PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Lane
vs
Hamilton

199 cm
18
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Lane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton wants to clinch up but Lane keeps it at a distance.

Hamilton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lane wants a takedown.

Hamilton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lane throws a right and a left that Hamilton avoids nicely.
Lane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lane misses with a few strikes there.
Hamilton tries to clinch up but Lane circles away and keeps his distance.

Hamilton has Lane up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hamilton.
A right handed body shot lands from Hamilton.
Lane prevents the takedown attempt.
Lane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hamilton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lane fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Hamilton forces Lane back against the cage and clinches.
Hamilton scores with a hook to the body.
Hamilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lane throws a head punch that misses.
Hamilton lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamilton has him pressed against the cage.
Lane lands with a right to the head.
Lane misses with an elbow over the top.
Lane wants to get back to striking at distance but Hamilton won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Hamilton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hamilton wants a takedown.
Justin Lane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Hamilton.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but Lane won't allow it.
Hamilton wants to get back to striking at distance but Lane won't allow it.
Hamilton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hamilton working hard to break the clinch.
Hamilton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Lane manages to break the clinch.
Hamilton is looking to clinch.
Hamilton wants to clinch up but Lane keeps it at a distance.
Hamilton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lane backs up against the cage.
Lane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lane is breathing heavily.

Hamilton closes the distance and clinches.
Hamilton tries for a takedown. No joy.

Lane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hamilton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton wants to clinch up but Lane keeps it at a distance.
Hamilton misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Hamilton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hamilton.
Hamilton wants to clinch up but Lane keeps it at a distance.
Lane is looking to clinch.
Lane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Hamilton misses.
Nice shot by Hamilton.
Lane tries to bum rush Hamilton with a series of wild strikes but Hamilton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamilton looks to clinch
and Lane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
George Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hamilton counters with a three punch combo that has Lane backing up. Lane nods at Hamilton to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamilton moves out of range of the strikes.
Lane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamilton has a takedown stuffed.
Hamilton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hamilton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane throws a series of punches but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hamilton misses with a double jab
and Lane counters with a one-two to the body.
Hamilton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lane cracks Hamilton with a good jab.
Lane throws a nice looking combination but Hamilton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamilton wants to clinch
and Lane counters with a one-two to the body.
Hamilton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch but Lane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lane swinging wilding here.
A lazy left from Hamilton finds it's target.
Lane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lane moves into the clinch successfully.
Hamilton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lane is trying to break the clinch but Hamilton has him pressed against the cage.
Hamilton fails to pull guard.
Hamilton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lane.

Lane manages to break the clinch.
Hamilton moves away from the strike by Lane.

Hamilton closes the distance and clinches.
Lane can't break the clinch.

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.
Lane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lane stops Hamilton from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lane trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hamilton has his feet on Lane's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Hamilton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lane throws a jab but it's blocked by Hamilton.
Lane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hamilton counters with a nice uppercut.
Lane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hamilton counters with a series of strikes. Lane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hamilton wants to clinch.
Lane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hamilton.
Lane wants to clinch.
Lane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lane drops his hands momentarily and Hamilton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamilton tries to clinch there but Lane circles away.
Lane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hamilton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lane counters with a straight right hand.
Hamilton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lane counter with a right hand.
Justin Lane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lane misses with a double jab

and Hamilton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hamilton.

Lane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Lane closes the distance and clinches.
Hamilton prevents Lane from breaking the clinch.
Hamilton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lane is trying to break free.
Lane prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Lane.
Hamilton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Justin Lane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Hamilton.
Lane is trying to force a seperation but Hamilton has the dominant position.
Lane working hard to break the clinch.
Hamilton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lanes head.

Lane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hamilton throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lane holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hamilton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hamilton working Lane over with knees to the body.

Lane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lane momentarily.
Hamilton tries to clinch up
and Lane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamilton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hamilton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lane swinging wilding here.
Hamilton moves in looking to clinch but Lane pushes him off.
Hamilton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lane lands a two punch combo.

Hamilton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane tries to break free but Hamilton pushes him back against the cage.
Lane tries to break free but Hamilton pushes him back against the cage.
Hamilton fails to pull guard.

Lane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Lane holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lane keeps control of Hamilton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Lane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lane misses with a double jab
enabling Hamilton to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamilton fails to land with a series of punches.
Hamilton loads up on a big right hand but Lane slips the punch.
Hamilton tries to clinch

and Lane counters by moving into the clinch.
Hamilton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane prevents Hamilton from breaking the clinch.

Lane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamilton tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Lane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lane working some strikes from top position.
Hamilton trying to keep a closed guard but Lane is proving a slippery customer.

Lane stands up and waves to Hamilton to follow him.
Lane misses with a combination
and Hamilton counters with a nice uppercut.
Lane misses with a jab, cross combination.

Lane clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamilton is trying to drag Lane to the mat but Lane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lane is trying to break the clinch but Hamilton has him pressed against the cage.

Hamilton jumps guard and drags Lane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Lane dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hamilton backs up against the cage.
George Hamilton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lane misses with a two punch combination.

Hamilton gets a clinch.

Hamilton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hamilton slaps away a takedown attempt from Lane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hamilton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lane tries a low kick but Hamilton avoids it.
Hamilton tries to clinch there but Lane circles away.
Lane walks into a stiff left hand from Hamilton.
Lane keeps the fight on the outside.
Hamilton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamilton misses with a series of wild punches.
Lane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane misses with a double jab
and Hamilton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamilton misses with a two punch combination.
Lane throws a combination that misses
and Hamilton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamilton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamilton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lane's head backwards.
Hamilton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lane keeps the fight on the outside.
Lane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamilton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hamilton fails with an attempt to clinch.

Lane drives through and clinches with Hamilton against the cage.
Lane working hard to break the clinch.
Hamilton has Lane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lane wants to break free but Hamilton has control.
Hamilton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lane prevents it.
Justin Lane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Hamilton.

Lane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Hamilton to counter with a crisp jab.
Lane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamilton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamilton wants to clinch but Lane slips to the side

and Lane holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Lane manages to break the clinch.
Lane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamilton circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamilton scores with a three punch combo!
Lane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lane swinging wilding here.
Lane fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Hamilton has taken the fight to the clinch.

Lane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Hamilton.
Some wild striking there from Lane.
Lane misses with a few strikes there.
Hamilton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamilton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lane misses with a combination
and Lane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lane throws a leg kick but Hamilton checks it.
A jab from Hamilton does it's job there.
Lane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

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 looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hamilton stuffs the takedown.
Hamilton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lane thows a body shot but no joy.
Hamilton tries to clinch but Lane moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamilton looks to clinch
and Lane counters with a stiff right hand.
Hamilton tries to clinch there but Lane circles away.
Hamilton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hamilton.
Hamilton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lane counters with a series of strikes. Hamilton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lane ducks right into an uppercut from Hamilton.
Hamilton darts in trying to clinch
and Lane counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Lane moves into the clinch.
Lane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hamilton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Justin Lane.
I think Lane 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Lane!