Post by The Sandmen on Feb 23, 2015 17:56:22 GMT -5
Martin Kampmann looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Luke Rockhold is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Martin Kampmann and Luke Rockhold touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Rockhold moves backwards and Martin Kampmann is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Martin Kampmann.
Rockhold deflects it.
Rockhold and Kampmann circle around the center of the cage.
Martin Kampmann fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rockhold's chin
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Martin Kampmann
Good shot! Rockhold has reasons to be worried.
Rockhold wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Kampmann wants nothing of that and pushes Rockhold.
Some nice shots from Luke Rockhold
that stun Kampmann.
Martin Kampmann goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Kampmann
He succeeds!
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Martin Kampmann throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rockhold's face with those brutal elbows! Rockhold needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Kampmann is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Martin Kampmann uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Kampmann tries to escape from the closed guard
Kampmann succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Kampmann
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Kampmann is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Martin Kampmann!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls him over and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Kampmann
Kampmann has given his back to Luke Rockhold who is trying to get one hook in!
Luke Rockhold has one hook in!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Kampmann with one hook in
Luke Rockhold storms over Kampmann with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rockhold doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Kampmann's face with his elbows!
Kampmann's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Kampmann with one hook in
Kampmann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Kampmann holds Luke Rockhold's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Luke Rockhold put Kampmann in half guard.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Rockhold
Kampmann cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Rockhold
Kampmann delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rockhold is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Kampmann is in rear mount over Rockhold
Martin Kampmann isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rockhold locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Martin Kampmann unil he can pull his arm free! Kampmann lost his dominant position.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rockhold pulls his arm out of danger.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rockhold tries to stand up!
Kampmann doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kampmann can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rockhold is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Martin Kampmann takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Luke Rockhold shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Luke Rockhold breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and shows Martin Kampmann a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rockhold's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Kampmann.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Martin Kampmann's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Luke Rockhold tries a middle kick
Martin Kampmann blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Solid low kick from Martin Kampmann.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Rockhold hyper-extended his left leg
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Martin Kampmann was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Kampmann grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rockhold struggles... Martin Kampmann is unable to take him down
Martin Kampmann fakes a punch and launches himself over Rockhold!
Nice move by Kampmann who clinches and pushes Rockhold against the cage
Luke Rockhold pushes away Kampmann trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kampmann doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kampmann gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Rockhold pummels back into position.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Rockhold blocks Martin Kampmann's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rockhold is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Kampmann attempts a triangle from bottom! Luke Rockhold slips out. Kampmann quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Luke Rockhold slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold opts to jump inside Kampmann's guard.
Kampmann fights back with his feet, forcing Rockhold to try something else.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rockhold is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Martin Kampmann in his guard...
Martin Kampmann rolls him over and takes his back!
Kampmann is in rear mount over Rockhold
Martin Kampmann is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rockhold has given his back to Martin Kampmann who is trying to get one hook in!
Martin Kampmann has one hook in!
Kampmann is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Martin Kampmann fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rockhold's face!
Kampmann is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Rockhold is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold holds Martin Kampmann's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Martin Kampmann manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kampmann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rockhold blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kampmann clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) is cheering him!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Luke Rockhold looks to pass to mount...
Rockhold slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Martin Kampmann.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Martin Kampmann gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kampmann struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Martin Kampmann tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Martin Kampmann who tries a hammer punch to Rockhold's ribs.
That hit Rockhold who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Luke Rockhold uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Kampmann
Luke Rockhold tries to free his leg
Martin Kampmann moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Rockhold wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rockhold moves forward and holds Kampmann
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Martin Kampmann shoots and grab Luke Rockhold's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Kampmann scoop up Luke Rockhold's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Rockhold to the mat
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Rockhold
Kampmann moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Rockhold
Kampmann gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Nose
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Rockhold
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Martin Kampmann tries to free his leg...
Martin Kampmann uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rockhold's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Kampmann uses his strength to keep Kampmann at a disadvantage
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Martin Kampmann.
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Round 3
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Kampmann tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kampmann is clinching with Rockhold.
The fighters are clinching.
Martin Kampmann postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Rockhold hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kampmann is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold takes a break to breathe while holding Martin Kampmann.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Martin Kampmann launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Rockhold's knee!
Kampmann goes to the body...
He punishes Rockhold's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Kampmann jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Martin Kampmann pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Kampmann doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Luke Rockhold embrace and tries to move away...
Luke Rockhold pushes Kampmann forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kampmann pushes Luke Rockhold against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Rockhold blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Kampmann misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kampmann goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rockhold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Martin Kampmann holds Luke Rockhold and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rockhold tries to escape from the closed guard
Rockhold succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Kampmann
Rockhold tries to move to full mount
Rockhold succeeds
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Kampmann
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Kampmann! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Kampmann with one hook in
Rockhold has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Kampmann.
Nicely done! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Kampmann with two hooks in
Kampmann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Kampmann holds Luke Rockhold's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Kampmann breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Martin Kampmann in his guard.
Martin Kampmann keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to turn away and scramble out. Martin Kampmann takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Luke Rockhold spins out and gets back to his feet.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Kampmann uses his strength to keep Kampmann at a disadvantage
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Martin Kampmann fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Kampmann who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kampmann is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold tries to take Martin Kampmann down... Kampmann stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
Martin Kampmann dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Rockhold tries to grapple
Kampmann moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Martin Kampmann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Kampmann
Rockhold tries to move to full mount
Rockhold succeeds
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Luke Rockhold pushes Martin Kampmann down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold catch Martin Kampmann's right arm and tries a kimura
Martin Kampmann holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Not a desiderable position that Kampmann is in now. Luke Rockhold is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kampmann struggles and frees his leg!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Kampmann
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Martin Kampmann can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Martin Kampmann attempts to move to full guard
Martin Kampmann manages to switch to full guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Kampmann moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rockhold with a double overhooks!
Kampmann jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Martin Kampmann pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kampmann is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Martin Kampmann postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Rockhold hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Martin Kampmann's ribs!
Kampmann struggles and protects himself.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Good front kick from Kampmann!
Rockhold stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Kampmann throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Lightning fast low kick from Rockhold!
Kampmann blocks that kick with his leg.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Martin Kampmann jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Martin Kampmann tries to take advantage...
Martin Kampmann fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Kampmann who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Kampmann is launching some bone breaking punches to Rockhold's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Luke Rockhold's eyes.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kampmann is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rockhold gets hold of a leg and trips Kampmann to the mat!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Kampmann attempts a triangle from bottom! Luke Rockhold slips out. Kampmann quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Luke Rockhold slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Kampmann misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rockhold cartwheels towards Kampmann!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Martin Kampmann.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann tries to show some ground skills
Martin Kampmann put Rockhold in half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann is cooling the fight on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Kampmann
Rockhold tries to open up Martin Kampmann's defense faking a few punches.
Martin Kampmann wraps his arms around Rockhold's arms and counters the punches.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Rockhold spins out, but Martin Kampmann was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Rockhold is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Martin Kampmann gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Kampmann's guard.
Kampmann tries to fight back with his feet and Rockhold just needs another plan now.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Kampmann
Luke Rockhold tries to free his leg
Martin Kampmann moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Luke Rockhold tries a middle kick
Martin Kampmann blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Brutal-looking high kick from Martin Kampmann!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Rockhold's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Forehead
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kampmann won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Kampmann leans back...
He clobbers Luke Rockhold's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Kampmann is moving on the ground...
Rockhold tries to counter Kampmann's moves on the ground.
Martin Kampmann gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Kampmann is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Martin Kampmann uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Martin Kampmann is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Martin Kampmann is looking to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Martin Kampmann gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Rockhold
Martin Kampmann pushes Rockhold's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Kampmann who is in full mount! Rockhold is in trouble now!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Martin Kampmann pushes Luke Rockhold down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Martin Kampmann isolates Luke Rockhold's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Luke Rockhold is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Kampmann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Martin Kampmann controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Martin Kampmann aggressively and repeatedly punches Rockhold.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kampmann's moves.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Kampmann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Martin Kampmann controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Kampmann, who walks calmly to his corner.
The cutman is working on Rockhold's face.
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Round 5
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A left hook from Kampmann
grazes the chin of Rockhold.
Rockhold's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Chin
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kampmann jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Martin Kampmann pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kampmann is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Martin Kampmann embrace and tries to move away...
Martin Kampmann pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Martin Kampmann to fight back!
Kampmann doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Luke Rockhold embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Kampmann who put distance between them
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Martin Kampmann jumps back and jabs
Rockhold seems staggered and Martin Kampmann runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Martin Kampmann fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Kampmann who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Martin Kampmann's ribs!
Kampmann struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Kampmann is throwing a flurry of punches!
Luke Rockhold just can't get away!
Rockhold's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Nice beating Martin Kampmann has received.
Kampmann takes a break to breathe while holding Luke Rockhold.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Martin Kampmann was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Kampmann is trying to counter now!
Martin Kampmann fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Kampmann who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Martin Kampmann was tooling Luke Rockhold for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Luke Rockhold lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kampmann gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Kampmann blocks Luke Rockhold's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kampmann's moves.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Kampmann tries to escape from closed guard...
Kampmann struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Rockhold
Kampmann is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Rockhold's ribs.
Rockhold is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Martin Kampmann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Rockhold
Martin Kampmann pushes Rockhold's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Kampmann who is in full mount! Rockhold is in trouble now!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Martin Kampmann moves to better his position on the ground...
Martin Kampmann viciously slams hammer blows to Rockhold's face!
Luke Rockhold seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Martin Kampmann!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Good looking punches from Martin Kampmann on the ground
They could take their toll on Rockhold.
The ref pulls off Martin Kampmann! Rockhold seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Martin Kampmann by TKO (GnP) at 3:10 Round 5
Statistics: Martin Kampmann
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 12/22 (55%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 34/41 (83%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 816 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/11 (0%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 816 s
Kruse's Kampman kame konfident & krushed kluke krockhold konvincingly.
Luke Rockhold is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Martin Kampmann and Luke Rockhold touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Rockhold moves backwards and Martin Kampmann is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Martin Kampmann.
Rockhold deflects it.
Rockhold and Kampmann circle around the center of the cage.
Martin Kampmann fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rockhold's chin
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Martin Kampmann
Good shot! Rockhold has reasons to be worried.
Rockhold wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Kampmann wants nothing of that and pushes Rockhold.
Some nice shots from Luke Rockhold
that stun Kampmann.
Martin Kampmann goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Kampmann
He succeeds!
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Martin Kampmann throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rockhold's face with those brutal elbows! Rockhold needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Kampmann is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Martin Kampmann uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Kampmann tries to escape from the closed guard
Kampmann succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Kampmann
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Kampmann is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Martin Kampmann!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls him over and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Kampmann
Kampmann has given his back to Luke Rockhold who is trying to get one hook in!
Luke Rockhold has one hook in!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Kampmann with one hook in
Luke Rockhold storms over Kampmann with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rockhold doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Kampmann's face with his elbows!
Kampmann's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Kampmann with one hook in
Kampmann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Kampmann holds Luke Rockhold's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Luke Rockhold put Kampmann in half guard.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Rockhold
Kampmann cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Rockhold
Kampmann delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rockhold is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Kampmann is in rear mount over Rockhold
Martin Kampmann isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rockhold locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Martin Kampmann unil he can pull his arm free! Kampmann lost his dominant position.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rockhold pulls his arm out of danger.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rockhold tries to stand up!
Kampmann doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rockhold cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kampmann can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rockhold is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Martin Kampmann takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Luke Rockhold shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Luke Rockhold breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and shows Martin Kampmann a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rockhold's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Kampmann.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Martin Kampmann's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Luke Rockhold tries a middle kick
Martin Kampmann blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Solid low kick from Martin Kampmann.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Rockhold hyper-extended his left leg
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Martin Kampmann was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Kampmann grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rockhold struggles... Martin Kampmann is unable to take him down
Martin Kampmann fakes a punch and launches himself over Rockhold!
Nice move by Kampmann who clinches and pushes Rockhold against the cage
Luke Rockhold pushes away Kampmann trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kampmann doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kampmann gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Rockhold pummels back into position.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Rockhold blocks Martin Kampmann's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rockhold is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Kampmann attempts a triangle from bottom! Luke Rockhold slips out. Kampmann quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Luke Rockhold slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold opts to jump inside Kampmann's guard.
Kampmann fights back with his feet, forcing Rockhold to try something else.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rockhold is in closed guard... Kampmann tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Martin Kampmann in his guard...
Martin Kampmann rolls him over and takes his back!
Kampmann is in rear mount over Rockhold
Martin Kampmann is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rockhold has given his back to Martin Kampmann who is trying to get one hook in!
Martin Kampmann has one hook in!
Kampmann is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Martin Kampmann fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rockhold's face!
Kampmann is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Rockhold is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold holds Martin Kampmann's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Martin Kampmann manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kampmann reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rockhold blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kampmann clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) is cheering him!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Luke Rockhold looks to pass to mount...
Rockhold slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Martin Kampmann.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Martin Kampmann gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kampmann struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Martin Kampmann tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Martin Kampmann who tries a hammer punch to Rockhold's ribs.
That hit Rockhold who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Luke Rockhold uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Kampmann
Luke Rockhold tries to free his leg
Martin Kampmann moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Rockhold wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rockhold moves forward and holds Kampmann
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Martin Kampmann shoots and grab Luke Rockhold's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Kampmann scoop up Luke Rockhold's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Rockhold to the mat
Martin Kampmann is in open guard over Rockhold
Kampmann moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Rockhold
Kampmann gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Nose
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Rockhold
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Martin Kampmann tries to free his leg...
Martin Kampmann uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rockhold's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Kampmann uses his strength to keep Kampmann at a disadvantage
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Martin Kampmann.
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Round 3
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Kampmann tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kampmann is clinching with Rockhold.
The fighters are clinching.
Martin Kampmann postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Rockhold hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kampmann is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold takes a break to breathe while holding Martin Kampmann.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Martin Kampmann launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Rockhold's knee!
Kampmann goes to the body...
He punishes Rockhold's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Kampmann jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Martin Kampmann pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Kampmann doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Luke Rockhold embrace and tries to move away...
Luke Rockhold pushes Kampmann forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kampmann pushes Luke Rockhold against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Rockhold blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Kampmann misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kampmann goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Kampmann
Kampmann tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rockhold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Martin Kampmann holds Luke Rockhold and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Rockhold tries to escape from the closed guard
Rockhold succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Kampmann
Rockhold tries to move to full mount
Rockhold succeeds
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Kampmann
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Kampmann! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Kampmann with one hook in
Rockhold has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Kampmann.
Nicely done! Rockhold now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Kampmann with two hooks in
Kampmann is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Kampmann holds Luke Rockhold's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Kampmann breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Martin Kampmann in his guard.
Martin Kampmann keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Martin Kampmann is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to turn away and scramble out. Martin Kampmann takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Luke Rockhold spins out and gets back to his feet.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Kampmann uses his strength to keep Kampmann at a disadvantage
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Martin Kampmann fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Kampmann who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kampmann is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold tries to take Martin Kampmann down... Kampmann stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
Martin Kampmann dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Rockhold tries to grapple
Kampmann moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Martin Kampmann didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Kampmann
Rockhold tries to move to full mount
Rockhold succeeds
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Martin Kampmann launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Luke Rockhold pushes Martin Kampmann down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold catch Martin Kampmann's right arm and tries a kimura
Martin Kampmann holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Martin Kampmann
Not a desiderable position that Kampmann is in now. Luke Rockhold is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kampmann struggles and frees his leg!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Kampmann
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Martin Kampmann can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Martin Kampmann attempts to move to full guard
Martin Kampmann manages to switch to full guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Kampmann moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rockhold with a double overhooks!
Kampmann jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Martin Kampmann pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kampmann is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Martin Kampmann postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Rockhold hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Martin Kampmann's ribs!
Kampmann struggles and protects himself.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Good front kick from Kampmann!
Rockhold stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Kampmann throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Lightning fast low kick from Rockhold!
Kampmann blocks that kick with his leg.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Martin Kampmann jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Martin Kampmann tries to take advantage...
Martin Kampmann fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Kampmann who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Kampmann is launching some bone breaking punches to Rockhold's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Luke Rockhold's eyes.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kampmann is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rockhold gets hold of a leg and trips Kampmann to the mat!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Kampmann
Kampmann attempts a triangle from bottom! Luke Rockhold slips out. Kampmann quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Luke Rockhold slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Kampmann misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rockhold cartwheels towards Kampmann!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Martin Kampmann.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Martin Kampmann
Kampmann tries to show some ground skills
Martin Kampmann put Rockhold in half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann is cooling the fight on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Kampmann
Rockhold tries to open up Martin Kampmann's defense faking a few punches.
Martin Kampmann wraps his arms around Rockhold's arms and counters the punches.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Kampmann
Martin Kampmann gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Rockhold spins out, but Martin Kampmann was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Rockhold is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Martin Kampmann gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Kampmann's guard.
Kampmann tries to fight back with his feet and Rockhold just needs another plan now.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Kampmann
Luke Rockhold tries to free his leg
Martin Kampmann moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Luke Rockhold tries a middle kick
Martin Kampmann blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Brutal-looking high kick from Martin Kampmann!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Rockhold's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Forehead
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kampmann won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Kampmann leans back...
He clobbers Luke Rockhold's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Kampmann is moving on the ground...
Rockhold tries to counter Kampmann's moves on the ground.
Martin Kampmann gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Kampmann is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Martin Kampmann uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Martin Kampmann is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Martin Kampmann is looking to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Martin Kampmann gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Rockhold
Martin Kampmann pushes Rockhold's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Kampmann who is in full mount! Rockhold is in trouble now!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Martin Kampmann pushes Luke Rockhold down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Martin Kampmann looks to counter!
Martin Kampmann isolates Luke Rockhold's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Luke Rockhold is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Kampmann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Martin Kampmann controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Martin Kampmann aggressively and repeatedly punches Rockhold.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kampmann's moves.
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Kampmann tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Martin Kampmann controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Kampmann, who walks calmly to his corner.
The cutman is working on Rockhold's face.
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Round 5
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A left hook from Kampmann
grazes the chin of Rockhold.
Rockhold's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Chin
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kampmann jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Martin Kampmann pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kampmann is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Martin Kampmann embrace and tries to move away...
Martin Kampmann pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Martin Kampmann to fight back!
Kampmann doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Luke Rockhold embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Kampmann who put distance between them
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Martin Kampmann jumps back and jabs
Rockhold seems staggered and Martin Kampmann runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Martin Kampmann fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Kampmann who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Martin Kampmann's ribs!
Kampmann struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Kampmann is throwing a flurry of punches!
Luke Rockhold just can't get away!
Rockhold's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Nice beating Martin Kampmann has received.
Kampmann takes a break to breathe while holding Luke Rockhold.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Martin Kampmann was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Kampmann is trying to counter now!
Martin Kampmann fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Kampmann who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Martin Kampmann was tooling Luke Rockhold for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Luke Rockhold lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kampmann gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Kampmann blocks Luke Rockhold's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kampmann's moves.
Martin Kampmann is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Kampmann tries to escape from closed guard...
Kampmann struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Rockhold
Kampmann is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Rockhold's ribs.
Rockhold is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Martin Kampmann keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Martin Kampmann is in half guard over Rockhold
Martin Kampmann pushes Rockhold's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Kampmann who is in full mount! Rockhold is in trouble now!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Martin Kampmann moves to better his position on the ground...
Martin Kampmann viciously slams hammer blows to Rockhold's face!
Luke Rockhold seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Martin Kampmann!
Martin Kampmann is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Good looking punches from Martin Kampmann on the ground
They could take their toll on Rockhold.
The ref pulls off Martin Kampmann! Rockhold seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Martin Kampmann by TKO (GnP) at 3:10 Round 5
Statistics: Martin Kampmann
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 12/22 (55%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 34/41 (83%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 816 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/11 (0%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 816 s
Kruse's Kampman kame konfident & krushed kluke krockhold konvincingly.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!