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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Zee (ranked 4457 p4p, 4382 weight class) and Jason Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Zee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Hammer.
Zee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hammer is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zee wants to pass the guard but Hammer is defending well.
Zee wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zee seems to be looking for submissions.
Zee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hammer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zee trying to control the pace.
Zee tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zee feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Zee shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zee looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Hammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Zee dives in and scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer controls Zee momentarily but Zee frees himself.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Zee from controlling successfully.
Zee wants to stand but Hammer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hammer can't keep his opponent in guard - Zee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hammer trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zee throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Well, if Zee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hammer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zee.
Hammer is trying to keep Zee in close.
Zee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zee stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Zee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Hammer blocks a low kick nicely.
Matthew Zee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hammer is looking to reverse the position.
Zee staying calm.
Hammer is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zee tries to stand but Hammer is controlling his head.
Hammer trying to remain calm as Zee controls from the top position.
Zee is putting a hurting on Hammer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hammer is trying to escape the position but Zee is controlling the position.
Zee tries to move to full mount but Hammer actually manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer won't allow Zee to pass to mount.
Zee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Zee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hammer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthew Zee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zee fails to land the takedown.
Zee closes the distance and clinches.
Zee wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Zee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hammer misses.
Zee shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Zee wants to stand but Hammer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zee tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Zee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zee postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Zee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zee tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Zee with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Zee dominated that second round.
That's time! Zee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer cracks Zee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Zee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer can't keep his opponent in guard - Zee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zee controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is looking for a sweep. Zee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammer won't allow Zee to pass to mount.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zee.
Zee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zee throws a strike but Hammer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zee dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zee pulls guard successfully.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Zee keeps moving.
Hammer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammer won't allow Zee to sweep him here.
Zee is looking for a triangle but Hammer pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control but Zee is working from the bottom.
Zee keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Zee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zee keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zee shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Zee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hammer counters with a single leg into guard. Zee didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer being controlled here momentarily.
Hammer trying to control but Zee is working from the bottom.
Zee is looking to stand up but Hammer isn't so interested in that idea.
Zee keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Zee controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zee wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jason Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Zee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Zee keeps moving.
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 Matthew Zee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zee, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Zee!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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