PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gee AsPee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

AsPee
vs
Campbell

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gee AsPee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gerard Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AsPee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerard Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Campbell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by AsPee.
Campbell tries to bum rush AsPee with a series of wild strikes but AsPee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
AsPee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Campbell.
AsPee tries to clinch up.
AsPee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Campbell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
AsPee throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
AsPee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Campbell's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck AsPee on the side of the head.
Campbell misses with a looping right.
AsPee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

AsPee is rocked!
Campbell throws a left and a right that both miss
and AsPee counters with an inside leg kick.
AsPee wants to clinch.
Campbell misses with a left hand

and AsPee counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Campbell's guard now.
AsPee is breathing heavily.
AsPee prevents Campbell from getting back to his feet.
AsPee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Campbell is keeping the position for now.
AsPee trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell keeping full guard, as AsPee tries to pass.
AsPee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
AsPee landing some decent shots from guard.
AsPee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
AsPee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campbell as he avoids it easily.
AsPee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
AsPee fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gee AsPee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AsPee ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
AsPee moves out of range as Campbell strikes.

That's two 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.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from AsPee.
Campbell throws a combination that misses
and AsPee counters with a good low kick that Campbell was not able to check.
AsPee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Campbell counters with a left and a right that stings AsPee.

AsPee drives through and clinches with Campbell against the cage.
AsPee tries to score a body lock takedown but Campbell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Campbell is pressed up against the cage. AsPee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Campbell down to the mat. Campbell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Campbell drops AsPee with a right and a left! Campbell comes rushing in but AsPee regains his composure and manages to keep Campbell in guard.
Oh AsPee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
AsPee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Campbell dives into side control.
Campbell wants to stand but AsPee has his arm trapped.
AsPee seems to have got his legs back now.
AsPee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
AsPee is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Campbell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Campbell looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AsPee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
AsPee is trying to stand up here but Campbell is controlling him well.
Campbell seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Campbell stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Campbell lands a nice looking body shot.
Campbell scores with a hook.
AsPee clinches but Campbell breaks the clinch
and Campbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

AsPee clinches with his opponent.
AsPee tries to score a body lock takedown but Campbell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
AsPee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Campbell smiles and moves away.
Campbell stuffs the takedown.
Campbell keeps the fight on the outside.
Campbell throws a jab but it's blocked by AsPee.
AsPee staying out of range there.

AsPee takes the fight into the clinch.
AsPee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Campbell gets the underhooks and prevents it.

AsPee successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Campbell preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard Campbell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

AsPee slips under a jab from Campbell.
AsPee shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense.
Campbell misses with a few strikes there.
AsPee wants to clinch.
Campbell keeps the fight on the outside.
Danga de danga de dang - Campbell scores with a four punch combination!
AsPee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
AsPee doesn't manage to clinch there - Campbell circles away.
AsPee throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease.
Campbell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Campbell throws a combination that misses

and AsPee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
AsPee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Campbell prevents it.

Campbell manages to break the clinch.
AsPee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell cracks AsPee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gee AsPee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
AsPee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gee AsPee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Campbell is breathing heavily.

AsPee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - AsPee lands in his opponent's guard.
AsPee wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AsPee tries to stand but Campbell is controlling from the bottom.
AsPee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

AsPee stands up from guard. Let's bang!
AsPee looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Campbell punishes AsPee's body with a nice straight punch.
AsPee takes one on the button.
Campbell lands with a nice body punch.
AsPee throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Campbell misses.
AsPee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Campbell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
AsPee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campbell but Campbell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campbell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
AsPee moves away from the strike by Campbell.
AsPee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
AsPee misses with a double jab.
Campbell misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from AsPee.
Gerard Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campbell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
AsPee looks to clinch
and Campbell counters with a two punch combo.
Campbell throws an overhand right that lands on AsPee's shoulder, as AsPee tries to avoid the shot.
AsPee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Campbell scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell misses with an uppercut. AsPee saw that one coming.
AsPee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campbell as he jumps to the side.
AsPee throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campbell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
AsPee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell.
AsPee takes one to the side of the head.
Campbell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from AsPee.
AsPee misses with a combination
and Campbell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
AsPee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
AsPee blocks a jab.
Campbell scores with a jab. AsPee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Campbell avoids the head kick by AsPee.
The fighters circling - Campbell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
AsPee wants to clinch up but Campbell keeps it at a distance.
Campbell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by AsPee.
AsPee with a poor takedown
and Campbell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab-cross combination lands for Campbell and sends AsPee crashing to the mat! Campbell follows him down to the mat - AsPee regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
AsPee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Campbell is working away from the top position though.
AsPee tries to roll over but Campbell keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Campbell decides to return to a standing position.
Campbell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
AsPee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Campbell does no damage.
AsPee scores with a nice head shot.

AsPee has Campbell up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from AsPee.
AsPee tries to pull guard but Campbell won't allow it.
Campbell prevents the takedown attempt.
AsPee looking for a takedown.
Campbell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from AsPee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
AsPee goes for a takedown attempt but Campbell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab lands there for Campbell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! AsPee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

AsPee forces Campbell back against the cage and clinches.
Campbell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but AsPee has him pressed against the cage.
AsPee wants a takedown but no success here.

Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Campbell scores with a body shot.
Campbell keeps the fight on the outside.
AsPee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
AsPee shoots in and drives through. Campbell sprawls well.
Campbell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
AsPee shoots in and drives through. Campbell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gee AsPee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell fails to land with a series of punches.

Campbell gets caught flat footed, as AsPee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
AsPee stands up over Campbell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
AsPee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campbell keeping full guard, as AsPee tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
AsPee throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely.
Campbell wants to get back to his feet but AsPee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Campbell has his feet on AsPee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Good exchange - Campbell coming out on top.
Campbell jabs AsPee right on the nose. AsPee blinks but takes it well.
Campbell throws a right hand that AsPee ducks under and follows up with a left that AsPee also avoids with ease.
Gerard Campbell seems to be getting the better of the standup.

AsPee has managed to clinch.
Campbell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Campbell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
AsPee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Campbell connects with a jab.
Campbell misses with an uppercut.
Campbell keeps the fight on the outside.
Campbell stuffs the takedown attempt from AsPee. AsPee gets slowly back to his feet.

AsPee has managed to clinch.
Campbell tries to break the clinch but AsPee is controlling the position.
AsPee tries to pull guard but Campbell won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AsPee tries to land knees in the clinch but Campbell avoids the damage to the body.
AsPee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

AsPee pulls guard successfully.
AsPee lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Campbell!
AsPee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Campbell is looking to escape.

AsPee wants to finish this one by submission but Campbell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from AsPee.
Gee AsPee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campbell avoids a series of strikes thrown by AsPee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AsPee lands a heavy elbow.

Campbell is rocked!

It looks like Gerard Campbell has been cut.
AsPee with shots to the head and body - Campbell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Campbell is still in real trouble! Can AsPee finish him?
AsPee is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Campbell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
AsPee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

AsPee is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! AsPee extends the arm and Campbell is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gee AsPee!