PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeVon Hampton (ranked 4259 p4p, 6687 weight class) and Kijel Sorenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Hampton
vs
Sorenson

180 cm
18
205
4 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
205
0 - 2 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DeVon Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kijel Sorenson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sorenson clinches up against the cage.
Hampton is trying to drag Sorenson to the mat but Sorenson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sorenson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like DeVon Hampton has been cut.

Sorenson pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sorenson managing to control the position.
Sorenson wants to stand up but Hampton is controlling him.
Sorenson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hampton is in close to Sorenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hampton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sorenson's head.
Hampton landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton wants to pass the guard but Sorenson is keeping the position.
Hampton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorenson pulls Hampton in close to prevent any damage.
Hampton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hampton throwing strikes from guard but Sorenson blocks nicely.
Hampton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hampton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hampton landing with the ground and pound.
Hampton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sorenson's head.
Hampton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hampton trying to control but Sorenson is working from the bottom.
Hampton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hampton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hampton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Sorenson is rocked!
Hampton lands a couple of digs.
Sorenson is still in real trouble! Can Hampton finish him?
Hampton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sorenson's head.
Hampton gets to his feet and stands over Sorenson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sorenson felt that one! Hampton unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sorenson from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeVon Hampton!
An out of breath DeVon Hampton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.