PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Kampmann (ranked 2588 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyrie Irving (ranked 21171 p4p, 0 weight class). Kampmann comes into the arena with The Wild Boys blaring out of the sound system. Kyrie Irving has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kampmann
vs
Irving

183 cm
40
171 lbs
27 - 15 - 0

182 cm
25
178 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

FORCEE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Kampmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyrie Irving!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kampmann cracks Irving with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Irving blocks a jab.
Irving ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Irving.
Kampmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irving.
Irving scores with a jab to the body.
Irving throws a jab but it's blocked by Kampmann.
Irving throws the left hand but Kampmann avoids the punch easily.
We've been informed that Irving has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kampmann misses with a body shot.
Irving throws out a loose jab but Kampmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kampmann connects with a looping right hand.
Kampmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kampmann throws a shot from downtown. Irving moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Kampmann tenderised Irving's leg. Irving is trying to keep his angry face on.
Irving uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kampmann.
Irving throws out a counter right but Kampmann avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Irving misses.
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!
Irving throws a body punch but Kampmann moves out of range.
Irving throws a right hand that Kampmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Kampmann also avoids with ease.
Kampmann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Irving connects with a single shot there.
Irving checks a low kick from Kampmann.
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Kampmann misses with an uppercut. Irving saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampmann walks into a left hand.
Irving misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kampmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Irving doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kampmann slips a straight right by Irving.
Kampmann clobbers Irving with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Irving throws a hook but Kampmann blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Kampmann there.
Kampmann misses with an uppercut
letting Irving counter with a right hand.
Irving misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kampmann misses the target.
Kampmann looks to land a right hand but Irving moved out of range.
Irving loads up on a big right hand but Kampmann slips the punch.
Irving ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kampmann moves away.
Irving throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kampmann scores with the left hand. Irving knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irving ducks right into an uppercut from Kampmann.
Kampmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irving was well out of range. Poor timing from Kampmann.
Irving throws a right hand that misses
and Kampmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Kampmann.
Irving loads up on a big right hand but Kampmann slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann misses with an uppercut. Irving saw that one coming.
Kampmann misses with an uppercut.
Irving throws out a counter right but Kampmann avoids it with no problem.
Kampmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Irving is just out of range.
Kampmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irving manages to avoid it.
Kampmann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kampmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Irving is just out of range.
Irving throws a hook but Kampmann blocks it.
Kampmann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kampmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irving at a distance.
Kampmann misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Irving, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irving avoids the body shot from Kampmann.
A little jabbing left from Irving on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kampmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irving looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kampmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kampmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Irving throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irving uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kampmann.
Irving misses with an uppercut. Kampmann saw that one coming.
Kampmann takes a swing at Irving's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irving sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irving takes a swing at Kampmann's ribcage but misses.
Irving looks to land a right hand but Kampmann moved out of range.
A big left from Kampmann misses.
Kampmann lands a really nice looking cross but Irving seems unphased.
Irving moves out of range of the strikes.
Irving lands a slapping body shot.
Kampmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irving ducks under a wild hook from Kampmann.
Irving swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kampmann misses with a wild combination.
Kampmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Irving avoids the head kick by Kampmann.
Kampmann missing with a left hand there. Irving was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kampmann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Irving misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Irving lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kampmann doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irving fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kampmann manages to avoid it.
Kampmann throws a leg kick but Irving checks it.
Kampmann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kampmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Irving's hands.
Kampmann catches Irving with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Irving uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kampmann.
Sloppy strikes from Irving. Those never looked like landing.
Kampmann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Irving misses with an uppercut.
Kampmann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kampmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Irving.
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Kampmann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Irving misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irving slips under a jab.
Kampmann throws a head kick but Irving moves out of range.
Kampmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Irving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Kampmann dominated that round.
That's time! Kampmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Irving throws a series of punches but Kampmann moves out of range.
Irving fails to land with a series of punches.
Irving connects with the punch.
Kampmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irving was well out of range. Poor timing from Kampmann.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kampmann. That's going to slow Irving down.
Kampmann is looking to score with low kicks.
Irving throws a poor cross that misses
and Kampmann counters with a nice low kick that buckles Irving's knee momentarily.
Kampmann throws a wild body kick that Irving sees coming a mile off.
Irving appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Irving swings for the body but Kampmann moves out of range.
Irving slips under a jab from Kampmann.
Irving looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kampmann throws a hook but Irving blocks it.
Irving misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kampmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Irving connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kampmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irving jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irving thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kampmann misses with a hook. Irving ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irving throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irving lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampmann scores with a jab. Irving acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irving scores with a jab to the head.
Irving uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kampmann.
Irving throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irving misses with a straight right.
Irving slips a straight right by Kampmann.
Kampmann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kampmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irving.
Kampmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irving throws out the jab.
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses.
Irving misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kampmann.
Irving throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Kampmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irving avoids a kick to the body.
Kampmann misses with an uppercut.
Kampmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irving misses with an uppercut. Kampmann saw that one coming.
Kampmann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Irving ducks under a wild hook from Kampmann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irving cracks a nice hook into Kampmann's ribs.
A big right from Irving misses.
Irving ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Kampmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kampmann slips a jab from Irving.
Kampmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kampmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Irving connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Irving connects with a single shot there.
Irving has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kampmann finds it's way round the side to connect with Irving's head.
Irving throws a body shot but no joy.
Irving misses with a body punch
and Kampmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irving throws a shot from downtown. Kampmann moves away and avoids it.
Kampmann throws a shot from downtown. Irving moves away and avoids it.
Kampmann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kampmann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Kampmann.
Irving on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Irving.
Irving scores with a sloppy right hand. Kampmann should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Irving.
Kampmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kampmann with a nice cross.
Irving jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kampmann lands with a straight right. Irving didn't see that one coming.
Irving misses with a straight left.
Irving looks to land a right hand but Kampmann moved out of range.
Irving comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irving misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kampmann connects with the punch.
Kampmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Irving defending well as Kampmann loads up on a big left hand.
Kampmann throws a sloppy head kick and Irving moves out of range easily.
Irving steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kampmann.
Irving takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Irving.
Kampmann walks into a jab.
Irving throws a right hand that misses
and Kampmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irving has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irving closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Irving lands a nice shot that snaps Kampmann's head back.
Kampmann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irving slips a straight right by Kampmann.
A punch lands to the side of Irving 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Irving thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irving cracks a nice hook into Kampmann's ribs.
Irving lands with a cross.
Kampmann wants to slow Irving down by chopping away at his legs.
Irving lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kampmann circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irving scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kampmann, right into the meat.
Irving throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irving scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Irving slips under a jab.
Irving appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyrie Irving will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Irving slips under a jab from Kampmann.
Irving swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kampmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irving throws out the jab.
Kampmann lands a jab to the nose.
Martin Kampmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Kampmann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Irving is able to avoid easily.
Irving ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irving takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Irving connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kampmann moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kampmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kampmann defending well as Irving loads up on a big left hand.
Kampmann cracks the inside of Irving's front leg.
Kampmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irving throws a hook but Kampmann avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irving misses with a straight left.
Kampmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irving pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Kampmann takes a swing at Irving's ribcage but misses.
Kampmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irving moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Irving.
Kampmann fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Irving. Those never looked like landing.
Irving looks to land a right hand but Kampmann moved out of range.
Irving lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kampmann works over Irving's head and body with a nice combination.
Irving misses with a hook.
Kampmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irving.
Irving looks to land a left hand but Kampmann moved out of range nicely.
Kampmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irving avoids the body shot from Kampmann.
Irving lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kampmann throws a sloppy head kick and Irving moves out of range easily.
Kampmann tried to score with a low kick but Irving checks it.
Kampmann wants to slow Irving down by chopping away at his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irving throws a series of punches but Kampmann moves out of range.
Kampmann defending well as Irving loads up on a big left hand.
Kampmann throwing a counter right hand but Irving manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Kampmann.
Kampmann lands a jab to the head.
Kampmann throws out a loose jab but Irving uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kampmann throws a hook but Irving blocks it.
Kampmann thuds his right hand into Irving's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Irving pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Kampmann.
Good shot there by Kampmann.
Irving throws a big shot that misses.
Kampmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irving with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irving misses with a wild combination.
Kampmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irving.
Irving tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kampmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Irving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Irving.
Irving throws a jab but it's blocked by Kampmann.
Kampmann works the jab nicely.
Irving wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kampmann throws a jab when Irving was well out of range.
Kampmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irving at a distance.
Kampmann blocks a jab.
Kampmann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irving keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irving ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kampmann throws a hook but Irving avoids it easily.
Irving rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kampmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Irving pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irving catches Kampmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Irving lands with a nice combination. Kampmann backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kampmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irving.
Irving misses with a hook. Kampmann ducked under it nicely.
Kampmann looks to throw the jab but Irving is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Kampmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irving.
Kampmann misses with a wild body shot.
Kampmann looks to throw the jab but Irving is out of range.
Irving lands with a good body shot.
Irving swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kampmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irving uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kampmann.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irving! But no joy.
Irving moves out of range of the strikes.
Kampmann slips a jab from Irving.
Irving ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kampmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Irving counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kampmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kampmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irving misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Kampmann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Irving.
Kampmann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irving punishes Kampmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Irving throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyrie Irving.
Well Irving has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyrie Irving!
Kyrie Irving bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.