PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Haminall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuke Dukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haminall comes to the cage accompanied by The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkle. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Haminall
vs
Dukem

185 cm
21
211 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

225 cm
19
308 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Haminall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuke Dukem!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukem throws a hook but Haminall blocks it.
Dukem misses with a hook.
Haminall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dukem is fending him off so far but Haminall persists. Nope, Dukem circles away and we're back to standing.

Haminall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dukem is looking to improve his position.
Haminall is nestled in close to Dukem, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haminall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dukem is trying to control but can't.
Haminall is nestled in close to Dukem, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dukem wants to get back to full guard.
Dukem trying to control but Haminall postures up.
Haminall prevents Dukem from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haminall throwing shots but Dukem is blocking nicely.
Dukem trying to hold on to Haminall's head to control him but Haminall postures up.
Dukem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haminall.
Dukem is looking to control Haminall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dukem avoid being mounted?

Haminall is working for a kimura but Dukem is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Haminall misses with a takedown attempt - Dukem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dukem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Haminall counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Haminall are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dukem tries to bench press Haminall off him but Haminall keeps the position.
Haminall grinds an elbow into Dukem's temple.
Dukem tries to improve position but can't.
Dukem managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Haminall.
Haminall throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dukem avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Haminall.
Dukem is trying to control Haminall's posture but Haminall avoids it.
Dukem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haminall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dukem misses with a takedown

and Haminall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Haminall thows a huge punch but Dukem dodges it nicely.
Dukem moves into full guard.
Haminall trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haminall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haminall postures up.
Haminall trying to control but Dukem is working from the bottom.
Haminall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haminall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haminall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haminall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dukem misses with a looping right.

Haminall shoots in and bounces Dukem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukem is controlling Haminall's posture.
Haminall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dukem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haminall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Dukem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dukem manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dukem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haminall.

Haminall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dukem is just riding it out for now. Haminall eventually gives up the hold.
Dukem tries to roll over but Haminall keeps him under control.

Haminall is working for a kimura but Dukem is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haminall is thwarting Dukem's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dukem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dukem tries to get to full guard but Haminall has control of the leg.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dukem tries for a takedown but Haminall circles away easily

and Haminall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haminall.
Matt Haminall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuke Dukem.
Haminall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haminall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dukem is looking for a sweep.
Dukem holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haminall fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Haminall in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Haminall stalls from top position.
Dukem struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Haminall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Haminall has his takedown stuffed

and Dukem counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Haminall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dukem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dukem's back!
Haminall punches the canvas rather than the man.
Haminall lands strikes to the head.
Haminall is trying to stick to Dukem's back but Dukem is turning into Haminall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Haminall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dukem.
Dukem trying to control the position from guard on top but Haminall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haminall wants to sweep but no luck.
Haminall is trying to keep Dukem in close.
Dukem trying to control but Haminall is working from the bottom.
Haminall wants to sweep but no luck.
Haminall has momentary wrist control but Dukem slips an elbow through the middle.
Dukem trying to control but Haminall is working from the bottom.
Dukem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Haminall here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Haminall tries for a takedown but Dukem circles away easily

and Dukem counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Haminall!
Haminall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dukem trying to control but Haminall is having none of it.
Dukem looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Haminall tries to hold on but Dukem postures up.
Haminall is desperately trying to improve his position but Dukem has a good base and remains in mount.
Haminall is squirming around, avoiding Dukem's attempts to control the action.
Haminall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dukem lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukem putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Haminall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haminall takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dukem working the ground and pound effectively.
Dukem landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haminall is looking to get to half guard.
Dukem in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dukem fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Haminall is trying to escape the mount.
Dukem pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dukem looking to finish Haminall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Haminall!
Dukem has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Haminall's face.
Dukem trying to control but Haminall is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Dukem.
Haminall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haminall tries to lock up and control but Dukem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Haminall is trying to escape the mount.
Dukem with a couple of short strikes.
Haminall is looking to improve his position but Dukem isn't that keen on the idea.
Dukem looking to control but Haminall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Dukem.
Haminall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dukem pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dukem avoids the attempt from Haminall to control.
Haminall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukem pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Haminall regains half guard.
Dukem landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Dukem.
Haminall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dukem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haminall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haminall wants to control but Dukem is keeping busy.
Haminall wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haminall is looking to control Dukem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haminall avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haminall is refusing to be controlled, as Dukem sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuke Dukem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Haminall doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dukem counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Haminall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haminall moves into full guard.
Dukem trying to control but Haminall is working from the bottom.
Dukem landing some decent shots from guard.
Haminall looking to control.
Dukem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nuke Dukem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haminall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dukem's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dukem is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukem connects with a couple of short punches.
Haminall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haminall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haminall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haminall thows a huge punch but Dukem dodges it nicely.
Dukem is looking to improve his position.
Haminall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dukem's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haminall lands a nice short elbow.
Haminall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dukem wants to control but Haminall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haminall trying to pass the guard but Dukem defending well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dukem doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Haminall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haminall looking to pass the guard.
Haminall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haminall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haminall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dukem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haminall landing some decent shots from guard.
Dukem is trying to control the position but Haminall postures up.
Dukem has control of Haminall's left arm, preventing Haminall from doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dukem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Haminall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haminall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haminall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haminall is in close to Dukem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haminall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dukem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haminall trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed right hand from Dukem misses the target.
Haminall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dukem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haminall won't be happy with that.
Haminall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Haminall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dukem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dukem's back!
Haminall trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dukem avoids the strikes from Haminall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haminall avoiding Dukem 's attempts to control his hands.
Dukem tries to roll but Haminall sticks to his back.
Dukem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Haminall somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Haminall somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Dukem tries to roll but Haminall sticks to his back.
Haminall missing with punches from the back.
Dukem rolls, trying to escape but Haminall keeps control of the position.
Haminall looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Haminall cracks Dukem with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dukem from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dukem covering up well and avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haminall punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dukem trying to control the hands but Haminall breaks the grip.
Dukem covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Dukem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Haminall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haminall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Haminall!