PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jury Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilton comes into the arena with Symphony 9 blaring out of the sound system. Watts has chosen Seek and Destroy as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jury Hamilton has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jury Hamilton seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hamilton
vs
Watts

150 cm
18
152 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Malicestar
Syndicate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jury Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Watts!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hamilton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Watts!
Watts is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton scoring with strikes but Watts is staying in there.
Watts regains half guard.
Hamilton drops an elbow to the side of Watts's head.
Watts is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hamilton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hamilton's back!

Watts looking to break Hamilton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hamilton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Watts will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamilton trying to control but not successfully.
Watts doesn't have the hooks in and Hamilton manages to turn into his guard.
Watts has momentary wrist control but Hamilton slips an elbow through the middle.
Hamilton preventing the sweep.
Hamilton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hamilton landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Watts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hamilton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watts on the ground.
Hamilton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hamilton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hamilton lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Watts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hamilton working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watts keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.

Watts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hamilton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hamilton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hamilton wants to pass the guard but Watts is keeping the position.

Watts 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.

Hamilton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watts looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
Hamilton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hamilton landing some decent shots from guard.
Hamilton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hamilton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hamilton postures up and lands a big shot to Watts's brow.
Hamilton distracts Watts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hamilton stands up over Watts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hamilton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Watts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamilton is aware though and is defending well.
Hamilton working some strikes from top position.
Watts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamilton distracts Watts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hamilton with a nice head shot there.

Watts 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.
Hamilton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hamilton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hamilton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Watts some visible discomfort.
Hamilton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hamilton working the head with strikes.
Hamilton scores with punches from side control.
Hamilton is working Watts over with some ground and pound from side control.
Watts on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hamilton looks up at the clock and then as Watts takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hamilton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hamilton scoring with punches and elbows.
Hamilton working the ground and pound.
Hamilton scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamilton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Watts tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hamilton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Watts down.
Hamilton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hamilton scoring with punches from side control.
Hamilton working the head and body with strikes.
Watts is looking for a sweep.
Hamilton is chipping away with strikes.
Hamilton working the head with strikes.
Watts is trying to improve his position.
Hamilton lands some shots froms side control.
Hamilton working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamilton scoring with punches from side control.
Hamilton grinds an elbow into Watts's temple.
Watts is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hamilton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hamilton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hamilton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Watts!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jury Hamilton dominated that round.
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 shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Watts's guard.

Watts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamilton is aware though and is defending well.
Hamilton is in close to Watts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Watts is looking for a triangle but Hamilton pushes his legs off easily.

Watts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamilton is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamilton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Watts 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.
Hamilton lands a couple of elbows.
Hamilton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Watts's head.
Hamilton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hamilton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hamilton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hamilton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Watts is breathing heavily.
Hamilton scoring with some ground and pound.
Hamilton cracks Watts with a solid left hand.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Watts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton connects with a couple of short punches.
Hamilton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Watts 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.
Hamilton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hamilton is working Watts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Watts has his foot on Hamilton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hamilton works his way back into a safe position though.
Hamilton postures up and lands a big shot to Watts's brow.
Hamilton wants to pass the guard but Watts is keeping the position.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but Watts keeps moving.

Watts has an active guard here but Hamilton has managed to pass into half guard.
Hamilton is nestled in close to Watts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamilton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Hamilton there.
Nice strikes from Hamilton there.
Hamilton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hamilton is controlling the pace.
Jury Hamilton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Watts looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Hamilton.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hamilton lands a nice short elbow.
Watts is looking for a sweep. Hamilton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamilton is trying to control. Watts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hamilton drops an elbow to the side of Watts's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hamilton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watts keeps working.
Watts gets full guard.
Hamilton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Watts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hamilton defends it easily.
Hamilton scoring with some ground and pound.
Hamilton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Watts's head.

Watts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hamilton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hamilton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hamilton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Watts working for a triangle but Hamilton defends it easily.
Hamilton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Watts is looking for a triangle but Hamilton pushes his legs off easily.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Watts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hamilton has managed to get both his arms back between Watts's legs - danger averted.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but Watts keeps moving.
Hamilton works over Watts with some ground and pound from guard.
Hamilton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hamilton advances position into side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamilton working the ground and pound from side control.
Hamilton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hamilton lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jury Hamilton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Hamilton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hamilton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hamilton lands an elbow.
Watts manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hamilton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Watts is working away from the top position though.
Hamilton controlling the position well.

Watts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Watts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hamilton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hamilton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hamilton tries to get out of the position.
Watts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Watts is working for a submission of some sort.

Hamilton has one foot on Watts's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watts as he avoids it easily.
Hamilton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Watts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hamilton circles away.

Hamilton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hamilton is working Watts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hamilton cracks Watts with a solid left hand.
Hamilton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Watts's head.
Andrew Watts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Watts's head.

Watts is looking for a triangle but Hamilton pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamilton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Watts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hamilton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hamilton distracts Watts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamilton is one step ahead there.

Watts 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.

Hamilton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hamilton stands up from Watts's guard - Hamilton perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hamilton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Watts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hamilton connects with a decent elbow.
Hamilton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Watts takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hamilton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Watts to see if he's OK.
Watts manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hamilton keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Watts is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hamilton still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hamilton has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Watts takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Watts tries to buck Hamilton off but Hamilton is having none of it.
Hamilton scoring with punches and elbows.
Hamilton grinds an elbow into Watts's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamilton is chipping away with strikes.
Watts tries to buck Hamilton off but Hamilton is having none of it.
Hamilton landing a few strikes.
Hamilton working the ground and pound from side control.
Hamilton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Watts to see if he's OK.
Watts is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hamilton is controlling him well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watts is looking to reverse the position.
Hamilton is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Hamilton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hamilton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jury Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamilton 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jury Hamilton!