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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jury Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Eel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilton comes to the cage accompanied by Symphony 9. Jury Hamilton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jury Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Eel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Eel. No joy for Hamilton on that attempt.
Hamilton shoots in looking for a takedown but Eel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hamilton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt - Eel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jury Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamilton.
Eel misses with a series of wild punches.
Eel feints and as Hamilton raises his hands in defense, Eel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hamilton being controlled here, momentarily.
Eel trying to control but Hamilton is working from the bottom.
Hamilton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hamilton trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jury Hamilton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Eel scores with a four punch combination!
Hamilton fails with the takedown
and Eel counters with a big head kick but Hamilton shrugs it off.
No joy there for Eel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eel shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton shows good takedown defense.
Eel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hamilton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eel postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eel prevents Hamilton from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Eel has gone for a leg lock! Hamilton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eel's guard.
Hamilton connects with a couple of short punches.
Hamilton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eel's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamilton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hamilton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hamilton is in close to Eel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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 connects with a couple of short punches.
Eel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hamilton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamilton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hamilton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eel throws a couple of heel strikes.
Eel pulls Hamilton in close to his closed guard and prevents Hamilton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hamilton throwing strikes but missing.
Eel lands an upkick as Hamilton stands over him.
Eel 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.
Hamilton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eel is keeping the position for now.
Hamilton throwing strikes from guard but Eel blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton throws a big elbow that misses.
Eel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hamilton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hamilton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hamilton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamilton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Eel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eel controls Hamilton momentarily but Hamilton frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamilton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Eel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hamilton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eel defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamilton is defended easily by Eel.
Eel is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Eel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamilton pinned against the cage. Hamilton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hamilton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jury Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eel gets caught flat footed, as Hamilton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Eel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamilton is one step ahead there.
Hamilton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton landing with the ground and pound.
Hamilton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eel looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamilton.
Eel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hamilton throwing strikes from guard but Eel blocks nicely.
Jury Hamilton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eel working a defensive guard here.
Hamilton lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamilton is controlling him.
Hamilton won't allow Eel to sweep him here.
Hamilton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamilton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eel is trying to keep Hamilton in close.
Eel looking for a sweep. Not yet Eel, not yet.
Hamilton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hamilton has managed to get both his arms back between Eel's legs - danger averted.
Eel is controlling Hamilton's posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamilton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hamilton throwing strikes from guard but Eel blocks nicely.
Hamilton postures up and lands a big shot to Eel's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamilton's guard.
Hamilton keeping full guard, as Eel tries to pass.
Eel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hamilton has his foot on Eel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eel works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eel forces his way into half guard.
Eel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Eel tries to pass to full mount but Hamilton defends it.
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 Jury Hamilton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hamilton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hamilton lands a couple of digs.
Eel wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamilton chips away with some ground and pound.
Hamilton connects with a couple of short punches.
Eel wants to stand but Hamilton is controlling the position.
Hamilton is in close to Eel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamilton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eel wants to get back to his feet but Hamilton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hamilton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eel's head.
Hamilton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamilton is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton throwing strikes but missing.
Hamilton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hamilton manages to get himself to full guard.
Eel wants to control from the top but Hamilton keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hamilton has a closed guard, preventing Eel from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hamilton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hamilton has escaped and now he's on top!
Hamilton throwing strikes but missing.
Eel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamilton is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamilton preventing the sweep.
Hamilton throws a big elbow that misses.
Eel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamilton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hamilton tries to free his leg and advance position but Eel is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hamilton defends it easily.
Hamilton passes Eel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hamilton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamilton is nestled in close to Eel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamilton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hamilton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hamilton throwing shots but Eel is blocking nicely.
Hamilton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eel wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Eel is trying to get back to full guard.
Hamilton winds up and cracks Eel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jury Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jury Hamilton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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