PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Kammel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Klauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Klauss acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kammel
vs
Klauss

174 cm
25
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tomasz Kammel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hans Klauss!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kammel fails with the takedown.
Kammel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Klauss misses with a kick to the body
and Kammel counters with a three punch combo that has Klauss backing up. Klauss nods at Kammel to acknowledge the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klauss.

Kammel has closed the distance and engaged Klauss in a clinch.
Klauss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kammel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klauss jumps guard but Kammel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Kammel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klauss throws a sloppy head kick and Kammel moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kammel is defended easily by Klauss.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Kammel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klauss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kammel manages to avoid it.
Kammel connects with a nice looking jab.
Klauss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klauss wants it to stay on the feet.
Klauss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Kammel blocks the leg kick.
Klauss tries to land a leg kick but Kammel saw it coming and moves away.
Klauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kammel counters with a two punch combo.
Hans Klauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klauss takes a swing at Kammel's ribcage but misses.
Klauss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kammel shoots for a takedown but Klauss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Klauss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klauss throws a nice looking combination but Kammel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kammel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kammel is breathing heavily.
Klauss misses with a body shot.
Kammel doesn't manage to clinch there - Klauss circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kammel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klauss's waist but Klauss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kammel off to one side.
Kammel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Klauss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klauss throws a series of punches but Kammel moves out of range.
Klauss avoids the head kick by Kammel.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klauss.
Klauss throws a jab when Kammel was well out of range.
Klauss throws a right and a left that Kammel avoids nicely.
Klauss throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kammel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klauss scores with a nice body kick.
Klauss misses with a low kick.
Klauss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klauss misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Klauss. Those never looked like landing.
Klauss throws a sloppy head kick and Kammel moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Klauss lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kammel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kammel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Klauss tries a head kick but it misses.
Klauss tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kammel is able to avoid easily.
Kammel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kammel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klauss throws a body shot but no joy.
Klauss fails to land with a series of punches.
Klauss swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kammel fails with a takedown attempt.
Klauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kammel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kammel slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Klauss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Klauss misses with a few strikes there.
Kammel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klauss manages to circle out of the way.
Klauss throws out a leg kick but Kammel moves out of range and Klauss only half commits.
Klauss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice combination there by Kammel.

It looks like Hans Klauss has been cut.

Kammel clinches with his opponent.
Kammel has Klauss pressed against the cage, preventing Klauss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kammel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klauss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kammel checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klauss fails to land with a series of punches.
Kammel moves out of range as Klauss throws a body kick.
Klauss throws a right and a left that Kammel avoids nicely.
Kammel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Kammel gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kammel has Klauss pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Klauss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kammel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klauss throws a combination that misses
and Kammel counters with a left and a right that stings Klauss.
Klauss throws a body punch but Kammel moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Klauss as Kammel shoots in.
A head kick by Klauss misses
and Kammel counters with a three punch combo that has Klauss backing up. Klauss nods at Kammel to acknowledge the strikes.
Klauss does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kammel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Klauss misses its intended target.
Hans Klauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kammel tries to clinch there but Klauss circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klauss throws a leg kick but Kammel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Klauss throws a right hand that Kammel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kammel also avoids with ease.
Kammel blocks the body kick.
Tomasz Kammel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klauss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klauss tries to land a front kick but Kammel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Klauss misses the target.
Klauss looks for the body kick but Kammel saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klauss misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Klauss.
Klauss avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Klauss.
Kammel tries to clinch up but Klauss circles away and keeps his distance.
Kammel moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKlauss.
A combination from Klauss does no damage.
As Klauss looks to move away, Kammel throws a big counter combo but Klauss just gets out of the way.
Klauss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klauss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Kammel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kammel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klauss.
Klauss misses with a body shot
enabling Kammel to counter with a crisp jab.
Klauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klauss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klauss misses with a low kick.
Klauss misses with a wild combination.
Kammel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kammel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klauss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kammel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klauss manages to circle out of the way.
Kammel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klauss defends it nicely.
Kammel tries to bum rush Klauss with a series of wild strikes but Klauss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Kammel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klauss.
A combination from Klauss does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Klauss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hans Klauss's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Klauss throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kammel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klauss tries to avoid it but Kammel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klauss to the ground. Klauss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Klauss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kammel circles away quickly and effectively.
Klauss misses with a leg kick
and Kammel counters with a series of strikes. Klauss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Klauss throws a nice looking combination but Kammel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klauss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Klauss gets tackled into the cage by Kammel. Kammel maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kammel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klauss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Klauss gets underhooks to prevent Kammel's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Kammel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klauss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kammel smiles and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klauss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kammel slips a jab and a cross from Klauss.
Klauss misses with a combination

and Kammel counters by moving into the clinch.

Kammel jumps guard and drags Klauss to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Klauss tries to stand but Kammel is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kammel is working an open guard so Klauss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kammel tries for a takedown but Klauss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klauss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kammel avoids the head kick by Klauss.
Kammel is looking for a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kammel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kammel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Klauss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kammel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klauss is fending him off so far but Kammel persists. Nope, Klauss circles away and we're back to standing.
Klauss misses with a wild combination.
Kammel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klauss.
Kammel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klauss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kammel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kammel tries to close the distance and clinch but Klauss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kammel blocks a low kick nicely.
Klauss swinging wildly here.
Klauss is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kammel rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kammel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klauss throws a sloppy head kick and Kammel moves out of range easily.
Klauss is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick by Klauss misses
and Kammel counters with a one-two to the body.
Klauss has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kammel with a hook.
Kammel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Kammel as he checks the leg kick.
Tomasz Kammel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hans Klauss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Klauss throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hans Klauss.
I've got Klauss winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Klauss!