PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil NaLeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Waka Flocka - By the Gun. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hamilton
vs
NaLeans

213 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil NaLeans!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NaLeans tries to clinch up.
Hamilton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
NaLeans misses with a double jab.
Neil NaLeans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

NaLeans closes the distance and clinches.

Hamilton breaks from the clinch.
NaLeans throws a series of punches but Hamilton avoids them all with ease.
Hamilton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hamilton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from NaLeans. Hamilton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from NaLeans misses.
NaLeans avoids the head kick by Hamilton.
NaLeans shoots in but Hamilton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NaLeans blocks a head kick by Hamilton.
NaLeans works Hamilton's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from NaLeans.
NaLeans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by NaLeans misses
and Hamilton counters with a slapping leg kick.
NaLeans cracks Hamilton with a good jab.
NaLeans walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hamilton.
A head kick by NaLeans misses
and Hamilton counters with a nice kick to the body.
NaLeans looks gassed!
Hamilton throws a head kick that half lands.
Hamilton scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

NaLeans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hamilton is looking to stand up but NaLeans isn't so interested in that idea.
NaLeans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans prevents Hamilton from getting back to his feet.

NaLeans is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hamilton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst NaLeans is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
NaLeans closes the distance and clinches up with Hamilton, looking for a takedown. NaLeans pushes Hamilton against the cage but Hamilton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jamal Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil NaLeans.
NaLeans 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 NaLeans off to one side.
NaLeans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NaLeans.
NaLeans tries to land a body kick
and Hamilton counters with a head kick. That will keep NaLeans thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
NaLeans misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans scores with a nice right hand.
Hamilton throws a half hearted mid kick.
NaLeans misses with a hook to the body
and Hamilton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. NaLeans really felt that one!
NaLeans throws a series of punches but Hamilton avoids them all with ease.
Hamilton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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.
Some bone on bone action there as NaLeans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hamilton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hamilton.
Hamilton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hamilton. NaLeans shrugs it off though.
Hamilton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from NaLeans.
NaLeans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamilton manages to avoid it.
NaLeans throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hamilton counters with a nice body kick.
Hamilton lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by NaLeans as he checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton misses with a body kick.
Hamilton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and NaLeans is able to avoid easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hamilton. NaLeans shrugs it off though.
NaLeans tries to clinch but Hamilton moves away
and Hamilton counters with a nice kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hamilton.
NaLeans avoids the head kick by Hamilton.
NaLeans avoids the head kick by Hamilton.
The fighters circling - NaLeans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
NaLeans wants to clinch but Hamilton slips to the side
and Hamilton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hamilton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
NaLeans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hamilton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Hamilton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hamilton scores with a spinning back kick!
NaLeans misses with a takedown attempt - Hamilton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hamilton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but NaLeans checks it well.
NaLeans avoids the head kick by Hamilton.
NaLeans has his takedown stuffed
and Hamilton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hamilton throws a wild body kick that NaLeans sees coming a mile off.
NaLeans looks to land a right hand but Hamilton moved out of range.
NaLeans has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hamilton.
NaLeans is breathing heavily.
Hamilton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by NaLeans.
Hamilton misses with a head kick.
NaLeans moves out of range as Hamilton throws a body kick.
NaLeans thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamilton.
Hamilton scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by NaLeans misses
and Hamilton counters with a big head kick but NaLeans shrugs it off.
Hamilton lands with a kick to the temple. NaLeans shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
NaLeans clinches but Hamilton breaks the clinch
and Hamilton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hamilton throws a nice inside leg kick.
NaLeans checks a leg kick.
Hamilton throws a head kick but NaLeans moves out of range.
NaLeans tries to clinch but Hamilton moves away
and Hamilton counters with an outside leg kick.
Hamilton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by NaLeans.
The fight stays on the outside here - NaLeans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NaLeans swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from NaLeans.
NaLeans checks a leg kick.
Hamilton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but NaLeans checks it well.
Hamilton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
NaLeans looks to land a left hand but Hamilton moved out of range nicely.
NaLeans misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from NaLeans.
Jamal Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil NaLeans.
NaLeans misses with an uppercut.
NaLeans has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hamilton.
NaLeans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
NaLeans uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hamilton has time to react.
Hamilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NaLeans.
NaLeans swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hamilton counters with a nice low kick that buckles NaLeans's knee momentarily.
NaLeans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hamilton counters with a nice low kick that buckles NaLeans's knee momentarily.

NaLeans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hamilton pushes NaLeans off looking to stand but NaLeans dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NaLeans uses his free foot to push down on Hamilton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hamilton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans trying to control but Hamilton is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Hamilton really doesn't like being in this position too much.
NaLeans takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hamilton wants to try and get back to his feet.
NaLeans lands a big shot there that rocks Hamilton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
NaLeans won't let Hamilton get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
NaLeans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
NaLeans looking to control but Hamilton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Hamilton dominated that second round.
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!

NaLeans lands a head shot.
Hamilton thumps NaLeans with a low kick.
NaLeans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hamilton's head.
NaLeans misses with a body shot
and Hamilton counters with a head kick.
Hamilton misses with a head kick.
Hamilton misses with a body kick.
NaLeans loads up on a big right hand but Hamilton slips the punch.
NaLeans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamilton is looking to land body kicks.
NaLeans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
NaLeans lands with a shot to the body.
Hamilton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but NaLeans is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for NaLeans. That snapped Hamilton's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans lands with a nice body punch.
NaLeans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
NaLeans wants to clinch
and Hamilton counters with a good low kick that NaLeans was not able to check.
NaLeans throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
NaLeans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hamilton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
NaLeans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
NaLeans catches Hamilton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses.
NaLeans lands with a right hand.
NaLeans looks to land a left hand but Hamilton moved out of range nicely.
NaLeans thows a body shot but no joy.
NaLeans throws a sloppy head kick
and Hamilton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. NaLeans really felt that one!
NaLeans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
NaLeans closes the distance but Hamilton moves to the side
and Hamilton counters with a nice leg kick.
NaLeans blocks a head kick by Hamilton.
Some wild striking there from NaLeans.
NaLeans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamilton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten NaLeans somewhat.
NaLeans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamilton stuffs the takedown.
Hamilton lets loose with a powerful body kick. NaLeans will feel that in the morning.
NaLeans is looking to clinch.
NaLeans fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton throws a leg kick but NaLeans checks it.
Hamilton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hamilton misses with a low kick as NaLeans jumps back.
Hamilton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from NaLeans.
NaLeans closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hamilton counters with a head kick. That will keep NaLeans thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Neil NaLeans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamal Hamilton is winning the standup battle so far.
NaLeans takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hamilton scores with a kick to the body.
Hamilton misses with a kick to the body.
Hamilton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
NaLeans closes the distance but Hamilton moves to the side
and Hamilton counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamilton tries a low kick but NaLeans avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamilton throws a leg kick but NaLeans moved away.
Hamilton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of NaLeans's head.
Hamilton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NaLeans can do to turn this around?
Hamilton tries to land a leg kick but NaLeans saw it coming and moves away.
NaLeans tries to clinch up
and Hamilton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. NaLeans really felt that one!
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses
and NaLeans counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hamilton's knee momentarily.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

NaLeans darts in and clinches Hamilton up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from NaLeans.
NaLeans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
NaLeans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
NaLeans misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamilton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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