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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton avoids a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hamilton.
Hamilton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hamilton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hamilton wants a takedown.
Christ trying to stall but Hamilton improves his position.
Hamilton pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hamilton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamilton, not yet.
Hamilton pushes Christ off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christ tries to clinch but Hamilton moves away
and Hamilton counters by moving into the clinch.
Christ misses with a knee to the head.
Christ successfully pulls guard.
Hamilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamilton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Christ misses with an uppercut. Hamilton saw that one coming.
Hamilton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christ misses with a looping left.
Christ wants to clinch
and Hamilton moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hamilton wants a takedown but no success here.
Hamilton looking for a takedown.
Jesus Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Hamilton.
Hamilton pulls guard.
Hamilton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ.
Hamilton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christ is one step ahead there.
Hamilton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamilton keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
Hamilton wriggles free and stands up.
Hamilton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christ has time to react.
Christ closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hamilton counters by moving into the clinch.
Hamilton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christ or not.
Hamilton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Christ walks away with a smile on his face. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hamilton looks gassed!
Hamilton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Christ sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christ throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christ swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamilton.
Christ jabs at Hamilton's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like George Hamilton has been cut.
Christ swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hamilton counters with a two punch combo.
Jesus Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ wants to clinch but Hamilton slips to the side
and Hamilton counters with a left to the body.
Christ avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christ slips a jab from Hamilton.
Christ lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christ tries to clinch but Hamilton is having none of it.
Hamilton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Good exchange - Christ coming out on top.
Christ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hamilton on the side of the head.
Christ tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hamilton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Christ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamilton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christ wants to clinch up but Hamilton keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton keeps the fight on the outside.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Hamilton.
Hamilton swats away the attempt to clinch by Christ.
Hamilton's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hamilton duly obliges.
Hamilton keeps the fight on the outside.
Christ tries to clinch up.
Christ tries to clinch but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hamilton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jesus Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Hamilton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christ is looking to clinch but Hamilton is avoiding it.
Hamilton moves into the clinch successfully.
Hamilton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Christ gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hamilton drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton has his feet on Christ's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Christ throws a head kick but Hamilton moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Christ.
Hamilton clinches.
Christ looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land.
Hamilton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hamilton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Christ gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamilton fails to pull guard.
Hamilton blocks the elbow strike.
Hamilton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hamilton.
Christ lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but Christ manages to get underhooks.
Christ is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hamilton can't get the takedown.
Hamilton wants the takedown. Christ is fighting it off but Hamilton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Christ's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Hamilton's cut.
That's time! Christ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Christ throws the left hand but Hamilton avoids the punch easily.
Hamilton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Christ tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamilton avoids the damage to the body.
Christ tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hamilton is trying to break the clinch but Christ is controlling him.
Christ tries to break free but Hamilton pushes him back against the cage.
Hamilton manages to break the clinch.
Hamilton rushes Christ and presses him up against the cage.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but Christ won't allow it.
Hamilton pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton pushes Christ off and scrambles back to his feet.
Christ wants to clinch but Hamilton slips to the side
and Hamilton counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but Christ manages to get underhooks.
Christ connects with a knee to the head.
Hamilton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christ's efforts to push away.
Hamilton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Christ fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jesus Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Hamilton.
Hamilton forces Christ back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hamilton.
Hamilton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but Christ holds him up against the cage and eventually Hamilton drops back down to his feet.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but Christ won't allow it.
Christ is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Hamilton.
Christ wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Christ is trying to break free.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hamilton breaks the clinch.
Christ is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Christ takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hamilton has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Christ.
Hamilton is working for takedown but Christ is calmly controlling the position for now.
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.
Hamilton is working Christ over against the cage.
Hamilton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Christ is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Christ wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamilton has him pressed against the cage.
Christ utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hamilton is trying to drag Christ to the mat but Christ just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hamilton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Christ pulls his leg out and moves away.
Christ misses with a looping right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Christ working aggressively here.
Christ looking to slow down the pace here.
Hamilton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Christ walks away with a smile on his face. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton instigates a clinch.
Christ has Hamilton pressed against the cage, preventing Hamilton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hamilton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Christ can't fight it off and eventually Hamilton manages to take the fight to the floor. Christ looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hamilton passes Christ's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hamilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamilton connects with a nice short shot to Christ's temple.
Hamilton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Christ to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton closes the distance and clinches.
Christ takes a knee to the side of the body.
Christ with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Hamilton.
Hamilton lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land.
Hamilton tries to break the clinch but Christ is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Hamilton.
Christ creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Christ tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hamilton avoids it.
Christ with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Christ throws an elbow but misses.
Christ trying to control the position but instead, Hamilton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Christ into the cage.
Christ can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Christ tries for a takedown but Hamilton manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Hamilton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Hamilton's cut.
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!
Hamilton pushes Christ up against the cage in a clinch.
Hamilton blocks a body shot from Christ.
Christ working hard to break the clinch.
Christ tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hamilton smiles and moves away.
Christ scores with a jab to the head.
Hamilton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hamilton moves into the clinch.
Hamilton goes for a takedown attempt but Christ pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Christ moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hamilton clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christ wants to stall.
Hamilton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jesus Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Hamilton.
Christ tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hamilton just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christ jumps guard but Hamilton stands there with Christ around his waist. Christ gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hamilton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hamilton has Christ pressed against the cage, preventing Christ from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hamilton lands with a left to the head.
Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christ is trying to maintain a safe position but Hamilton gets an underhook and turns Christ into the cage.
Hamilton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Christ gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamilton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christ avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hamilton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Christ gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hamilton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Christ misses with a knee strike.
Christ tries to pull guard but Hamilton holds him up against the cage and eventually Christ drops back down to his feet.
Hamilton jumps into guard, dragging Christ to the mat.
Hamilton kicks Christ off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton rushes Christ and presses him up against the cage.
Hamilton lands a shot to the body.
Christ is trying to drag Hamilton to the mat but Hamilton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Christ wants to get back to striking at distance but Hamilton won't allow it.
Christ stops a takedown attempt from Hamilton.
Christ doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hamilton wants a takedown but no success here.
Hamilton is looking to break free of the clinch but Christ has double underhooks.
Christ is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hamilton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hamilton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Christ is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hamilton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Christ pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hamilton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hamilton clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hamilton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Christ has him pressed against the cage.
Christ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hamilton trying to land knees to the body.
Christ tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hamilton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hamilton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Christ uses from the top position.
Hamilton pushes Christ off and scrambles back to his feet.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christ tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hamilton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Christ is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamilton is defending well for now.
Hamilton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hamilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hamilton has hold of one of Christ's legs. Christ is fighting the takedown attempt but Hamilton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hamilton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hamilton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Hamilton.
I think Hamilton 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Hamilton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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