Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHKI 71
Date: Aug 09, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Hammer misses.
It looked like BartosiÅ„ski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of BartosiÅ„ski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
BartosiÅ„ski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
BartosiÅ„ski ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
A little feinted left hand from BartosiÅ„ski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hammer throws a right and a left that BartosiÅ„ski avoids nicely.
Hammer dives in and grabs BartosiÅ„ski's left leg, looking for a takedown. BartosiÅ„ski pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
BartosiÅ„ski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer checks a leg kick.
Hammer connects with a jab.
BartosiÅ„ski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BartosiÅ„ski is looking to counter punch.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer swings for the body but BartosiÅ„ski moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from BartosiÅ„ski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hammer throws a combination that misses
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BartosiÅ„ski misses with an uppercut. Hammer saw that one coming.
Hammer connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer lands with an uppercut that bounces BartosiÅ„ski off the cage and back into range.
Hammer lands a head shot.#T1#
BartosiÅ„ski ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Hammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from BartosiÅ„ski.
Hammer throws a right hand that misses
letting BartosiÅ„ski counter with a right hand.
BartosiÅ„ski defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
BartosiÅ„ski throws an overhand right that lands on Hammer's shoulder, as Hammer tries to avoid the shot.
BartosiÅ„ski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
BartosiÅ„ski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hammer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
BartosiÅ„ski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammer.
An inside leg kick from BartosiÅ„ski misses.
BartosiÅ„ski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mike Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BartosiÅ„ski.
Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and BartosiÅ„ski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from BartosiÅ„ski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer throws a head kick but BartosiÅ„ski moves out of range.
As Hammer backs away, BartosiÅ„ski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Hammer moves into the clinch.#T2#
BartosiÅ„ski scores with a shoulder strike.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but BartosiÅ„ski is controlling the position.
Hammer tries to break free but BartosiÅ„ski pushes him back against the cage.
BartosiÅ„ski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hammers head.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
BartosiÅ„ski working aggressively here.
BartosiÅ„ski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards. #BC#
BartosiÅ„ski breaks the clinch.
BartosiÅ„ski throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammer.
Hammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
BartosiÅ„ski throws an overhand right that lands on Hammer's shoulder, as Hammer tries to avoid the shot.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Hammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. BartosiÅ„ski doesn't seem phased though.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but BartosiÅ„ski ducks down to avoid it.
BartosiÅ„ski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hammer throws a body punch but BartosiÅ„ski moves out of range.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
BartosiÅ„ski throws a leg kick but Hammer moved away.
BartosiÅ„ski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Hammer throws a right and a left that BartosiÅ„ski avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Hammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hammer.
Hammer misses with a body punch
enabling BartosiÅ„ski to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Hammer does it's job there.
A decent looking cross lands there for BartosiÅ„ski.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by BartosiÅ„ski.
BartosiÅ„ski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and BartosiÅ„ski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer scores with a jab.
BartosiÅ„ski scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but BartosiÅ„ski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BartosiÅ„ski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but BartosiÅ„ski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BartosiÅ„ski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BartosiÅ„ski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer clobbers BartosiÅ„ski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Hammer cracks BartosiÅ„ski with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of BartosiÅ„ski's head but BartosiÅ„ski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Nice shot by Hammer.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammer.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BartosiÅ„ski.
It looked like BartosiÅ„ski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer misses with a hook.
Hammer punishes BartosiÅ„ski's body with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Hammer blocks the low kick.
BartosiÅ„ski needs to keep his hands up - Hammer had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hammer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hammer lands with a good body shot.
Hammer thows a leg kick but BartosiÅ„ski checks it #KD#
and BartosiÅ„ski counters with a crisp one two that drops Hammer! BartosiÅ„ski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hammer to his feet! Hammer is in big trouble!
Hammer checks a leg kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hammer.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on BartosiÅ„ski's shoulder, as BartosiÅ„ski tries to avoid the shot.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Hammer misses.
Jab by Hammer.
Hammer defending well as BartosiÅ„ski loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer misses the jab.
BartosiÅ„ski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
BartosiÅ„ski moves out of range of the body kick.
It appears BartosiÅ„ski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and BartosiÅ„ski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BartosiÅ„ski misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely.
Hammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammer misses with a hook.
Hammer throws a leg kick but BartosiÅ„ski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
BartosiÅ„ski throws a big counter combination but Hammer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
BartosiÅ„ski throws a leg kick but Hammer sees it coming and moves out of range.
BartosiÅ„ski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BartosiÅ„ski tried to counter with a leg kick but Hammer avoided it.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but BartosiÅ„ski moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Hammer misses.
BartosiÅ„ski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and BartosiÅ„ski counters with a straight right hand.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and BartosiÅ„ski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BartosiÅ„ski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Hammer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with BartosiÅ„ski, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
BartosiÅ„ski breaks from the clinch.
BartosiÅ„ski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hammer is able to avoid easily.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by BartosiÅ„ski.
BartosiÅ„ski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammer finds it's way round the side to connect with BartosiÅ„ski's head.
Hammer misses with a looping left.#T2#
Hammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on BartosiÅ„ski. That did some damage!
Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and BartosiÅ„ski counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BartosiÅ„ski slips a jab from Hammer.
BartosiÅ„ski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hammer just manages to avoid it.
Hammer loads up on a big right hand but BartosiÅ„ski slips the punch.
As Hammer backs away, BartosiÅ„ski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. BartosiÅ„ski saw that one coming.
BartosiÅ„ski drops his hands momentarily and Hammer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hammer throws a hook but BartosiÅ„ski avoids it easily.
Hammer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between BartosiÅ„ski's hands.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BartosiÅ„ski throws an overhand right that lands on Hammer's shoulder, as Hammer tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Hammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. BartosiÅ„ski doesn't seem phased though.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer darts in looking for a takedown but BartosiÅ„ski gets double underhooks and turns Hammer into the cage.
Hammer throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and BartosiÅ„ski counters with a crisp one two that drops Hammer! BartosiÅ„ski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hammer to his feet! Hammer is in big trouble!
BartosiÅ„ski is looking to slow Hammer down with leg kicks. #T3#
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but BartosiÅ„ski ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Hammer misses.
BartosiÅ„ski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hammer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BartosiÅ„ski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hammer throws a right hand that misses
and BartosiÅ„ski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
BartosiÅ„ski staying out of range there.
Mike Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BartosiÅ„ski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hammer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but BartosiÅ„ski is out of range.
BartosiÅ„ski is looking to counter punch.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but BartosiÅ„ski ducks down to avoid it.
Hammer slips under a jab.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from BartosiÅ„ski.
An inside leg kick from Hammer misses.
Hammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Hammer swings for the body but BartosiÅ„ski moves out of range.
Hammer scores with a nice head shot.
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 throws a hook but BartosiÅ„ski blocks it.
Hammer lands a slapping body shot.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer scores with a shot to the body.
Hammer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
BartosiÅ„ski takes one to the chin there.
BartosiÅ„ski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hammer throws a right hand that misses
and BartosiÅ„ski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and BartosiÅ„ski counters with a nice leg kick.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
BartosiÅ„ski drops Hammer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hammer looks back up at him and smiles so BartosiÅ„ski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Hammer is rocked!
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. BartosiÅ„ski moves away and avoids it.
Hammer is still on wobbly legs! Can BartosiÅ„ski finish him?
BartosiÅ„ski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammer.
A thudding body kick lands there by BartosiÅ„ski!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
BartosiÅ„ski misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammer seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before BartosiÅ„ski has time to react.
Hammer thuds his right hand into BartosiÅ„ski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hammer with a nice cross.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and BartosiÅ„ski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hammer! BartosiÅ„ski lets Hammer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hammer is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and BartosiÅ„ski moves out of range easily.
BartosiÅ„ski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hammer throws a hook but BartosiÅ„ski avoids it easily.
Hammer misses with the body kick
and BartosiÅ„ski counters with a big right hand! Oh Hammer is in trouble here! BartosiÅ„ski follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomasz BartosiÅ„ski!
A very excited looking Tomasz BartosiÅ„ski 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.

Event: MMAHKI 59
Date: Jun 26, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Hammer.
Hammer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Empi checks it well.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Empi moved out of range.
Empi slips under a jab.
Hammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Empi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Empi is looking for the big counter here.
A left lands for Hammer.
Hammer scores with a body shot.
Hammer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Empi wants to counter the offense by Hammer and move into the clinch position.
Hammer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Empi's hands.
Hammer scores with a nice strike.
Empi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Empi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Empi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Empi lands an elbow that stopped Hammer in his tracks for a moment.
Empi has Hammer pushed against the cage.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Empi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Empi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Empi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Empi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Empi leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Empi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Empi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Empi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Empi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Empi won't allow it. #T2#
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Empi won't allow it.
Empi stalls.
Hammer is trying to break free.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Empi has him pressed against the cage.
Empi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Empi looking to throw knees to the head but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Empi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Empi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Empi stalling the fight. #T3#
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Empi forces Hammer back against the cage and clinches.
Empi lands a nice elbow.
Empi slows down the pace here.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Empi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Empi tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer avoids a wild elbow strike from Empi.
Hammer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammer avoiding damage as Empi throws knees to the body.
Hammer wants to break free but Empi has control.
Empi stalling in the clinch.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Empi is stalling here.
Empi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Empi taking a breather.
Empi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tsuyoi Empi.#CL2#
Empi drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Empi is controlling him.
Empi lands an elbow inside that Hammer shrugs off.
Empi working Hammer over with knees to the body.
Empi throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Empi is controlling the position.
Empi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Empi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tsuyoi Empi will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Empi takes the fight into the clinch.
Empi tries to land a knee to the head but Hammer blocks with his arms.
Empi has Hammer pushed against the cage.#BC#
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Empi.
Empi tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it. #BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Empi.
Hammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Empi tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Empi clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Empi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoi Empi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1##BC#
Hammer manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Empi clinches up against the cage.#BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Mike Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Hammer lands a jab to the nose.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Empi.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Empi is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Hammer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Empi doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Hammer scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Empi gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Empi.
Empi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hammers head.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Empi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hammer up against the cage.
Empi just leaning against Hammer, taking a breather. #T2#
Hammer wants to break free but Empi has control.
Empi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammer.
Empi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Empi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Empi is struggling to control the position.
Empi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
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!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tsuyoi Empi.
A lazy left from Hammer finds it's target.
Empi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Empi is looking to clinch.
Hammer swings for the body but Empi moves out of range.
Hammer misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Empi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Empi has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Empi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Empi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
Empi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Empi.
Hammer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Empi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Empi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hammer lands with a right to the head.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Empi has the dominant position.
Empi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Empi has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Empi is pushing Hammer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Empi prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Empi has him pressed against the cage.
Empi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Empi effectively controlling the action here.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Empi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hammer up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Empi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hammer tries to break free but Empi pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tsuyoi Empi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Empi moves away and avoids it.
Empi staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Empi tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Empi has him pressed against the cage.
Empi 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 letting Empi take a breather here.
Empi misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Empi.
Come on Empi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hammer lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Hammer is trying to break free.
Empi trying to land knees to the body.
Empi pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer throws a hook but Empi blocks it.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Empi has time to react.
Empi moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Hammer looks to land a combination. Empi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tsuyoi Empi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Empi closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Empi.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Empi is controlling the position.
Empi tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Empi just leaning against Hammer, taking a breather. #T2#
Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Empi has Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Empi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and Empi counters with a left and a right that stings Hammer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Empi defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and Empi counters with a three punch combo that has Hammer backing up. Hammer nods at Empi to acknowledge the strikes.
Mike Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Empi has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Empi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hammer being controlled against the cage.
Empi has Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Empi has Hammer pressed against the cage.
Empi leaning against his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tsuyoi Empi.
Empi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Empi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hammer's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Empi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Empi slips under a jab from Hammer.
Empi wants to counter with a clinch but Hammer pushes him away.
Empi ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Hammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Empi doesn't seem phased though.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Empi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Empi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hammer.
Hammer swings for the body but Empi moves out of range.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Empi.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Empi.#T4#
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Empi at a distance.
Empi tries to clinch up.
Hammer misses with a hook. Empi ducked under it nicely.
Empi tries to counter with a clinch but Hammer shakes him off and moves away.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Hammer misses the jab.
Empi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer scores with a hook.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Empi takes one to the side of the head.
Empi fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Empi clinches.
Empi lands a shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Empi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Empi keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mike Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuyoi Empi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Empi prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Empi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuyoi Empi!

Event: MMAHKI 55
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Surakka clobbers Hammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Surakka lands a nice looking body shot.
Surakka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Hammer misses with a hook. Surakka ducked under it nicely.
Surakka misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely.
Surakka staying out of range there.
Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Surakka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Surakka scrambles back to his feet.
Surakka ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Surakka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer throws a head kick but Surakka moves out of range.
Surakka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Surakka missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Surakka counters with a straight right hand.
Surakka stuffs the takedown.
Hammer throws out a leg kick but Surakka moves out of range and Hammer only half commits.
Hammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer throws a jab when Surakka was well out of range.
Surakka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Surakka.
Surakka takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Hammer misses with a straight left.
It looked like Surakka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Surakka.
Surakka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer lands a jab to the head.
Mike Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Hammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Surakka.
Hammer takes a swing at Surakka's ribcage but misses.
Surakka staying out of range there.
It looked like Surakka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Surakka misses with a body shot.
Hammer lunges at Surakka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Surakka's hand.
Hammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good work by Surakka as he checks the leg kick.
Surakka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hammer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Surakka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hammer scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surakka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Hammer lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Surakka. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer takes a swing at Surakka's ribcage but misses.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body
and Surakka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Surakka staying out of range there.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Surakka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Surakka ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer connects with a solid leg kick.
Surakka looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
Surakka throws a hook but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Surakka's head.
Hammer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hammer lands a nice shot that snaps Surakka's head back.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer clobbers Surakka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Surakka loads up on a big right hand but Hammer slips the punch.
Surakka misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
letting Surakka counter with a right hand.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Surakka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Surakka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Surakka slips under a jab from Hammer.
Surakka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammer.
Nice defenses there by Surakka.
Surakka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Surakka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Surakka swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Surakka slips a straight right by Hammer.
An attempted straight right counter from Surakka misses the target.
Surakka ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer connects with a solid leg kick.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Hammer misses. #T4#
Surakka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Surakka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hammer in his tracks.
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Surakka on the side of the head.
Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Surakka.
Hammer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Surakka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hammer jabs Surakka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Surakka.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Hammer throws a leg kick
and Surakka counters with a right hand to the body.
Hammer lands a glancing blow to the side of Surakka's head.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Surakka misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Surakka.
Surakka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Surakka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Surakka throws a jab when Hammer was well out of range.
Surakka throws a push kick but Hammer slaps the foot to one side.
Surakka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Surakka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammer will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hammer tries to score with a low kick but Surakka moves his leg out of the way.
Surakka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Surakka needs to keep his hands up - Hammer had a free shot at his head there.
Surakka checks a low kick from Hammer.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Surakka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer scores with a punch to the head.
Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Surakka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Surakka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Surakka tries to move into range but Hammer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Surakka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hammers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Surakka looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Mike Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Surakka lands a nice looking body shot.
Surakka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Surakka.
Surakka lands a jab.#T1#
Hammer slips under a jab from Surakka.
Hammer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Surakka counters with a good low kick that Hammer was not able to check.
Surakka looks to throw the jab but Hammer is out of range.
Surakka lands a jab to the head.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Surakka is out of range.
Surakka connects with a body shot that sends Hammer's belly button to the back.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Hammer walks into a jab.
Hammer with a poor takedown
letting Surakka counter with a right hand.
Hammer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Surakka checks it well.
Surakka swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Surakka cracks Hammer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Surakka throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Surakka avoids nicely.
Surakka throwing a counter right hand but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Hammer wants to land a leg kick but Surakka is out of range.
Surakka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Surakka moves away and avoids it.
Surakka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Hammer moves to clinch but Surakka breaks away
and Surakka counters with a leg kick.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer connects with a leg kick.
Surakka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Surakka swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Surakka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammer.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Hammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Surakka tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Surakka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Surakka ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Surakka lands with a right that hurts Hammer. Hammer looks to clinch but Surakka throws a short knee that drops Hammer. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Aimo Surakka!

Event: MMAHKI 48
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Hammer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Macho Man is out of range and Hammer settles back down.
Macho Man slips a jab from Hammer.
Macho Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macho Man slips under a jab from Hammer.
Macho Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Macho Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macho Man throws a jab when Hammer was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Hammer.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Macho Man saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hammer connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammer lands a jab to Macho Man's midsection.
Macho Man slips under a jab from Hammer.
Macho Man blocks a jab.
Hammer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Macho Man on the side of the head. #T1#
Hammer misses with a hook.
Macho Man tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Hammer scores with a nice strike.
Hammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Macho Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Macho Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer wants to slow Macho Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Hammer throws a right hand that Macho Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Macho Man also avoids with ease.
Macho Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Macho Man lands a jab.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Hammer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macho Man doesn't seem bothered though.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Macho Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Hammer. Those never looked like landing.
Hammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Macho Man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macho Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.#T2#
Hammer takes a swing at Macho Man's ribcage but misses.
Macho Man staying out of range there.
Hammer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macho Man momentarily.
Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macho Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Macho Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macho Man's corner calls for a 1-2. Macho Man obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
As Hammer tries to get set, Macho Man tries to push him back and clinch up but Hammer manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Hammer scores with a sloppy right hand. Macho Man should have avoided that one.
Macho Man moves away from the strike by Hammer.
As Hammer tries to get set, Macho Man tries to push him back and clinch up but Hammer manages to avoid the attempt.
Hammer throws a front kick that sends Macho Man stumbling back into the cage.
Hammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Macho Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Macho Man appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hammer misses with a hook.
Macho Man tries to counter by clinching up but Hammer breaks away and moves out of range.
Hammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Hammer throws a hook but Macho Man avoids it easily.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Hammer there.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Macho Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macho Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hammer manages to circle out of the way.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Macho Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Hammer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Macho Man had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macho Man moves away.
Mike Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Macho Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammer throws out a counter right but Macho Man avoids it with no problem.
Macho Man checks a leg kick.
Macho Man blocks a jab.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hammer with a nice cross.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Macho Man ducks down to avoid it.
Macho Man tries to counter by clinching up but Hammer breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Macho Man's head but Macho Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Macho Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Macho Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hammer misses with a low kick.
Macho Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hammer manages to circle out of the way.
Macho Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Macho Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hammer.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Macho Man ducks down to avoid it.
Macho Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hammer on the side of the head.
Hammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Macho Man misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Macho Man lands a big uppercut and Hammer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hammer looks OK. Macho Man waves Hammer back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Mike Hammer has been cut.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Macho Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macho Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hammer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macho Man walks into a straight right hand from Hammer.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Macho Man moved out of range.
Macho Man throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily.
Hammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hammer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hammer throws a right hand that Macho Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Macho Man also avoids with ease.
Macho Man staying out of range there.
Hammer loads up on a big right hand but Macho Man slips the punch.
Mike Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Macho Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Macho Man coming out on top.#CL#
Macho Man clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Macho Man fails to land.
Hammer tries to circle away but Macho Man has him pinned against the cage.
Macho Man scores with a shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Macho Man is controlling him.#TD#
Macho Man decides to pull guard.
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.#SU2#
Macho Man is working an open guard so Hammer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Macho Man's shoulder, as Macho Man tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hammer.
Hammer tries to land a leg kick but Macho Man saw it coming and moves away.
Macho Man is looking to counter the offense by Hammer and move into the clinch.
Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macho Man.
Macho Man is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Hammer is looking to clinch.
As Hammer tries to get set, Macho Man tries to push him back and clinch up but Hammer manages to avoid the attempt.
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macho Man.
Hammer connects with a crisp jab.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Macho Man is looking to counter the offense by Hammer and move into the clinch.
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Macho Man moves away and avoids it.
Macho Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hammer manages to circle out of the way.
Hammer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Macho Man is out of range.
Hammer throws a hook but Macho Man blocks it.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Macho Man misses.
Hammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Macho Man misses with a hook.
Hammer throws a leg kick which misses Macho Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Macho Man tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Macho Man blocks a jab.#T2#
Macho Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Macho Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Macho Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hammer manages to circle out of the way.
Hammer lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macho Man misses with a looping left.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Macho Man.
Macho Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macho Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Macho Man.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Macho Man moved out of range nicely.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macho Man.
Hammer misses the jab.
Macho Man ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.#T3#
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Macho Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Macho Man shows good takedown defense.
Hammer misses with a hook.
Macho Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Macho Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
As Hammer tries to get set, Macho Man tries to push him back and clinch up but Hammer manages to avoid the attempt.
Macho Man throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Macho Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Macho Man.#CL2#
Hammer moves into range and clinches up with Macho Man.
Macho Man taking a breather.
Macho Man lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Macho Man is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hammer to keep the fight standing.
Macho Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hammer smiles and moves away.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Macho Man's head but Macho Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Macho Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macho Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Both fighters circling a little - Hammer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Macho Man moved out of range nicely.
Macho Man seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Macho Man slips a straight right by Hammer.
Macho Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hammer.
Hammer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Macho Man's sensitive parts. #CL#
Macho Man gets a clinch.
Hammer tries to circle away but Macho Man has him pinned against the cage.
Macho Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Hammer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hammer scores with a jab.
Macho Man slips under a jab from Hammer.
Macho Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Macho Man staying out of range there.
Macho Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Hammer misses the jab.
Macho Man moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
As Hammer tries to get set, Macho Man tries to push him back and clinch up but Hammer manages to avoid the attempt.
Hammer misses with a left hand #CL#
and Macho Man counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammer is trying to push Macho Man away but Macho Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Macho Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Macho Man has double underhooks.
Hammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammer tries to break free but Macho Man pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macho Man misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Hammer fails to pull guard. #BC#
Macho Man manages to break the clinch.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Macho Man is just out of range.
Macho Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hammer.#CL#
Macho Man moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macho Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammer.
Hammer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hammer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Macho Man is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Macho Man 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Macho Man drops his hands momentarily and Hammer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Macho Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Macho Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Macho Man sends Hammer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Macho Man is motioning to the referee to let Hammer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macho Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Macho Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Hammer misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Macho Man is just out of range.
Macho Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Macho Man slips a jab from Hammer.
Macho Man blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Macho Man misses.
Randy Macho Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Macho Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macho Man's hands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Macho Man.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Macho Man is out of range.
Hammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Macho Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Macho Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Macho Man counters with a nice right hand that sends Hammer toppling to the canvas! Hammer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Macho Man finish him?!#ROC#Hammer is rocked!#T3#
Hammer slips a straight right by Macho Man.
Hammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Macho Man finish him?
Hammer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macho Man doesn't seem bothered though.
Hammer seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Macho Man misses the target.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer misses with a hook
and Macho Man counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Hammer out cold! What a finish! Macho Man is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Macho Man!

Event: MMAHKI 40
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
Korneliusson ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Korneliusson scores with the left hand. Hammer knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Hammer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Korneliusson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hammer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mike Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korneliusson misses with an uppercut. Hammer saw that one coming.
Korneliusson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korneliusson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Korneliusson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Korneliusson lands with a straight right. Hammer didn't see that one coming.
Korneliusson lands a jab to Hammer's midsection.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Hammer tenderised Korneliusson's leg. Korneliusson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Korneliusson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Hammer.
Korneliusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Hammer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korneliusson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer throws a leg kick but Korneliusson checks it. #T1#
Jab from Hammer.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Korneliusson takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Korneliusson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korneliusson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korneliusson misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammer lands a leg kick that knocks Korneliusson off balance momentarily.
Hammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Korneliusson counters with a straight right hand.
Korneliusson throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily.
It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Korneliusson misses with a looping right.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korneliusson.
Korneliusson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Korneliusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left lands for Korneliusson.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Korneliusson. Those never looked like landing.
Korneliusson moves away from the strike by Hammer. #T2#
Korneliusson misses with a looping right.
Korneliusson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Korneliusson misses. #CL#
Hammer closes the distance and pushes Korneliusson back into the cage.
Hammer is looking to control Korneliusson's arms but Korneliusson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hammer has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korneliusson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Korneliusson can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Korneliusson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammer. #BC2#
Korneliusson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Korneliusson has time to react.
Korneliusson lands a jab to Hammer's midsection.
Korneliusson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korneliusson lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Korneliusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korneliusson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korneliusson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hammer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Korneliusson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hammer throws a right hand that misses
and Korneliusson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Korneliusson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Hammer thuds his right hand into Korneliusson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Korneliusson saw that one coming.
Korneliusson swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Korneliusson.
A little feinted left hand from Hammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Korneliusson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer throwing a counter right hand but Korneliusson manages to avoid it.
Korneliusson misses the shot to the body.
Hammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Korneliusson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Korneliusson saw that one coming.
Korneliusson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Korneliusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Korneliusson.
Korneliusson misses the shot to the body.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hammer with the inside leg kick.
Hammer scores with a leg kick.
Korneliusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Korneliusson.
Hammer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hammer throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Korneliusson misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer misses with a hook. Korneliusson ducked under it nicely.
Hammer lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Korneliusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korneliusson throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Korneliusson saw that one coming.
Hammer scores with a sloppy right hand. Korneliusson should have avoided that one.
Korneliusson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hammer on the side of the head.
Korneliusson connects with a body shot that sends Hammer's belly button to the back.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korneliusson.
Korneliusson tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Korneliusson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Korneliusson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Korneliusson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Korneliusson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammer ducks right into an uppercut from Korneliusson.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Korneliusson is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer scores with a leg kick.
Hammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Korneliusson slips a jab from Hammer.
Korneliusson lands a jab to the head.
Korneliusson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Korneliusson throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Korneliusson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Hammer misses.
Benjamin Korneliusson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korneliusson throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
Hammer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A left and a right from Korneliusson both land. Nice combination.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Korneliusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korneliusson throws out a counter right but Hammer avoids it with no problem.
Korneliusson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Korneliusson lands a jab to the head.
Hammer misses with a hook.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Korneliusson's head but Korneliusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korneliusson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Korneliusson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Korneliusson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korneliusson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer lands a head shot.
Hammer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hammer lands a leg kick that knocks Korneliusson off balance momentarily.
A big right from Korneliusson misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Korneliusson!
Hammer throws a head kick that misses
and Korneliusson counters with a two punch combo.
Korneliusson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Hammer with a hook.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer cracks Korneliusson with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Hammer.
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korneliusson.
Hammer takes a swing at Korneliusson's ribcage but misses.
Hammer moves away from the strike by Korneliusson.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Korneliusson.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Korneliusson throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily.
Korneliusson staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Korneliusson.
It seemed like Korneliusson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Korneliusson momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Korneliusson as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korneliusson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Korneliusson slips a jab from Hammer.
Korneliusson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.#T2#
Hammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Korneliusson. Korneliusson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korneliusson throws out the jab.
Hammer throws a hook but Korneliusson blocks it.
Korneliusson swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer throwing a counter right hand but Korneliusson manages to avoid it.
Hammer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Korneliusson throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Korneliusson.
Korneliusson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korneliusson misses with a wild body shot.
Korneliusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammer lands an overhand right.
Hammer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Korneliusson back to the cage. Hammer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korneliusson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer swings for the body but Korneliusson moves out of range.
Korneliusson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Korneliusson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Korneliusson throws a jab when Hammer was well out of range.
Korneliusson checks a low kick from Hammer.#T3#
Korneliusson misses with a straight left.
Korneliusson moves away from the strike by Hammer.
Korneliusson is looking to clinch.
Korneliusson misses with a wild combination.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korneliusson! But no joy.
Hammer scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
A big left from Korneliusson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hammer misses the target.
Korneliusson scores with a jab to the body.
Korneliusson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
Hammer throws a body punch but Korneliusson moves out of range.
Korneliusson cracks Hammer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Korneliusson throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Korneliusson lands.
Korneliusson misses with a two punch combination.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korneliussons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hammer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hammer tries to clinch but Korneliusson is having none of it.
Korneliusson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korneliusson.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korneliusson throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Hammer slips a straight right by Korneliusson.
Hammer misses with a double jab.
Hammer throws a nice head kick!
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Korneliusson saw that one coming.
Korneliusson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Korneliusson throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korneliusson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Korneliusson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammer finds it's way round the side to connect with Korneliusson's head.
Hammer throws a head kick that half lands.
Korneliusson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
Korneliusson scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hammer dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Korneliusson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korneliusson lands with an overhand left.
Hammer misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Korneliusson.
Korneliusson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Korneliusson throws a hook but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korneliusson. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korneliusson lands a nice shot to the body.
Korneliusson moves out of range of the strikes.
Korneliusson blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Korneliusson lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Korneliusson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korneliusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korneliusson.
Korneliusson misses with a wild body shot.
Korneliusson avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korneliusson.
It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Korneliusson just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Korneliusson misses with a two punch combination.
Korneliusson connects with a nice looking jab.
Korneliusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammer.
Hammer throws a right hand that misses
and Korneliusson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hammer thinking.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korneliusson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Korneliusson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Korneliusson lands a jab-cross combination.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korneliusson needs to keep his hands up - Hammer had a free shot at his head there.
Korneliusson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammer moves away from the strike by Korneliusson.
It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hammer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Hammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Hammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hammer lands a really nice looking cross but Korneliusson seems unphased.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Korneliusson moved out of range nicely.
Korneliusson slips under a jab.
Korneliusson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Korneliusson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korneliusson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Korneliusson.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Korneliusson.
Korneliusson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Korneliusson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammer blocks a jab.
Korneliusson blocks a jab.
Hammer connects with a jab.#T3#
Korneliusson takes one on the button.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hammer dips to his left and cracks Korneliusson with an uppercut!
Korneliusson misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely.
Korneliusson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
A little jabbing left from Korneliusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Korneliusson digs a good body shot into Hammer's ribs.
Hammer lands with a hook. Korneliusson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hammer moves forwards but Korneliusson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Korneliusson's head but Korneliusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Korneliusson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korneliusson takes one on the button.
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korneliusson.
Korneliusson misses with a double jab.
Korneliusson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hammer throws a hook but Korneliusson avoids it easily.#T4#
Hammer misses with a double jab
and Korneliusson counters with a right hand to the body.
Hammer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Korneliusson lands the left hand.
A big right from Korneliusson misses.
Hammer thuds his right hand into Korneliusson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Korneliusson misses with a body shot.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korneliusson manages to avoid it.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korneliusson throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
Hammer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Korneliusson.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Korneliusson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hammer. That's going to slow Korneliusson down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korneliusson throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korneliusson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benjamin Korneliusson.
Well Korneliusson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Benjamin Korneliusson!

Event: MMAHKI 27
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Hammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
As Hammer backs away, Hernandez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hernandez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammer throws out a counter right but Hernandez avoids it with no problem.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez lands with a nice body punch.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Hernandez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hammer checks it well.
Hammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hammer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Hernandez scores with a spinning back kick!
Hernandez looks for the body kick but Hammer saw that one coming.
Hernandez looks for the body kick but Hammer saw that one coming.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hammer throws a leg kick but Hernandez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Hammer there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Hammer.
Hernandez throws a chopping leg kick but Hammer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hammer slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Hernandez looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Hammer tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hernandez looks to land a body kick but Hammer moved away.
Hernandez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Hammer blocks the leg kick.
Hernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hammer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammer.
Hernandez is looking to counter punch.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hammer. That snapped Hernandez's head back.
Hammer scores with a hook to the body. Hernandez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammer tries to work over Hernandez's front leg with a kick but Hernandez checks it.
Hernandez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hammer is out of range.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hernandez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer lands a head shot.
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 lands with a straight right. Hernandez didn't see that one coming.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
Hammer lands with a nice body kick.
Mike Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hammer.#T2#
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Hammer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hernandez thumps Hammer with a low kick.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hernandez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hernandez walks into a straight right hand from Hammer.
Hammer throws out a leg kick but Hernandez moves out of range and Hammer only half commits.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez wants to slow Hammer down by chopping away at his legs.
Hernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammer.
Hammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
Hernandez tries to work over Hammer's front leg with a kick but Hammer checks it.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hernandez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hernandez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Hernandez checks a low kick from Hammer.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Hernandez blocks the leg kick.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Hammer as he checks the leg kick.
Hammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but Hammer persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Hammer lands.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hammer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez throws a solid leg kick but Hammer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a low kick. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Hammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hammer.
Hernandez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
Hernandez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hernandez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hammer throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Hammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hernandez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hammer scores with a nice head shot.
Hammer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Hernandez.
Hammer scores with a jab.
Hernandez jabs at Hammer's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer lands with a straight right. Hernandez didn't see that one coming.
Hernandez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammer is out of range and Hernandez settles back down.
Hernandez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hammer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
Mike Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez throws a low kick but Hammer moves out of range easily.
That kick from Hernandez tenderised Hammer's leg. Hammer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hammer.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Hernandez swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hernandez slips under a jab.
Hernandez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hernandez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hammer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hernandez is looking to wear down Hammer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hernandez connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Hammer.
Hammer thuds his right hand into Hernandez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez tried to score with a low kick but Hammer checks it.
Hernandez throws the kick towards the body but Hammer avoids it.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez lands a lovely overhand right.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Hammer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hammer throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Hernandez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hammer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a nice head shot.
Hammer thuds his right hand into Hernandez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hammer misses with a hook to the body
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammer.
Hammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez scores with a head kick.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Hammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Hernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hernandez throws a leg kick which misses Hammer's front leg but catches the back leg as Hammer tries to avoid it.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hammer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammer pushes Hernandez away with a front kick.
Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hammer blocks a low kick nicely.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammer.
It looked like Hernandez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hammer.
Hammer connects with a leg kick.
Hammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hernandez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hammer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hernandez slips under a jab.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hernandez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Hernandez slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hammer throws out a counter right but Hernandez avoids it with no problem.
Hammer avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Hammer cracks Hernandez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Hammer.
Hernandez moves out of range of the leg kick from Hammer.
Hammer takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hammer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hernandez - the referee stops the clock and Hammer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hernandez. Hammer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Hernandez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hammer is out of range.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hammer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Hernandez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hammer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hammer moves out of range of the leg kick from Hernandez.
Hammer throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
Hammer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hernandez has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Hammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hammer avoids it.
Hammer moves out of range of the leg kick from Hernandez.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernandez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez tries to move into range but Hammer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hernandez scores with a hook to the body. Hammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Hammer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range and Hammer settles back down.
Hernandez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hernandez lands a front kick.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hernandez wants to land a leg kick but Hammer is out of range.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a hook.
As Hammer backs away, Hernandez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hernandez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hammer connects with a single shot there.
Hernandez swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hernandez - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
Hammer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Hammer there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hammer throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.#T2#
Hammer misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
Hernandez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hammer lands a head shot.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hammer.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernandez throws a low kick but Hammer avoids it.
Hammer motions for Hernandez to come forward. Hammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hammer throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer motions for Hernandez to come forward. Hammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hammer scores with a nice head shot.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick.
Hernandez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hernandez at a distance.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammer will feel that in the morning.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernandez is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer blocks a leg kick.
Hernandez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Hammer.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hernandez.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer blocks the body kick.
Hammer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hammer throws a right hand that misses
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hammer avoids a kick to the body.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
An inside leg kick lands from Hernandez.
Angel Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hernandez lands a nice shot that snaps Hammer's head back.
Hammer shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Hammer.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernandez. That's going to slow Hammer down.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Hernandez is looking to chop away at Hammer's legs.
Hammer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hernandez defends well and Hammer ends up having to push Hernandez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Hammer backs away, Hernandez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hammer thuds his right hand into Hernandez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hernandez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hammer.
Hernandez lands a front kick.
Mike Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab by Hammer.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Angel Hernandez.
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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mike Hammer!
Mike Hammer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHKI 19
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1#
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Jimin moved out of range.
Hammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Jimin moves out of range as Hammer strikes.#TD2#
Jimin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hammer quickly recovers to half guard.
Jimin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jimin working over Hammer with some ground and pound. Hammer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jimin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hammer is looking to escape.
Jimin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jimin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jimin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jimin working Hammer over with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Hammer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hammer wants to control but Jimin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Jimin winds up and cracks Hammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimin thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
Jimin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammer trying to control but Jimin postures up.
Nice strikes from Jimin there.
Jimin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jimin is keen to just control but Hammer is a slippery customer.
Jimin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jimin trying to pass the guard but Hammer defending well. #T2#
Jimin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jimin is pressing down on Hammer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hammer is holding on for now.
Jimin prevents Hammer from standing back up.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.
Jimin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jimin is just content to waste time from the top position. Hammer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jimin is looking to advance position but Hammer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Jimin tries to buck Hammer off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Jimin is trying to stand but he's just given Hammer his back.
Jimin is trying to get back to his feet but Hammer has full control of the position and if anything, Jimin has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Hammer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jimin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jimin for a finish.
Jimin is trying to get back to his feet but Hammer has full control of the position and if anything, Jimin has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Hammer looking to break Jimin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jimin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hammer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jimin trying to get back to his feet but Hammer is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Hammer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jimin trying to get back to his feet but Hammer is in full control for now. #SUB#
Jimin fending off the submission attempt from Hammer.
Jimin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Hammer looking to break Jimin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jimin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hammer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Will Hammer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jimin is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hammer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hammer throws a shot from downtown. Jimin moves away and avoids it.
Jimin with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.#TD2#
Jimin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hammer did well to prevent Jimin getting side control.
Hammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammer.
Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jimin.
Jimin trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Jimin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Jimin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jimin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jimin stops Hammer from standing up.
Jimin trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jimin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Jimin tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hammer misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Jimin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hammer is looking for a sweep. Jimin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammer trying to control here.
Hammer is not content to let Jimin control the position.#T2#
Jimin is looking to stall here but Hammer recovers full guard.
Jimin scoring with some ground and pound.
Jimin distracts Hammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jimin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Jimin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammer is trying to keep Jimin in close.
Jimin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.#T3#
Jimin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jimin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.#ROC2#Hammer is rocked!
Hammer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jimin is controlling him.
Oh Hammer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jimin scoring with some ground and pound.
Jimin stands up over Hammer, holding on to his feet. Jimin throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Hammer is out cold! Jimin lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bon Jimin!
A victorious Bon Jimin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAHKI 11
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Zelensky looks to throw the jab but Hammer is out of range.
Hammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammer lands a two punch combo.
Zelensky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hammer catches Zelensky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top.
Zelensky missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zelensky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Hammer clinches up against the cage.
Hammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Zelensky. #TD#
Hammer decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Zelensky from controlling successfully.
Zelensky looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Hammer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zelensky, up you get!
Hammer scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Hammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zelensky doesn't seem phased though.
Hammer with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Zelensky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
Zelensky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Hammer.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zelensky walks into a straight right hand from Hammer.
Hammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zelensky on the side of the head.
Hammer scores with a body shot.
A big left from Zelensky misses.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zelensky throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Hammer.
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 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hammer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hammer misses with a hook. Zelensky ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Hammer there.
Zelensky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammer.
Zelensky misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top.
Hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zelensky on the side of the head.
Zelensky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Hammer.
Zelensky needs to keep his hands up - Hammer had a free shot at his head there.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Zelensky is out of range.
Zelensky throws out a counter right but Hammer avoids it with no problem.
Hammer tries to bum rush Zelensky with a series of wild strikes but Zelensky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Zelensky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
Zelensky moves out of range of the strikes.
Zelensky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hammer cracks Zelensky with an open hand slap.
Hammer blocks a jab.
Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Hammer lands.
A head kick from Hammer lands but Zelensky takes it in his stride. #T3#
Nice body punch from Hammer.
Zelensky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zelensky in his tracks.
Zelensky throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zelensky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hammer has a takedown stuffed.
Hammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hammer scores with a head kick. Zelensky tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zelensky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammer.
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zelensky.
Zelensky just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHammer.
Nice uppercut lands for Hammer. That snapped Zelensky's head back.
Zelensky might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
Zelensky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zelensky scrambles back to his feet.
Zelensky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammer.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Zelensky.
Zelensky throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
Zelensky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammer.
A jab from Hammer misses.
It seemed like Zelensky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zelensky throws out the jab.
Mike Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer slips a jab from Zelensky.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zelensky.
Hammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zelensky throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and Zelensky counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Hammer clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammer.
Zelensky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hammer dominated that round.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zelensky throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammer.
Zelensky throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Hammer lunges at Zelensky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zelensky's hand.
Zelensky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zelensky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Hammer.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Zelensky moved out of range.
Hammer throws a shot to the body.
Zelensky tries to move into range but Hammer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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 lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Hammer.
Zelensky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zelensky takes one to the side of the head.
Mike Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zelensky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zelensky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zelensky can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nice shot by Hammer.
Hammer throws out a powerful jab.
Hammer tries to clinch but Zelensky is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Zelensky.
Hammer catches Zelensky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
Hammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zelensky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Zelensky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zelensky looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely.
Hammer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hammer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hammer lands a head kick. Zelensky smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Hammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zelensky in his tracks. #T2#
Hammer dips to his left and cracks Zelensky with an uppercut!
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zelensky on the side of the head.
Hammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Hammer.
Hammer throws a leg kick which misses Zelensky's front leg but catches the back leg as Zelensky tries to avoid it.
Hammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Zelensky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Zelensky circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer throws a shot to the body.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zelensky.
Zelensky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Hammer misses.
It seemed like Zelensky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammer lands an overhand right.
Hammer lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Hammer throws a jab when Zelensky was well out of range.
Hammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Zelensky throws a jab when Hammer was well out of range.
Hammer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zelensky momentarily.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zelensky.
Hammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zelensky is fending him off so far but Hammer persists. Nope, Zelensky circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammer lands with a kick to the temple. Zelensky shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Hammer misses. #TD#
Hammer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zelensky did well to prevent Hammer getting side control.#SU#
Hammer postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zelensky to stand up.
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!
Zelensky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hammer cracks Zelensky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hammer with a nice calf kick.
Hammer connects with a body shot.
Hammer misses with a jab to the body
and Zelensky counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Hammer.#T4#
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer slips a jab from Zelensky.
Zelensky has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hammer.
Zelensky throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Zelensky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zelensky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Zelensky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hammer.
Hammer misses the jab.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zelensky walks into a jab.
Hammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zelensky misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hammer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Hammer.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hammer.
A telegraphed right hand from Zelensky misses the target.
Zelensky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zelensky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hammer.
Hammer connects with a body shot.
Zelensky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hammer connects with a looping right hand.
Hammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zelensky misses with a hook.
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zelensky on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Zelensky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zelensky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zelensky misses with a looping right.
Hammer tries to bum rush Zelensky with a series of wild strikes but Zelensky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Zelensky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zelensky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hammer thuds his right hand into Zelensky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zelensky throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zelensky looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
Hammer scores with a head kick. Zelensky tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Hammer walks into a jab.
Zelensky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hammer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer blocks a jab.
Zelensky misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Zelensky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Hammer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zelensky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Hammer has closed the distance and engaged Zelensky in a clinch.
Zelensky misses with a punch to the body.
Zelensky can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action. #T2#
Zelensky misses with a punch to the body.
Zelensky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zelensky working aggressively here.
Zelensky can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Zelensky swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zelensky misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zelensky walks away with a smile on his face. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zelensky.
Zelensky moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Nice shot lands for Hammer.
Hammer thuds his right hand into Zelensky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hammer punishes Zelensky's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Hammer.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zelensky misses the target.
Zelensky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zelensky ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.#T3#
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zelensky.
Hammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Hammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zelensky doesn't seem phased though.
Hammer connects with a right hand. Zelensky shakes it off.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Zelensky misses.
Hammer scores with a nice head shot.
Zelensky avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Zelensky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammer drops his hands momentarily and Zelensky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hammer jabs Zelensky right on the nose. Zelensky blinks but takes it well.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Zelensky's head but Zelensky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Zelensky misses its intended target.
Zelensky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zelensky ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer lunges at Zelensky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zelensky's hand.
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!
Zelensky thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Hammer with a nice calf kick.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zelensky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zelensky at a distance.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zelensky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Zelensky moves out of range easily.
Hammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zelensky sizes up Hammer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zelensky but Zelensky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zelensky tries to move into range but Hammer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer lands with a cross.
Fred Zelensky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zelensky.
Hammer connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hammer!
A less than humble Mike Hammer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CC2: Devereaux vs. Viet Hu
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Hammer scores with a hook to the body. Dias takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dias misses the jab.
Hammer misses with a shot to the body
and Dias counters with a nice uppercut.
Dias definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Dias 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hammer lands a head shot.
Dias checks a leg kick nicely.
Hammer scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Hammer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dias!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
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.
Dias gets back to full guard.
Dias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Dias is having none of it. #T1#
Dias working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias advances to half guard.
Dias looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.
Hammer has hold of Dias's hands but Dias slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hammer is looking for a sweep. Dias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dias lands strikes from half guard.
Dias prevents Hammer from standing back up.
Dias takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Dias.
Dias stalling.
Dias moves into full mount! Hammer won't be happy about that! #T2#
Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Dias's attempts to control the action.
Hammer is in a horrible position here. Dias smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dias connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Dias connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Dias connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#Hammer is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Dias's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastiao Dias!

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