PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Van De Kamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Kamp comes to the cage accompanied by Sister Sin - Fight Song. McClane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seven Nation Army kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Van De Kamp
vs
McClane

162 cm
31
133 lbs
19 - 17 - 0

164 cm
27
145 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Van De Kamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe McClane!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van De Kamp's calf.
McClane lands a nice shot to the body.
McClane tries to bum rush Van De Kamp with a series of wild strikes but Van De Kamp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McClane lands a leg kick that knocks Van De Kamp off balance momentarily.
McClane misses with a wild body shot.
McClane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McClane works Van De Kamp's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McClane throws a nice outside leg kick.
McClane scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - McClane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McClane has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane takes a swing at Van De Kamp's ribcage but misses.
Van De Kamp throws a big counter combination but McClane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van De Kamp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McClane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McClane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McClane jabs Van De Kamp right on the nose. Van De Kamp blinks but takes it well.
McClane throws a push kick but Van De Kamp slaps the foot to one side.
Van De Kamp is looking to counter the offense by McClane and move into the clinch.
McClane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van De Kamp rather than just go for the knockout.
Van De Kamp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McClane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van De Kamp moves out of range of the leg kick from McClane.
McClane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McClane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane connects with a solid leg kick.
McClane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McClane lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van De Kamp takes one to the chin there.
Van De Kamp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McClane.
As McClane tries to get set, Van De Kamp tries to push him back and clinch up but McClane manages to avoid the attempt.
Joe McClane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McClane misses with a wild body shot.
Van De Kamp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McClane.
Nice defenses there by Van De Kamp.
McClane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McClane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van De Kamp.
Van De Kamp wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by McClane. Beautiful body shot.
McClane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McClane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McClane throws a leg kick that is checked

and Van De Kamp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McClane is trying to stand back up but Van De Kamp is controlling him
McClane trying to control here.
McClane moves into full guard.
McClane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

McClane trying to control the action but Van De Kamp is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane prevents Van De Kamp from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClane trying to control the pace.
Van De Kamp is staying active underneath McClane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van De Kamp wants to get back to full guard.
McClane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van De Kamp keeps working.
Van De Kamp is looking to improve his position.

McClane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe McClane dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McClane explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McClane throws a solid leg kick but Van De Kamp takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McClane.
Joe McClane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van De Kamp tries for a takedown but McClane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McClane misses with a two punch combination.
Van De Kamp tries to counter by clinching up but McClane breaks away and moves out of range.
No joy there for McClane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McClane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane swings for the body but Van De Kamp moves out of range.
Van De Kamp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClane.
McClane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane scores with a kick to the body.
McClane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van De Kamp drops down looking for a counter takedown but McClane sprawls and moves away.
McClane throws a head kick but Van De Kamp moves out of range.
McClane lands a head shot.
McClane throws a nice head kick!
McClane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van De Kamp.
McClane lands a jab to Van De Kamp's midsection.
McClane swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McClane fakes the leg kick and cracks Van De Kamp in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane lands a slapping body shot.
McClane lands a nice hook to Van De Kamp's body. Van De Kamp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van De Kamp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McClane throws a head kick that misses.
Van De Kamp checks a low kick from McClane.
McClane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McClane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McClane misses with a head kick.
Van De Kamp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane takes a swing at Van De Kamp's ribcage but misses.
McClane connects with a high kick.
Joe McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClane lands a head kick!
McClane throws a sloppy body shot

and Van De Kamp counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McClane is trying to stand back up but Van De Kamp is controlling him

Van De Kamp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McClane is just riding it out for now. Van De Kamp eventually gives up the hold.
McClane gets back to full guard.
McClane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp tries to free his leg and advance position but McClane is retaining full guard.
McClane trying to control the position.

Van De Kamp got a little sloppy there for a moment and McClane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van De Kamp has managed to get both his arms back between McClane's legs - danger averted.

McClane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

McClane has his foot on Van De Kamp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van De Kamp works his way back into a safe position though.

McClane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van De Kamp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van De Kamp passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe McClane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Van De Kamp blocks a head kick by McClane.
Van De Kamp drops down looking for a counter takedown but McClane sprawls and moves away.
McClane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McClane misses with a double jab.
Van De Kamp tries to counter by clinching up but McClane breaks away and moves out of range.
McClane throws out a loose jab but Van De Kamp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van De Kamp wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van De Kamp fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane throws a wild body kick that Van De Kamp sees coming a mile off.
McClane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van De Kamp avoids the head kick by McClane.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane lands with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van De Kamp checks a leg kick.
McClane digs a good hook to Van De Kamp's body.
McClane throws a nice head kick!
Van De Kamp checks the leg kick nicely there.
McClane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van De Kamp on the side of the head.
McClane scoring well with a low kick there.
McClane throws a low kick but Van De Kamp moves out of range easily.
Van De Kamp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joe McClane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Van De Kamp if he has to take too many more of those.
McClane throws a body shot but no joy.
McClane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van De Kamp manages to avoid it.
Van De Kamp feinted with a counter takedown.
Van De Kamp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McClane is looking to chop away at Van De Kamp's legs.
McClane scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane works the jab nicely.
McClane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van De Kamp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van De Kamp seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McClane lands with a thumping leg kick.
McClane swinging wildly here.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van De Kamp manages to avoid it.
McClane throws a head kick that misses.
Van De Kamp slips a jab and a cross from McClane.
McClane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chris Van De Kamp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane stuns Van De Kamp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van De Kamp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McClane.
Van De Kamp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClane. Van De Kamp does a little dance to reset his feet.
McClane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McClane fakes the leg kick and cracks Van De Kamp in the body.
McClane scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McClane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McClane throws out a powerful jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe McClane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McClane 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe McClane!
A victorious Joe McClane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.