PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexandru Lupei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lupei
vs
Hamilton

188 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Alexandru Lupei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lupei misses with a takedown

and Hamilton counters with a takedown into side control.
Lupei is trying to escape the position but Hamilton is controlling the position.
Hamilton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lupei takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hamilton lands some shots froms side control.
Lupei is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hamilton connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton looks up at the clock and then as Lupei takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hamilton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hamilton working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hamilton controlling from side mount.
Lupei tries to improve position but can't.
Lupei takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hamilton working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Hamilton is looking to take a break and control but Lupei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamilton lands an elbow.
Hamilton working the body and head with strikes.
Hamilton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hamilton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lupei takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Hamilton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lupei wants to control but Hamilton postures up.
Hamilton is working Lupei over with some ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lupei's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lupei tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lupei takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hamilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lupei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hamilton looks up at the clock and then as Lupei takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hamilton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hamilton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lupei takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Lupei's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lupei takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lupei tries to bench press Hamilton off him but Hamilton keeps the position.
Hamilton cracks Lupei with a big right hand but Lupei just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lupei manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hamilton's best efforts.
Hamilton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hamilton is nestled in close to Lupei, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lupei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Hamilton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hamilton drops an elbow to the side of Lupei's head.
Hamilton wants to control but Lupei is keeping him busy.

Lupei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamilton pulls his head out easily.
Hamilton is pressing down on Lupei's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lupei is holding on for now.
Hamilton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hamilton slips a nice elbow through Lupei's hands, connecting with Lupei's forehead.
Lupei gets back to full guard.
Lupei manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei prevents Hamilton from getting the reversal.
Hamilton wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
We've been informed that Hamilton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lupei throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hamilton because Lupei loaded up on that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lupei goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hamilton is on top in guard.
Hamilton scoring with some ground and pound.
Hamilton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamilton landing some decent shots from guard.
Hamilton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hamilton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lupei 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 Lupei off to one side.
Lupei has his takedown stuffed

and Hamilton moves into the clinch.
Lupei tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandru Lupei. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hamilton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hamilton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lupei with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Hamilton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lupei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hamilton.
Hamilton working the head and body with strikes.
Lupei trying to control but Hamilton postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei has hold of Hamilton's hands but Hamilton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hamilton working over Lupei with some ground and pound. Lupei looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lupei is staying active underneath Hamilton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hamilton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamilton is nestled in close to Lupei, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamilton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lupei tries to get to full guard but Hamilton has control of the leg.

Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lupei actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamilton connects with a nice short shot to Lupei's temple.
Hamilton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hamilton slips a nice elbow through Lupei's hands, connecting with Lupei's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei has hold of Hamilton's hands but Hamilton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Lupei looking for submissions off his back.
Lupei is refusing to be controlled, as Hamilton sits in half guard.
Lupei misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Hamilton.

Lupei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamilton pulls his head out easily.
Hamilton working over Lupei with some ground and pound. Lupei looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hamilton there.
Hamilton winds up and cracks Lupei with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lupei trying to control from the bottom.

Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hamilton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Hamilton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lupei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hamilton.
Lupei wants to control but Hamilton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hamilton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lupei with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Lupei actively working from the bottom here.
Hamilton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton is trying to control the action in half guard but Lupei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matt Hamilton has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hamilton lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamilton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Lupei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lupei throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamilton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamilton connects with a nice short shot to Lupei's temple.
Lupei wants to control but Hamilton is keeping busy.
Lupei wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lupei gets full guard.

Lupei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamilton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hamilton lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hamilton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Lupei with a lazy takedown attempt

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

Hamilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupei doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

Hamilton jumps guard.
Lupei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamilton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lupei trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamilton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lupei!
Hamilton controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton lands a heavy elbow.
Lupei wants to hold on but Hamilton pushes him away.
Hamilton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lupei is looking to escape.
Hamilton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lupei tries to reverse the position but Hamilton maintains control.
Hamilton landing strikes, looking to finish!

Lupei is rocked!
Hamilton lands a couple of good shots and Lupei has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Lupei is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamilton lands strikes from the back and Lupei isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Hamilton!