PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Van De Kamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Leach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Kamp's entrance music is Sister Sin - Fight Song. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Van De Kamp
vs
Leach

162 cm
23
133 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
24
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Van De Kamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlton Leach!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Van De Kamp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Leach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Leach is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van De Kamp is controlling him.
Leach is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Van De Kamp looking to pass the guard.
Leach is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Van De Kamp 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.
Van De Kamp looking to pass the guard.

Van De Kamp drops back looking for a leg! Leach is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leach manages to kick Van De Kamp off! Van De Kamp jumps back into Leach's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van De Kamp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leach is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leach has escaped and now he's on top!
Van De Kamp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leach manages to get himself to full guard.
Van De Kamp advances position into side control!
Van De Kamp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leach keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van De Kamp tries for a kimura but Leach is defending well.
Leach is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Van De Kamp has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Van De Kamp 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.
Leach seems a little lost for a moment, as Van De Kamp dominates the positioning.
Van De Kamp looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Leach is avoiding damage well.

Van De Kamp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for 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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van De Kamp has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van De Kamp has hold of Leach's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leach manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Van De Kamp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Leach regains half guard.
Leach is in trouble now - Van De Kamp has advanced to mount!
Van De Kamp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leach is in a horrible position here. Van De Kamp smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

It looks like Carlton Leach has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van De Kamp wants to control the pace but Leach is squirming around nicely.

Van De Kamp jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leach is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leach and Van De Kamp has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Van De Kamp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leach has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leach is trying to control Van De Kamp's posture but Van De Kamp avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Van De Kamp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Van De Kamp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Leach's cut.
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.

Van De Kamp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leach defends it nicely.
Van De Kamp looks for a takedown but Leach sprawls well.
Leach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van De Kamp.
Van De Kamp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leach circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Van De Kamp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van De Kamp tries a head kick but it misses.

Leach darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Leach trying to mount his opponent but Van De Kamp defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Van De Kamp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Kamp is positioning himself well to prevent Leach advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van De Kamp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leach trying to control the position from guard on top but Van De Kamp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Van De Kamp pushes a forearm under Leach's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Leach is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Van De Kamp!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Van De Kamp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.