PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roland Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Campana
vs
Smith

187 cm
21
218 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

185 cm
23
215 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dino Campana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Smith!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campana swings widly with a right hand

and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Campana didn't expect that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Campana looking to control.
Campana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Campana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Campana has wrist control.
Smith passes Campana's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Campana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Campana wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to control but Campana is keeping him busy.
Campana is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campana avoid being mounted?
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Dino Campana has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Campana which made him look bad.
Dino Campana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook but Campana blocks it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campana but Campana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campana throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Campana sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dino Campana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Smith.
Campana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Campana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Campana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Roland Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith slips under a jab from Campana.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Campana circles away.
Campana cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campana.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Campana defends it nicely.
Campana swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith wants to control from the top but Campana keeps moving.
Campana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Campana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Campana tries to get out of the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Campana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Roland Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Campana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Campana sprawls well. Campana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Campana.
Smith moves out of range as Campana strikes.
Campana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Campana did well to prevent Smith getting side control.

Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campana doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Campana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Campana is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Campana circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith defending well as Campana loads up on a big left hand.
Smith with a hook.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Campana is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Campana circles away and we're back to standing.
Campana misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Campana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Dino Campana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Smith.

Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Campana to the mat! Campana manages to get full guard.
Campana wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Campana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Campana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roland Smith.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Campana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campana misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Campana throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Campana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Campana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Campana scores with a nice strike.
Smith moves out of range as Campana strikes.
Campana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Campana misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Campana throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Campana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Campana loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Campana lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheers as Campana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Campana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Campana sprawls well.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Campana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Campana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Campana misses with a hook.
Campana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt

and Campana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Campana.
Campana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campana.
A nice left hand lands by Campana.
Campana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Campana misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dino Campana dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Campana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Campana moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Campana ducks down to avoid it.
Campana misses with a straight right.
Campana scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Campana misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campana.
Smith dives in and grabs Campana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campana pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Dino Campana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Smith.
Nice takedown defense from Campana. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campana misses with a body shot.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Campana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Campana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith with a poor takedown

and Campana moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Campana.
Campana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Campana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Campana misses with the head strike.
Campana prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Campana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Campana.
Campana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Campana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Campana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Campana pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campana.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campana.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Campana.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Campana swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.

Smith has picked Campana up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Campana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Campana is positioning himself well to prevent Smith advancing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Campana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Campana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roland Smith.

Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Campana's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Campana trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dino Campana.
I think Campana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Campana!