PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Kampemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kampemann kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is pretty enough. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kampemann
vs
Cortez

184 cm
32
186 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Urban Savage

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Kampemann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nathan Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kampemann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kampemann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cortez with a jab.
Cortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cortez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kampemann digs a good body shot into Cortez's ribs.
Cortez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt - Kampemann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kampemann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez misses with a looping left.
Kampemann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
Cortez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kampemann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cortez scrambles back to his feet.
Cortez looks to throw the jab but Kampemann is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cortez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Kampemann moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampemann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sloppy strikes from Kampemann. Those never looked like landing.
Kampemann walks into a left hand.
Cortez checks a leg kick.
Cortez digs a good hook to Kampemann's body.
Nathan Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Kampemann takes the fight into the clinch.
Kampemann pushes Cortez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

Kampemann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Cortez catches Kampemann right on the button with a cross.
Cortez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kampemann at a distance.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Kampemann.
Cortez scores with a three punch combo!
Cortez lands with an uppercut that bounces Kampemann off the ropes and back into range.
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!
Cortez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kampemann should have avoided that one.
Cortez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kampemann had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
and Kampemann counters with a three punch combo that has Cortez backing up. Cortez nods at Kampemann to acknowledge the strikes.
Kampemann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Kampemann moves into range and clinches up with Cortez.
Kampemann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kampemann tries to land knees in the clinch but Cortez avoids the damage to the body.
Kampemann has Cortez pressed against the ropes, preventing Cortez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cortez tries to pull guard but Kampemann forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.

Kampemann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cortez connects with the punch.
Cortez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kampemann eats them both and turns towards Cortez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kampemann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab from Cortez.
Cortez throws a hook to the side of Kampemann's head but Kampemann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortez takes a swing at Kampemann's ribcage but misses.
Cortez looks for a takedown but Kampemann sprawls well.
Martin Kampemann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Cortez.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kampemann.
Martin Kampemann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Cortez connects with the punch.
Donk. Cortez catches Kampemann right on the button with a cross.
Cortez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kampemann misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Cortez misses.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt

and Kampemann counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kampemann.
Cortez is trying to break free.

Kampemann manages to break the clinch.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kampemann was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Cortez misses with a few strikes there.
Cortez misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cortez.
Cortez connects with a body shot.
Cortez throws a combination that misses

and Kampemann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!

Kampemann manages to break the clinch.
Cortez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kampemann's waist but Kampemann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cortez off to one side.
Cortez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kampemann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kampemann misses with an uppercut.
Kampemann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Kampemann moves out of range.
Cortez looks to land a combination. Kampemann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cortez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cortez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kampemann has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Cortez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kampemann looks to land a combination. Cortez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Martin Kampemann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kampemann scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cortez misses with a looping right.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kampemann moves away.
Cortez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cortez misses with a series of wild punches.
Kampemann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortez.
Nathan Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cortez throws a right and a left that Kampemann avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Kampemann.
Kampemann lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cortez takes a step back to recover.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Cortez cracks Kampemann with an open hand slap.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Kampemann tenderised Cortez's leg. Cortez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kampemann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cortez's hands.

Kampemann moves into the clinch.

Kampemann breaks the clinch.
Cortez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cortez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kampemann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kampemann throws a hook but Cortez blocks it.
Cortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Kampemann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Kampemann moves out of range.
A punch combination from Kampemann misses.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Kampemann ducks down to avoid it.
Cortez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kampemann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!

Cortez 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.

The fighters are working up against the ropes. Kampemann manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Cortez tries to circle away but Kampemann has him pinned against the ropes.

Kampemann breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Kampemann.
Cortez scores with a nice head shot.
Cortez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Cortez looking to score a takedown here. Kampemann is defending well but Cortez drives through and ends up in Kampemann's guard.
Cortez is looking to advance position but Kampemann has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Kampemann stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Cortez throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws a right hand that Kampemann ducks under and follows up with a left that Kampemann also avoids with ease.
Kampemann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cortez has his takedown stuffed

and Kampemann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kampemann.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Kampemann has Cortez pressed against the ropes, preventing Cortez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Kampemann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kampemann slips under a jab from Cortez.
Cortez throws an off balance right hand
and Kampemann counters with a nice body kick.
Kampemann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortez.
Cortez misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Cortez misses its intended target.
Kampemann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good shot there by Kampemann.
Kampemann thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cortez if he has to take too many more of those.
Cortez tests Kampemann's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kampemann circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Cortez does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Kampemann.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Kampemann misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cortez swings widly with a right hand
and Kampemann counters with a nice leg kick.

Kampemann has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kampemann.
Kampemann trying to land knees to the body.
Cortez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kampemann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kampemann slips under a jab from Cortez.
Kampemann wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.

Kampemann instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Martin Kampemann will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cortez misses with a double jab.
Kampemann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kampemann lands with a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Kampemann.
Cortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kampemann.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt
and Kampemann counters with a good, hard body kick but Cortez shrugs it off.
Cortez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Cortez.
Cortez misses with a looping left.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kampemann.
Cortez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kampemann throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kampemann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kampemann sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Kampemann does no damage.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Kampemann's shoulder, as Kampemann tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez tests Kampemann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kampemann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortez shoots in but no luck this time.
Cortez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kampemann counters by clinching up.
Cortez wants to break free but Kampemann has control.
Cortez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kampemann walks away with a smile on his face. Cortez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martin Kampemann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Cortez.
Kampemann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kampemann just misses with a punch to the body.
Kampemann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kampemann goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a looping left.
Cortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Kampemann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Kampemann moved out of range nicely.
Kampemann digs a good hook to Cortez's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kampemann slips a jab from Cortez.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Kampemann avoids them all with ease.
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
Cortez feints a jab promting Kampemann to slip. Cortez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kampemann slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Kampemann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kampemann dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Kampemann moved out of range nicely.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kampemann moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann scores with a nice body kick.
Cortez dodges the punch combination from Kampemann.
Cortez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kampemann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kampemann.

Kampemann breaks the clinch.
Cortez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kampemann doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kampemann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cortez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kampemann scrambles back to his feet.
Cortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cortez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kampemann.
Kampemann lands a head kick!
Kampemann misses with a double jab.
Cortez throws a combination that misses
and Kampemann counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann looks for the body kick but Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez closes the distance and clinches up with Kampemann, looking for a takedown. Cortez pushes Kampemann against the ropes but Kampemann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kampemann misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez misses the jab.
Kampemann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kampemann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kampemann throws a head kick that misses.
Kampemann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kampemann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cortez is able to avoid easily.
Kampemann moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kampemann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
and Kampemann counters with a two punch combo.
Cortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martin Kampemann.
I think Kampemann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!