PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnnie Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Hamlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnnie Phelps has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Phelps
vs
Hamlin

174 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

200 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnnie Phelps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cody Hamlin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamlin wants to clinch.
Phelps avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Phelps tries to keep at a distance but Hamlin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hamlin scores with a shot to the side of Phelps's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hamlin lands a nice uppercut.
Hamlin stalling in the clinch.
Hamlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Phelps backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps is trying to break the clinch but Hamlin has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hamlin lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Phelps blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Hamlin on the inside.

It looks like Johnnie Phelps has been cut.
Hamlin has Phelps pushed against the cage.
Hamlin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phelps as Hamlin tries to tie him up.
Hamlin lands a left hand.
A short left from Hamlin.
Phelps wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hamlin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phelps backwards.

Phelps has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hamlin regains guard immediately.
Phelps might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamlin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phelps is controlling him.
Phelps trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phelps missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamlin wants to stand up but Phelps is controlling him.

Hamlin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Phelps off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phelps's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Hamlin.
Phelps changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hamlin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Phelps could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Hamlin rushes Phelps and presses him up against the cage.
Phelps is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hamlin to keep the fight standing.
Hamlin throws a head punch that misses.
Hamlin scores with a shot to the side of Phelps's head.
Hamlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hamlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Phelps controls his hands.
Hamlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hamlin misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phelpss head.
Phelps wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hamlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hamlin lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamlin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hamlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hamlin slowing the pace effectively.
Phelps has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hamlin tries a body shot but Phelps blocks it.
Phelps drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnnie Phelps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamlin works on Phelps's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Hamlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnnie Phelps's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Phelps avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hamlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hamlin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Hamlin rushes Phelps and presses him up against the cage.
Hamlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phelps looking for a takedown.
Hamlin stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Hamlin.
Hamlin receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Phelps holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Phelps throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamlin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hamlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hamlin lands with a left to the head.
Phelps drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hamlin gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamlin has Phelps pressed against the cage.
Hamlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hamlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Hamlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phelps is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hamlin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnnie Phelps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Phelps is rocked!
Hamlin lands a body shot.
Oh Phelps is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hamlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Hamlin dips a shoulder and cracks Phelps with a mighty uppercut! Phelps falls back against the cage and Hamlin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Phelps is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hamlin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Hamlin!