PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussak Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hussak Claw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kampmann
vs
Claw

183 cm
23
167 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

160 cm
36
164 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Kampmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hussak Claw!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kampmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kampmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Claw.
Kampmann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Claw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses.
Kampmann connects with a high kick.

It looks like Hussak Claw has been cut.
Kampmann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kampmann ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses.
Kampmann jabs Claw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kampmann is looking to land body kicks.
Kampmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampmann feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Claw's calf.
Kampmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kampmann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Claw on the side of the head.
Kampmann lands with a kick to the temple. Claw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Claw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Oooooh!!! Kampmann has knocked Claw down with a huge combo! Kampmann steps away and waves a wobbly Claw back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Claw is rocked!

That has opened up Hussak Claw's cut even more.
Kampmann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kampmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Claw is still on wobbly legs! Can Kampmann finish him?
Kampmann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at War Hogs Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Claw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Claw seems to have recovered his senses.
Claw blocks a head kick by Kampmann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Claw tries to keep at a distance but Kampmann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Claw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kampmann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Claw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kampmann prevents it.
Claw jumps guard but Kampmann stands there with Claw around his waist. Claw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martin Kampmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussak Claw.
Kampmann lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kampmann.
Claw looks winded!
Kampmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kampmann stalling in the clinch.
Kampmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Claw is looking for a takedown.
Claw fails to pull guard.
Kampmann lands a shoulder strike.
Kampmann avoiding damage.
Kampmann is pressed up against the cage. Claw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kampmann down to the mat. Kampmann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann connects with a nice looking jab.

Kampmann cracks Claw with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kampmann has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Claw to stand back up!

The cut above Hussak Claw's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kampmann forces Claw back against the cage and clinches.
Kampmann scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Kampmann.

Hussak Claw's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kampmann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kampmann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kampmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kampmann.
Kampmann lands with a right to the head.
Kampmann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Claw backwards.
Kampmann lands a hook to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hussak Claw's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Martin Kampmann!
Martin Kampmann thanked the fans post fight for their support.