PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bash jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is We are the Champions. Jonathan Campbell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Campbell
vs
jones

175 cm
23
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
144 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bash jones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell pulls out of a head kick attempt.

jones drives through and clinches with Campbell against the cage.
jones can't break the clinch.
jones blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from jones.
jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Campbell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Campbell with an attempt at a knee that misses.

jones manages to break the clinch.
Campbell keeps the fight on the outside.
Jonathan Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Campbell. No joy for jones on that attempt.
jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campbell but Campbell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campbell wants to clinch.
Campbell fails to land with a series of punches.
Campbell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Campbell.

Campbell pushes jones up against the cage in a clinch.

jones is trying to trip Campbell. He has hold of a leg but Campbell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Campbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Campbell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Campbell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campbell keeping full guard, as jones tries to pass.
jones passes Campbell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
jones wants to pass the guard but Campbell is defending well.

Campbell looking for submissions off his back.

jones is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Campbell has managed to free his arm - good work.
jones wants to get back to his feet.
jones looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
jones prevents Campbell from improving his position.
jones is tying to control. Campbell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Campbell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Campbell tries to clinch but jones is having none of it.
jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Campbell counters with a nice body shot.
Campbell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Campbell is looking to clinch but jones is avoiding it.
Campbell wants to clinch.
jones looks to land a body kick but Campbell moved away.
Campbell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Campbell counters by moving into the clinch.
Jonathan Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bash jones.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones trying to stall but Campbell improves his position.
Campbell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but jones blocks it with crossed arms.
jones tries to pull guard but Campbell holds him up against the cage and eventually jones drops back down to his feet.
Campbell lands a knee to the head.
Campbell connects with a nasty looking knee right to jones's face.
Campbell misses with a knee strike.
Campbell misses with a knee to the head.

jones manages to break the clinch.
jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Campbell's head.
jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campbell throws a left and a right that both miss

and jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Campbell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Campbell working for a triangle but jones defends it easily.

Campbell had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Campbell Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take jones's back instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell throwing damaging strikes from the back! jones could be in trouble here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Campbell is looking for the choke from the back position but jones is controlling his hands well.

jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Campbell's arms.

Campbell is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Campbell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
jones tries to escape but Campbell has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Campbell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. jones is defending well though. Campbell let's go of the attempt for now.

jones defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Campbell has an active guard here but jones has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Campbell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Campbell tries to avoid it but jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Campbell to the ground. Campbell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Campbell. No joy for jones on that attempt.
Campbell clinches but jones breaks the clinch

and jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
jones won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.

Campbell had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Campbell Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take jones's back instead.
Campbell is punishing jones with strikes - can he finish him?!
Campbell scores with strikes from the back.
Campbell cracks jones with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing jones from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
jones is breathing heavily.

jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Campbell.
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!
jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

jones fending off the submission attempt from Campbell.

That's one minute gone in the round.

jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

jones showing good submission defense here.

jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Campbell looking to break jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Campbell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jonathan Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Campbell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Campbell gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

Campbell has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, jones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Campbell working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but jones is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Campbell has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! jones taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonathan Campbell!