!
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