PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garth Lara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lara
vs
Hamilton

168 cm
20
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garth Lara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hamilton clinches with his opponent.

Hamilton decides to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hamilton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hamilton is trying to control the position but Lara postures up.
Hamilton pulls Lara in close to prevent any damage.
Lara really is a fat lump.
Lara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Garth Lara just wasn't active enough.

Hamilton pushes Lara up against the cage in a clinch.
Lara gets underhooks to prevent Hamilton's takedown attempt.
Hamilton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hamilton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garth Lara. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lara jumps guard but Hamilton stands there with Lara around his waist. Lara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hamilton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hamilton's efforts to push away.

Lara jumps into guard, dragging Hamilton to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton trying to control but Lara is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Hamilton.
Lara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamilton was well out of range. Poor timing from Lara.
Hamilton throws a sloppy head kick and Lara moves out of range easily.
Hamilton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lara stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamilton. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet.

Hamilton rushes Lara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hamilton fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hamilton moves into the clinch.
Lara avoiding damage as Hamilton throws knees to the body.
Hamilton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Lara tightens his grip and picks Hamilton up, before dumping him to the ground. Hamilton manages to land in guard.
Hamilton will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lara postures up.
Lara throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lara is stalling in the full guard.
Hamilton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Garth Lara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Lara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hamilton to the mat! Hamilton manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lara is looking to stand up but Hamilton won't let him.
Lara is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lara cracks Hamilton with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hamilton seems keen to control Lara's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Garth Lara will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lara misses with an attempted mid kick.

Hamilton forces Lara back against the cage and clinches.
Lara is trying to maintain a safe position but Hamilton gets an underhook and turns Lara into the cage.

Lara manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Hamilton stands and steps away. Lara gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lara stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamilton. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet.
Lara has a takedown stuffed.
Hamilton keeps the fight on the outside.

Lara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hamilton, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton jumps guard but Lara stands there with Hamilton around his waist. Hamilton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Lara successfully pulls guard.
Hamilton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lara scores with a nice shot.
Hamilton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lara keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.

Hamilton gets to his feet - Lara follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lara darts in looking for a takedown but Hamilton gets double underhooks and turns Lara into the cage.
Hamilton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lara to keep the fight standing.
Garth Lara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Hamilton.
Hamilton tries to score a body lock takedown but Lara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hamilton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hamilton is trying to stall.
Lara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Hamilton - that landed with a thud.
Lara has Hamilton pressed against the cage, preventing Hamilton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton wants to break free but Lara has control.

Lara pulls guard effortlessly.
Hamilton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamilton's guard.
Hamilton keeping moving, preventing Lara from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton wants to sweep but no luck.
Lara tries to stand but Hamilton is controlling from the bottom.

Hamilton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
Lara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hamilton keeping moving, preventing Lara from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

We're going to have a standup here because Garth Lara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Hamilton instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Hamilton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lara looks for the body kick but Hamilton saw that one coming.
Lara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lara wants it to stay on the feet.
Lara misses with a low kick as Hamilton jumps back.
Hamilton throws a head kick but Lara moves out of range.
Lara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamilton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hamilton tries to avoid it but Lara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hamilton to the ground. Hamilton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lara is looking to slow Hamilton down with leg kicks.
Chris Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Lara as Hamilton shoots in.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but Lara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garth Lara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Hamilton.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamilton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lara's waist but Lara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamilton off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lara connects with a leg kick. Hamilton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hamilton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lara counters with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Lara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hamilton.
Lara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lara tries to clinch but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hamilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lara.
Lara tries to work over Hamilton's front leg with a kick but Hamilton checks it.

Hamilton gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lara lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lara looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lara working Hamilton over with strikes.
Lara sitting and controlling from the half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Garth Lara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hamilton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamilton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lara.
Hamilton tries a head kick but it misses.

Hamilton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hamilton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lara jumps guard but Hamilton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lara is working for takedown but Hamilton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lara stops a takedown attempt from Hamilton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton is trying to break the clinch but Lara is controlling him.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but Lara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hamilton walks away with a smile on his face. Lara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamilton. That did some damage!
Hamilton avoids a kick to the body.
Lara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garth Lara is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lara is looking to land body kicks.

Hamilton clinches up with Lara and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lara stops a takedown attempt from Hamilton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garth Lara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lara 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Garth Lara!