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Event:
RISE 37: West v Halo
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danis.
Hammer tries to clinch but Danis is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Danis does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Hammer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Hammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danis is just riding it out for now. Hammer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hammer is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Danis to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer won't allow Danis to sweep him here.
Hammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Danis is retaining full guard.
Danis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Danis is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up. #SUB#
Hammer is posturing up here but Danis has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hammer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hammer has to tap! Slick submission there by Danis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dillon Danis!
Dillon Danis opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
RISE 29: Maestre v Motts
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a series of strikes. Hammer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Justin Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammer.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Alvarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Hammer shakes it off.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hammer swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
#T1#
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hammer.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
Hammer walks into a jab.#CL2#
Hammer rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hammer misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hammer receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T2#
Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammer tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Hammer back against the cage.
Hammer leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Hammer lands with a good body shot.
Hammer cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hammer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvarez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alvarez rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Hammer misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez cracks Hammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Hammer slips the punch.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Hammer persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Hammer's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Alvarez dives in looking to finish as Hammer flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Alvarez's strikes! Alvarez is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Hammer's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Hammer was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Alvarez!
A very excited looking Jackson Alvarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RISE 25: Buckeye v Half Assed
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Kidd.
The Kidd jabs Hammer to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Hammer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hammer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Hammer has hold of The Kidd's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! The Kidd tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hammer cranks the arm and The Kidd screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from The Kidd, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Justin Hammer!
After the fight, Justin Hammer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
RISE 18: Gustavson v Svyatogor
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Brown #TD#
so Hammer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammer pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hammer is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammer to get the leverage.
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammer slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.#SUB#
Hammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is not content to let Hammer control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hammer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Hammer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Hammer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hammer not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Hammer is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Brown is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Hammer!
Justin Hammer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
RISE 14: Veainu v Maestre
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Hammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Hammer has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Soares drags the fight down to the ground.
Hammer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Soares working for a triangle but Hammer defends it easily.
Hammer trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Hammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammer throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Hammer stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Soares has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Hammer manages to get his head free but now Soares has transitioned to an armbar! Hammer grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Soares! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Soares! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Hammer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Two did well to prevent Hammer getting side control.
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 throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hammer prevents Two from standing back up.
Two is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammer thows a huge punch but Two dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Hammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Two has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Two is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Hammer is looking for a kimura but Two is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammer to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hammer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Two defend it? Hammer steps over the head and cranks it - Two is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Hammer!
Justin Hammer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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