PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: OTC- why can't i. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Edwards
vs
Hamilton

175 cm
22
158 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

183 cm
24
155 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Edwards.
Hamilton is trying to get back to half guard.
Edwards trying to control the position but Hamilton is working away.

Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hamilton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hamilton gets back to half guard.
Hamilton trying to control from the bottom.
Edwards landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton gets full guard.
Hamilton working a defensive guard here.
Edwards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hamilton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.

Hamilton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edwards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hamilton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edwards preventing the sweep.
Hamilton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hamilton swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hamilton defends it nicely.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Hamilton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hamilton lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.

Edwards looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Edwards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamilton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to stand but Hamilton has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Edwards thows a huge punch but Hamilton dodges it nicely.
Edwards wants to control but Hamilton is keeping him busy.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamilton is trying to maintain the position but Edwards is very close to passing his half guard.
Edwards thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hamilton's head.
Edwards is looking to advance position but Hamilton won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Edwards is looking to clinch but Hamilton is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Hamilton circles away.
Hamilton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Hamilton pushes him off.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamilton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamilton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Hamilton swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Glenn Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Hamilton circles away.
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Hamilton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards is looking to chop away at Hamilton's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Edwards dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hamilton doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Hamilton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Hamilton keeps moving.
Edwards passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Edwards is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hamilton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Edwards throws an elbow but Hamilton slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Edwards working the strikes but Hamilton uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hamilton trying to control here.
Hamilton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Edwards.
Edwards stopping the sweep attempt from Hamilton.
Edwards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamilton swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edwards working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Edwards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Edwards passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edwards cracks Hamilton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Edwards 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.

Edwards is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hamilton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Edwards happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton is looking to regain half guard here but Edwards keeps moving and retains side control.
Edwards tries to move to full mount but Hamilton actually manages to regain half guard.
Hamilton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edwards works over Hamilton with some ground and pound from guard.
Hamilton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
Edwards slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Edwards landing some decent shots from guard.
Edwards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamilton keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Edwards dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Edwards wants to clinch up but Hamilton keeps it at a distance.

Edwards gets the takedown into side control.
Edwards throws a strike aimed at the side of Hamilton's head but Hamilton avoids it well.
Edwards working the ground and pound.
Hamilton is letting Edwards control him for a moment.
Edwards working the ground and pound.
Hamilton tries to improve position but can't.

Edwards is trying to get an arm triangle but Hamilton is defending well.
Hamilton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Edwards in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hamilton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hamilton can't do much from the bottom here.
Edwards misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamilton tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Edwards looking to control but Hamilton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Edwards is really struggling to control Hamilton but he's trying to hold on to the position.

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 keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Edwards is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Edwards takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Edwards lands a big elbow.
Edwards postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hamilton looks a forlorn figure.
Hamilton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is thwarting Hamilton's attempts to control the position.
Edwards working over Hamilton with some ground and pound. Hamilton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Edwards throwing shots but Hamilton is blocking nicely.
Edwards working Hamilton over with strikes.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards is nestled in close to Hamilton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamilton tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg.
Hamilton has hold of Edwards's hands but Edwards slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hamilton controls his leg.
Edwards working over Hamilton with some ground and pound. Hamilton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Glenn Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edwards controlling the action here.

Edwards is working for a kimura but Hamilton is defending it quite comfortably.
Rob Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwards slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edwards, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Edwards!