PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Hampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Warring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warring comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lick my chocolate salty balls live by chef from South Park kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fred Hampton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hampton
vs
Warring

188 cm
28
199 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

164 cm
30
196 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Warring!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warring slaps away a takedown attempt from Hampton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hampton.
Hampton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Warring can pounce on him.
Warring with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Warring throws a leg kick

and Hampton counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Hampton drops back looking for a leg! Warring is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Warring manages to kick Hampton off! Hampton jumps back into Warring's guard.
Warring pulls Hampton in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton throws a big elbow that misses.
Warring looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hampton drops back looking for a leg! Warring is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Warring manages to kick Hampton off! Hampton jumps back into Warring's guard.
Warring avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hampton trying to control but Warring is working from the bottom.
Hampton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warring's head.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Warring keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hampton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Warring trying to control the position.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Warring keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warring can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hampton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hampton 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.
Hampton tries to free his leg and advance position but Warring is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton trying to control but Warring is working from the bottom.
Hampton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hampton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hampton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hampton 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.
Hampton trying to control the position from guard on top but Warring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Warring lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warring with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Warring lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warring thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warring misses with a hook.
Hampton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hampton attempts a counter takedown but Warring avoids it well and moves away.
Warring connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Warring thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hampton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warring sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hampton somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warring throws a chopping leg kick but Hampton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Warring.
Warring throws a hook to the side of Hampton's head but Hampton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Warring dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Warring throws a leg kick but Hampton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hampton goes for a double leg but Warring avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warring continues to drive forward.
Marcus Warring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hampton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warring defends it nicely.
Hampton checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Warring misses.
Hampton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Warring lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hampton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hampton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Warring moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hampton goes for a double leg but Warring avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warring continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warring turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Warring looks to land a right hand but Hampton moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton shoots in for a double leg but Warring sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warring throws a low kick but Hampton avoids it.
Hampton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Warring connects with a leg kick. Hampton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hampton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Warring there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Warring looks to land a combination but Hampton avoids it well.
Warring throws a leg kick but Hampton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Warring throws a head kick but Hampton moves out of range.
Warring fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hampton checks it well.
Warring has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warring thumps Hampton with a low kick.
Warring tried to score with a low kick but Hampton checks it.
Hampton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Warring can pounce on him.
Hampton fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hampton or perhaps it was just good defense by Warring, which made it look bad.
Hampton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warring swivels and escapes.
Hampton blocks a jab.
Hampton attempts a counter takedown but Warring avoids it well and moves away.
Warring throws out a loose jab but Hampton uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hampton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Warring as he connects with a hook.
Fred Hampton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hampton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hampton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warring throws a sloppy head kick

and Hampton counters with a takedown into side control.
Hampton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Hampton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warring knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hampton working the ground and pound but Warring is defending the strikes.

Hampton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warring is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Hampton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hampton trying to control the position but Warring is working away.
Warring defending against the ground and pound.

Hampton tries for a kimura but Warring is defending well.
Warring holds on to Hampton's head and controls the position momentarily.

Hampton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hampton lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Warring showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hampton dives in for a single leg takedown but Warring sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick by Warring misses

and Hampton counters with a single leg into guard. Warring didn't expect that.
Hampton throwing strikes but missing.
Hampton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hampton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Warring's head.
Hampton stands up over Warring, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hampton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hampton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Warring really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hampton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hampton with a flurry of punches that miss.

Hampton 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.
Hampton trying to control but Warring is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warring trying to control the position here.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Warring keeps moving.
Warring preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hampton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hampton checks a low kick from Warring.
Hampton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Warring misses with a low kick.

Hampton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warring manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hampton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hampton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hampton throws a big elbow that misses.
Warring keeping moving, preventing Hampton from controlling successfully.

Hampton 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton postures up in Warring's guard and throws a big left but Warring blocks it.
Warring controls Hampton momentarily but Hampton frees himself.
Hampton throwing strikes from guard but Warring blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warring is trying to keep Hampton in close.
Marcus Warring is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hampton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hampton blocks a head kick by Warring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Warring throws a nice inside leg kick.
Warring lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Warring throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hampton.
Hampton shoots for a takedown but Warring saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hampton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warring's waist but Warring gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hampton off to one side.
Warring only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Hampton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warring misses with a low kick.
A combination from Warring does no damage.
Warring stuffs the takedown.
Warring misses the jab.
Hampton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warring sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A low kick from Warring misses

and Hampton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hampton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fred Hampton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hampton throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Hampton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warring 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Warring!
As Marcus Warring got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Drake you want that Rematch still??'.