PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 2528 p4p, 312 weight class) and Leonard Hamtilon (ranked 2455 p4p, 302 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Masvidal
vs
Hamtilon

188 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
183 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Hamtilon!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamtilon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal sets himself, and Hamtilon steps forward looking for the clinch! Masvidal avoids it this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masvidal.

Hamtilon takes the fight into the clinch.
Masvidal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hamtilon just stands there and leans against the cage.

Hamtilon has hold of one of Masvidal's legs. Masvidal is fighting the takedown attempt but Hamtilon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Masvidal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamtilon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Masvidal working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal pulls Hamtilon in close to prevent any damage.
Masvidal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamtilon on the ground.
Hamtilon trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Hamtilon content to stall in guard here.
Hamtilon throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamtilon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hamtilon walks into a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Masvidal scores with a four punch combination!
Masvidal misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Masvidal tries to sprawl but Hamtilon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hamtilon working over Masvidal with some ground and pound. Masvidal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Masvidal trying to control here.
Hamtilon controlling the action here.
Hamtilon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Masvidal trying to control but Hamtilon postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamtilon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hamtilon prevents Masvidal from improving his position.
Masvidal is looking to control Hamtilon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masvidal avoid being mounted?
Hamtilon is controlling the pace.
Hamtilon scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hamtilon working over Masvidal with some ground and pound. Masvidal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hamtilon is keen to just control but Masvidal is a slippery customer.
Hamtilon moves nicely into side control.
Masvidal is looking to regain half guard here but Hamtilon keeps moving and retains side control.
Masvidal looking for a sweep but Hamtilon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hamtilon controlling the pace for now.
Hamtilon looking to control but Masvidal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamtilon dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Hamtilon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hamtilon connects with a body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hamtilon.
Hamtilon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hamtilon is looking to take a break and control but Masvidal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamtilon tries to stand but Masvidal is controlling his head.
Masvidal is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamtilon trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.

Hamtilon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masvidal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal prevents Hamtilon from improving position.
Masvidal can't do much from the bottom here.
Masvidal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hamtilon working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hamtilon working the ground and pound but Masvidal is defending the strikes.
Hamtilon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masvidal keeps working.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
Masvidal looking for a sweep but Hamtilon has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masvidal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Masvidal is looking to improve his position but Hamtilon isn't that keen on the idea.

Hamtilon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Masvidal is surviving well by controlling Hamtilon's body position as best he can.
Hamtilon trying to control but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leonard Hamtilon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamtilon with the ground and pound from mount.
Masvidal wants to control but Hamtilon is having none of it.
Hamtilon lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal tries to lock up and control but Hamtilon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masvidal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hamtilon tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Masvidal tries to hold on but Hamtilon postures up.
Masvidal is desperately trying to improve his position but Hamtilon has a good base and remains in mount.
Masvidal is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hamtilon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamtilon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masvidal is looking to escape.
Masvidal is working to get back to half guard.
Hamtilon raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamtilon is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Hamtilon landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Hamtilon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Masvidal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Masvidal throws out a powerful jab.
Masvidal connects with a body shot.
Masvidal connects with a right hand. Hamtilon shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Hamtilon.
Hamtilon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hamtilon shoots in and gets a takedown into Masvidal's guard.
Hamtilon stands and throws Masvidal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hamtilon wants to stand but Masvidal is controlling his arm.
Masvidal seems a little lost for a moment, as Hamtilon dominates the positioning.
Masvidal stops Hamtilon from passing to mount.
Masvidal tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal is not content to let Hamtilon control the position.

Hamtilon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hamtilon trying to control the position but Masvidal is working away.
Masvidal trying to remain calm as Hamtilon controls from the top position.
Masvidal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hamtilon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hamtilon tries to score with some ground and pound. Masvidal controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Masvidal tries to buck Hamtilon off but Hamtilon is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal is trying to control Hamtilon's posture but Hamtilon avoids it.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hamtilon moves into full mount!
Masvidal tries to reverse the position but Hamtilon maintains control.
Hamtilon looking to finish Masvidal with some ground and pound. This is bad for Masvidal!
Masvidal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hamtilon controlling the pace for now.
Hamtilon looking to control but Masvidal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hamtilon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Masvidal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamtilon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Masvidal is controlling an arm, preventing Hamtilon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Masvidal tries to improve his position but instead Hamtilon has taken his back!

Hamtilon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Masvidal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hamtilon throwing damaging strikes from the back! Masvidal could be in trouble here!
Masvidal is in bad spot here.
Hamtilon has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal trying to survive by controlling the hands.

Masvidal defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hamtilon's arms.
You can see the frustration on Masvidal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masvidal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hamtilon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Hamtilon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hamtilon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

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