PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heon Ji Baek (ranked 3968 p4p, 4761 weight class) and Payton Hampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Baek
vs
Hampton

165 cm
18
135
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
135
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heon Ji Baek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Payton Hampton!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hampton moves away from the strike by Baek.
A jab from Hampton misses.
Hampton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hampton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baek.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baek throws a shot to the body.

Hampton moves into the clinch.
Hampton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hampton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baek tries to break free but Hampton pushes him back against the cage.
Baek is trying to force a seperation but Hampton has the dominant position.
Hampton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hampton lands with a light punch inside.
Hampton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baek working aggressively here.
Baek throws a punch but it's blocked by Hampton.
Still in the clinch, Hampton scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hampton lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton blocks an uppercut.
Hampton blocking some punches.
Baek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baek wants to break free but Hampton has control.
Baek is trying to break the clinch but Hampton has him pressed against the cage.
Hampton lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Hampton.
Baek tries to circle away but Hampton has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Hampton.
A short body shot lands from Hampton as the two fighters clinch.
Hampton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Hampton.
Baek is trying to break the clinch but Hampton has him pressed against the cage.
Hampton cracks Baek with a nice body shot.
Hampton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baek misses with a punch on the inside.
Baek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hampton scores with a hook to the body.
Baek wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton blocking some punches.
Hampton lands a shot to the body.
Hampton presses Baek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hampton keeps control of Baek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Hampton.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hampton.
Nice body punch from Hampton - that landed with a thud.
Hampton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hampton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baek backwards.
Hampton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baek.
Baek is trying to break the clinch but Hampton is controlling him.
Hampton lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hampton - that landed with a thud.
Hampton lands a body shot.
Hampton prevents a body shot from Baek.
A right hand to the body from Hampton.
Hampton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hampton scores with a shot to the side of Baek's head.
Hampton lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baek is trying to break the clinch but Hampton has him pressed against the cage.
Hampton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hampton lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Hampton as the two fighters clinch.
Baek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hampton pushes Baek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hampton lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hampton.
Baek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hampton prevents a body shot from Baek.
Hampton scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Hampton.
Baek working hard to break the clinch.
Hampton scores with a shot to the side of Baek's head.
Hampton lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baek has a couple of punches blocked by Hampton.
Hampton scores with a shot to the side of Baek's head.
Baek wants to break free but Hampton has control.
Hampton blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hampton presses Baek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hampton lands with a right to the head.
Come on Hampton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hampton effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Hampton's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hampton lands a body shot.
Hampton cracks Baek with a nice body shot.
Hampton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baek.
A hook to the body from Hampton.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hampton digs a right hand underneath Baek's ribcage. Baek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hampton.
A short body shot lands from Hampton as the two fighters clinch.
Hampton digs a right hand into Baek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baek's gas tank.
Hampton lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Baek fails to land.
Hampton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baek is trying to break the clinch but Hampton is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Payton Hampton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hampton misses with a hook.
Baek scores with a jab to the head.
Hampton staying out of range there.
Payton Hampton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hampton tests Baek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baek scores with a jab.
Hampton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Baek.

Hampton clinches up with Baek and pushes him back against the cage.
Baek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Baek.
Baek is trying to break the clinch but Hampton has him pressed against the cage.
Hampton pushes Baek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hampton scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hampton.
Payton Hampton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hampton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hampton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baek backwards.
Hampton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Hampton.
Hampton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hampton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baek backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Hampton as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Hampton on the inside.
Hampton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hampton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Baek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Hampton.
Hampton is leaning against Baek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hampton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baek throws a head punch that misses.
Hampton controlling the action here for a moment.
Hampton lands a hook that snaps the head of Baek backwards.
Hampton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hampton is working Baek over against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hampton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baek is looking to break free of the clinch but Hampton has double underhooks.
Baek can't break the clinch.
Hampton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hampton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baek's efforts to push away.
Hampton keeps control of Baek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hampton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baek's efforts to push away.
Hampton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baek.
Baek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hampton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baek backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hampton.
Baek wants to get back to striking at distance but Hampton won't allow it.
Baek wants to get back to striking at distance but Hampton won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Hampton.
Hampton prevents Baek from breaking the clinch.
Hampton works on Baek's body with a couple of short punches.
Hampton is leaning against Baek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hampton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hampton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Hampton.
Hampton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baek backwards.
Hampton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baek tries to break free but Hampton pushes him back against the cage.
Hampton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baek is trying to force a seperation but Hampton has the dominant position.
Hampton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baek is trying to break free.
Hampton blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hampton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baeks head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baek misses with the head strike.
Hampton blocking some punches.
Baek tries to break free but Hampton pushes him back against the cage.
Hampton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baek backwards.
Hampton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baek backwards.
Hampton scores with a hook to the body.
Hampton is struggling to control the position.
A short body shot lands from Hampton as the two fighters clinch.
Baek is trying to break free.
Baek has had enough of the clinch but Hampton keeps him there for the moment.
Baek tries to break the clinch but Hampton is controlling the position.
Baek is trying to break the clinch but Hampton has him pressed against the cage.
Hampton lands with a short shot to the head.
Hampton lands with a short shot to the head.
Baek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hampton lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Payton Hampton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hampton misses with an uppercut.
Hampton needs to keep his hands up - Baek had a free shot at his head there.

Hampton has closed the distance and engaged Baek in a clinch.
Hampton is leaning against Baek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hampton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baek tries to break free but Hampton pushes him back against the cage.
Hampton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baek has a couple of punches blocked by Hampton.
A left hand lands to the body for Hampton.
Baek wants to break free but Hampton has control.
Hampton blocks a body shot from Baek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baek.
Hampton digs a right hand into Baek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baek's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hampton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hampton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hampton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baek.
A frustrated look appears on Baek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baek swings wildly with an uppercut but Hampton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Hampton scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton scores with a shoulder strike.
Hampton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hampton digs a right hand underneath Baek's ribcage. Baek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Hampton on the inside.
Baek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hampton.
Baek misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hampton.
Hampton digs a right hand underneath Baek's ribcage. Baek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hampton scores with a shoulder strike.
Hampton lands a shot to the body.
Hampton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hampton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baek tries to break free but Hampton pushes him back against the cage.
Hampton digs a right hand into Baek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baek's gas tank.
Hampton lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Hampton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baek has a couple of punches blocked by Hampton.
Hampton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hampton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hampton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baek.
Baek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baek takes a shot to the head.
Hampton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hampton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hampton is working Baek over against the cage.
Hampton cracks Baek with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hampton.
A shot in the inside from Hampton.
Hampton lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hampton.
Hampton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hampton blocking some punches.
Baek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baek wants to get back to striking at distance but Hampton won't allow it.
Hampton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hampton scores with a shoulder strike.
Hampton lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hampton.
Baek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hampton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Hampton.
Hampton scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hampton lands a body punch.
Hampton scores with a hook to the body.
Baek misses with a punch to the body.
Hampton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hampton lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hampton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hampton gets through Baek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hampton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hampton is leaning against Baek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hampton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baek is trying to push Hampton away but Hampton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hampton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hampton works on Baek's body with a couple of short punches.
Baek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hampton lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Hampton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baek throws a punch but it's blocked by Hampton.
Hampton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baeks head.
Hampton gets through Baek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baek tries to throw a body punch but Hampton avoids it by throwing Baek back against the cage.
Heon Ji Baek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

And that's the end of the fight!
Payton Hampton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hampton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Payton Hampton!