PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gojko BatGojko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gojko BatGojko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hamilton
vs
BatGojko

152 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gojko BatGojko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BatGojko misses with a takedown
letting Hamilton counter with a right hand.
Hamilton really is a fat lump.
Hamilton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hamilton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from BatGojko.
Gojko BatGojko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

BatGojko feints and as Hamilton raises his hands in defense, BatGojko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
BatGojko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
BatGojko won't allow Hamilton to sweep him here.
Hamilton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamilton wants to stand but BatGojko is controlling the position.
BatGojko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamilton swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hamilton looking for a guillotine here but BatGojko defends easily.
BatGojko stopping the sweep attempt from Hamilton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton is trying to keep BatGojko in close.
BatGojko preventing the sweep.
Hamilton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
BatGojko prevents Hamilton from getting back to his feet.

Hamilton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hamilton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but BatGojko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

BatGojko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hamilton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time BatGojko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton is trying to stand up here but BatGojko is controlling him well.
BatGojko 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BatGojko is trying to control. Hamilton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
BatGojko wants to free his trapped foot but Hamilton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hamilton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hamilton is trying to stand up here but BatGojko is controlling him well.
Hamilton trying to control 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.
BatGojko winds up and cracks Hamilton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hamilton gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BatGojko wants to control from the top but Hamilton keeps moving.
Hamilton wants to stand up but BatGojko is controlling him.
BatGojko wanted to stand there but Hamilton had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton keeping moving, preventing BatGojko from controlling successfully.
Hamilton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hamilton keeping moving, preventing BatGojko from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gojko BatGojko wasn't active enough on the ground.
BatGojko fails with a takedown attempt.
Tim Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gojko BatGojko.
Hamilton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BatGojko.
BatGojko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hamilton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
BatGojko misses with a double jab
and BatGojko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BatGojko fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BatGojko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Tim Hamilton has been cut.
BatGojko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
BatGojko wants to clinch.
BatGojko misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BatGojko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from BatGojko misses.
Hamilton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gojko BatGojko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim 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.

Hamilton stuffs the takedown.
BatGojko shoots in for a double leg but Hamilton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
BatGojko darts in looking for a takedown but Hamilton gets double underhooks and turns BatGojko into the cage.
Tim Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gojko BatGojko.
BatGojko is pressed up against the cage. Hamilton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag BatGojko down to the mat. BatGojko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
BatGojko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BatGojko misses with a few strikes there.
Hamilton blocks a head kick by BatGojko.
BatGojko shoots and misses
and Hamilton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
BatGojko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hamilton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from BatGojko.
BatGojko blocks a head kick by Hamilton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton misses with the combination.
Hamilton misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BatGojko shoots for a double leg takedown but Hamilton sprawls well. He's pushed BatGojko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tim Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BatGojko has his takedown stuffed
and Hamilton counters with a straight right hand.
Hamilton wants to clinch.
Hamilton throws a head kick that BatGojko semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BatGojko tries to clinch but Hamilton is having none of it.
BatGojko darts in looking for a takedown but Hamilton gets double underhooks and turns BatGojko into the cage.

Hamilton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamilton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from BatGojko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamilton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hamilton or perhaps it was just good defense by BatGojko, which made it look bad.
BatGojko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BatGojko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hamilton back to the cage. BatGojko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
BatGojko tries for a takedown but Hamilton circles away easily
and Hamilton counters with a one-two to the body.
Gojko BatGojko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BatGojko misses with a wild combination.
BatGojko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hamilton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hamilton stuffs the takedown.
Hamilton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
BatGojko shoots in for a double leg but Hamilton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hamilton closes the distance and clinches up with BatGojko, looking for a takedown. Hamilton pushes BatGojko against the cage but BatGojko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BatGojko shoots in looking for a takedown. Hamilton tries to sprawl out of it but BatGojko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hamilton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
BatGojko throws a low kick but Hamilton moves out of range easily.
BatGojko fails to land the takedown.
BatGojko throws a series of punches but Hamilton avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BatGojko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamilton.
BatGojko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamilton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten BatGojko somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gojko BatGojko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Hamilton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

BatGojko scores with a one two! Hamilton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by BatGojko.
Nice sprawl there from Hamilton as BatGojko shoots in.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch but BatGojko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hamilton rushes BatGojko and presses him up against the cage.
Hamilton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from BatGojko.
BatGojko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hamilton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tim Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gojko BatGojko.
BatGojko can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamilton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hamilton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Hamilton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hamilton wants to stand up but BatGojko is controlling him.
Hamilton has a closed guard, preventing BatGojko from standing up.
Hamilton wants to get back to his feet but BatGojko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hamilton trying to control the position.
BatGojko wants to pass the guard but Hamilton is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
BatGojko keeps trying to improve his position.
Hamilton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
BatGojko trying to control but Hamilton is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

BatGojko feints and as Hamilton raises his hands in defense, BatGojko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
BatGojko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells BatGojko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!

Hamilton working for submissions but it's allowed BatGojko to get to half guard.
Hamilton missing with punches from the bottom.
BatGojko prevents Hamilton from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton wants to get back to his feet.
BatGojko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
BatGojko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamilton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
BatGojko seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Hamilton kicks off BatGojko and gets to his feet.
BatGojko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and BatGojko duly obliges.
BatGojko stuffs the takedown.
BatGojko with a poor takedown
and Hamilton counters with a series of strikes. BatGojko will be more careful next time no doubt.
BatGojko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hamilton counters with a stiff right hand.
BatGojko misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BatGojko tries for a takedown but Hamilton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hamilton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
BatGojko scores with a sloppy right hand. Hamilton should have avoided that one.
Hamilton misses with a double jab.
BatGojko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
BatGojko shoots in but Hamilton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BatGojko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hamilton is fending him off so far but BatGojko persists. Nope, Hamilton circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hamilton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. BatGojko did well to prevent Hamilton getting side control.
Tim Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gojko BatGojko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hamilton stops BatGojko from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gojko BatGojko.
I've got BatGojko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gojko BatGojko!