PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Salcido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chris Kampmann enters the cage!

Salcido
vs
Kampmann

185 cm
30
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

188 cm
24
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Salcido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Kampmann!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcido looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salcido definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salcido paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salcido throws out a powerful jab.
Kampmann 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.
Salcido fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kampmann on the side of the head.
Salcido throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Kampmann as he checks the leg kick.
Salcido ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kampmann moves away.
Salcido dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kampmann. That did some damage!
Salcido cracks Kampmann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salcido throws a jab but it's blocked by Kampmann.

Kampmann drives through and clinches with Salcido against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Salcido.
Salcido throws a punch but it's blocked by Kampmann.
Kampmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kampmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kampmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salcido's elbow.
Salcido pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcido blocking some punches.
Salcido tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kampmann's elbow.
Kampmann avoiding damage.
Kampmann throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Salcido.
Kampmann leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kampmann tries a body shot but Salcido blocks it.
Salcido misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Kampmann to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kampmann.
Kampmann has a couple of punches blocked by Salcido.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Salcido fails to land.
Salcido blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Salcido breaks from the clinch.
Kampmann is looking to chop away at Salcido's legs.
Salcido takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Salcido misses its intended target.
Salcido fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kampmann manages to avoid it.
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Salcido.
Salcido throws a right hand that Kampmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Kampmann also avoids with ease.
Kampmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salcido sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salcido lands a nice hook to Kampmann's body. Kampmann 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.
Kampmann throws a jab when Salcido was well out of range.
Kampmann slips under a jab from Salcido.
Salcido throws an overhand right that lands on Kampmann's shoulder, as Kampmann tries to avoid the shot.
Kampmann tries to clinch up but Salcido circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salcido throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kampmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salcido slips a jab from Kampmann.
Kampmann punishes Salcido's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kampmann.
Salcido tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kampmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Salcido.
Both fighters circling a little - Kampmann finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salcido. Kampmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salcido connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salcido wants to slow Kampmann down by chopping away at his legs.
Kampmann avoids the body shot from Salcido.
Salcido listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Salcido looks to score with a jab to the body but Kampmann is just out of range.
Kampmann lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann lands the left hand.
Salcido swings for the body but Kampmann moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Salcido misses the target.
Salcido misses with a left hand
and Kampmann counters with a nice body shot.
Kampmann throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Salcido misses the target.
Kampmann ducks right into an uppercut from Salcido.
Kampmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Kampmann lands.
Salcido scores with a punch to the head.
Salcido lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kampmann - that will leave a mark!
Salcido avoids the body shot from Kampmann.
Kampmann avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nick Salcido will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kampmann jabs Salcido to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nick Salcido is winning the standup battle so far.
Salcido swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salcido lands a jab.
Kampmann throws a head kick that Salcido semi-blocks.
Kampmann slips a jab from Salcido.
Salcido looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kampmann misses with a jab to the body
and Salcido counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kampmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salcido momentarily.
Salcido avoids the body shot from Kampmann.
Salcido misses with an uppercut.
Kampmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salcido paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salcido misses the shot to the body.
Kampmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salcido takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcido jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kampmann misses with a combination
and Salcido counters with a thumping low kick.
Kampmann lands with a nice body kick.
Kampmann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kampmann throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nick Salcido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kampmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses.
Salcido throws a hook to the side of Kampmann's head but Kampmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salcido motions for Kampmann to come forward. Salcido throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salcido thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salcido on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kampmann. Kampmann obviously looking to wear him down.

Kampmann moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcido working aggressively here.
Salcido tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salcido.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salcido.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kampmann misses with a punch to the body.
Salcido is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kampmann is keeping busy.

Kampmann breaks the clinch.
Kampmann thumps Salcido with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Salcido throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kampmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salcido rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kampmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kampmann. Salcido shrugs it off though.
Kampmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salcido.
Kampmann scores with a hook to the body. Salcido takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kampmann throws a head kick but Salcido moves out of range.
Kampmann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salcido takes one on the button.
Salcido takes a swing at Kampmann's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Salcido. Those never looked like landing.
Kampmann lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salcido avoids the head kick by Kampmann.
Kampmann throws a sloppy head kick and Salcido moves out of range easily.
Salcido on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kampmann slips a jab from Salcido.
Salcido misses with a jab to the body
and Kampmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salcido.
Kampmann throws a body punch but Salcido moves out of range.
Kampmann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Salcido fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kampmann manages to avoid it.
Salcido ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kampmann moves away.
Kampmann slips a jab from Salcido.
Kampmann slips under a jab from Salcido.
Salcido swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salcido works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salcido will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kampmann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salcido connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kampmann wants to clinch.
Salcido throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kampmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kampmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Salcido lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Kampmann rushes Salcido and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kampmann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kampmann tries to throw a body punch but Salcido avoids it by throwing Kampmann back against the cage.
Kampmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Salcido.
Kampmann misses with some punches.
Salcido is trying to maintain a safe position but Kampmann gets an underhook and turns Salcido into the cage.
Kampmann misses with the head strike.
Kampmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Kampmann fails to land.
Salcido misses with a body punch.
Kampmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Salcido controls his hands.
Kampmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salcido's elbow.
Kampmann stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Kampmann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcido tries to throw a body punch but Kampmann avoids it by throwing Salcido back against the cage.
Kampmann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kampmann misses with a punch to the body.
Salcido looking to slow down the pace here.
Kampmann lands a nice shot to the body.
Kampmann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salcido is trying to push Kampmann away but Kampmann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salcido.
Kampmann is working Salcido over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Salcido.

Salcido breaks from the clinch.
Kampmann takes a swing at Salcido's ribcage but misses.
Kampmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salcido.
Kampmann scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcido paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salcido throws out a powerful jab.
Kampmann misses with a body shot.
Kampmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salcido.
Kampmann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salcido rather than just go for the knockout.
Kampmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kampmann slips under a jab from Salcido.
A slow jab from Salcido misses its intended target.
Kampmann looks to land a body kick but Salcido moved away.
Kampmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salcido.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kampmann.
Salcido chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kampmann can pounce on him.
Salcido throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann catches Salcido with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kampmann ducks under a wild hook from Salcido.
Salcido looks to land a right hand but Kampmann moved out of range.
Kampmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salcido manages to avoid it.
Kampmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salcido blocks a jab.
Salcido looks to score with a jab to the body but Kampmann is just out of range.
Salcido checks the leg kick.
Kampmann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kampmann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salcido moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kampmann moves out of range as Salcido strikes.
Kampmann tries to clinch but Salcido is having none of it.
Kampmann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kampmann checks a low kick from Salcido.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salcido takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salcido on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kampmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salcido.
Kampmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salcido.
Kampmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salcido.
Salcido looks for the body kick but Kampmann saw that one coming.
Salcido lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kampmann avoids the body shot from Salcido.
Kampmann scores with a jab to the head.

Kampmann darts in and clinches Salcido up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kampmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kampmann 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

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