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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hamilton enables Debrine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hamilton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Debrine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamilton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hamilton is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hamilton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hamilton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Debrine's head.
Hamilton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Debrine looking for a sweep. Not yet Debrine, not yet.
Debrine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Debrine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hamilton defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Debrine is trying to keep Hamilton in close.
Hamilton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Hamilton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Debrine's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Debrine is looking for a triangle but Hamilton pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Debrine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Debrine looks winded!
Hamilton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hamilton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hamilton connects with a couple of short punches.
Debrine being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Debrine forces Hamilton back against the cage and clinches.
Hamilton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Debrine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hamilton wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Hamilton pulls guard. #SUB#
Hamilton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Debrine has his hands clasped together but Hamilton extends and breaks Debrine's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hamilton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickie Hamilton!
The defeated Max Debrine had this to say: 'Sorry dudes'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Faup moves out of range of the strikes.
Hamilton is looking to clinch but Faup is avoiding it.
Faup circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faup is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Faup rushes Hamilton and presses him up against the cage.
Hamilton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Faup is defending well.
Hamilton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Faup has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hamilton is trying to keep an underhook but Faup manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Faup landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hamilton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Faup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamilton is keeping the position for now.
Faup really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamilton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Faup tries to stand but Hamilton is controlling from the bottom. #T1##ES#
Hamilton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Faup checks a low kick from Hamilton.#TD2#
Faup looking to score a takedown here. Hamilton is defending well but Faup drives through and ends up in Hamilton's guard.#ES#
Hamilton pushes Faup off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Hamilton moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Faup jumps into guard, dragging Hamilton to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamilton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hamilton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Hamilton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faup trying to control the position.
Faup wants to sweep but no luck.
Faup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hamilton content to stall in guard here.
Hamilton throwing strikes from guard but Faup blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Faup working for a triangle but Hamilton defends it easily.
#T3#
Faup avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamilton controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Hamilton has Faup up against the cage in a clinch.
Hamilton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faup can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Faup gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hamilton regains guard.
#T4#
Hamilton controls Faup momentarily but Faup frees himself.
Faup is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Faup trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamilton controlling Faup's posture.
Hamilton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hamilton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faup works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickie Hamilton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hamilton doesn't manage to clinch there - Faup circles away.
Faup showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamilton.
#CL2#
Faup clinches with his opponent.
Hamilton struggles to land a body shot inside as Faup controls his hands.
Faup tries to land a knee to the head but Hamilton blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hamilton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Faup is looking for a sweep.
Hamilton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Faup tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Hamilton is looking to take a break and control but Faup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Hamilton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hamilton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hamilton gets to mount! Faup was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hamilton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hamilton landing punches.
Faup is looking to get to half guard.
Hamilton looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Hamilton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Hamilton looking to control but Faup is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Faup is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rickie Hamilton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamilton controlling his opponent.
Faup wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hamilton.
Hamilton unloads with some shots from mount but Faup bucks and avoids them well.
Hamilton unloads with some shots from mount but Faup bucks and avoids them well.
Faup is in a horrible position here. Hamilton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hamilton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faup can do to turn this around?
Faup avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hamilton.
#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hamilton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Faup working to try and regain half guard.
Faup in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hamilton lands with some strikes.
Hamilton content just to control the position here.
Hamilton working the ground and pound effectively.
Hamilton cracks Faup with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hamilton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Faup hang on?
Hamilton is landing with some decent strikes but Faup is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Hamilton unloads with some shots from mount but Faup bucks and avoids them well.
Hamilton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hamilton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hamilton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hamilton cracks Faup with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamilton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hamilton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hamilton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Faup tries to hold on but Hamilton pushes him away.
Faup can't escape the position.
Hamilton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Faup hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickie Hamilton dominated that second round.
That's time! Hamilton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faup but Faup pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Faup drives through with a takedown into Hamilton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hamilton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Faup's guard. #REVR#
Faup wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Faup's head.
Hamilton is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Faup is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton is stalling in the full guard.
Faup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamilton throws a big right hand that misses.
Hamilton connects with a couple of short punches.
Hamilton postures up and lands a big shot to Faup's brow.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but Faup keeps moving. #SUB2#
Faup looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hamilton passes into side control.
Faup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Faup defending against the ground and pound.
Faup is letting Hamilton control him for a moment.
Faup parries the strikes from Hamilton easily there. Hamilton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Faup to escape.
Hamilton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Faup is looking for a sweep.
Faup pushes Hamilton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hamilton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hamilton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SU#
Hamilton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Faup misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamilton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Faup throws a right and a left that Hamilton avoids nicely. #TD#
Hamilton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Faup sprawls well initially but Hamilton persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Faup pushes Hamilton off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Hamilton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hamilton lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamilton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faup works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hamilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamilton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peter Faup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faup controls Hamilton momentarily but Hamilton frees himself. #T4#
Faup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamilton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faup misses with a body kick.#TD#
Hamilton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hamilton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hamilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rickie Hamilton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faup blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hamilton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickie Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamilton, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickie Hamilton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
A combination from Joshua does no damage.
Hamilton misses with a combination
and Joshua counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Rickie Hamilton's cut is getting worse.
Hamilton seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Joshua shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hamilton is backing up but Joshua catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hamilton covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Joshua Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Joshua!
Anthony Joshua bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Hamilton throws a nice looking combination but Balor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamilton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamilton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balor tries to avoid it but Hamilton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balor to the ground. Balor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Balor moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Balor manages to pull guard.
Hamilton throws a big elbow that misses.
Balor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamilton is controlling him.
Balor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamilton throws a strike but Balor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor forces his way into half guard.
Balor is taking a breather. Hamilton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Balor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hamilton is looking to improve his position.
Balor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Balor uses his free foot to push down on Hamilton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hamilton. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Balor controlling the position easily from mount.
Balor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hamilton tries to lock up and control but Balor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balor breaks from Hamilton's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Rickie Hamilton has been cut.
Balor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Balor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hamilton is looking to escape. #T3#
Balor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hamilton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT2#
Rickie Hamilton's cut is getting worse.
Hamilton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Balor wants to control the pace but Hamilton is squirming around nicely.
Hamilton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balor controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Balor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hamilton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Hamilton is looking to improve his position but Balor isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Balor is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Balor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Finn Balor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Joshua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamilton was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshua.
Joshua misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Hamilton misses the target.
Joshua scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hamilton closes the distance and clinches.
Hamilton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joshua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joshua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hamilton on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Rickie Hamilton has been cut.
Joshua throws a right and a left that Hamilton avoids nicely.
Joshua is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Hamilton hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Joshua!
Michael Joshua tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hickling closes the distance and clinches.
Hamilton is working for takedown but Hickling is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hickling blocks a body shot from Hamilton. #TD2#
Hickling manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hickling can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hickling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamilton.
Hamilton is looking to work some ground and pound but Hickling has wrist control.
Hamilton is stalling in the full guard.
Hickling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamilton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hickling wants to improve his position but instead Hamilton has moved into half guard.
Hickling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hamilton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hickling is looking for a sweep. Hamilton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hickling has hold of Hamilton's hands but Hamilton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hamilton working Hickling over with strikes. #T1#
Hamilton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hickling wants to control but Hamilton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hamilton thows a huge punch but Hickling dodges it nicely.
Hamilton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hamilton is nestled in close to Hickling, 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.
Hickling is looking to improve his position.
Hamilton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hamilton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hamilton 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.#T2#
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 slows the pace down in 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 Hickling's temple.
Hamilton working Hickling over with strikes.
Hamilton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hamilton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hamilton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hickling!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton content just to control the position here.
Hickling looks winded!#T3#
Hickling is in a horrible position here. Hamilton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hamilton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hamilton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Hickling is rocked!
Hamilton controlling his opponent.
Hamilton looking to finish Hickling with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hickling!
Hickling is still in real trouble! Can Hamilton finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hamilton! Hickling is hurt baaadly! Hamilton is firing away with more strikes - Hickling is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickie Hamilton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Hamilton lands with a nice body punch.
Hamilton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Williamson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hamilton to the ground. Williamson is now in Hamilton's guard.
Williamson lands a couple of digs.
Williamson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamilton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williamson lands a couple of digs.
Hamilton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williamson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamilton trying to keep a closed guard but Williamson is proving a slippery customer.
Williamson is working Hamilton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Hamilton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williamson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williamson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williamson is working Hamilton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Williamson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williamson stopping the sweep attempt from Hamilton.#T1#
Williamson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
Hamilton is rocked!
Hamilton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oh Hamilton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williamson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamilton is keeping the position for now.
Williamson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williamson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hamilton's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carl Williamson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Hamilton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford wants to counter with a clinch but Hamilton pushes him away.
Ford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Ford feints and as Hamilton raises his hands in defense, Ford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Hamilton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Ford pulls guard successfully.
Ford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamilton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hamilton controls the pace.
Hamilton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hamilton throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
Ford wants to hit a switch here but Hamilton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ford there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford regains half guard.#T1#
Hamilton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hamilton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hamilton lands strikes from half guard.
Hamilton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hamilton prevents Ford from standing back up.
Hamilton is trying to control. Ford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hamilton not doing much here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ford tries to roll over but Hamilton keeps him under control.
Hamilton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hamilton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Ford tries to roll over but Hamilton keeps him under control.
Hamilton misses with a head shot. Ford uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ford wants to sweep here but Hamilton controlling him for the moment.
Ford controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A lazy body kick from Ford #CL#
and Hamilton counters by clinching up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Hamilton wants the takedown. Ford is fighting it off but Hamilton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ford's guard against the cage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hamilton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ford might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hamilton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SU#
Hamilton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ford, up you get!
Hamilton wants to clinch but Ford slips to the side#TD2#
and Ford counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ford looks winded!
Ford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamilton, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickie Hamilton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ford shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ford was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Hamilton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hamilton tries to clinch but Ford is having none of it.
Ford looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Ford throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hamilton was covering up waiting for the punch and Ford finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Hamilton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hamilton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hamilton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford. #T1##TD2#
Ford drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Hamilton pushes Ford off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Ford clinches with his opponent.
Hamilton wants a takedown but no success here.
Hamilton jumps guard but Ford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamilton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ford smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ford dives in and scores a takedown into Hamilton's guard.#T2#
Hamilton wants to improve his position but instead Ford has moved into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Hamilton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ford is on him like a limpet, forcing Hamilton back against the cage.
Hamilton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Ford successfully pulls guard.
Hamilton postures up and lands a big shot to Ford's brow. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a triangle but Hamilton pushes his legs off easily.
Hamilton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hamilton throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamilton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Ford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamilton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Ford looking for a guillotine here but Hamilton defends easily.
Hamilton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rickie Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ford moves into the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Hamilton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hamilton just content to control the position. #SU#
Hamilton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ford to his feet.
Anton Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamilton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Ford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickie Hamilton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hamilton throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Hamilton tries to keep at a distance but Ford has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Ford jumps guard.
Ford controls Hamilton momentarily but Hamilton frees himself.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
Ford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamilton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ford pulls Hamilton in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Hamilton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamilton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ford is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hamilton dodges the punch combination from Ford.
#TD2#
Ford gets a double leg takedown into Hamilton's guard.
Hamilton is wriggling around but Ford manages to pass to half guard.
Ford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##REVR#
Hamilton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ford controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Ford there.
Hamilton gets full guard.#T3#
Ford wants to pass the guard but Hamilton is keeping the position.
Ford stopping the sweep attempt from Hamilton.
Hamilton wants to get back to his feet but Ford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ford wants to control from the top but Hamilton keeps moving.
Hamilton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamilton controls Ford momentarily but Ford frees himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hamilton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamilton, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ford forces Hamilton back against the cage and clinches.
Hamilton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hamilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ford takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anton Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rickie Hamilton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hamilton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickie Hamilton!
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