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Event:
HFC 26:Raynard vs Eye
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Hampton lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Hampton. Those never looked like landing.
Hampton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uzun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uzun lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Hampton darts in and clinches Uzun up against the cage.#BC#
Uzun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uzun has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hampton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Hampton with that takedown attempt.
Hampton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hampton shoots in for a double leg but Uzun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deniz Uzun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Hampton.
Uzun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hampton lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Uzun lands a lovely overhand right.
Uzun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Deniz Uzun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hampton misses with a takedown attempt - Uzun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Hampton shoots in for a double leg but Uzun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hampton slips a jab and a cross from Uzun.
Hampton throws a counter combo.
Uzun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hampton.
Hampton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uzun as he jumps to the side.
Uzun throws a hook but Hampton blocks it.
Uzun falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hampton counters with a left and a right that stings Uzun.
A cross from Uzun lands.#ROC#Hampton is rocked!
Hampton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uzun tries to avoid it but Hampton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uzun to the ground. Uzun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hampton is still on wobbly legs! Can Uzun finish him?
Hampton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uzun.
Uzun drops Hampton with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hampton! Uzun dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deniz Uzun! |
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Event:
HFC 23:Fleming vs Krabutov
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Hampton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Standifer tries to avoid it but Hampton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Standifer to the ground. Standifer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hampton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Standifer instigates a clinch.
Hampton wants a takedown but no success here.
Standifer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hampton backwards.
Standifer misses with a body punch.
Hampton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Standifer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Standifer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Standifer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hampton's elbow.
Standifer misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Standifer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Standifer controlling the pace.
Standifer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hampton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hampton's coaches at Canadian Combat Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1##SUB2#
Standifer seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standifer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Standifer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Standifer is looking for a kimura but Hampton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Standifer to get the leverage.
Hampton wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Standifer is working for a kimura but Hampton is defending it quite comfortably.
Standifer performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Standifer wants to free his trapped foot but Hampton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hampton is looking to control Standifer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hampton avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Standifer there.
Standifer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hampton wants to control but Standifer is keeping busy.
#T3#
Hampton tries to get to full guard but Standifer has control of the leg.
Standifer passes to side control.
Hampton seems a little lost for a moment, as Standifer dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Standifer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Standifer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hampton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Standifer off and has taken his back!
Hampton scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Standifer is looking for a way out.
Standifer is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Standifer trying to control the action but Hampton just sinks the hooks in.
Hampton throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Standifer!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Standifer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hampton with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Standifer counters by moving into the clinch.
Hampton has Standifer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Standifer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Standifer pushes Hampton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hampton wants to take the fight to the mat but Standifer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Standifer is leaning against Hampton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Standifer.
Standifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hampton controls his hands.
Standifer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hampton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hampton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hampton tries to pull guard but Standifer holds him up against the cage and eventually Hampton drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer digs a right hand into Hampton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hampton's gas tank.
Standifer scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Standifer.
Standifer scores with a hook to the body.
Hampton wants a takedown.
#T1#
Standifer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Standifer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hampton.
Standifer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Standifer lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Standifer.
Standifer lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Standifer lands a takedown into guard.
Standifer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hampton is keeping the position for now.
Standifer content to stall in guard here. #T2##SUB2#
Standifer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Standifer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hampton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standifer keeps trying to improve his position.
Standifer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Standifer with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Standifer looking to pass the guard.
Standifer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Standifer pushes Hampton up against the cage in a clinch.
Standifer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hampton is trying to pull guard but Standifer has him pressed against the cage.
Hampton prevents a body shot from Standifer.
Standifer lands an uppercut.#TD#
Hampton jumps into guard, dragging Standifer to the mat.
Standifer throws an elbow that misses. Hampton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Standifer's guard. Nice move by Hampton!#REVR##T4#
Standifer trying to control the position here.
Standifer is continuing to stall.
Hampton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Standifer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Standifer has an active guard here but Hampton has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Standifer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hampton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Standifer's waist but Standifer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hampton off to one side.
Standifer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hampton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hampton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hampton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Standifer's waist but Standifer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hampton off to one side.
A nice side step and Standifer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Standifer misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Standifer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Standifer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hampton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Standifer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Standifer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Standifer lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hampton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Standifer pulls his leg out and moves away.
A lazy left from Standifer finds it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Standifer lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Standifer.
Hampton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Standifer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Hampton is rocked!
Hampton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Hampton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Standifer walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hampton drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Standifer swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hampton's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finlay Standifer! |
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Event:
HFC19:Peramaki vs Clarke
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Tou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hampton avoids it really well and circles away.
Hampton is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Hampton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tou working a defensive guard but Hampton manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tou tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tou is trying to improve his position.
Tou is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Tou is not content to let Hampton control the position.
Hampton landing strikes.
Hampton trying to control the position but Tou is working away.
Tou is trying to get back to half guard.
Tou is not content to let Hampton control the position.
Tou is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hampton is putting a hurting on Tou here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hampton trying to control the position but Tou is working away.
Tou wants to control but Hampton postures up.
Tou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hampton off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Tou has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hampton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hampton breaks Tou's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Tou keeps moving.
Tou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hampton is one step ahead there. #T3#
Tou has momentary wrist control but Hampton slips an elbow through the middle.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Tou keeps moving.
Hampton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tou is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tou is looking for a triangle but Hampton pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Tou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hampton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hampton looking to sit in guard and control but Tou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tou wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
Hampton trying to keep a closed guard but Tou is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Hampton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Tou gets caught napping as Hampton dives in and scores a takedown. Tou manages to retain guard.
Hampton throws a strike but Tou rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hampton seems keen to control Tou's posture.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Hampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tou wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hampton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tou has managed to get both his arms back between Hampton's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton is trying to keep Tou in close.
Hampton is adopting a defensive guard.#T1##SUB2#
Hampton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tou defends it easily.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Hampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hampton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tou controls the pace.
Tou distracts Hampton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
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.
Tou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hampton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tou wants to pass the guard but Hampton is keeping the position.
Tou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocky Hampton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hampton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hampton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hampton wants it to stay on the feet.
Hampton slaps away a takedown attempt from Tou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hampton stuffs the takedown attempt from Tou. Tou gets slowly back to his feet.
Hampton has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xigua Tou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hampton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Tou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hampton wants to clinch.
Tou appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Hampton shoots in and gets a takedown into Tou's guard.
Hampton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hampton tries to free his leg and advance position but Tou is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Tou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hampton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hampton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tou has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4##SUB#
Tou has an active guard here but Hampton has managed to pass into half guard.
Hampton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tou with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tou is staying active underneath Hampton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hampton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hampton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tou keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Hampton gets caught napping as Tou dives in and scores a takedown. Hampton manages to retain guard.
Tou wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
Tou forces his way into half guard.
Tou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton is looking to control Tou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hampton avoid being mounted?
Tou works his way into side control. #T1#
Tou tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tou throws a strike aimed at the side of Hampton's head but Hampton avoids it well.
Hampton can't do much from the bottom here.
Hampton is looking for a sweep.
Hampton is not content to let Tou control the position.
Tou tries to score with some ground and pound. Hampton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tou landing strikes.
Xigua Tou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Tou is trying to get an arm triangle but Hampton is defending well.
Hampton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hampton tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hampton is looking to regain half guard here but Tou keeps moving and retains side control.
Tou is looking to take a break and control but Hampton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hampton can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Hampton parries the strikes from Tou easily there. Tou is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hampton to escape.
Hampton is trying to get back to half guard.
Tou scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hampton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Tou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hampton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tou trying to control the action but Hampton is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tou working the ground and pound.
Hampton has one of Tou's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Hampton tries to bench press Tou off him but Tou keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tou tries to score with some ground and pound. Hampton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hampton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rocky Hampton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tou scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hampton to see if he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xigua Tou showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hampton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Hampton! |
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Event:
HFC13:Sage vs Thompson
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Hampton shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Hampton rushes Tijhoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hampton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tijhoff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tijhoff is pressed up against the cage. Hampton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tijhoff down to the mat. Tijhoff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hampton shoots in and gets a takedown into Tijhoff's guard.
Tijhoff looking to control.
Tijhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tijhoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hampton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hampton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tijhoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hampton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hampton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Hampton is sitting in close to Tijhoff's body. Tijhoff has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hampton is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hampton is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tijhoff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
An out of breath Klaas Jan Tijhoff thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night1
Date: Aug 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Robsteck fails to land with a series of punches.
Robsteck should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Robsteck stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Robsteck with that takedown attempt.
Hampton throws a big counter combination but Robsteck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Robsteck has his takedown stuffed
and Hampton counters with a straight right hand.
Robsteck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hampton swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Hampton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hampton stops Robsteck from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hampton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hampton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Robsteck is trying to control but Hampton passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hampton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hampton throws a strike aimed at the side of Robsteck's head but Robsteck avoids it well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Robsteck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hampton off and has taken his back!
Hampton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Robsteck keeps control of the position as Hampton tries to break free.
Hampton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hampton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Robsteck trying to pass the guard but Hampton defending well.
Hampton is trying to get back to full guard.
Hampton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hampton tries to get to full guard but Robsteck has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Hampton looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Robsteck decides to return to a standing position.
Hampton thumps Robsteck with a low kick.
Hampton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robsteck defends well and Hampton ends up having to push Robsteck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hampton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Robsteck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hampton gets underhooks to prevent Robsteck's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Hampton successfully pulls guard.
#T4#
Robsteck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hampton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hampton wants to sweep here but Robsteck controlling him for the moment.
Robsteck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Robsteck lands a couple of elbows.
Robsteck wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
Robsteck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hampton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hampton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rocky Hampton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hampton or perhaps it was just good defense by Robsteck, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Hampton. No joy for Robsteck on that attempt.
Robsteck stuffs the takedown.
Robsteck darts in looking for a takedown but Hampton gets double underhooks and turns Robsteck into the cage. #TD#
Robsteck tries to sprawl but Hampton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Robsteck pushes Hampton off and gets back to his feet.
Rocky Hampton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hampton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robsteck as he jumps to the side.
Robsteck doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hampton slaps away a takedown attempt from Robsteck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hampton closes the distance and clinches up with Robsteck, looking for a takedown. Hampton pushes Robsteck against the cage but Robsteck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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!#TD2#
Robsteck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robsteck is just content to waste time from the top position. Hampton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Robsteck throws a strike but Hampton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Robsteck wants to sweep here but Hampton controlling him for the moment.
Hampton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robsteck's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hampton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hampton stands up over Robsteck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hampton looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Hampton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hampton with a nice head shot there.
Hampton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hampton tries to free his leg and advance position but Robsteck is retaining full guard.
Hampton is working Robsteck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hampton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hampton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robsteck for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Hampton lands a couple of digs.
Hampton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robsteck swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Robsteck working for a triangle but Hampton defends it easily.
Hampton sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robsteck throws a body kick that misses.
Janos Robsteck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hampton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robsteck tries to avoid it but Hampton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robsteck to the ground. Robsteck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robsteck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hampton counters with a one-two to the body.
Hampton fails with a takedown attempt.
Robsteck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hampton to counter with a crisp jab.
Robsteck is breathing heavily.#CL#
Hampton clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hampton has Robsteck pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hampton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Robsteck tumbling to the mat - Hampton dives into Robsteck's guard.
Hampton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Hampton dominated that second round.
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!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hampton.
Hampton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robsteck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hampton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hampton goes for a double leg but Robsteck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robsteck continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hampton tries to score a body lock takedown but Robsteck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robsteck is looking for a takedown.
Hampton prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robsteck has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hampton after a bit of a struggle.
Robsteck has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hampton after a bit of a struggle.
Robsteck is looking to take this one to the mat.
Robsteck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Hampton has Robsteck pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hampton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Robsteck tumbling to the mat - Hampton dives into Robsteck's guard.#T1#
Hampton trying to control but Robsteck is working from the bottom.
Hampton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hampton cracks Robsteck with a solid left hand.
Hampton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hampton chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
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.
Robsteck working a defensive guard but Hampton passes into half guard.
Hampton slips a nice elbow through Robsteck's hands, connecting with Robsteck's forehead.
Hampton working the head and body with strikes.
Robsteck on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rocky Hampton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hampton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Hampton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robsteck defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Hampton. #SUB#
Hampton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Hampton content to control rather than advance.
Hampton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hampton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hampton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robsteck tries to kick Hampton off but Hampton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hampton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robsteck can do to turn this around?
Hampton slows the pace down in half guard.
Robsteck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hampton.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Janos Robsteck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hampton prevents Robsteck from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Hampton! |
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Event:
HFC 3: Phzin vs Raynard
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Campbell thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Campbell backs off Hampton throws a huge counter combo but Campbell manages to avoid it all.#KD#
Campbell drops Hampton with a beautiful combination! Hampton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Campbell is looking for the KO!#ROC#Hampton is rocked!
No luck for Hampton with that takedown attempt.
Hampton is still on wobbly legs! Can Campbell finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Campbell! Hampton is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nico Campbell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
A cross from Iron lands.
Jose Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Iron feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hampton sprawling to the canvas! Hampton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Iron finish him?!
#ROC2#Hampton is rocked!
Iron lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Hampton head around and knocks him out cold! Iron hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Iron!
Jose Iron was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Ferguson scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Hampton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hampton stops Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
Hampton is nestled in close to Ferguson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hampton working over Ferguson with some ground and pound. Ferguson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hampton drops an elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson has hold of Hampton's hands but Hampton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson pushes Hampton off looking to stand but Hampton dives back in and keeps control.
Hampton not doing much 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. Hampton connects with a nice short shot to Ferguson's temple. #T1#
Hampton is controlling the pace.
Hampton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Hampton.
Hampton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ferguson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hampton not doing much here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferguson looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Hampton connects with a nice short shot to Ferguson's temple.
Hampton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hampton lands with a punch from half guard.
Hampton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Ferguson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hampton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hampton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hampton is controlling the pace.
Hampton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Hampton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hampton controlling the action here.
Hampton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up but Hampton is controlling him
Hampton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferguson taking some punishment here, with Hampton in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Hampton seems content to control.
Ferguson has hold of Hampton's hands but Hampton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Hampton seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Hampton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hampton shoots and misses
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson scores with a one two! Hampton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Hampton gets a double leg takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Hampton from controlling successfully.
Ferguson wants to stand but Hampton is controlling the position.
Hampton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hampton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Hampton with a nice head shot there.
Hampton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hampton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Hampton lands a couple of digs.
Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hampton is working Ferguson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Hampton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hampton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hampton with a nice head shot there.
Hampton landing some decent shots from guard.
Hampton scoring with some ground and pound.
Ferguson is wriggling around but Hampton manages to pass to half guard.
Hampton controlling the action here.#T3#
Hampton working the head and body with strikes.
Ferguson tries to kick Hampton off but Hampton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hampton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferguson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hampton stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferguson throws a right hand that Hampton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hampton also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hampton.
Hampton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hampton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferguson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hampton counters with a series of strikes. Ferguson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hampton.
Ferguson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hampton trying to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Hampton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Hampton's body. Hampton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ferguson lands a nice shot that snaps Hampton's head back.
Mateo Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hampton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#Hampton is rocked!
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hampton as he jumps to the side.
Hampton throws a big counter combination but Ferguson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferguson 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.
Hampton fails with a takedown attempt.
Rocky Hampton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Hampton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Ferguson wants to stand and escape but Hampton is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hampton manages to pass to side control.
Ferguson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hampton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hampton controlling the action here.
Ferguson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Hampton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Hampton connects with a nice short shot to Ferguson's temple.
Hampton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hampton drops an elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hampton lands a nice short elbow.
Hampton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Hampton connects with a nice short shot to Ferguson's temple.
Hampton stalling.
Mateo Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocky Hampton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rocky Hampton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hampton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Hampton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Ournez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hampton doesn't manage to clinch there - Ournez circles away.
#CL#
Ournez moves into the clinch.
Hampton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ournez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ournez is working for takedown but Hampton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hampton misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton wants to break free but Ournez has control.
#TD#
Ournez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ournez manages to end up in side control.
Hampton parries the strikes from Ournez easily there. Ournez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hampton to escape.
#T1#
Hampton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hampton pushes Ournez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ournez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ournez is chipping away with strikes.
Hampton seems a little lost for a moment, as Ournez dominates the positioning.
Ournez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hampton down.
Ournez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hampton down.
#ROC#Hampton is rocked!
A big shot lands for Ournez! That's hurt Hampton! Will he recover? Ournez fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Ournez!
A victorious David Ournez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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