PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frances Hamilton (ranked 8545 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Buddy (ranked 5838 p4p, 554 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hamilton
vs
Buddy

154 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frances Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Buddy!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buddy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hamilton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Buddy is in Hamilton's guard.
Hamilton keeping full guard, as Buddy tries to pass.
Hamilton is controlling Buddy's posture.
Buddy is stalling in the full guard.
Hamilton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buddy on the ground.
Hamilton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buddy pushes down on Hamilton's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Buddy stalling away here and it's allowed Hamilton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hamilton pulls Buddy in close to prevent any damage.

Buddy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buddy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buddy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Buddy throws a big elbow that misses.
Buddy controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Hamilton. No joy for Buddy on that attempt.

Hamilton gets tackled into the cage by Buddy. Buddy maintains the clinch.
Buddy prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamilton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

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

Buddy moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Buddy.
Hamilton really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...

Buddy manages to break the clinch.
Buddy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hamilton sprawls well. Hamilton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buddy gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamilton tries to counter by clinching up but Buddy breaks away and moves out of range.
Buddy misses with a takedown attempt - Hamilton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frances Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Buddy.
Hamilton tries to land a front kick but Buddy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hamilton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hamilton defends it well.

Hamilton clinches with his opponent.
Buddy tries to circle away but Hamilton has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hamilton has picked Buddy up - he's going for a ride! Hamilton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hamilton drops an elbow to the side of Buddy's head.
Hamilton working the head and body with strikes.
Hamilton is nestled in close to Buddy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buddy trying to hold on to Hamilton's head to control him but Hamilton postures up.

Buddy actively working from the bottom here.
Buddy looks winded!
Hamilton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamilton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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 Frances Hamilton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hamilton pushes Buddy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hamilton tries to throw a body punch but Buddy avoids it by throwing Hamilton back against the cage.

Hamilton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Buddy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Matt Buddy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamilton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hamilton wants it to stay on the feet.

Hamilton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hamilton is looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddy is trying to pull guard but Hamilton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Buddy pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hamilton works over Buddy with some ground and pound from guard.
Buddy looking to control.
Hamilton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hamilton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamilton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hamilton throwing strikes but missing.
Buddy controls Hamilton momentarily but Hamilton frees himself.
Buddy is breathing heavily.
Buddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamilton.
Buddy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hamilton manages to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamilton.
Hamilton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hamilton thows a huge punch but Buddy dodges it nicely.
Hamilton throws a strike but Buddy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hamilton landing some decent shots from guard.
Hamilton cracks Buddy with a solid left hand.
Hamilton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamilton lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton postures up.
Hamilton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hamilton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buddy is trying to control the position but Hamilton postures up.
Buddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamilton.
Buddy is wriggling around but Hamilton manages to pass to half guard.
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 Buddy's temple.
Hamilton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Buddy wants to control but Hamilton is keeping busy.
Buddy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamilton scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hamilton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buddy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hamilton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hamilton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hamilton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buddy defending well though.
Hamilton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buddy can do to turn this around?
Buddy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buddy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton wants to get up but he can't break Buddy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hamilton throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamilton won't allow Buddy to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frances Hamilton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hamilton pushes Buddy up against the cage in a clinch.
Buddy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hamilton is keeping busy.
Hamilton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buddy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Buddy tries to break free but Hamilton pushes him back against the cage.
Hamilton wants to break free but Buddy has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but Buddy manages to get underhooks.

Buddy pulls guard.
Hamilton is looking to work some ground and pound but Buddy has wrist control.
Buddy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hamilton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buddy is on top in guard.

Hamilton keeping moving, preventing Buddy from controlling successfully.
Buddy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Buddy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hamilton to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Buddy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hamilton pulls down on the head and he's put Buddy to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frances Hamilton!