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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Encarnacao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Encarnacao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Hamilton's chin.
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185 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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170 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Encarnacao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Hamilton! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Excellent takedown into side control there by Hamilton. Hamilton advances to mount. Encarnacao is trying to escape the mount.
Encarnacao wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hamilton.
Hamilton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Hamilton looking to finish with strikes here!
Hamilton lands a nice shot to the head. Encarnacao is trying desperately to improve position. Hamilton is working for a guillotine from mount but Encarnacao frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Encarnacao tries to get back to half guard but can't. 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 putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Encarnacao tries to hold on but Hamilton pushes him away. Hamilton trying to control but Encarnacao is having none of it. Encarnacao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Encarnacao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hamilton looking to finish with strikes here!
Encarnacao can't escape the position.
Hamilton controlling his opponent. Hamilton raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamilton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hamilton avoids the attempt from Encarnacao to control. Encarnacao sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Encarnacao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Encarnacao trying to control here.
Encarnacao wants to control the action here but instead Hamilton manages to pass to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Encarnacao tries to hold on but Hamilton postures up. Encarnacao gets back to half guard. Encarnacao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hamilton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hamilton's back! Encarnacao misses with punches from the back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hamilton is trapped and Encarnacao is scoring with shots to the head and body. Hamilton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Encarnacao.
Encarnacao is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Encarnacao doesn't have the hooks in and Hamilton manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hamilton dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Encarnacao gets a double leg takedown into Hamilton's guard. Hamilton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Hamilton is just content to waste time from the top position. Encarnacao takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Encarnacao is controlling Hamilton's posture. Encarnacao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hamilton manages to get himself to full guard.
Encarnacao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamilton swivels though and keeps the full guard. Encarnacao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hamilton is breathing heavily. Encarnacao wants to control from the top but Hamilton keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Encarnacao just wasn't active enough. Encarnacao tries for a takedown but Hamilton circles away easily and Hamilton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Encarnacao won't be happy with that. Hamilton has control of an arm but Encarnacao manages to advance to Hamilton's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hamilton covers up after that shot from Encarnacao.
Hamilton trying to control the hands but Encarnacao won't let him. Will Encarnacao go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Encarnacao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hamilton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Encarnacao just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hamilton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Encarnacao.
That's three minutes gone in the round. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Encarnacao has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hamilton's body.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Encarnacao wasn't doing enough on the ground. Encarnacao has his takedown stuffed and Hamilton counters with a shoot takedown. Encarnacao fights it but they end up in guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Encarnacao is on top in guard.
Encarnacao scoring with some ground and pound. Hamilton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Encarnacao trying to control but Hamilton is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Encarnacao just wasn't active enough. Encarnacao fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Encarnacao. That's going to take a lot out of him. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Encarnacao is defended easily by Hamilton. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Encarnacao with a lazy takedown attempt so Hamilton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Encarnacao controls Hamilton momentarily but Hamilton frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hamilton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Encarnacao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Encarnacao doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hamilton counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Hamilton works his way into side control. Encarnacao can't do much from the bottom here. Encarnacao tries to bench press Hamilton off him but Hamilton keeps the position. Encarnacao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hamilton's best efforts. Encarnacao has his hands clasped together around Hamilton's back. He's all about the action. Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Encarnacao tries to get to full guard but Hamilton has control of the leg. Encarnacao works his way to full guard. Good work. Encarnacao tries to land a sweep but no joy. Encarnacao trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Encarnacao 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. Encarnacao pulls Hamilton in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Encarnacao wasn't doing enough on the ground. Encarnacao shoots and misses and Hamilton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Encarnacao wants to control but Hamilton is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Encarnacao tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Hamilton prevents Encarnacao from improving his position. Hamilton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Encarnacao keeps working. Encarnacao gets full guard. Encarnacao looking for a sweep. Not yet Encarnacao, not yet. Encarnacao looking for a guillotine here but Hamilton defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Encarnacao manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Encarnacao lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Encarnacao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hamilton is surviving well by controlling Encarnacao's body position as best he can. Ryan Hamilton has got the better of the ground game so far. Encarnacao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hamilton is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Ryan Hamilton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hamilton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Ryan Hamilton! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ryan Hamilton! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ryan Hamilton!
Ryan Hamilton wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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