PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Hamilton
vs
Power

225 cm
26
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
20
273 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hawk Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Power!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Power fails with the takedown
and Hamilton counters with a straight right hand.
Power misses with a body shot.
Power shoots in but no luck this time.
Power fails to land the takedown.
Hawk Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Power.
Hamilton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Power back to the cage. Hamilton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Power tries to land a leg kick but Hamilton saw it coming and moves away.
Hamilton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hamilton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power shoots for a takedown but Hamilton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hamilton throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Hamilton shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Hamilton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Power shoots for a takedown but Hamilton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hamilton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamilton shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hamilton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Hamilton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hamilton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Power on the ground.
Hamilton prevents Power from standing back up.
Hamilton tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Power.
Hamilton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hamilton winds up and cracks Power with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Power is trying to stand up here but Hamilton is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hamilton is pressing down on Power's thigh, looking to free his foot. Power is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 Power's temple.
Hamilton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamilton winds up and cracks Power with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Power keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Power keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamilton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamilton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Hamilton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Power does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Power taking some punishment here, with Hamilton in his half guard.

Hamilton is working for a kimura but Power is defending it quite comfortably.

Power kicks off Hamilton and gets to his feet.
Hamilton tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Power clinches.
Power is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hamilton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Power avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hawk Hamilton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hamilton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Power looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Hamilton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Power manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hamilton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Power just stands there and leans against the cage.
Power looking to stall.
Power wants a takedown.
Power is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Power gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Power tries to score a body lock takedown but Hamilton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hawk Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Power.
Power looking to stall.
Power stops a takedown attempt from Hamilton.
Power is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hamilton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hamilton is trying to push Power away but Power has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hamilton wants to take the fight to the mat but Power manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power digs a right hand underneath Hamilton's ribcage. Hamilton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hamilton is defending well.
Power stops a takedown attempt from Hamilton.
Power pressing his opponent against the cage.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power wants a takedown but no success here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power looking to slow down the pace here.

Power has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hamilton regains guard immediately.

Hamilton kicks Power off and gets to his feet.
Hawk Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power shoots and misses

and Hamilton counters with a single leg into guard. Power didn't expect that.
Hamilton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Power's head.

Hamilton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Power is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hamilton, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamilton is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to stand but Hamilton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hamilton is striking from the bottom but Power uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Hamilton gets back to full guard.
Power is looking to stand up but Hamilton won't let him.

Hamilton working for a triangle but Power defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamilton striking off his back but it's not causing Power any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hawk Hamilton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Some bone on bone action there as Power checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Power clinches up against the cage.
Power looking to stall.
Hamilton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Hamilton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Hamilton is looking for a kimura but Power is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hamilton to get the leverage.
Hamilton controlling the action here.

Hamilton seems to be working for a kimura but Power defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hamilton drops an elbow to the side of Power's head.
Hamilton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Power reverses the position - he's now on top in Hamilton's guard.

Hamilton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Power stacks Hamilton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Power!
Hamilton is looking for a sweep.
Scott Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Power decides to stand back up.
Hamilton looks for a takedown but Power sprawls well.
Hamilton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Power defends it nicely.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hawk Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamilton wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamilton.
Hawk Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamilton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Power.
Hamilton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Power on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Power slaps away a takedown attempt from Hamilton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Power is looking to land body kicks.

Hamilton dives in and scores a takedown into Power's guard.
Power keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Power has his feet on Hamilton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hawk Hamilton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Power.
Hamilton throws a nice looking combination but Power bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Power shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamilton pinned against the cage. Hamilton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamilton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Power under the eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hawk Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamilton, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hawk Hamilton!