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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Van Dijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We are the Champions. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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175 cm
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168 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Van Dijk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dijk avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Hammer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hammer showed some decent athleticism there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Van Dijk actively working from the bottom here.
Van Dijk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammer is looking to advance position but Van Dijk won't allow it.
Hammer not doing much here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Van Dijk is looking to improve his position.
Van Dijk actively working from the bottom here.
Van Dijk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammer pulls his head out easily.
Van Dijk tries to get to full guard but Hammer has control of the leg.
Hammer controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dijk is not content to let Hammer control the position.
Hammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Dijk is just riding it out for now. Hammer eventually gives up the hold.
Van Dijk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hammer tries to pass to full mount but Van Dijk defends it.
Hammer is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Dijk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hammer moves into full mount! Van Dijk won't be happy about that!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammer mounts Van Dijk! Really nice guard pass there!
Van Dijk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to control but Van Dijk wriggling away.
Van Dijk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Dijk gets back to half guard.
Hammer wants to take a breather but Van Dijk is having none of it.
Van Dijk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammer pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Dijk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Dijk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Dijk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in BigMouth Cabrons inform me that Hammer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Van Dijk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Dijk is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer slows the pace down in half guard.
Hammer uses his free foot to push down on Van Dijk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Van Dijk.
Hammer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer dominating with strikes here.
Van Dijk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've been hearing that Van Dijk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Dijk defends well.
Van Dijk tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Van Dijk is proving a slippery customer.
Van Dijk stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dijk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Van Dijk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hammer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Van Dijk has Hammer in his guard.
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Dijk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Dijk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Dijk looking for a guillotine here but Hammer defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Van Dijk keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hammer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Dijk shoots and misses
and Hammer counters with a takedown into side control.
Hammer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Van Dijk's legs.
Hammer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Van Dijk is looking to reverse the position.
Hammer advances to mount.
Hammer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hammer moves to the back position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Dijk wants to escape the position.
Van Dijk showing good submission defense here.
Hammer controls the position.
Hammer looking for the RNC.
Hammer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer struggling to keep hold of the position.
Van Dijk manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hammer's guard. Nice work there by Van Dijk.
Hammer looking for a guillotine here but Van Dijk defends easily.
Van Dijk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Dijk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Frank Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Dijk stands and throws Hammer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hammer is looking to regain half guard here but Van Dijk keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Dijk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hammer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Van Dijk is trying to get an arm triangle but Hammer is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van Dijk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hammer moves into full guard.
Van Dijk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Dijk has gone for a leg lock! Hammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Van Dijk's guard.
Van Dijk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammer defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Dijk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammer defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Dijk is keeping the position for now.
Hammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammer advances to half guard.
Hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Dijk keeps working.
Van Dijk is looking to improve his position.
Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Van Dijk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Dijk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hammer wants to pass to mount but Van Dijk is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hammer uses his free foot to push down on Van Dijk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Van Dijk.
Hammer wants to control the pace but Van Dijk is squirming around nicely.
Van Dijk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hammer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Dijk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hammer controlling his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Dijk is trying to escape the mount.
Hammer controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Dijk's head backwards.
Van Dijk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Dijk walks into a straight right hand from Hammer.
Hammer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Dijk on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Dijk's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hammer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Dijk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammer is working for a kimura but Van Dijk is defending it quite comfortably.
Hammer lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Van Dijk!
Van Dijk is trying to escape the mount.
Hammer controlling from mount.
Van Dijk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hammer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Van Dijk to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Van Dijk shrugs it off.
Van Dijk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hammer passes to full mount!
Hammer prevents Van Dijk from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dijk is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hammer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Van Dijk to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Van Dijk shrugs it off.
Hammer wants to take his opponent's back but Van Dijk doesn't allow it.
Van Dijk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Van Dijk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Dijk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Dijk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dijk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hammer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Van Dijk, into his guard.
Van Dijk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammer advances position into side control!
Hammer takes a little break here. Van Dijk wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hammer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Dijk is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Dijk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Van Dijk is trying to get back to half guard.
Hammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hammer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Dijk, who protects the arm well.
Hammer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hammer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Dijk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hammer off and has taken his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammer 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Hammer!
Frank Hammer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Nick Van Dijk spoke after the fight, saying 'F*ck this shit i wasn't even out! I want a rematch without gloves!'.
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energy
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hype
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