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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Kampemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kampemann has chosen pretty enough as his entrance music. The key to victory for Nathan Cortez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nathan Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Kampemann!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Kampemann finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kampemann slips under a jab from Cortez.
Cortez throws a nice looking combination but Kampemann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kampemann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cortez!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kampemann content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cortez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cortez gets back to half guard.
Cortez wants to improve his position but Kampemann is controlling well.
Cortez looking for submissions off his back.
Kampemann stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez throws a hook but Kampemann avoids it easily.
Kampemann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body punch from Cortez.
Cortez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kampemann is fending him off so far but Cortez persists. Nope, Kampemann circles away and we're back to standing.
Kampemann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortez.
A lazy left from Cortez finds it's target.
Cortez scores with a decent looking hook.
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.
Cortez misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Kampemann avoids them all with ease.
Cortez throws a good cross that connects.
Kampemann scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kampemann does no damage.
Cortez looks to throw the jab but Kampemann is out of range.
Cortez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kampemann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cortez somewhat.
Kampemann has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kampemann throws the kick towards the body but Cortez avoids it.
Kampemann closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kampemann lands an elbow inside that Cortez shrugs off.
It looks like Nathan Cortez has been cut.
Cortez working hard to break the clinch.
Cortez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kampemann just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Kampemann.
Cortez tries to pull guard but Kampemann won't allow it.
Kampemann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cortez.
Kampemann manages to break the clinch.
Cortez thuds his right hand into Kampemann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kampemann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Cortez misses its intended target.
A combination from Cortez does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Kampemann. Those never looked like landing.
Kampemann takes the fight into the clinch.
Kampemann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cortez tries to pull guard but Kampemann holds him up against the ropes and eventually Cortez drops back down to his feet.
Kampemann lands a nice shot to the body.
Kampemann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Kampemann.
Kampemann breaks from the clinch.
Cortez lands with an uppercut that bounces Kampemann off the ropes and back into range.
Cortez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cortez misses with a looping right.
Cortez lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
and Kampemann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kampemann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cortez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cortez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kampemann defends well and Cortez ends up having to push Kampemann into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kampemann lands an elbow that stopped Cortez in his tracks for a moment.
Cortez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kampemann just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Cortez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kampemann has Cortez pressed against the ropes, preventing Cortez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cortez is trying to pull guard but Kampemann has him pressed against the ropes.
Kampemann has hold of one of Cortez's legs. Cortez is fighting the takedown attempt but Kampemann gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kampemann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kampemann controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cortez has an active guard here but Kampemann has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cortez is looking to control Kampemann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martin Kampemann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathan Cortez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cortez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kampemann counters with a nice leg kick.
Kampemann dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
Cortez cracks a nice hook into Kampemann's ribs.
Kampemann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortez.
Cortez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kampemann throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Kampemann checks a low kick from Cortez.
Nathan Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kampemann thows a body shot but no joy.
Kampemann connects with a crisp jab.
Cortez misses the jab.
Cortez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kampemann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kampemann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Nathan Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cortez misses with a hook. Kampemann ducked under it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez fails to pull guard.
Cortez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kampemann just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Cortez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cortez wants to get back to striking at distance but Kampemann won't allow it.
Kampemann digs a right hand underneath Cortez's ribcage. Cortez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cortez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cortez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cortez is trying to pull guard but Kampemann turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez has had enough of the clinch but Kampemann keeps him there for the moment.
Cortez jumps guard but Kampemann turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kampemann gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kampemann decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cortez swinging wildly here.
Kampemann ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Cortez misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lands with a nice combination. Kampemann backs away looking to recover.
Kampemann ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Kampemann misses with a head kick.
Cortez lands a jab to the nose.
Cortez throws a hook but Kampemann avoids it easily.
Kampemann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kampemann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kampemann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cortez lands a nice shot to the body.
Cortez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kampemann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
Cortez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kampemann under the eye.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kampemann.
Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kampemann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kampemann. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kampemann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cortez rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Cortez misses.
Cortez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cortez misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Cortez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cortez.
Cortez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kampemann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kampemann misses with a body kick.
Cortez gets caught napping as Kampemann dives in and scores a takedown. Cortez manages to retain guard.
Cortez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kampemann prevents Cortez from getting back to his feet.
Kampemann sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kampemann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Martin Kampemann was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Kampemann moved out of range nicely.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kampemann drives through and clinches with Cortez against the ropes.
Kampemann wants to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kampemann lands a nice elbow.
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.
Cortez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kampemann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cortez somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Kampemann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nathan Cortez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cortez lands with a nice combination. Kampemann backs away looking to recover.
Kampemann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kampemann.
Jab, jab by Cortez - just one landing.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Kampemann moves out of range.
Cortez is looking to score with low kicks.
Cortez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kampemann counters with a head kick. That will keep Cortez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kampemann lands a jab-cross combination.
Cortez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice defenses there by Kampemann.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kampemann.
Kampemann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cortez takes an elbow to the temple.
Kampemann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is trying to break free.
Kampemann manages to break the clinch.
Cortez works Kampemann's body with a nice hook.
Cortez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kampemann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cortez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kampemann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kampemann. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Kampemann misses.
Nathan Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kampemann staying out of range there.
Kampemann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kampemann scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws a one two combo.
Kampemann moves into the clinch.
Kampemann has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cortez regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Kampemann from controlling successfully.
Cortez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kampemann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kampemann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cortez is proving hard to escape from.
Kampemann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kampemann is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cortez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez struggling a bit here.
Kampemann trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
Cortez manages to get back to half guard.
Kampemann is controlling the pace.
Kampemann passes to full mount!
Kampemann prevents Cortez from getting the reversal.
Cortez regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Kampemann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cortez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kampemann pulls his head out easily.
Cortez looking for submissions off his back.
Kampemann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortez keeps working.
Martin Kampemann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez trying to control but Kampemann postures up.
Nathan Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kampemann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Kampemann.
I've got Kampemann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Kampemann!
Martin Kampemann made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'MIchael "Venom" Page do you wanna fight?'.
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energy
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RATING
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