PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Silva
vs
Kampmann

172 cm
23
143 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

172 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Junior Kampmann!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Kampmann which made him look bad.

Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kampmann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kampmann tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kampmann is working to get back to half guard.
Kampmann wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Silva.
Kampmann sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Kampmann is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Kampmann is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampmann gets full guard.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Kampmann.

Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kampmann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Kampmann in his guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Kampmann tries to pass.
Silva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kampmann trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kampmann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kampmann stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Kampmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva working a defensive guard here.

Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kampmann forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kampmann is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Kampmann is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Kampmann thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Kampmann not doing much here.
Kampmann is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kampmann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kampmann had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Silva is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kampmann Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Silva's back instead.
Kampmann is trying to stick to Silva's back but Silva is turning into Kampmann. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kampmann's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva.
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 Anton Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kampmann feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Kampmann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kampmann landing with the ground and pound.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kampmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kampmann has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kampmann's guard.

Silva drops back looking for a leg! Kampmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kampmann manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Kampmann's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Kampmann landing rabbit punches to the side of Silva's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kampmann wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kampmann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Kampmann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kampmann moves into full guard.
Kampmann 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kampmann counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann punishing his opponent with strikes.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Kampmann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Silva regains half guard.
Kampmann winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Kampmann has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Kampmann has mounted him!
Kampmann controlling from the full mount.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kampmann. What's that going to do exactly?
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Kampmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kampmann to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Kampmann drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.

Kampmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva trying to control but Kampmann is working from the bottom.
Junior Kampmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva passes Kampmann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Silva is trying for a kimura here. Kampmann looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Silva wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Silva!