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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Stevenson (ranked 24857 p4p, 0 weight class) and Truck Hammer (ranked 6463 p4p, 0 weight class). Truck Hammer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alex Stevenson's chin.
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278 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Truck Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammer working the head and body with strikes.
Hammer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hammer trying to mount his opponent but Stevenson defends it.
Stevenson wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is defending well.
Hammer seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hammer.
Stevenson looking for a guillotine here but Hammer defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevenson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammer stands up over Stevenson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammer stops Stevenson from standing up.
Stevenson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alex Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is dominant here and he's now got Stevenson's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is riding his opponent, not letting Stevenson buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson trying to control the action but Hammer just sinks the hooks in.
Stevenson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hammer.
Hammer tightening his grip on Stevenson, looking for the choke.
Stevenson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is punishing Stevenson with some ground and pound.
Hammer lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
It looks like Alex Stevenson has been cut.
Hammer controlling from the back.
Stevenson tries to roll but Hammer sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer looking to hold on to the position here but Stevenson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Hammer controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Truck Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Stevenson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely.
Hammer has managed to clinch.
Hammer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hammer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Truck Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevenson throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Hammer striking off his back but it's not causing Stevenson any problems.
Hammer pushes Stevenson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer wants the takedown. Stevenson is fighting it off but Hammer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stevenson's guard against the cage.
Stevenson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hammer to keep the fight standing.
Hammer is stalling here.
Hammer decides to pull guard.
Hammer trying to control the position.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevenson has gone for a leg lock! Hammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stevenson's guard.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer gets to his feet - Stevenson follows without any prompting.
Stevenson checks a low kick from Hammer.
Hammer rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stevenson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hammer drags the fight down to the ground.
Hammer has momentary wrist control but Stevenson slips an elbow through the middle.
Stevenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammer has Stevenson pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevenson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stevenson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevenson forces his way into half guard.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.
Stevenson throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Stevenson prevents Hammer from improving his position.
Hammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Stevenson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson works his way into full mount!
Hammer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stevenson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hammer turns into him and now he's in Stevenson's guard.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Truck Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Stevenson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hammer looking to score a takedown here. Stevenson is defending well but Hammer drives through and ends up in Stevenson's guard.
Hammer looking to sit in guard and control but Stevenson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammer has momentary wrist control but Stevenson slips an elbow through the middle.
Stevenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer controls Stevenson momentarily but Stevenson frees himself.
Stevenson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stevenson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stevenson misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stevenson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stevenson drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Hammer pushes him off.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Truck Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Hammer lands but Stevenson takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stevenson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hammer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer moves into the clinch.
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alex Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer dips to his left and cracks Stevenson with an uppercut!
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Hammer pushes him off.
Hammer is looking for the big counter here.
Hammer lands a big head kick that sends Stevenson tumbling to the mat! Hammer takes a step backwards and waves Stevenson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stevenson is rocked!
Hammer moves into the clinch.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammer tightens his grip and picks Stevenson up, before dumping him to the ground. Stevenson manages to land in guard.
Hammer landing with the ground and pound.
Hammer won't allow Stevenson to get back to his feet.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevenson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stevenson controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stevenson seems to have got his legs back now.
Stevenson looking for a guillotine here but Hammer defends easily.
Hammer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stevenson, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stevenson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hammer slowing the pace effectively.
Hammer jumps guard and drags Stevenson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevenson is fighting to break Hammer's control of his arms but Hammer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Stevenson isn't so interested in that idea.
Alex Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Truck Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hammer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Truck 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Truck Hammer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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