PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kampa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kampa comes to the cage accompanied by End of All Hope. Hart has chosen The Sharpshooter as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kampa
vs
Hart

184 cm
25
212 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
220 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorma Kampa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bret Hart!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kampa works over Hart's head and body with a nice combination.
Hart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab lands there for Hart.
Kampa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kampa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hart throws a hook but Kampa avoids it easily.
Kampa slips a jab from Hart.
Hart tries to close the distance and clinch but Kampa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hart throws a series of punches but Kampa moves out of range.
Hart connects with a nice looking jab.
Bret Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kampa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kampa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to de liver by Hart. Beautiful body shot.
Hart lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kampa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hart.
Hart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kampa counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kampa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hart. Kampa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hart throws a body punch but Kampa moves out of range.
Nice cross by Kampa.
Hart blocks a jab.
Kampa ducks under a wild hook from Hart.
Hart lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart misses the body punch
and Kampa counters with a nice body shot.
Kampa misses with a straight left.
Hart misses with a body shot
and Kampa counters with a straight right hand.
Hart misses the body punch
and Kampa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hart swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Kampa counter with a right hand.
Hart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hart misses with a few strikes there.
Hart misses with a head kick.
A shot to de liver by Hart. Beautiful body shot.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kampa moves away.
Hart swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kampa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kampa manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kampa.
Kampa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hart fails to land with a series of punches.
Kampa drops his hands momentarily and Hart takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kampa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hart swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kampa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kampa's corner calls for a 1-2. Kampa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hart doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kampa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kampa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick by Hart misses
and Kampa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Hart misses
letting Kampa counter with a right hand.
Kampa's corner calls for a 1-2. Kampa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kampa.
Kampa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kampa counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kampa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kampa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hart somewhat.
Jorma Kampa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hart.
Kampa looks to land a right hand but Hart moved out of range.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kampa moves away.
Hart scores with a decent looking hook.
Hart throws a shot from downtown. Kampa moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bret Hart will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kampa defending well as Hart loads up on a big left hand.
Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but Kampa is just out of range.
Hart throws the left hand but Kampa avoids the punch easily.
Hart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kampa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hart looks to land a left hand but Kampa moved out of range nicely.
Kampa misses with a hook. Hart ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Hart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hart is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kampa rather than just go for the knockout.
Hart misses with a body shot.
Hart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hart throws a head kick that misses.
Hart misses the shot to the body.
Kampa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Hart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kampa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Hart looks to land a right hand but Kampa moved out of range.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kampa manages to avoid it.
Kampa throws a solid leg kick but Hart takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kampa.

Hart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kampa prevents Hart from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Kampa's face as Hart controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kampa defending against the ground and pound.
Hart tries to move to full mount but Kampa actually manages to regain half guard.
Kampa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart is pressing down on Kampa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kampa is holding on for now.
Hart is looking to take a break and control but Kampa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hart prevents Kampa from improving his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A left lands for Kampa.
Hart misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Kampa counters with a shoot takedown. Hart fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kampa won't allow Hart to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kampa manages to get himself to full guard.
Kampa keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kampa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Kampa dominated that second round.
That's time! Kampa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kampa slips a jab from Hart.
Hart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hart misses with a looping right.
Hart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart misses the shot to the body.
Kampa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kampa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hart throws a body punch but Kampa moves out of range.
Kampa misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kampa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Hart 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.
Kampa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart throws and elbow that misses. Kampa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hart's guard. Nice move by Kampa!
Kampa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hart has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kampa trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
Kampa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Kampa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kampa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart controlling Kampa's posture.
Hart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kampa is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kampa moves away.
Hart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kampa misses with a looping left.
Kampa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hart scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Kampa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hart to score with a decent uppercut.
Hart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kampa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kampa takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
Hart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kampa.
Hart swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kampa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hart staying out of range there.
Kampa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hart closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kampa walks into a jab.
Bret Hart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kampa throws a hook to the side of Hart's head but Hart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Hart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hart 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bret Hart!