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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Kampa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman comes into the arena with Bonecrusher- Neva Scared blaring out of the sound system. Kampa has chosen Kickstarts as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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184 cm
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212 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorma Kampa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kampa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Zimmerman.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kampa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman fails to land the takedown.
Kampa moves out of range of the body kick from Zimmerman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Kampa catches Zimmerman right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampa avoids the body shot from Zimmerman.
Kampa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zimmerman.
A jab from Zimmerman misses.
Zimmerman throws a right and a left that Kampa avoids nicely.
Kampa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zimmerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kampa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kampa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zimmerman throws out the jab.
Kampa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kampa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zimmerman.
Kampa shoots for a double leg takedown but Zimmerman sprawls well. He's pushed Kampa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zimmerman misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zimmerman.
Kampa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
Kampa misses with a body shot
and Zimmerman counters with a right hand to the body.
Jorma Kampa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman misses with a two punch combination.
Kampa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kampa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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.
Kampa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zimmerman scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zimmerman walks into a straight right hand from Kampa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kampa slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zimmerman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zimmerman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zimmerman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kampa avoids it really well and circles away.
A low kick from Kampa misses
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kampa is controlling Zimmerman's trapped leg to prevent Zimmerman from advancing to side control.
Zimmerman thows a huge punch but Kampa dodges it nicely.
Kampa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zimmerman wants to control but Kampa is keeping him busy.
Kampa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zimmerman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zimmerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zimmerman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kampa's waist but Kampa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zimmerman off to one side.
Kampa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zimmerman.
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.
Zimmerman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kampa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Kampa is predictable there
and Zimmerman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zimmerman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kampa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kampa misses with a wild combination.
Zimmerman lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kampa moves away.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kampa as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimmerman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kampa moves in looking to clinch but Zimmerman pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zimmerman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kampa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zimmerman misses with an uppercut. Kampa saw that one coming.
Kampa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zimmerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zimmerman slips a jab from Kampa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman cracks Kampa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zimmerman dominated that second round.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zimmerman throws a looping overhand right but Kampa ducks down to avoid it.
Kampa misses with a body punch
and Zimmerman counters with a single leg into guard. Kampa didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zimmerman wants to control from the top but Kampa keeps moving.
Zimmerman landing with the ground and pound.
Zimmerman is pushing down on Kampa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kampa is fighting to maintain full guard but Zimmerman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zimmerman looks to land a strike but Kampa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zimmerman has gone for a leg lock! Kampa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zimmerman's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampa won't allow Zimmerman to sweep him here.
Kampa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zimmerman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kampa uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Zimmerman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kampa working the ground and pound.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.
Zimmerman struggling a bit here.
Zimmerman seems a little lost for a moment, as Kampa dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman can't do much from the bottom here.
Zimmerman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kampa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kampa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kampa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kampa is trying to get an arm triangle but Zimmerman is defending well.
Zimmerman 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.
Zimmerman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman wants to control but Kampa is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is controlling Kampa's trapped leg to prevent Kampa from advancing to side control.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kampa pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kampa is taking a breather. Zimmerman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jorma Kampa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kampa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zimmerman tries to get to full guard but Kampa has control of the leg.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kampa pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman is not content to let Kampa control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zimmerman gets full guard.
Kampa stays in close to Zimmerman's body and controls the position.
Kampa trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zimmerman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kampa is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zimmerman is on top in guard.
Zimmerman thows a big elbow that misses.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kampa dives on top into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Zimmerman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zimmerman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Zimmerman!
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hype
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