PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spontaneous Combustion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Kampemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kampemann has chosen pretty enough as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Combustion
vs
Kampemann

185 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
31
186 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spontaneous Combustion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Kampemann!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kampemann.
Combustion throws the kick towards the body but Kampemann avoids it.
Combustion tries to clinch there but Kampemann circles away.

Kampemann moves into range and clinches up with Combustion.
Combustion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kampemann blocking some punches.
Combustion looking to slow down the pace here.
Kampemann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Combustion is defending well for now.
Combustion working aggressively here.

Kampemann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kampemann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Combustion's hands.
Combustion throws a solid leg kick but Kampemann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Combustion.
Kampemann blocks a leg kick.
Combustion wants to clinch but Kampemann slips to the side
and Kampemann counters with a left to the body.
Combustion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kampemann manages to avoid it.
Combustion throws a shot to the body.

Kampemann feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kampemann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martin Kampemann has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Combustion misses with a body kick.
Kampemann throws a right hand that Combustion ducks under and follows up with a left that Combustion also avoids with ease.
Combustion works Kampemann's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combustion tries to clinch but Kampemann moves away
and Kampemann counters with a series of strikes. Combustion will be more careful next time no doubt.
Combustion misses with a two punch combination.
Combustion tries to clinch up

and Kampemann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Combustion's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kampemann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Kampemann tries for a kimura but Combustion is defending well.

Kampemann swings around for an armbar but Combustion sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kampemann's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann has a closed guard, preventing Combustion from standing up.
Combustion preventing the sweep.
Kampemann has a closed guard, preventing Combustion from standing up.

Kampemann uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Combustion looks to throw the jab but Kampemann is out of range.
Kampemann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Combustion.
Kampemann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Combustion connects with a body shot.
Kampemann misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combustion wants to clinch.
Combustion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kampemann counters with a one-two to the body.
Kampemann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Combustion scoring well with a low kick there.
Combustion fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Combustion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kampemann is out of range.
Combustion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Combustion gets caught napping as Kampemann dives in and scores a takedown. Combustion manages to retain guard.
Kampemann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Combustion is keeping the position for now.
Combustion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Kampemann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Combustion throws a head kick that half lands.
Combustion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Combustion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spontaneous Combustion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kampemann jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Kampemann shoots in and bounces Combustion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kampemann 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.
Kampemann trying to control the position from guard on top but Combustion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kampemann sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Combustion is looking to stand up but Kampemann isn't so interested in that idea.
Kampemann sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Combustion's guard.
Kampemann is looking to take a break and control but Combustion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kampemann trying to pass the guard but Combustion defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kampemann trying to mount his opponent but Combustion defends it.
Combustion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kampemann on the ground.
Kampemann not doing much here.

Martin Kampemann has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Combustion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kampemann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Combustion fails with a takedown attempt.
Combustion tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combustion just misses with a punch to the body.
Kampemann lands a two punch combo.
Combustion is looking to wear down Kampemann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Combustion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kampemann is out of range.
A punch combination from Kampemann misses.
Martin Kampemann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Combustion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kampemann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Combustion.
Spontaneous Combustion is winning the standup battle so far.
Combustion darts in trying to clinch
and Kampemann counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Combustion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kampemann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Combustion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Combustion. Kampemann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Combustion scores with a nice head shot.
Combustion works Kampemann's body with a nice hook.
Combustion misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combustion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Combustion closes the distance but Kampemann moves to the side
enabling Kampemann to counter with a crisp jab.
Combustion tries to close the distance and clinch but Kampemann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Combustion doesn't manage to clinch there - Kampemann circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Combustion tries to close the distance and clinch but Kampemann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Combustion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Combustion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kampemann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kampemann checks the leg kick nicely there.
A combination from Kampemann does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Combustion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kampemann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Combustion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kampemann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Combustion's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Martin Kampemann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Combustion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kampemann was well out of range. Poor timing from Combustion.
Combustion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Combustion darts in trying to clinch
and Kampemann counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Combustion tries to clinch but Kampemann is having none of it.
A leg kick checked by Kampemann.
Kampemann connects with a jab.
Kampemann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Combustion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Combustion displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Combustion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kampemann throws a head kick but Combustion moves out of range.
Combustion tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kampemann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kampemann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kampemann misses with a body shot.
Combustion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Combustion tries to clinch up
enabling Kampemann to counter with a crisp jab.
Kampemann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Combustion.
Combustion throws a leg kick but Kampemann moved away.
Combustion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Combustion misses with a body shot.
Kampemann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Combustion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kampemann somewhat.
Kampemann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kampemann there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combustion punishes Kampemann's body with a nice straight punch.
Combustion tries to clinch there but Kampemann circles away.
Kampemann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Combustion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kampemann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Combustion works Kampemann's body with a nice hook.
Combustion misses with a body shot.
Combustion misses with a takedown attempt
and Combustion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kampemann keeps the fight on the outside.
Kampemann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Combustion.
Kampemann lands a head kick!
Combustion doesn't manage to clinch there - Kampemann circles away.
Combustion takes a swing at Kampemann's ribcage but misses.
Kampemann wants to land a leg kick but Combustion is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combustion throws a combination. Kampemann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Combustion darts in trying to clinch
and Kampemann counters with a right hand to the body.

Kampemann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Combustion is trying to defend but Kampemann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kampemann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Combustion is staying active underneath Kampemann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Combustion is trying to stand back up but Kampemann is controlling him

Kampemann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Combustion has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann is looking to take a break and control but Combustion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Combustion tries to roll over but Kampemann keeps him under control.
Martin Kampemann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kampemann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Martin Kampemann hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kampemann takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spontaneous Combustion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kampemann 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Kampemann!
An intense looking Martin Kampemann took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'great organisation but i decided not to re sign the contract! but one day i may comeback to this organisation again!'.