PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Hampton (ranked 3462 p4p, 373 weight class) and John Tabatabai (ranked 2573 p4p, 290 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hampton
vs
Tabatabai

189 cm
25
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter
Fanatic Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Tabatabai!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hampton scores with a jab.
Tabatabai wants to clinch up but Hampton keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Hampton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hampton misses with a hook. Tabatabai ducked under it nicely.
Tabatabai tries to close the distance and clinch but Hampton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hampton avoids the body shot from Tabatabai.
Danga de danga de dang - Hampton scores with a four punch combination!
Tabatabai avoids the body shot from Hampton.
Hampton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

It looks like Carlos Hampton has been cut.
Hampton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tabatabai.
A nice combination there by Hampton.

Hampton gets tackled into the cage by Tabatabai. Tabatabai maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hampton wants a takedown but no success here.
Hampton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hampton pushes Tabatabai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tabatabai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hampton is working for takedown but Tabatabai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hampton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tabatabais head.
Hampton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tabatabai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tabatabai swings wildly with an uppercut but Hampton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hampton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tabatabai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabatabai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hampton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tabatabai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hampton is trying to drag Tabatabai to the mat but Tabatabai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hampton wants a takedown.
Tabatabai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tabatabai.
Tabatabai lands with a right to the head.
Hampton blocks an uppercut.
Hampton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tabatabai prevents it.
Hampton is working for takedown but Tabatabai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hampton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tabatabai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tabatabai tries to throw a body punch but Hampton avoids it by throwing Tabatabai back against the cage.
Tabatabai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hampton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tabatabai is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabatabai misses with the head strike.
Hampton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tabatabai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tabatabai blocking some punches.
Tabatabai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tabatabai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hampton is breathing heavily.
Tabatabai can't find room to land a body shot as Hampton controls the action.
Hampton wants a takedown.
Tabatabai gets underhooks to prevent Hampton's takedown attempt.
Tabatabai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hampton backwards.
Hampton pushes Tabatabai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Tabatabai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike.
Tabatabai lands a shoulder strike.

Hampton is rocked!
Tabatabai throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Hampton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tabatabai working aggressively here.
Hampton blocking some punches.
Tabatabai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tabatabai.
Hampton blocks an uppercut.
Tabatabai throws a punch but it's blocked by Hampton.
Tabatabai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hampton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tabatabai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tabatabai lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hampton tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Tabatabai!
John Tabatabai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.