Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 24
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Hampton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Hampton lands with a left to the head.
Hampton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hampton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Hampton lands with a right to the head.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hampton controls his hands.
Alexandrov working aggressively here.
Hampton lands with a right to the head.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Hampton blocks it.
Alexandrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandrov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hampton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Hampton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hampton circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hampton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Hampton moves away
and Hampton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Alexandrov cracks a nice hook into Hampton's ribs.#CL2#
Alexandrov takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hampton.
Hampton is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Hampton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov tries a knee to the head but Hampton blocks it. #BC#
Hampton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hampton avoids the head kick by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alexandrov.
Hampton swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
A little feinted left hand from Hampton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but Hampton improves position.
Hampton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Hampton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hampton throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandrov's shoulder, as Alexandrov tries to avoid the shot.
Alexandrov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hampton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov 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.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hampton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Hampton circles away and keeps his distance.
Hampton keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov with the inside leg kick.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hampton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hampton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hampton throws a lazy right hand but Alexandrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexandrov throws a right hand that Hampton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hampton also avoids with ease.
As Alexandrov looks to move away, Hampton throws a big counter combo but Alexandrov just gets out of the way.
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that Hampton avoids nicely.
Hampton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Hampton is avoiding it.
Hampton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hampton circles away. #CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hampton has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrov keeps him there for the moment.
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov stalling.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Alexandrov pushes Hampton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Hampton.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Hampton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards. #BC#
Hampton breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov throws a head kick but Hampton moves out of range.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD2#
Alexandrov looks low and kicks high, catching Hampton right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT2#It looks like Darwin Hampton has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov has Hampton pressed against the cage, preventing Hampton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hampton tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Hampton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hampton is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Hampton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hampton tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hampton blocks it with crossed arms.
Hampton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hampton's efforts to push away.#T2#
Hampton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hampton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Hampton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hampton scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Alexandrov has Hampton up against the cage in a clinch.
Hampton lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Hampton breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hampton, pushing him back against the cage.
Alexandrov trying to stall but Hampton improves his position. #BC#
Hampton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Hampton misses.
Despite the aggression on Alexandrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Hampton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hampton letting Alexandrov take a breather here.
Alexandrov tries to work over Hampton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Darwin Hampton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Hampton crashing to the mat! Hampton uses the cage to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Hampton is avoiding it. #CL2#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hampton.
Hampton throws a head punch that misses.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Hampton crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: STRIKE! 20
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1##CL#
Axelsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hampton gets through Axelsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hampton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Axelsen. #BC2#
Hampton breaks the clinch.
Axelsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hampton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axelsen tries to clinch but Hampton moves out of range.
Axelsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Hampton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Axelsen rushes Hampton and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Axelsen lands with a left to the head.
Axelsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hampton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Hampton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Axelsen clinches. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Axelsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Axelsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Axelsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hampton backwards.
Hampton looks winded!
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Hampton.
Axelsen scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Axelsen.
Axelsen has a couple of punches blocked by Hampton.
Axelsen works on Hampton's body with a couple of short punches.
Axelsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hampton backwards.
Axelsen creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Hampton crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Hampton face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Axelsen takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Loke Axelsen!
A less than humble Loke Axelsen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: STRIKE! 18
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Hampton throws out a powerful jab.
Hampton throws a hook but Elit avoids it easily.
It looked like Elit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hampton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Elit's head backwards.
Hampton scores with a decent looking hook.
Hampton throws a looping overhand right but Elit ducks down to avoid it.
Hampton throws a right hand that misses
and Elit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton lands with a right hand.
Elit slips a jab and a cross from Hampton.
Elit throwing a counter right hand but Hampton manages to avoid it.
Hampton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Hampton misses with a straight left.
Elit appears to be looking for a big counter.
Elit takes one to the chin there.
Hampton looks to throw the jab but Elit is out of range.
Elit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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.
Hampton misses with a right hand
and Elit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hampton just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Hampton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Elit slips a straight right by Hampton.
Elit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hampton throws a hook to the side of Elit's head but Elit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hampton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Elit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hampton throws out the jab.
It looked like Elit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Elit.
As Hampton looks to move away, Elit throws a big counter combo but Hampton just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Hampton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hampton lunges at Elit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elit's hand.
Elit drops his hands momentarily and Hampton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Darwin Hampton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hampton with a jab.
Hampton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hampton throws a jab but it's blocked by Elit.
Elit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton cracks Elit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD2#
Hampton cracks Elit with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Elit is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Elit is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#T1#
Hampton throws a big shot that misses.
Hampton throws a shot from downtown. Elit moves away and avoids it.
Elit throwing a counter right hand but Hampton manages to avoid it.
Hampton throws a hook to the side of Elit's head but Elit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elit is looking to counter punch.
Elit blocks a jab.
Hampton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hampton works the jab nicely.
Hampton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elit.
Elit throws a big counter combination but Hampton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Elit slips a straight right by Hampton.
Elit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Elit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Elit blocks a jab.
Elit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elit tries to move into range but Hampton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hampton misses with a combination
and as Hampton looks to reset his feet, Elit counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending Hampton crashing to the canvas! Hampton is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but Hampton is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Elit is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gamma Elit!
After winning the bout, Gamma Elit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STRIKE! 14
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Murray throws a head kick that half lands.
Hampton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murray counters with an inside leg kick.
Hampton misses with a lunging right hand
and Murray counters with a leg kick.
Hampton misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Hampton swings widly with a right hand
and Murray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hampton looks winded!
Murray goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hampton swings widly with a right hand
and Murray counters with a straight right that drops Hampton to the canvas! Will Hampton beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lee Murray!
A victorious Lee Murray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Hampton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hampton tries to bum rush Kronke with a series of wild strikes but Kronke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kronke dodges the punch combination from Hampton.
Kronke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Hampton finds it's way through Kronke's defenses.
Kronke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hampton throws out the jab.
Kronke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hampton dips to his left and cracks Kronke with an uppercut!
Hampton misses with a series of wild punches.
Kronke lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hampton has time to react.
Hampton misses with the combination.
Kronke lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Hampton misses.
Kronke moves away from the strike by Hampton.
Kronke throws a shot to the body.
Hampton misses with a straight left.
As Hampton backs away, Kronke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kronke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hampton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hampton looks winded!#T1#
A punch combination from Kronke misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kronke.
Hampton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kronke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hampton.
Kronke circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hampton tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kronke wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Kronke!
A relieved looking Eric Kronke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Strike! - Gunslingers
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Elit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hampton.
Elit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hampton cracks Elit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Hampton.
Elit takes one to the chin there.
Hampton catches Elit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hampton throws a right and a left that Elit avoids nicely.
Elit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hampton throws out the jab.
Elit is looking to counter the offense by Hampton and move into the clinch.
Elit moves out of range as Hampton strikes.
Elit tries to counter by clinching up but Hampton breaks away and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hampton. Those never looked like landing.
Elit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hampton.
Hampton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Hampton tries to get set, Elit tries to push him back and clinch up but Hampton manages to avoid the attempt.
Hampton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Hampton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hampton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hampton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Elit's head backwards.
Hampton connects with a nice looking jab.
Elit slips a jab from Hampton.
Elit tries to counter by clinching up but Hampton breaks away and moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hampton.
Hampton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good shot there by Hampton.
Good exchange - Hampton coming out on top.
Hampton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hampton tests Elit's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Elit is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hampton connects with a quick right hand that sends Elit tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Darwin Hampton!
During a confident post fight interview, Darwin Hampton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Beta Elit had this to say: 'I'll be back!'.

Event: STRIKE! 7
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Hampton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Combs.
Combs ducks under a wild hook from Hampton.
Hampton stuns Combs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Combs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hampton on the side of the head.
Hampton misses with a looping right.
Hampton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Combs. #CL#
Combs darts in and clinches Hampton up against the ropes.#BC2#
Hampton breaks from the clinch.
Combs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hampton.
Combs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Combs lands a head shot.
Hampton moves out of range of the strikes.
Combs swings for the body but Hampton moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hampton misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Hampton.
Combs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Hampton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hampton slips a jab from Combs.
Hampton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hampton misses with a hook. Combs ducked under it nicely.
Combs misses with a straight left.
Combs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Hampton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Hampton is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Combs engages and cracks Hampton with a massive lead left hook - Hampton tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Combs is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Combs!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Combs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 4
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Hampton moves away from the strike by Knapp.
Knapp slips under a jab.
Hampton throws a lazy right hand but Knapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hampton defending well as Knapp loads up on a big left hand.
Knapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hampton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hampton misses with a right hand
and Knapp makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hampton really felt that one!
Hampton throws out a loose jab but Knapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knapp slips under a jab.
Knapp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hampton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses.
Hampton misses with an uppercut
and Knapp counters with a good low kick that Hampton was not able to check.
Knapp scores with a head kick.
Knapp throws a hook but Hampton avoids it easily.
Knapp moves out of range of the strikes.
Knapp falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hampton counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knapp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hampton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Knapp.
Knapp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hampton jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Hampton throws a jab but it's blocked by Knapp.
Hampton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knapp.
Knapp throws a hook but Hampton avoids it easily.
Hampton loads up on a big right hand but Knapp slips the punch.
Hampton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Knapp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hampton doesn't seem phased though.
Hampton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hampton's corner calls for a 1-2. Hampton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hampton misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hampton misses the target.
Knapp throws a body punch but Hampton moves out of range.
Hampton throws a lazy right hand but Knapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knapp throws out a counter right but Hampton avoids it with no problem.
Knapp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knapp misses with a body kick.
Knapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hampton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hampton missing with a left hand there. Knapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hampton misses with a looping left.
Knapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hampton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knapp misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Knapp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hampton lands a jab to Knapp's midsection.
Knapp scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A leg kick checked by Hampton.
Hampton throws the left hand but Knapp avoids the punch easily.
Knapp clobbers Hampton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knapp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hampton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hampton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knapp.
Hampton looks to land a left hand but Knapp moved out of range nicely.
Hampton scores with the left hand. Knapp knows he should have avoided that one.
Knapp pushes Hampton away with a front kick.
Knapp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Hampton misses.
Knapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hampton scores with a sloppy right hand. Knapp should have avoided that one.
Knapp scores with a decent looking hook.
Knapp avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Knapp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hampton looks to throw the jab but Knapp is out of range.
Hampton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hampton throws a hook to the side of Knapp's head but Knapp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knapp misses with a straight left.
Hampton looks to land a left hand but Knapp moved out of range nicely.
Hampton looks to land a right hand but Knapp moved out of range.
Hampton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knapp throws a body punch but Hampton moves out of range.
Hampton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knapp is looking to slow Hampton down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Hampton.
Knapp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hampton misses with a wild combination.
Hampton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Hampton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
A low kick lands for Knapp.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! Knapp slams his shin into Hampton's torso.
Hampton drops Knapp with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Knapp! Hampton dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darwin Hampton!
A relieved looking Darwin Hampton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Combs misses. #CL#
Combs forces Hampton back against the cage and clinches.
Combs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hampton.
Combs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Combs lands with a light punch inside.
Hampton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Combs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Combs misses with a body punch.
Hampton tries to work over Combs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Combs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hampton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Combs momentarily.
Hampton throws a hook but Combs blocks it.
Combs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A combination from Hampton does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hampton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Combs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Combs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hampton.#CL#
Combs pushes Hampton up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hampton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Combs takes the fight into the clinch.
Combs scores with a shot to the side of Hampton's head. #T1#
Hampton is trying to break the clinch but Combs is controlling him.
I was talking to Combs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Hampton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Combs lands with an overhand left.
Hampton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Combs.
Hampton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Hampton misses.
Hampton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Combs is looking to counter the offense by Hampton and move into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Combs drops Hampton with a straight right hand, right on the button! Combs follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Combs!
A relieved looking Derek Combs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program