PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole Hamels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and New York Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hamels
vs
York Strangler

188 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
167 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

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Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Hamels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, New York Strangler!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamels misses with a wild combination.
Hamels misses with a wild combination.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamels as he avoids it easily.
Hamels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Hamels scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like New York Strangler has been cut.
Strangler misses with a takedown attempt - Hamels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Hamels does no damage.
Strangler has a takedown stuffed.
Cole Hamels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New York Strangler.
Strangler shoots for a takedown but Hamels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hamels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strangler doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamels throws a series of punches but Strangler moves out of range.
Hamels misses with a wild combination.
Hamels is breathing heavily.

Strangler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamels parries the strikes from Strangler easily there. Strangler is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hamels to escape.

Strangler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamels, who protects the arm well.
Hamels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Strangler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Strangler lands an elbow.
Strangler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strangler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hamels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hamels is trying to get back to his feet.
Strangler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hamels!
Strangler landing shots from mount.

Strangler moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hamels has worked his arm free - good work by Hamels!
Strangler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hamels's legs.
Strangler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamels keeps working.

Strangler swings around for an armbar but Hamels sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Strangler's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler working a defensive guard but Hamels manages to pass into side control anyway.
Strangler gets back to half guard.
Hamels prevents Strangler from improving his position.
It looks like Hamels is going to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strangler punching from the bottom.
Hamels prevents Strangler from improving his position.

Strangler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Hamels is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hamels tries to bum rush Strangler with a series of wild strikes but Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hamels throws a right hand that Strangler ducks under and follows up with a left that Strangler also avoids with ease.

Strangler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strangler showed some decent athleticism there.
Hamels pushes Strangler off looking to stand but Strangler dives back in and keeps control.
Strangler working over Hamels with some ground and pound. Hamels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strangler thows a huge punch but Hamels dodges it nicely.
Strangler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamels defending well though.
Strangler is tying to control. Hamels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hamels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Strangler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Hamels does no damage.
Strangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamels.
Cole Hamels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Hamels. No joy for Strangler on that attempt.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown but Hamels shows good takedown defense.
Strangler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Strangler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Strangler slips a nice elbow through Hamels's hands, connecting with Hamels's forehead.
Strangler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Hamels is defending against the submission attempts here by Strangler.
Strangler works his way into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strangler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hamels's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

New York Strangler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on New York Strangler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hamels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strangler misses with a takedown attempt - Hamels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hamels lands a with a good body shot.
Hamels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Strangler.

Strangler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamels, who protects the arm well.

Strangler swings around for an armbar but Hamels sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Strangler's guard.
Hamels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strangler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Strangler trying to control the action but Hamels is working from the bottom.
Strangler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamels defending well though.
Ground and pound from Strangler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler thows a huge punch but Hamels dodges it nicely.
Strangler tries to pass to full mount but Hamels defends it.
New York Strangler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strangler working the head and body with strikes.
Strangler trying to advance position but Hamels counters by regaining guard.
Strangler connects with a couple of short punches.
Hamels is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strangler is controlling him.
Strangler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Strangler pushes down on Hamels's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Hamels makes his way to full guard, as Strangler worked for a kimura.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamels is keeping the position for now.
Strangler wants to control from the top but Hamels keeps moving.

Strangler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hamels manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strangler has Hamels in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strangler is on top in guard.
Strangler looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler thows a big elbow that misses.
Hamels keeping full guard, as Strangler tries to pass.
Strangler stops Hamels from standing up.
Hamels trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Strangler slips nicely into half guard.
Strangler trying to advance position but Hamels counters by regaining guard.
Strangler stops Hamels from standing up.
Strangler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hamels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hamels wants to stand but Strangler is controlling the position.
Strangler forces his way into half guard.
Strangler is pressing down on Hamels's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hamels is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Strangler there.
Hamels won't allow Strangler to pass to mount.
Strangler moves into full mount! Hamels won't be happy about that!
Hamels is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Strangler wants to control the pace but Hamels is squirming around nicely.

Strangler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hamels is now in Strangler's guard. A big mistake from Strangler there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

New York Strangler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on New York Strangler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Strangler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hamels's guard.
Hamels wants to get back to his feet but Strangler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Strangler forces his way into half guard.
Strangler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hamels is not content to let Strangler control the position.
Strangler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strangler.
Strangler looks to land a strike but Hamels avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Strangler won't allow Hamels to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Strangler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hamels looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hamels looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hamels!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strangler wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hamels has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Strangler's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Strangler is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hamels!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cole Hamels!