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Event:
JBL Test Your Might 1
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Graham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammer looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well.
Graham drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hammer sprawls and moves away.
Hammer throws a right hand that Graham ducks under and follows up with a left that Graham also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Graham as Hammer shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graham or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Hammer pushes Graham up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hammer jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Hammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graham controls the pace.#T1#
Graham preventing the sweep.
Graham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer working a defensive guard here.
Graham throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Graham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammer fails to land the takedown.
Tyler Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chistopher Hammer.#TD#
Graham shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graham controls the pace.
Graham would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammer is trying to keep Graham in close.
#T3#
Hammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Graham is looking to control Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graham avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Hammer is trying to work for a kimura but Graham is defending well.
Hammer is trying to control. Graham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hammer passes into side control, despite Graham's attempt to control the position.
#T4#
Graham is not content to let Hammer control the position.
A control attempt from Graham but he's now mounted!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hammer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Graham tries to hold on but Hammer pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chistopher Hammer dominated that round.
That's time! Graham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Graham tries to sprawl out of it but Hammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Graham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer feints a jab promting Graham to slip. Hammer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Graham slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyler Graham has been cut.
Hammer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Graham looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Hammer has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Graham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hammer defends well and Graham ends up having to push Hammer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hammer enables Graham to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hammer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Hammer has his foot on Graham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graham works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Graham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Graham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Graham'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.
Hammer trying to control the position.
#T2#
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Graham is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Graham looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hammer rushes Graham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer is working for takedown but Graham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hammer jumps guard but Graham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hammer is pushing Graham up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3##TD2#
Hammer decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hammer is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Graham.
Hammer trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom.
Hammer controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB#
Graham 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.
Graham is looking to stand back up but Hammer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Graham.
Graham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammer on the ground.
Graham is trying to maintain the position but Hammer is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer trying to mount his opponent but Graham defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chistopher Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyler Graham's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hammer wants to clinch.
Hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyler Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chistopher Hammer.
Hammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Graham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hammer tries to sprawl but Graham drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Graham performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Graham is going to stand back up.
#T1#
Still in half guard, Graham seems content to control.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Graham has control of the leg.
Graham not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Further stalling from Graham.#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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graham. #TD#
Graham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Graham content to control rather than advance.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Hammer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Graham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Graham is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Graham wants to stand and escape but instead Hammer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graham trying to keep a closed guard but Hammer is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer is standing up over Graham. Graham looks to escape but Hammer dives into side control.
Tyler Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graham keeps working.
Hammer cracks Graham with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chistopher Hammer.
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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chistopher Hammer!
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Event:
Initiation 3
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miocic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miocic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Chistopher Hammer has been cut.
Miocic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Hammer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Miocic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miocic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Hammer clinches up with Miocic and pushes him back against the cage.
Hammer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miocic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miocic misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miocic misses with some punches.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Miocic holds him up against the cage and eventually Hammer drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chistopher Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miocic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Miocic has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miocic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miocic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miocic lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Miocic. #CUT2#
Chistopher Hammer's cut is getting worse.
Miocic working aggressively here.
#T1#
Hammer blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miocic.
Miocic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Miocic fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Miocic.
Miocic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miocic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miocic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Hammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miocic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miocic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miocic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Miocic lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#
Chistopher Hammer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miocic.
Miocic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miocic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Miocic scores with a shot to the side of Hammer's head. #T2#
Miocic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miocic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Hammer is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Chistopher Hammer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Miocic lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hammer to his knees! Miocic keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Miocic!
Henry Miocic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Hammer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ben was covering up waiting for the punch and Hammer finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Ben is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ben on the ground.#SUB2#
Ben is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammer defends well.
Hammer postures up and lands a big shot to Ben's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ben is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hammer has his hands clasped together but Ben extends and breaks Hammer's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ben.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yowis Ben!
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Event:
HFS 5:
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but MacLeod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#
It looks like Chistopher Hammer has been cut.#CL#
Hammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but Hammer gets an underhook and turns MacLeod into the cage.
A shot in the inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Hammer.
MacLeod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MacLeod trying to control the position but instead, Hammer has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacLeod into the cage.
MacLeod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside.
MacLeod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacLeod looking to stall.
#TD#
Hammer gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
MacLeod looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hammer 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.
Hammer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacLeod has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hammer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can MacLeod defend it? Hammer steps over the head and cranks it - MacLeod is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chistopher Hammer!
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Event:
HFS 3:
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Mondariz throws a body kick that misses.
Mondariz scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Chistopher Hammer has been cut.
Ezequiel Mondariz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hammer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondariz is retaining full guard.
Mondariz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondariz is retaining full guard.
Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mondariz for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hammer cracks Mondariz with a solid left hand.
Hammer cracks Mondariz with a solid left hand.#SU#
Mondariz is working an open guard so Hammer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Hammer moves into the clinch.
Mondariz looking to stall.
Mondariz tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Hammer gets control of Mondariz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hammer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondariz's guard. #REVR##T2#
Hammer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Hammer stands up and waves to Mondariz to follow him.
Mondariz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hammer is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mondariz has knocked Hammer down with a huge combo! Mondariz steps away and waves a wobbly Hammer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mondariz measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Hammer! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ezequiel Mondariz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Hammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bud can pounce on him.
Bud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Hammer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bud wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is dominant here and he's now got Bud's back!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Hammer is cranking Bud's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Bud! He's tightened the choke and Bud is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chistopher Hammer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Dukes fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Dukes's head coaches at Cheese Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hammer throws a leg kick but Dukes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dukes throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Dukes throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Dukes is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Hammer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dukes is trying to defend but Hammer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Dukes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Hammer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Hammer stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Hammer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dukes is trying to defend but Hammer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hammer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Dukes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hammer scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Hammer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hammer working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammer working Dukes over with strikes.
Hammer wants to free his trapped foot but Dukes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dukes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hammer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Hammer there. #SU2#
Hammer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hammer cracks Dukes with a good jab.#TD2#
Hammer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dukes quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Let's hope that Hammer 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.
Dukes won't allow Hammer to pass to mount.
Hammer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hammer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hammer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hammer raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chistopher Hammer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dukes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dukes throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Hammer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dukes is keeping the position for now.
Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hammer connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Hammer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Hammer drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammer is pushing down on Dukes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dukes is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hammer not doing much here.
#T2#
Hammer passes to side control.
The referee asks Hammer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hammer prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU2#
Hammer decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3##TD2#
Hammer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dukes on his heels. He'll look to pass Dukes's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Dukes is keeping the position.
Hammer stands and throws Dukes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hammer just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Hammer has an Americana. Dukes didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hammer is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hammer hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chistopher Hammer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Dukes fails with the takedown.
Hammer throws out a counter right but Dukes avoids it with no problem.
Dukes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dukes tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Hammer counters with a shoot takedown. Dukes fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukes is retaining full guard.
Hammer is still trying to improve position.
Hammer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Hammer gets to his feet. Dukes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hammer throws a lazy head kick
and Dukes counters with a left and a right that stings Hammer.
Dukes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammer feints the counter takedown.
Hammer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dukes.#T1#
Dukes goes for a double leg but Hammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammer continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Hammer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dukes feinted with a counter takedown.
Dukes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer.
Hammer goes for a double leg but Dukes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dukes continues to drive forward.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dukes throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Hammer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Dukes. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet.
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dukes sprawls well. Dukes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammer.
Hammer looks winded!#CL2#
Hammer gets a clinch. #TD#
Dukes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dukes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Hammer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dukes connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Dukes stops Hammer from standing up.
Dukes trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Dukes won't allow Hammer to get back to his feet.
Hammer trying to keep a closed guard but Dukes is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Hammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dukes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Hammer has his hands on Dukes's head, controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Dukes gets to his feet. Hammer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dukes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Dukes. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Dukes. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dukes.
Dukes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hammer defends well and Dukes ends up having to push Hammer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dukes slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammer.
Hammer leaves Dukes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dukes. #CL2#
Hammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chistopher Hammer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer goes for a double leg but Dukes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dukes continues to drive forward.
Dukes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dukes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammer sprawls well. He's pushed Dukes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Hammer moves into range and clinches up with Dukes.#TD2#
Hammer has Dukes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hammer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dukes tumbling to the mat - Hammer dives into Dukes's guard.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammer throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammer working some strikes from top position.
Chistopher Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hammer. No joy for Dukes on that attempt.
Dukes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Hammer wants to counter the offense by Dukes and move into the clinch position.
Dukes wants to clinch.
Dukes wants to clinch#TD2#
and Hammer counters with a takedown into side control.
Hammer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hammer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Hammer breaks from Dukes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hammer controlling the pace for now.
Hammer unloading with bombs!
Dukes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T4##SUB2#
Hammer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dukes turns into him and now he's in Hammer's guard.
#SUB2#
Hammer has his foot on Dukes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dukes works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hammer looking for a guillotine here but Dukes defends easily.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chistopher Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Dukes shoots in but no luck this time.
Hammer is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammer is defended easily by Dukes.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily
and Dukes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Dukes feints and as Hammer raises his hands in defense, Dukes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Dukes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dukes has managed to get both his arms back between Hammer's legs - danger averted.
Dukes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hammer is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes forces his way into half guard.
Hammer wants to control but Dukes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Dukes trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dukes pushes down on Hammer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hammer moves into full guard.
Dukes looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Hammer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Dukes shoots in.
Hammer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Hammer stuffs the takedown.
Dukes stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammer. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Dukes shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hammer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hammer lands with a kick to the temple. Dukes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
David Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dukes being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Hammer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dukes tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammer avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Dukes tries to pull guard but Hammer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dukes tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammer avoids the damage to the body.
Hammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Hammer gets control of Dukes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hammer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hammer holds on and takes a little breather.
Dukes forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Hammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dukes pulls his head out easily.
Dukes passes to full mount! #T4#
Hammer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dukes winds up and cracks Hammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Dukes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hammer is just riding it out for now. Dukes eventually gives up the hold.
Dukes trying to control from half guard but Hammer is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hammer reverses the position - he's now on top in Dukes's guard.
David Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chistopher Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hammer passes Dukes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chistopher 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chistopher Hammer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Assistance changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hammer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammer has Assistance pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hammer is pulling down on Assistance 's head. It's preventing any offense from Assistance , at least for the moment.
Assistance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Assistance lying in Hammer's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hammer decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Assistance taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chistopher Hammer!
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Event:
BANDAI 9: Rising
Date: Sep 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Bakalov closes the distance but Hammer moves to the side #TD2#
and Hammer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Bakalov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hammer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #KD#
Bakalov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Hammer to the ground! Bakalov dives into full mount looking to finish!#CUT#
It looks like Chistopher Hammer has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Bakalov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bakalov wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
Hammer wants to counter the offense by Bakalov and move into the clinch position.
Hammer scores with a decent looking hook.#KD#
Bakalov drops his shoulder and cracks Hammer with a huge uppercut! Hammer goes down! Can Bakalov finish him?
#SU#
Hammer is working an open guard so Bakalov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Bakalov closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Bakalov wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bakalov has Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Bakalov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammer backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Chistopher Hammer's cut even more.#TD2#
Hammer manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Hammer is pulling down on Bakalov's head. It's preventing any offense from Bakalov, at least for the moment.#SU#
Bakalov stands and steps away. Hammer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bakalov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragan Bakalov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakalov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Bakalov avoids nicely.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Bakalov avoids them all with ease.
Bakalov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Bakalov moves into the clinch successfully.
Bakalov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hammer up against the cage.
Hammer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bakalov stalling against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Bakalov.
Bakalov lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Bakalov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Bakalov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Hammer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bakalov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hammer is in Bakalov's guard.
Bakalov keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakalov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer won't allow Bakalov to get back to his feet.
Bakalov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bakalov is wriggling around but Hammer manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakalov is trying to stand back up but Hammer is controlling him
Hammer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#ES#
Bakalov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hammer is on him like a limpet, forcing Bakalov back against the cage.
Hammer tries to break free but Bakalov pushes him back against the cage.
Hammer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hammer looks winded!#BC#
Bakalov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Bakalov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Bakalov gets a clinch.
Bakalov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakalov's elbow. #BC#
Bakalov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bakalov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hammer has clasped his hands together around Bakalov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Bakalov sneaks out the side door and pushes Hammer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bakalov tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakalov wants to clinch.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakalov tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Bakalov tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Bakalov gets a clinch. #BC#
Bakalov breaks from the clinch.
Dragan Bakalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hammer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bakalov's guard.
Hammer stops Bakalov from standing up.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Bakalov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bakalov is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Bakalov throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily. #CL#
Bakalov takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but Bakalov has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Bakalov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Bakalov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chistopher Hammer's cut.
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#
Bakalov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bakalov as he avoids it easily.
Jab by Bakalov.#CL#
Bakalov gets a clinch.
Bakalov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hammer's defenses. #CUT#
The cut above Chistopher Hammer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hammer is trying to break free.
Bakalov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakalov's elbow.
Bakalov just leaning against Hammer, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakalov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hammer is keeping busy.
Hammer is trying to break free.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Bakalov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Bakalov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bakalov fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Bakalov has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Bakalov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakalov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Bakalov.#CUT#
Chistopher Hammer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakalov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hammer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bakalov avoids it really well and circles away.
Dragan Bakalov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chistopher Hammer.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Bakalov.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Bakalov tries to sprawl out of it but Hammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bakalov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Hammer with a poor takedown
and Bakalov counters with a left to the body. #KD#
Bakalov drops Hammer with a right and a left! Bakalov comes rushing in but Hammer regains his composure and manages to keep Bakalov in guard.
#ROC#
Hammer is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chistopher Hammer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dragan Bakalov!
Dragan Bakalov 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hammer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boone's guard.
Hammer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Let's hope that Hammer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone pulls Hammer in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Hammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now.
Hammer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boone keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Hammer working some strikes from top position.
Hammer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boone's head.
Boone being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boone controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Boone can't keep his opponent in guard - Hammer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hammer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Hammer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Boone is defending well.
Hammer controlling the pace. #T3#
Ground and pound from Hammer.
Hammer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boone!
Hammer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hammer.#T4#
Hammer lands a big elbow. #ROC2#
Boone is rocked!
Hammer postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Boone bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hammer and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chistopher Hammer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Hammer takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Berry pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Hammer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berry has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer wants to stand but Berry is controlling the position.
Berry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Berry is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hammer looking for a guillotine here but Berry defends easily.
Berry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Berry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammer has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Hammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berry manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hammer is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
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 lands a couple of digs.
Hammer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Berry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammer is pushing down on Berry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berry is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammer has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Hammer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Berry really is a fat lump.
Hammer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Hammer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berry manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hammer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berry throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chistopher Hammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Hammer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Berry tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hammer is in Berry's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hammer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Hammer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Berry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Berry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Berry! #REVR#
Hammer is looking for a sweep.
Hammer is trying to get back to his feet.
Hammer manages to get back to half guard.
Hammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer has control of Berry's left arm, preventing Berry from doing any damage.
Hammer is continuing to stall.#T1#
Berry throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Hammer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammer trying to control the position here. #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.
Hammer wants to stand up but Berry is controlling him.
Hammer trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Hammer clinches with his opponent.
#T3##TD2#
Hammer jumps into guard, dragging Berry to the mat.
#SUB2#
Hammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hammer is proving hard to escape from.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berry is controlling him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Berry postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Hammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berry tries to pull guard but Hammer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Hammer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Berry uses from the top position.
Hammer trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Hammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berry defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chistopher Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hammer.
Hammer wants to stand but Berry has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Hammer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Berry has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hammer but great work by Berry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Berry is trying to get an arm triangle but Hammer is defending well. #SUB#
Berry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hammer, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Hammer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hammer wants to control but Berry is keeping busy.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berry.
Hammer scores with a few weak punches.
Hammer is pressing down on Berry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammer lands some strikes from the bottom.
Berry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Hammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berry defends it easily.
Berry throws a strike but Hammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Hammer 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.
Berry looking for a sweep. Not yet Berry, not yet.
Hammer sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Berry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Berry working away.
What's Hammer going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SU#
Berry stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chi Berry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chistopher Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Hammer gets the takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chistopher 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chistopher Hammer!
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