PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Taji Bolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolo comes into the arena with This is how we do blaring out of the sound system. Hampton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What A Job. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bolo
vs
Hampton

157 cm
20
130 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

165 cm
24
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Behold The Beast
Behold The Beast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taji Bolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Hampton!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hampton moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Hampton - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Hampton.
Bolo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hampton gets underhooks to prevent Bolo's takedown attempt.
Bolo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taji Bolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Hampton on the inside.
Bolo looking for a takedown.
Hampton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bolo backwards.
Bolo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hampton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hampton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bolo up against the cage.
Bolo takes a shot to the head.
Bolo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hampton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
George Hampton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hampton clinches with his opponent.
Hampton throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hampton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton slows down the pace here.
Hampton lands a body punch.
Hampton lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolo.
Hampton digs a right hand underneath Bolo's ribcage. Bolo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hampton pushes Bolo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hampton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hampton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hampton digs a right hand into Bolo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolo's gas tank.
Bolo is breathing heavily.
Hampton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolo backwards.
Hampton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bolo or not.
Hampton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hampton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hampton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Hampton.
Hampton lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hampton is struggling to control the position.
Hampton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hampton lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hampton.
Bolo being controlled against the cage.
Hampton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolo wants a takedown.
Hampton prevents the takedown attempt.
Hampton cracks Bolo with a nice body shot.
Hampton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolo backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hampton.
Bolo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Hampton.
Hampton lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hampton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bolo or not.
Bolo tries to circle away but Hampton has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hampton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hampton presses Bolo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hampton prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Hampton.
Bolo takes a shot to the head.
Hampton lands an uppercut.
Hampton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hampton.
Bolo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hampton fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Hampton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bolo takes a shot to the head.
Hampton lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolo backwards.
Hampton is leaning against Bolo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hampton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hampton receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bolo tries to score a body lock takedown but Hampton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bolo has Hampton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hampton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hampton stalling in the clinch.
Hampton lands a nice shot to the body.
Hampton lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hampton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hampton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hampton scores with a shoulder strike.
Hampton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bolo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Hampton on the inside.
Hampton lands with a left to the head.
Hampton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hampton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George 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.

Hampton scores with a sloppy right hand. Bolo should have avoided that one.
Hampton thows a body shot but no joy.
Bolo throws a body punch but Hampton moves out of range.

Hampton moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hampton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hampton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hampton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolo fails to pull guard.
Hampton keeps control of Bolo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hampton is looking to clinch but Bolo is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hampton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hampton has managed to clinch.
Bolo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taji Bolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hampton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bolo.
Bolo tries to pull guard but Hampton holds him up against the cage and eventually Bolo drops back down to his feet.
Hampton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Hampton.
A right handed body shot lands from Hampton.
A right hand to the body from Hampton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hampton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hampton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hampton lands with a left to the head.
Hampton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hampton taking a breather.
Hampton lands with a right to the head.

Bolo is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hampton prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Bolo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hampton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bolo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hampton pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hampton closes the distance and clinches.
Hampton pushes Bolo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hampton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hampton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hampton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Bolo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hampton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bolo or not.
Hampton lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hampton.
Hampton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hampton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hampton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hampton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hampton stops a takedown attempt from Bolo.

Bolo pulls guard effortlessly.
Hampton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bolo's guard.

Bolo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hampton defends well.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Bolo keeps moving.
Bolo seems to have got his legs back now.

Bolo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hampton looking to pass the guard.
Hampton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hampton trying to control but Bolo is working from the bottom.

Bolo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hampton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
George Hampton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hampton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hampton scores with a hook to the body.
Bolo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hampton fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Hampton has closed the distance and engaged Bolo in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Hampton.
Hampton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Hampton.
A short uppercut from Hampton.
Hampton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hampton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hampton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolo wants to break free but Hampton has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Hampton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bolo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hampton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolo looks for a takedown but Hampton sprawls well.
Bolo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hampton sprawls well. Hampton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bolo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bolo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hampton but Hampton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taji Bolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hampton moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Hampton.
Hampton is struggling to control the position.
Bolo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hampton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bolo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hampton pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hampton moves into the clinch.
Hampton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hampton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Hampton on the inside.

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

Hampton has Bolo up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hampton.
The crowd are getting on Hampton's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hampton.
Hampton avoiding damage.
Hampton prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton lands an uppercut.
Hampton presses Bolo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hampton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bolo tries to pull guard but Hampton won't allow it.
Hampton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hampton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hampton.
George Hampton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hampton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bolo has Hampton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hampton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Hampton.
Hampton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hampton misses with the head strike.
Bolo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hampton fights it off and pushes away nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hampton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hampton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolo.
Nice body punch from Hampton.
Bolo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hampton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hampton taking a breather.
Hampton digs a right hand into Bolo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolo's gas tank.
Hampton pushes Bolo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hampton is struggling to control the position.
Hampton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolo backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hampton gets underhooks to prevent Bolo's takedown attempt.
Hampton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hampton lands a left hand.
Hampton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bolos head.
Hampton pushes Bolo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hampton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bolo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hampton prevents it.
Hampton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Hampton.
Bolo takes a shot to the head.
Hampton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hampton lands with a short shot to the head.
Bolo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hampton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hampton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taji Bolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Hampton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolo letting Hampton take a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
George 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 25:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30

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