PBP Commentary

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

Cummings
vs
Hamilton

154 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Cummings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton misses with a wild body shot.
Hamilton shoots in but Cummings avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kane Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cummings stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cummings wants it to stay on the feet.
Cummings feinted with a counter takedown.
Cummings tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamilton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hamilton throws a sloppy head kick
and Cummings counters with a one-two to the body.

Hamilton has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cummings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Cummings shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cummings was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hamilton parries the strikes from Cummings easily there. Cummings is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hamilton to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Cummings is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hamilton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hamilton is looking for a sweep.
Hamilton tries to escape but Cummings is in control.
Hamilton is looking to regain half guard here but Cummings keeps moving and retains side control.
Cummings throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hamilton is looking to regain half guard here but Cummings keeps moving and retains side control.
Cummings content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hamilton is trying to work for a sweep but Cummings has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hamilton's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cummings dominating with strikes here.
Hamilton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cummings connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cummings lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cummings looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cummings could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hamilton is desperately trying to improve his position but Cummings has a good base and remains in mount.
Cummings controlling from mount.

Cummings looking for a guillotine from mount but Hamilton is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton is trying desperately to improve position.
Cummings pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hamilton tries to hold on but Cummings postures up.
Cummings controlling from mount.
Hamilton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hamilton regains half guard.
Cummings content to control rather than advance.
Hamilton trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Cummings there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cummings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cummings thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamilton has hold of Cummings's hands but Cummings slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Cummings dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cummings misses with a jab to the body
and Hamilton counters with a two punch combo.

Cummings shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hamilton napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Hamilton throws Cummings to one side and escapes!
Cummings looks to land a body kick but Hamilton moved away.
Hamilton shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamilton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cummings defends it nicely.
As Hamilton looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Hamilton just gets out of the way.
Hamilton shoots for a double leg takedown but Cummings sprawls well. He's pushed Hamilton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alex Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Hamilton.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
Hamilton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cummings drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cummings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hamilton's head.
Cummings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cummings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Cummings thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cummings is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cummings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cummings is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hamilton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cummings shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hamilton is trying to defend but Cummings finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cummings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamilton wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cummings controlling the action here.
Cummings has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings working over Hamilton with some ground and pound. Hamilton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hamilton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cummings scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cummings controlling the action here.
Cummings is nestled in close to Hamilton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cummings lands a nice short elbow.
Cummings seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hamilton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cummings thows a huge punch but Hamilton dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Cummings seems content to control.
Cummings has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hamilton trying to control but Cummings postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton misses with a few strikes there.
Cummings is looking for a counter combo.
Hamilton shoots in and drives through. Cummings sprawls well.
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 Alex Cummings will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hamilton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hamilton is looking to stand up but Cummings isn't so interested in that idea.
Hamilton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cummings.
Hamilton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cummings is controlling him.
Cummings sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cummings sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but Cummings shows good takedown defense.
Hamilton shoots in and drives through. Cummings sprawls well.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cummings as he jumps to the side.
Alex Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Hamilton.
Hamilton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamilton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cummings sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamilton somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cummings but Cummings pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Cummings looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cummings distracts Hamilton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cummings sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cummings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cummings controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cummings postures up in Hamilton's guard and throws a big left but Hamilton blocks it.

Hamilton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alex Cummings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cummings showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cummings misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alex Cummings is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Cummings gets tackled into the cage by Hamilton. Hamilton maintains the clinch.
Hamilton tries to score a body lock takedown but Cummings shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cummings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Cummings successfully pulls guard.
Cummings is controlling Hamilton's posture.
Cummings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cummings trying to control the position here.
Kane Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Cummings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cummings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Cummings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cummings, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Cummings!