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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shelby Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchy Mckicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punchy Mckicker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shelby Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punchy Mckicker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckicker pushes Hamilton up against the cage in a clinch.
Mckicker drags the fight down to the ground.
Mckicker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mckicker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamilton's guard.
Mckicker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mckicker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hamilton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mckicker has Hamilton in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckicker 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 one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamilton prevents Mckicker from getting back to his feet.
Mckicker managing to control the position.
Mckicker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamilton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hamilton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hamilton throws an elbow that misses. Mckicker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hamilton's guard. Nice move by Mckicker!
Mckicker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hamilton's guard.
Mckicker throwing strikes from guard but Hamilton blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckicker is looking to stand up but Hamilton won't let him.
Mckicker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mckicker wants to pass the guard but Hamilton is keeping the position.
Mckicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mckicker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mckicker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mckicker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hamilton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mckicker.
Shelby Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punchy Mckicker.
Mckicker fails with the takedown.
Hamilton throws a counter high kick but Mckicker was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mckicker looks winded!
Hamilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mckicker wants to counter with a clinch but Hamilton pushes him away.
Mckicker clinches.
Mckicker jumps guard but Hamilton stands there with Mckicker around his waist. Mckicker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hamilton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mckicker is looking to control Hamilton's arms but Hamilton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mckicker has his back to the cage.
Mckicker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hamilton is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy Mckicker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Hamilton. No joy for Mckicker on that attempt.
Hamilton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamilton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mckicker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mckicker ducks right into an uppercut from Hamilton.
Mckicker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hamilton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mckicker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mckicker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hamilton walks away with a smile on his face. Mckicker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mckicker dives in and grabs Hamilton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hamilton pushes down on Mckicker's head and hops out.
Shelby Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punchy Mckicker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mckicker dives in for a single leg takedown but Hamilton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Hamilton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mckicker shoots in but Hamilton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mckicker is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckicker fails with the takedown
enabling Hamilton to counter with a crisp jab.
Mckicker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mckicker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hamilton counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamilton jabs Mckicker right on the nose. Mckicker blinks but takes it well.
Hamilton connects with a single shot there.
Mckicker walks into a straight right hand from Hamilton.
A jab from Hamilton misses.
Hamilton thuds his right hand into Mckicker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckicker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamilton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mckicker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hamilton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mckicker can do to turn this around?
Mckicker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamilton staying out of range there.
Hamilton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mckicker shoots in looking for a takedown. Hamilton tries to sprawl out of it but Mckicker 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.
Hamilton throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mckicker avoids it.
Hamilton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mckicker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hamilton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckicker tries to clinch but Hamilton moves out of range.
Mckicker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hamilton's waist but Hamilton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mckicker off to one side.
Hamilton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Hamilton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hamilton working hard to break the clinch.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but Mckicker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hamilton gets underhooks to prevent Mckicker's takedown attempt.
Mckicker letting Hamilton take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckicker misses with a knee to the head.
Mckicker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hamilton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hamilton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamilton lands a head shot.
Mckicker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mckicker misses with a body kick.
Hamilton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Hamilton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hamilton is looking to land body kicks.
Hamilton misses with an uppercut. Mckicker saw that one coming.
Mckicker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamilton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamilton wants to clinch
and Mckicker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hamilton thinking.
Mckicker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mckicker tries for a takedown but Hamilton circles away easily
enabling Hamilton to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckicker shoots in but Hamilton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mckicker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mckicker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hamilton is fending him off so far but Mckicker persists. Nope, Hamilton circles away and we're back to standing.
Shelby Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punchy Mckicker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckicker tries to clinch
and Hamilton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Mckicker. Beautiful body shot.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mckicker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mckicker lands a right hook to the body.
Mckicker slips a jab from Hamilton.
Mckicker shoots and misses
letting Hamilton counter with a right hand.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punchy Mckicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hamilton.
Hamilton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mckicker shoots and misses
and Hamilton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mckicker is looking to clinch but Hamilton is avoiding it.
Mckicker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mckicker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mckicker is looking to clinch but Hamilton is avoiding it.
Hamilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mckicker.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses.
Mckicker shoots for a double leg takedown but Hamilton sprawls well. He's pushed Mckicker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mckicker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hamilton is standing up over Mckicker. Mckicker looks to escape but Hamilton dives into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mckicker wants to control but Hamilton postures up.
Mckicker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckicker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamilton swivels and escapes.
Mckicker tries to keep at a distance but Hamilton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hamilton is working for takedown but Mckicker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mckicker wants to take the fight to the mat but Hamilton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hamilton manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamilton looking to control.
Mckicker wants to stand and escape but instead Hamilton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Hamilton!
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