PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domenic Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wabricio Ferdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wabricio Ferdum has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Domenic Hamilton's chin.

Hamilton
vs
Ferdum

172 cm
24
279 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Domenic Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wabricio Ferdum!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferdum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferdum misses with a takedown attempt - Hamilton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Ferdum clinches.
Ferdum lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
Ferdum tries to pull guard but Hamilton won't allow it.
Domenic Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wabricio Ferdum.
Ferdum tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hamilton smiles and moves away.

Hamilton has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hamilton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ferdum tries to bench press Hamilton off him but Hamilton keeps the position.
Ferdum wants to control but Hamilton postures up.
Ferdum is looking for a sweep.
Hamilton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferdum keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferdum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hamilton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferdum tries to get to full guard but Hamilton has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdum is not content to let Hamilton control the position.
Ferdum keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hamilton is keen to just control but Ferdum is a slippery customer.
Ferdum is trying to control but can't.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferdum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wabricio Ferdum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferdum shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferdum tries to clinch there but Hamilton circles away.
Ferdum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton avoids it really well and circles away.
Ferdum looks winded!

Hamilton clinches up against the cage.
Ferdum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hamilton after a bit of a struggle.
Hamilton tries to throw a body punch but Ferdum avoids it by throwing Hamilton back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hamilton's efforts to push away.
Ferdum working aggressively here.
Ferdum is trying to pull guard but Hamilton has him pressed against the cage.
Hamilton tries to break the clinch but Ferdum is controlling the position.
Ferdum drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hamilton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hamilton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hamilton has closed the distance and engaged Ferdum in a clinch.
Ferdum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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!
Ferdum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hamilton gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Hamilton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ferdum is trying to keep an underhook but Hamilton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hamilton is keen to just control but Ferdum is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ferdum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamilton pulls his head out easily.
Hamilton is trying to control. Ferdum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferdum tries to roll over but Hamilton keeps him under control.
Hamilton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamilton prevents Ferdum from improving his position.
Hamilton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ferdum punching from the bottom.

Hamilton wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferdum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferdum is looking for a sweep. Hamilton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferdum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamilton.
Hamilton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hamilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamilton is looking to take a break and control but Ferdum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferdum wants to improve his position but Hamilton is controlling well.
Hamilton wants to take a breather but Ferdum is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdum is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferdum wants to get back to his feet.
Ferdum wants to control but Hamilton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferdum wants to improve his position but Hamilton is controlling well.
Ferdum trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ferdum wants to hold on but Hamilton pushes him away.
Ferdum is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ferdum is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamilton wants to control the pace but Ferdum is squirming around nicely.
Ferdum is looking to improve his position but Hamilton isn't that keen on the idea.
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 Domenic Hamilton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sloppy strikes from Ferdum. Those never looked like landing.

Hamilton clinches up with Ferdum and pushes him back against the cage.
Hamilton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferdum's efforts to push away.
Ferdum tries to score a body lock takedown but Hamilton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hamilton blocking some punches.

Hamilton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ferdum regains guard.
Ferdum seems keen to control Hamilton's posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ferdum working for a triangle but Hamilton defends it easily.
Hamilton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferdum keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
Ferdum is trying to control the position but Hamilton postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ferdum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hamilton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferdum is breathing heavily.
Ferdum wants to sweep here but Hamilton controlling him for the moment.
Hamilton landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferdum 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 trying to control but Ferdum is working from the bottom.
Hamilton wants to stand but Ferdum is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hamilton trying to control but Ferdum is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferdum is on top in guard.

Hamilton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferdum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferdum drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ferdum as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hamilton screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ferdum! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Wabricio Ferdum!
Our winner, Wabricio Ferdum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.