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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AJ Pasion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Hamilton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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186 cm
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, AJ Pasion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasion takes the fight into the clinch.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pasion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hamilton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pasion after a bit of a struggle.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pasion just stands there and leans against the cage.
AJ Pasion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hamilton.
Pasion prevents Hamilton from breaking the clinch.
Hamilton fails to pull guard.
Hamilton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pasion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pasion has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hamilton is trying to keep an underhook but Pasion manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hamilton is looking to escape.
Pasion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hamilton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pasion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hamilton has hold of Pasion's hands but Pasion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pasion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hamilton looks winded!
Pasion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hamilton for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. AJ Pasion wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hamilton looks to clinch
and Pasion counters by clinching up.
Pasion has hold of one of Hamilton's legs. Hamilton is fighting the takedown attempt but Pasion gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pasion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hamilton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hamilton can't keep his opponent in guard - Pasion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pasion wants to pass to mount but Hamilton is defending the position.
Pasion is working hard here to advance position.
Pasion is controlling the pace.
Pasion trying to control the action but Hamilton is working from the bottom.
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.
Pasion working the head and body with strikes.
Pasion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pasion wants to get back to his feet.
Pasion lands strikes from half guard.
Pasion controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because AJ Pasion just wasn't active enough.
Hamilton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pasion counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hamilton's guard now.
Pasion with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasion cracks Hamilton with a solid left hand.
Pasion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pasion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pasion cracks Hamilton with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pasion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pasion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pasion cracks Hamilton with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Pasion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pasion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt
and Pasion counters with a takedown into side control.
Pasion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around?
Pasion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pasion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hamilton is trying to control Pasion's posture but Pasion avoids it.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
Pasion is putting a hurting on Hamilton here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pasion tries to stand but Hamilton is controlling his head.
Pasion scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hamilton is squirming around, avoiding Pasion's attempts to control the action.
Pasion content just to control the position here.
Pasion raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pasion breaks from Hamilton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pasion scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hamilton is bucking up trying to escape but Pasion cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pasion lands a couple of good shots and Hamilton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
It looks like Paul Hamilton has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasion lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pasion lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Pasion is riding his opponent, not letting Hamilton buck him off.
Pasion patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pasion really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hamilton.
Hamilton covers up after that shot from Pasion.
Pasion looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee is taking a good look at Hamilton as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Pasion!
Pasion lands shots from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasion landing with strikes.
Hamilton covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Hamilton is trying to remain composed but Pasion is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Pasion scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Pasion is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hamilton up.
Hamilton is rocked!
Pasion working for the choke.
Hamilton is still in real trouble! Can Pasion finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamilton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pasion's arms.
Hamilton covers up after that shot from Pasion.
Pasion scores with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton is covering up but some of the strikes from Pasion are getting through and doing damage.
AJ Pasion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamilton takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Pasion scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hamilton showing good submission defense here.
Pasion is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hamilton is trying to remain composed but Pasion is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Pasion really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hamilton.
Hamilton seems to have recovered his senses.
You can see the frustration on Hamilton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pasion is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pasion scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Pasion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Hamilton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pasion.
Hamilton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hamilton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pasion working the ground and pound.
Hamilton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pasion connects with a decent elbow.
Pasion is looking to take a break and control but Hamilton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pasion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pasion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hamilton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pasion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamilton keeps working.
Hamilton is looking to regain half guard here but Pasion keeps moving and retains side control.
Hamilton taking a bit of punishment here - Pasion scoring with strikes.
Pasion working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pasion landing a few strikes.
Pasion creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pasion is looking to take a break and control but Hamilton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pasion connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hamilton some visible discomfort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasion working the body and head with strikes.
Pasion lands an elbow.
A lull in the action here as Pasion stalls from top position.
Pasion in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hamilton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pasion working the ground and pound from side control.
Pasion working the head and body with strikes.
Pasion working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hamilton is not content to let Pasion control the position.
Pasion cracks Hamilton with a big elbow.
Pasion grinds an elbow into Hamilton's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pasion lands a few punches from side control.
Pasion cracks Hamilton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!
Pasion taking a breather here.
Hamilton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pasion connects with a decent elbow.
Pasion lands a nice forearm strike.
Pasion scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pasion lands an elbow.
Pasion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pasion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paul Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AJ Pasion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pasion scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Pasion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pasion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Pasion!
A very excited looking AJ Pasion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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