PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Hamilton will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jackson
vs
Hamilton

170 cm
25
211 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Hamilton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson slips a straight right by Hamilton.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Hamilton.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Hamilton misses.

Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hamilton's head.
Hamilton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hamilton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hamilton pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamilton defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hamilton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamilton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Hamilton defending well.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hamilton looks gassed!
Hamilton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hamilton has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hamilton is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Hamilton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Hamilton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hamilton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamilton defending well though.

Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson throwing shots but Hamilton is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control. Hamilton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Jackson is looking for a kimura here.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Hamilton is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Jackson stands up and beckons Hamilton to join him on the feet.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Hamilton.
Hamilton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Hamilton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Hamilton defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Richard Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamilton stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamilton tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamilton fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson lunges at Hamilton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamilton's hand.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a hook but Hamilton blocks it.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton taking shots to the head.
Hamilton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Hamilton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
You get the feeling that Hamilton really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Hamilton is rocked!
Jackson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Hamilton! Jackson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Hamilton and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samuel Jackson!