PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diedrich Kamphmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaw kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Silver Bullet - Bring Forth The Guillotine. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Shaw
vs
Kamphmann

191 cm
30
188 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

177 cm
28
162 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kim Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Diedrich Kamphmann!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamphmann throws a hook but Shaw blocks it.
Kamphmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Kamphmann misses with an uppercut.
Kamphmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamphmann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****POLAR***** in the buildup to the fight.
Kamphmann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Shaw counters by moving into the clinch.

Kamphmann has picked Shaw up - he's going for a ride! Kamphmann dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Shaw kicks off Kamphmann and gets to his feet.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Kamphmann misses the target.
Kamphmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.

Shaw rushes Kamphmann and presses him up against the cage.
Shaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamphmann is working for takedown but Shaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shaw tries a body shot but Kamphmann blocks it.
Shaw unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shaw digs a right hand into Kamphmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kamphmann's gas tank.
Kamphmann tries to score a body lock takedown but Shaw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shaw crunches a lovely knee into Kamphmann's ribcage.
Kamphmann looks winded!
Shaw cracks Kamphmann with a nice body shot.
Shaw taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shaw obliges.
Kamphmann blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamphmann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kim Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diedrich Kamphmann.
Kamphmann throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shaw.

Shaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Shaw.
Shaw lands a shoulder strike.
Shaw stops a takedown attempt from Kamphmann.
Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shaw lands a shot to the body.
Shaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is pressed up against the cage. Kamphmann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shaw down to the mat. Shaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kamphmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a nice body shot.

Shaw gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Shaw.
Shaw is leaning against Kamphmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamphmann takes a shot to the head.
Kamphmann prevents a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
Shaw is working Kamphmann over against the cage.
Kamphmann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamphmann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shaw prevents it.
Shaw lands a knee to the head.
Kamphmann has Shaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kamphmann's face.
Shaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamphmann backwards.
Shaw effectively controlling the action here.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Kamphmann's head.
Kamphmann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shaw after a bit of a struggle.
Shaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Shaw.
Kamphmann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kamphmann throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.

Kamphmann gets tackled into the cage by Shaw. Shaw maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamphmann is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
Kamphmann is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shaw pushes Kamphmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamphmann can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from Shaw.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Kamphmann's head.
Shaw is leaning against Kamphmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamphmann blocks an elbow strike.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Shaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Shaw.
Nice body punch from Shaw.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shaw.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.

Kamphmann is rocked!
Shaw landing knees to the body.
Kamphmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaw finish him?
Shaw is pushing Kamphmann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Shaw scores with a hook to the body.
Shaw lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Shaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaw is working Kamphmann over against the cage.
Shaw is leaning against Kamphmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shaw dips a shoulder and cracks Kamphmann with a mighty uppercut! Kamphmann falls back against the cage and Shaw unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kamphmann is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shaw screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Shaw!
Our winner, Kim Shaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.