PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kampmann
vs
Evans

188 cm
27
215 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

180 cm
34
212 lbs
23 - 16 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Sex Panther!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Kampmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kampmann swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kampmann misses with a body kick.
Kampmann avoids the body shot from Evans.
Kampmann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kampmann misses with a body kick.
Chris Kampmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kampmann goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Rashad Evans has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kampmann missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kampmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Kampmann misses with a body kick.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kampmann manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Kampmann.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
A cross from Kampmann lands.
Evans swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kampmann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampmann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kampmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans scores with a three punch combo!
Kampmann tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Evans is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Kampmann's shoulder, as Kampmann tries to avoid the shot.
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Chris Kampmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kampmann misses with a body shot.
Kampmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.

Kampmann clinches with his opponent.
Kampmann works on Evans's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann lands with a left to the head.
Evans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kampmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Kampmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kampmann. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans clobbers Kampmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kampmann, as that shot connected.
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Kampmann misses.
Evans works over Kampmann's head and body with a nice combination.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Kampmann ducks down to avoid it.
Kampmann lands a slapping body shot.
Evans looks to land a left hand but Kampmann moved out of range nicely.
Kampmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kampmann throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kampmann checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Evans throws a leg kick but Kampmann checks it.
Kampmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kampmann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kampmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kampmann throws a leg kick that misses.
Evans avoids the body shot from Kampmann.
Kampmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
That kick from Kampmann tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evans is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kampmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Kampmann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Evans to score with a decent uppercut.
Kampmann throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
Kampmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kampmann misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans scores with a jab to the body.
Kampmann slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
Kampmann throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kampmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Evans's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kampmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Evans. That's going to slow Kampmann down.
Evans misses with a lunging right hand
and Kampmann counters with a solid body kick.
Kampmann lands with a nice body punch.
Kampmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kampmann misses with a hook.
Evans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Evans throws the left hand but Kampmann avoids the punch easily.
Kampmann throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Evans checks the leg kick.
Evans slips under a jab from Kampmann.
We've been told by Kampmann's head coaches at Laoch Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Evans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kampmann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kampmann.

Kampmann clinches up with Evans and pushes him back against the cage.
Kampmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kampmann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kampmann blocking some punches.
Kampmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans cracks Kampmann with a good jab.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kampmann.
Nice shot lands for Kampmann.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.
Kampmann misses with a wild combination.

Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kampmann manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Evans is in all sorts of trouble here.
Evans tries to hold on but Kampmann pushes him away.
Evans sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Evans felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control here.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans is trying is best to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Kampmann just wasn't active enough.
Kampmann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Kampmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Kampmann.
Chris Kampmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans throws a hook but Kampmann blocks it.
Kampmann misses with a head kick.
Kampmann lands a nice looking body shot.

Kampmann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kampmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans jabs Kampmann right on the nose. Kampmann blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kampmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kampmann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Evans's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Evans shoots in but Kampmann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kampmann throws a low kick, looking for Evans's leg but Evans calmly moves out of range.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Evans misses with a left hand
and Kampmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Evans misses
and Kampmann counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Evans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Kampmann.
Evans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Evans misses with a straight left.
Kampmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans takes a swing at Kampmann's ribcage but misses.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Kampmann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampmann lands with a nice body kick.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kampmann scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kampmann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Oooooh!!! Kampmann has knocked Evans down with a huge combo! Kampmann steps away and waves a wobbly Evans back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Kampmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Kampmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Kampmann swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.

Kampmann gets a clinch.
Evans can't break the clinch.

Kampmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kampmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Kampmann. Those never looked like landing.
Evans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kampmann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann cracks Evans with a right hand to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Evans blocks the low kick.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kampmann manages to avoid it.
Kampmann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kampmann manages to avoid it.
Kampmann throws a low kick but Evans moves out of range easily.
Evans moves out of range as Kampmann strikes.
Kampmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.

Kampmann gets caught flat footed, as Evans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kampmann keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kampmann wants to hit a switch here but Evans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kampmann there!
Chris Kampmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kampmann is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.
Rashad Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kampmann looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Evans has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kampmann's face.
Kampmann holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Evans tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Evans pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans lands a big elbow - Kampmann is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kampmann is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rashad Evans!
Our winner, Rashad Evans, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.