PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Hamtilon (ranked 6200 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Smith (ranked 24085 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonard Hamtilon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Winston Smith's chin.

Hamtilon
vs
Smith

186 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Hamtilon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Winston Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hamtilon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hamtilon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hamtilon in particular looking to stall.
Hamtilon tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith wants to sweep but Hamtilon has passed to side control!
Hamtilon 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.

Hamtilon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hamtilon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hamtilon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamtilon tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamtilon closes the distance and clinches.
Hamtilon scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.

Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hamtilon regains guard.
Hamtilon pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Hamtilon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hamtilon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hamtilon won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Hamtilon from standing up.
We've been hearing that Hamtilon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamtilon sitting in guard here, content to control.

Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hamtilon defends it easily.
Hamtilon wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamtilon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith blocks a head kick by Hamtilon.
Smith is looking to clinch but Hamtilon is avoiding it.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Hamtilon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hamtilon scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Hamtilon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hamtilon wants it to stay on the feet.
Hamtilon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamtilon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hamtilon successfully pulls guard.
Hamtilon looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamtilon, not yet.
Hamtilon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hamtilon tries to get out of the position.
Smith trying to control but Hamtilon is working from the bottom.

Hamtilon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith trying to control but Hamtilon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hamtilon but Hamtilon pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Hamtilon sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hamtilon tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamtilon pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hamtilon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Smith throws Hamtilon to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamtilon slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonard Hamtilon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamtilon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Hamtilon finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Smith pushes Hamtilon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hamtilon tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.

Hamtilon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!

Smith throws Hamtilon to one side and escapes!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hamtilon was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith trying to control but Hamtilon is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Hamtilon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hamtilon won't allow Smith to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamtilon stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Hamtilon stands up and beckons Smith to his feet.
Smith tries for a takedown but Hamtilon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hamtilon avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith goes for a double leg but Hamtilon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hamtilon continues to drive forward.

Hamtilon forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.

Hamtilon breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hamtilon doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Hamtilon.
Smith goes for a double leg but Hamtilon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hamtilon continues to drive forward.
Hamtilon throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Hamtilon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Hamtilon closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Hamtilon blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith working aggressively here.

Hamtilon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Hamtilon manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
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 Leonard Hamtilon 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!

Smith tries to sprawl but Hamtilon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Hamtilon wants to stand up but Smith has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hamtilon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamtilon trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hamtilon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hamtilon's back!
Hamtilon staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamtilon turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Hamtilon stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hamtilon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hamtilon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hamtilon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamtilon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamtilon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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

Smith looking for a guillotine here but Hamtilon defends easily.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamtilon controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Smith has closed the distance and engaged Hamtilon in a clinch.

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.

Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leonard Hamtilon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith trying to control the position.
Hamtilon tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Hamtilon landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith is trying to keep Hamtilon in close.
Winston Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonard Hamtilon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamtilon controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonard Hamtilon.
Well Hamtilon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Hamtilon!