PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orla Wanker (ranked 6457 p4p, 456 weight class) and Gregor Hamilton (ranked 24677 p4p, 508 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wanker
vs
Hamilton

190 cm
20
191 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
182 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregor Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton shows good takedown defense.
Hamilton dives in and grabs Wanker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wanker pushes down on Hamilton's head and hops out.

Wanker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hamilton is trying to defend but Wanker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Wanker is looking for a kimura but Hamilton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wanker to get the leverage.

Wanker seems to be working for a kimura but Hamilton defends the submission attempt.

Wanker is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wanker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hamilton is just riding it out for now. Wanker eventually gives up the hold.
Wanker controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamilton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton wants to control but Wanker is keeping busy.

Hamilton is defending against the submission attempts here by Wanker.
Wanker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Wanker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Wanker wants to work for an arm triangle but Hamilton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

Wanker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hamilton wants to control but Wanker is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton is refusing to be controlled, as Wanker sits in half guard.
Hamilton is doing well to control the position and prevent Wanker from advancing to side control.
Wanker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hamilton!
Wanker looking to control but Hamilton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Wanker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hamilton manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Wanker is trying to get an arm triangle but Hamilton is defending well.

Wanker is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hamilton is trying to escape and Wanker transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hamilton is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wanker! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orla Wanker!