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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Donk. Hampton catches Efrem right on the button with a cross.
Hampton connects with a right hand. Efrem shakes it off.
Hampton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Efrem defending well as Hampton loads up on a big left hand.
Efrem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Efrem unleashes a big counter combination but Hampton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hampton connects with a crisp jab.
Efrem has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Efrem there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Efrem is rocked!
Hampton drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Efrem right on the button. Efrem goes down! Hampton follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hampton gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Payton Hampton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2023 |
#R1#
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.
#CL2#
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.#T1#
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.
#T2#
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. #T3#
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.
#T4#
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.#R2#
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.#CL2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.
#T4#
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!#R3#
Hampton misses with an uppercut.
Hampton needs to keep his hands up - Baek had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
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.#T1#
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.
#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1175 Round 4
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaveri staying out of range there.
Hampton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaveri with the counter takedown but Hampton avoids it easily.
Hampton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaveri.
Kaveri dives in and grabs Hampton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hampton pushes down on Kaveri's head and hops out.
Hampton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaveri moves forwards but Hampton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hampton misses with a hook. Kaveri ducked under it nicely.
Hampton misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Hampton.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kaveri or perhaps it was just good defense by Hampton, which made it look bad.
Payton Hampton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Kaveri.
Hampton looks to land a right hand but Kaveri moved out of range.
A big right from Hampton misses.
Hampton tests Kaveri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaveri.
Hampton cracks Kaveri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hampton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hampton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaveri. #T1#
Hampton lands with a right hand.
Hampton misses with a looping right.
Payton Hampton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hampton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaveri. Kaveri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hampton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Hampton.
Jab, jab by Hampton - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaveri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Hampton finds it's way through Kaveri's defenses.
Kaveri 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.
Kaveri ducks under a wild hook from Hampton.
Hampton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaveri's hands.
Hampton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaveri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Kaveri slips a straight right by Hampton.
Hampton misses with a looping left.
Kaveri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaveri closes the distance and clinches up with Hampton, looking for a takedown. Kaveri pushes Hampton against the cage but Hampton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kaveri has a takedown stuffed.
Kaveri staying out of range there.#T2##TD2#
Kaveri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hampton!
Hampton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kaveri looks winded!
Kaveri 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 throws a lazy right hand but Kaveri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Hampton misses.
Kaveri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaveri shoots in for a double leg but Hampton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut lands for Hampton. That snapped Kaveri's head back.
Hampton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hampton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaveri. Kaveri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaveri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hampton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaveri scrambles back to his feet.
Hampton lands a lovely overhand right.
Hampton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Hampton misses.
Hampton misses with a straight right.
Kaveri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hampton throws a lazy right hand but Kaveri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaveri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hampton avoids it really well and circles away.
Payton Hampton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kaveri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hampton.
Kaveri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaveri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hampton with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hampton misses the target.
Kaveri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hampton throws a hook but Kaveri avoids it easily.
Hampton misses with a straight left.
Kaveri dives in and grabs Hampton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hampton pushes down on Kaveri's head and hops out.
Hampton lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hampton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hampton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaveri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hampton.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hampton but Hampton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hampton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hampton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
A left lands for Hampton.
Hampton cracks Kaveri with a good jab.
Hampton looks to land a right hand but Kaveri moved out of range.
Hampton lands with a right hand.
Hampton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaveri.
Kaveri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaveri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hampton connects with a single shot there.
Hampton scores with a jab to the head.
Hampton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hampton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hampton lands with a hook. Kaveri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hampton lands with a hook. Kaveri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hampton lands with a straight right. Kaveri didn't see that one coming.
Kaveri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Hampton.
Kaveri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaveri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hampton defends it nicely.
Hampton thuds his right hand into Kaveri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Payton Hampton dominated that 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.#R2#
Kaveri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hampton is fending him off so far but Kaveri persists. Nope, Hampton circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaveri moves out of range of the strikes.
Hampton lands an overhand right.
Hampton slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaveri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hampton thuds his right hand into Kaveri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaveri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Payton Hampton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Kaveri.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaveri.
Hampton with a jab.
Kaveri staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton dips to his left and cracks Kaveri with an uppercut!
Hampton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaveri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hampton scores with a jab to the head.
Hampton lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hampton lands a jab to the head.
Hampton lands a really nice looking cross but Kaveri seems unphased.
Kaveri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A cross from Hampton lands.
Hampton with a nice cross.
Hampton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaveri.
Kaveri has a takedown stuffed.
Hampton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaveri is breathing heavily.
Kaveri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaveri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hampton swivels and escapes.
Hampton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hampton cracks Kaveri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaveri shoots in but Hampton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hampton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kaveri walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaveri.
Hampton lands an overhand right.#T2#
Hampton stuffs the takedown attempt from Kaveri. Kaveri gets slowly back to his feet.
Hampton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaveri can do to turn this around?
Hampton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hampton throws a good cross that connects.
Hampton connects with a jab.
A cross from Hampton lands.
Hampton thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hampton.
Kaveri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hampton finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaveri's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hampton.
Kaveri shoots for a takedown but Hampton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaveri drops his hands momentarily and Hampton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kaveri ducks under a wild hook from Hampton.
Kaveri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hampton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hampton scores with a hook.#ROC#Kaveri is rocked!
Kaveri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaveri is still on wobbly legs! Can Hampton finish him?
Kaveri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payton Hampton is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hampton.#T3#
Kaveri misses with a takedown attempt - Hampton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hampton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaveri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hampton but Hampton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaveri seems to have recovered his senses.
Hampton lands an overhand right.
Kaveri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaveri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaveri ducks under a wild hook from Hampton.
Hampton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Hampton. That snapped Kaveri's head back.
Hampton slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaveri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice cross by Hampton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hampton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaveri in his tracks.
Hampton lands a nice shot that snaps Kaveri's head back.
#T4#
Kaveri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hampton defends well and Kaveri ends up having to push Hampton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hampton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaveri.
Kaveri shoots for a takedown but Hampton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hampton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaveri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaveri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hampton with a jab.
Jab, jab by Hampton - just one landing.
Hampton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hampton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hampton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hampton throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaveri.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hampton cracks Kaveri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kaveri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaveri slips under a jab.
Hampton throws a hook but Kaveri blocks it.
Kaveri feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Payton Hampton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hampton scores with a jab to the head.
Hampton lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaveri off the cage and back into range.
Kaveri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaveri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hampton is fending him off so far but Kaveri persists. Nope, Hampton circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Hampton lands.
Hampton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hampton lunges at Kaveri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaveri's hand.
Kaveri tries to move into range but Hampton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kaveri blocks a jab.
Kaveri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Payton Hampton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Kaveri.
Hampton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaveri drops his hands momentarily and Hampton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hampton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaveri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hampton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaveri has time to react.
Hampton misses with a looping left.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Hampton loads up on a big right hand but Kaveri slips the punch.
Hampton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaveri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kaveri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaveri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaveri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hampton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaveri scrambles back to his feet.
Kaveri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hampton finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaveri's head.
Hampton lunges at Kaveri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaveri's hand.
Kaveri walks into a stiff left hand from Hampton.#TD2#
Kaveri shoots in and gets a takedown into Hampton's guard.#SUB2#
Kaveri 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.
Kaveri stands and throws Hampton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kaveri is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hampton looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kaveri gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hampton is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kaveri lets go of the hold and Hampton can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pikku Kaveri!
A very excited looking Pikku Kaveri rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1175 Round 3
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Hampton slaps away a takedown attempt from Joseph, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hampton throws out a counter right but Joseph avoids it with no problem.
Joseph fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Hampton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joseph has his takedown stuffed
and Hampton counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hampton to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph shoots for a takedown but Hampton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joseph tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hampton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joseph somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph shoots for a double leg takedown but Hampton sprawls well. He's pushed Joseph's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hampton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joseph misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Hampton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Joseph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Joseph with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joseph wants to take the fight to the mat but Hampton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hampton working hard to break the clinch.
Hampton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joseph is struggling to control the position.
Joseph looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Hampton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph has his takedown stuffed
and Hampton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joseph is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Joseph shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hampton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Joseph connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Hampton managing to control the position.
Joseph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hampton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joseph trying to control but Hampton is working from the bottom.
Hampton keeping full guard, as Joseph tries to pass.
Hampton is pulling down on Joseph's head to control his posture. #T3#
Joseph wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Joseph throwing strikes but missing.
Joseph 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Joseph looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hampton stuffs the takedown.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hampton sprawls well. Hampton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joseph gets slowly back to his feet.
Hampton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joseph misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hampton to counter with a crisp jab.
Desmond Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hampton defends it nicely.
Joseph shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hampton pinned against the cage. Hampton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joseph looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joseph fails with a takedown attempt.
Hampton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Joseph throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hampton was covering up waiting for the punch and Joseph finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Payton Hampton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hampton stuffs the takedown.
Joseph throws an off balance right hand
and Hampton counters with a straight right hand.
Joseph shoots in and drives through. Hampton sprawls well.#TD#
Joseph shoots in and bounces Hampton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hampton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joseph. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joseph connects with a couple of short punches.
Hampton keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Hampton is controlling Joseph's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph stands up over Hampton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joseph throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Joseph is in close to Hampton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hampton keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Joseph preventing the sweep.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph is working Hampton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hampton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hampton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Hampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hampton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Joseph closes the distance and clinches up with Hampton, looking for a takedown. Joseph pushes Hampton against the cage but Hampton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph misses with a hook. Hampton ducked under it nicely.
Hampton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hampton wants it to stay on the feet.
Hampton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Payton Hampton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph defending well as Hampton loads up on a big left hand.
Joseph shoots and misses
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Joseph has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Joseph is trying to drag Hampton to the mat but Hampton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hampton is trying to break the clinch but Joseph has him pressed against the cage.
Joseph is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hampton is defending well.
Hampton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hampton has had enough of the clinch but Joseph keeps him there for the moment.
Hampton tries to break free but Joseph pushes him back against the cage.
Hampton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph has Hampton pressed against the cage, preventing Hampton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hampton wants to break free but Joseph has control.
Hampton is trying to force a seperation but Joseph has the dominant position.
Hampton tries to break free but Joseph pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hampton looking to slow down the pace here.
Hampton is looking to break free of the clinch but Joseph has double underhooks. #BC2#
Hampton manages to break the clinch.
Hampton throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
A jab from Hampton misses.
Hampton throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hampton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joseph with a poor takedown
and Hampton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Joseph shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joseph showed some decent athleticism there.
Hampton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joseph is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Payton Hampton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL#
Joseph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hampton, pushing him back against the cage.
Desmond Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Hampton breaks from the clinch.
Joseph with a poor takedown
and Hampton counters with a stiff right hand.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hampton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joseph with a poor takedown
and Hampton counters with a nice uppercut.
Hampton throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Hampton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hampton wants it to stay on the feet.
Hampton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Joseph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joseph has a takedown stuffed.
Joseph shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hampton counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hampton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Joseph to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hampton has control of Joseph's left arm, preventing Joseph from doing any damage.
Joseph throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hampton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hampton is pulling down on Joseph's head. It's preventing any offense from Joseph, at least for the moment.
Joseph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hampton has control of Joseph's left arm, preventing Joseph from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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.
Joseph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joseph 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joseph's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Joseph postures up in Hampton's guard and throws a big left but Hampton blocks it.
Joseph throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hampton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Hampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joseph shoots and misses
and Hampton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hampton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hampton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joseph gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Joseph shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hampton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joseph on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Joseph is rocked!#TD#
Joseph closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hampton's guard.
Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Hampton has wrist control.
Joseph preventing the sweep.
Hampton pulls Joseph in close to his closed guard and prevents Joseph from doing any damage or advancing position.
Joseph trying to control but Hampton is working from the bottom. #T4#
Joseph is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hampton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hampton looking for a sweep. Not yet Hampton, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joseph accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Joseph throws a right hand that misses
letting Hampton counter with a right hand.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch but Hampton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joseph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hampton counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Hampton.
Joseph throws an off balance right hand
and Hampton counters with a nice uppercut.
Joseph misses with an uppercut
enabling Hampton to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Payton Hampton!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Payton Hampton!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Payton Hampton!
Payton Hampton wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1175 Round 2
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Kurota with a poor takedown
and Hampton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hampton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurota. Kurota circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Kurota is rocked!
Kurota shoots and misses
and Hampton counters with a crisp right that sends Kurota to the canvas! Hampton follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Payton Hampton! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1175 Round 1
Date: Nov 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Marks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marks passes Hampton's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Marks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hampton is just riding it out for now. Marks eventually gives up the hold.
Hampton trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marks is looking for a kimura here.
Marks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hampton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hampton tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Marks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marks is taking a breather. Hampton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hampton is looking for a sweep. Marks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Marks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marks trying to control the pace. #T3#
Marks trying to mount his opponent but Hampton defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hampton connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Marks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marks is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Marks passes Hampton's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Marks wants to get back to his feet.
Marks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hampton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marks on the ground.
Hampton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marks tries to pass to full mount but Hampton defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nilo Marks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hampton to the mat! Hampton manages to get full guard.
Hampton wants to get back to his feet but Marks passes into half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Hampton is defending against the submission attempts here by Marks.
Marks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marks is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Marks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marks is looking to advance position but Hampton won't allow it.
Hampton taking some punishment here, with Marks in his half guard.
Marks 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.
Hampton is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Marks seems content to control.#SUB2#
Hampton is defending against the submission attempts here by Marks.
Marks slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, jab by Hampton - just one landing.
Marks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hampton finds it's way round the side to connect with Marks's head.
Marks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marks walks into a left hand.
Hampton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marks under the eye.
Hampton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hampton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marks tries to clinch but Hampton moves out of range.
Marks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Nice jab there from Hampton.
A jab from Hampton does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marks tries to move into range but Hampton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hampton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hampton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marks in his tracks.
Marks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Hampton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marks forces his way into half guard.
Marks wants to pass the guard but Hampton is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Payton Hampton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hampton scores with the left hand. Marks knows he should have avoided that one.
Marks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hampton.
Hampton throws a hook but Marks avoids it easily.
Hampton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hampton checks it well.
Marks needs to keep his hands up - Hampton had a free shot at his head there.
Hampton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hampton throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Marks ducks under a wild hook from Hampton.
Marks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marks shoots in but Hampton avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Hampton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hampton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Marks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hampton.
Hampton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Marks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marks showed some decent athleticism there.
Hampton is trying to escape back to his feet but Marks uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Marks is looking to take a break and control but Hampton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hampton has one of Marks's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T2#
Hampton tries to improve position but can't.
Marks working away.
Check out the look on Marks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hampton is not content to let Marks control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Marks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hampton, who protects the arm well.
Hampton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hampton is letting Marks control him for a moment. #T4#
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.
More stalling from Marks.
Hampton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hampton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nilo Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nilo Marks has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marks tries to stand but Hampton is controlling his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Payton Hampton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hampton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Payton Hampton!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Payton Hampton!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Payton Hampton!
Payton Hampton wins by unanimous decision! |
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