PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Encarnacao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Encarnacao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hamilton
vs
Encarnacao

170 cm
26
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Encarnacao!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Encarnacao with a poor takedown
and Hamilton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Hamilton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hamilton trying to mount his opponent but Encarnacao defends it.
Hamilton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Encarnacao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hamilton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hamilton tries to control but Encarnacao wriggling away.
Encarnacao wants to control but Hamilton is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton tries to push Encarnacao's head away but Encarnacao is holding on tight.
Hamilton avoids the attempt from Encarnacao to control.

Hamilton looking to secure an arm triangle but Encarnacao defends it well.
Encarnacao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Encarnacao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Encarnacao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Encarnacao tries to hold on but Hamilton pushes him away.

Hamilton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Encarnacao turns into him and now he's in Hamilton's guard.
Hamilton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hamilton controls Encarnacao momentarily but Encarnacao frees himself.

Hamilton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton keeping full guard, as Encarnacao tries to pass.
Encarnacao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Encarnacao looking to sit in guard and control but Hamilton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Encarnacao pulls Hamilton in close to prevent any damage.

That's four 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.
Encarnacao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Encarnacao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hamilton tries to free his leg and advance position but Encarnacao is retaining full guard.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Encarnacao wants to sweep but no luck.

Hamilton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hamilton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Encarnacao misses with a takedown attempt

and Hamilton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Encarnacao's guard now.
Hamilton throwing strikes but missing.
Hamilton controlling from the top position.

Encarnacao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamilton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Encarnacao wants to sweep here but Hamilton controlling him for the moment.

Encarnacao is looking for a triangle but Hamilton pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton trying to control but Encarnacao is working from the bottom.
Hamilton postures up.
Hamilton won't allow Encarnacao to sweep him here.
Encarnacao is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Hamilton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Encarnacao throws the kick towards the body but Hamilton avoids it.

Encarnacao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hamilton to the mat! Hamilton manages to get full guard.
Encarnacao controlling from the top position.
Hamilton wants to hit a switch here but Encarnacao passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hamilton there!
Encarnacao controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton wants to control but Encarnacao is having none of it.
Encarnacao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Encarnacao lands a heavy elbow.
Encarnacao controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hamilton is working to get back to half guard.
Encarnacao controlling the position easily from mount.
Hamilton is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Encarnacao cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hamilton wants to hold on but Encarnacao pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Encarnacao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Encarnacao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamilton swivels and escapes.
Encarnacao tries for a takedown but Hamilton circles away easily

and Hamilton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamilton.
Encarnacao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hamilton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Encarnacao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Encarnacao lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hamilton!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Encarnacao looking to control but Hamilton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hamilton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hamilton is squirming around, avoiding Encarnacao's attempts to control the action.
Encarnacao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Encarnacao tries to control but Hamilton wriggling away.

That's two 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Encarnacao controlling the position easily from mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Encarnacao was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Encarnacao misses with a takedown

and Hamilton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ryan Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Encarnacao.
Encarnacao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Encarnacao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hamilton won't allow Encarnacao to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Encarnacao trying to control the position.
Encarnacao managing to control the position.
Hamilton trying to control but Encarnacao is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Encarnacao.
Hamilton checks a leg kick.
Ryan Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Encarnacao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hamilton's waist but Hamilton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Encarnacao off to one side.
Encarnacao has his takedown stuffed

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Encarnacao controlling the position.
Encarnacao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Encarnacao lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hamilton!
Encarnacao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hamilton is looking to escape.
Encarnacao lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamilton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ryan Hamilton!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ryan Hamilton!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Ryan Hamilton!

Ryan Hamilton wins by unanimous decision!