PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Hampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tareco Safondine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hampton
vs
Safondine

183 cm
24
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Arcticus University: London

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tareco Safondine!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Safondine gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Safondine wants to pass to mount but Hampton is defending the position.
Safondine thows a huge punch but Hampton dodges it nicely.
Safondine prevents Hampton from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hampton is defending against the submission attempts here by Safondine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Safondine is trying to control the action in half guard but Hampton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Safondine seems to be working for a kimura but Hampton defends the submission attempt.
Safondine wants to control but Hampton is keeping him busy.
Hampton is trying to stand back up but Safondine is controlling him
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Safondine looks to land a strike but Hampton avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hampton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Safondine controls the pace.
Safondine trying to move into half guard but instead Hampton has managed to sweep!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safondine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hampton is controlling him.
Hampton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Safondine is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Safondine fails with a takedown attempt.
Safondine tries to close the distance and clinch but Hampton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Safondine tries to clinch but Hampton moves out of range.
Hampton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Safondine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hampton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hampton.

Safondine pushes Hampton off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Safondine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hampton is trying to defend but Safondine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hampton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hampton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hampton regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Safondine wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
Safondine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safondine tries to free his leg and advance position but Hampton is retaining full guard.
Safondine postures up in Hampton's guard and throws a big left but Hampton blocks it.
Hampton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Safondine trying to control the position from guard on top but Hampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Safondine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hampton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tareco Safondine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Safondine is defended easily by Hampton.
Hampton feinted with a counter takedown.
Safondine moves away from the strike by Hampton.
Safondine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hampton is looking for a counter combo.
Hampton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hampton wants it to stay on the feet.
Safondine throws a head kick but Hampton moves out of range.
Safondine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hampton counters with a nice body shot.
Victor Hampton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tareco Safondine.
Hampton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Safondine fails with a takedown attempt.
Safondine is breathing heavily.

Safondine tries to keep at a distance but Hampton has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Safondine.
Hampton throws an elbow that misses.
Safondine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hampton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hampton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Safondine's face.
Safondine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hampton gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hampton is working hard here to advance position.
Hampton keeping moving, preventing Safondine from controlling successfully.
Hampton is looking to stand back up but Safondine counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hampton.
Safondine is looking to stall here but Hampton recovers full guard.
Safondine advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safondine thows a huge punch but Hampton dodges it nicely.
Safondine content to control rather than advance.
Safondine is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hampton reverses the position - he's now on top in Safondine's guard.
Hampton stands up over Safondine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Safondine is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hampton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hampton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Safondine is defending well.

Hampton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Safondine uses from the top position.
Safondine wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
Safondine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Safondine wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Safondine throws an elbow that misses. Hampton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Safondine's guard. Nice move by Hampton!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Hampton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Safondine goes for a double leg but Hampton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hampton continues to drive forward.

Safondine clinches with his opponent.
Hampton lands a nice elbow.
Safondine wants a takedown.
Hampton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Safondine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hampton slowing the pace effectively.

Hampton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Safondine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hampton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Safondine is in Hampton's guard.
Safondine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hampton is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Safondine lands a couple of elbows.
Hampton keeping full guard, as Safondine tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton trying to keep a closed guard but Safondine is proving a slippery customer.
Safondine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Safondine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hampton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Safondine, into his guard.

Hampton wanted to stand there but Safondine had control of the position.
Safondine wants to stand and escape but Hampton is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hampton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Safondine is proving hard to escape from.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Hampton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hampton throws a head kick but Safondine moves out of range.
Safondine tries to clinch up.
Hampton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Safondine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Victor Hampton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tareco Safondine.
Safondine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Safondine darts in looking for a takedown but Hampton gets double underhooks and turns Safondine into the cage.
Hampton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Hampton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Safondine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Safondine with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hampton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Safondine's guard.
Hampton throws a big right hand that misses.
Hampton prevents Safondine from getting back to his feet.
Hampton wanted to stand there but Safondine had control of the position.
Safondine is looking to stand up but Hampton isn't so interested in that idea.
Hampton wants to stand but Safondine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hampton throws a big elbow that misses.
Hampton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Safondine's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hampton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hampton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Safondine's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Safondine.
Hampton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Safondine fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hampton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hampton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Hampton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hampton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

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