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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Scarlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hamill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Scarlet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Hamill!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamill scores with a takedown into Scarlet's guard.
Scarlet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamill trying to control but Scarlet is working from the bottom.
Hamill sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hamill with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarlet looking to control.
Hamill trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarlet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Matt Hamill hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hamill tries for a takedown but Scarlet circles away easily
enabling Scarlet to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Matt Hamill has been cut.
Hamill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scarlet counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarlet just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamill has closed the distance and engaged Scarlet in a clinch.
Scarlet pulls guard successfully.
Scarlet is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hamill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamill trying to control but Scarlet is working from the bottom.
Scarlet trying to keep a closed guard but Hamill is proving a slippery customer.
Hamill tries to free his leg and advance position but Scarlet is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hamill postures up in Scarlet's guard and throws a big left but Scarlet blocks it.
Hamill controlling from the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hamill tries for a takedown but Scarlet circles away easily
and Scarlet counters with an inside leg kick.
Will Scarlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hamill.
Hamill looks gassed!
Scarlet jabs Hamill right on the nose. Hamill blinks but takes it well.
Scarlet throws a head kick that misses.
Scarlet throws a sloppy head kick and Hamill moves out of range easily.
Hamill moves into the clinch successfully.
Scarlet ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scarlet no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlet looking to control.
Scarlet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamill is controlling him.
Scarlet controlling the position.
Scarlet is trying to keep Hamill in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Will Scarlet.
Hamill has his takedown stuffed
and Scarlet counters with a head kick. That will keep Hamill thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamill blocks a head kick by Scarlet.
Matt Hamill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamill takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hamill throws a head kick that misses
and Scarlet counters with a nice body shot.
Hamill blocks a head kick by Scarlet.
Hamill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hamill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scarlet pulls Hamill into guard.
Scarlet 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamill wants to pass the guard but Scarlet is keeping the position.
Scarlet managing to control the position.
Scarlet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamill wants to control from the top but Scarlet keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Will Scarlet.
Hamill closes the distance and clinches.
Scarlet jumps guard and drags Hamill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Scarlet is looking to stand up but Hamill isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hamill won't allow Scarlet to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamill trying to control but Scarlet is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Hamill wasn't active enough on the ground.
Scarlet scores with a head kick.
Hamill throws a head kick that misses
and Scarlet counters with a shoot takedown. Hamill fights it but they end up in guard.
Hamill throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamill trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Scarlet looking to sit in guard and control but Hamill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hamill trying to control but Scarlet is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Scarlet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Hamill's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scarlet throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hamill tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scarlet is in Hamill's guard.
Hamill keeping moving, preventing Scarlet from controlling successfully.
Scarlet drops back looking for a leg! Hamill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hamill manages to kick Scarlet off! Scarlet jumps back into Hamill's guard.
Hamill has Scarlet pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scarlet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamill is pulling down on Scarlet's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hamill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hamill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamill throws a sloppy head kick
and Scarlet counters with a head kick.
Scarlet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hamill sprawls well. Hamill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scarlet gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scarlet, pushing him back against the cage.
Scarlet jumps into guard, dragging Hamill to the mat.
Scarlet looking for a sweep. Not yet Scarlet, not yet.
Scarlet is trying to control the position but Hamill postures up.
Hamill won't allow Scarlet to sweep him here.
Hamill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hamill tries for a takedown but Scarlet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scarlet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scarlet lands a nice looking body shot.
Scarlet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamill closes the distance and pushes Scarlet back into the cage.
Hamill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Will Scarlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hamill.
Scarlet has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hamill regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamill wants to stand up but Scarlet is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hamill holds on and takes a little breather.
Scarlet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlet decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hamill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scarlet counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scarlet wants to control from the top but Hamill keeps moving.
Hamill controls Scarlet momentarily but Scarlet frees himself.
Scarlet connects with a couple of short punches.
Scarlet thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Scarlet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hamill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hamill kicks Scarlet off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamill clinches up against the cage.
Scarlet jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hamill walks away with a smile on his face. Scarlet gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hamill closes the distance and pushes Scarlet back into the cage.
Hamill stops a takedown attempt from Scarlet.
Scarlet is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hamill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamill goes for a takedown attempt but Scarlet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamill tries for a takedown but Scarlet circles away easily
and Scarlet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hamill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scarlet counters with a head kick. That will keep Hamill thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Scarlet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scarlet misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamill gets a clinch.
Scarlet turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Scarlet manages to end up in side control.
Hamill can't do much from the bottom here.
Hamill keeps Scarlet under control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Scarlet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Hamill's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hamill throws a head kick that misses
and Scarlet counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hamill has managed to clinch.
Scarlet wants the takedown. Hamill is fighting it off but Scarlet persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hamill's guard against the cage.
Hamill is trying to control the position but Scarlet postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hamill is on top in guard.
Scarlet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamill sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hamill postures up and lands a big shot to Scarlet's brow.
Hamill trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarlet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamill postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Will Scarlet.
Hamill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hamill has closed the distance and engaged Scarlet in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hamill lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Scarlet obliges.
Scarlet works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Scarlet with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hamill working for a triangle but Scarlet defends it easily.
Hamill is trying to keep Scarlet in close.
Hamill is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hamill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scarlet landing with the ground and pound.
Hamill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scarlet pushing down on Hamill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scarlet controlling the action here.
Scarlet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlet slips a nice elbow through Hamill's hands, connecting with Hamill's forehead.
Hamill trying to control but Scarlet postures up.
Scarlet trying to control from half guard but Hamill is working away.
Hamill is looking for a sweep. Scarlet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scarlet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scarlet wants it to stay on the feet.
Hamill fails with the takedown
and Scarlet counters with a head kick.
That's four 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.
Hamill moves into the clinch successfully.
Scarlet pulls Hamill into guard.
Hamill trying to control but Scarlet is working from the bottom.
Hamill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scarlet is keeping the position for now.
Will Scarlet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamill trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarlet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Will Scarlet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Matt Hamill hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hamill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scarlet counters with an outside leg kick.
Will Scarlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hamill.
Hamill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matt Hamill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scarlet has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hamill uses from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Scarlet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scarlet, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Scarlet!
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