PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ash Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell comes into the arena with Sun Poison and Skin Cancer blaring out of the sound system. Aoki has chosen Sandstorm by Darude as his entrance music. Ash Campbell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Campbell
vs
Aoki

173 cm
25
156 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

155 cm
30
147 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ash Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campbell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Ash Campbell has been cut.
Aoki throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campbell lands a really nice looking cross but Aoki seems unphased.
Aoki tries to bum rush Campbell with a series of wild strikes but Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Campbell moves out of range.
Aoki misses with the combination.
Campbell misses with a body shot.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campbell as he avoids it easily.
Campbell throws a series of punches but Aoki avoids them all with ease.
Campbell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Campbell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch.
Aoki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Masakazu Aoki has been cut.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Campbell circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch.
Aoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Campbell's head.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Aoki drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aoki won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell is working hard here to advance position.
Campbell wants to stand and escape but Aoki is having none of it.
Campbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Campbell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aoki is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Campbell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aoki.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aoki misses with a series of wild punches.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ash Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Aoki has a takedown stuffed.
Aoki slips a jab from Campbell.
Horrible takedown by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Campbell which made him look bad.
Aoki looks gassed!
Aoki takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aoki circles away quickly and effectively.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Campbell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as Aoki shoots in.
Campbell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Aoki misses.
Campbell scores with a nice head shot.
Campbell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That kick from Campbell tenderised Aoki's leg. Aoki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Campbell misses with a left hand
and Aoki counters with a head kick.
Campbell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ash Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campbell scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki thows a body shot but no joy.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Campbell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Campbell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campbell misses the shot to the body.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Campbell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoki.
The crowd cheers as Campbell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aoki doesn't seem phased though.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Campbell jabs at Aoki's body.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Campbell dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Aoki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aoki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campbell connects with a single shot there.
Campbell throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Aoki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Campbell.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
Aoki misses the jab.
Aoki shoots in but Campbell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ash Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masakazu Aoki.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Campbell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aoki slips under a jab from Campbell.
Aoki with a poor takedown
enabling Campbell to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Campbell lands a nice looking body shot.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campbell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ash Campbell is winning the standup battle so far.
Campbell fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Campbell.
Campbell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Campbell dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Nice cross by Campbell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Campbell checks it.
Campbell keeps the fight on the outside.
Campbell lands a nice hook to Aoki's body. Aoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Campbell circles away.
Jab, jab by Campbell - just one landing.
Nice body punch from Campbell.
Aoki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Campbell throws a series of strikes that have Aoki backpedaling.
Campbell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Sloppy strikes from Aoki. Those never looked like landing.
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
Campbell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aoki shoots in but Campbell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Campbell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Campbell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Campbell misses with a series of wild punches.
Campbell lands a jab-cross combination.
Campbell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Aoki drives through with a takedown into Campbell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Campbell kicks Aoki off and gets to his feet.
Campbell throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Campbell throws a front kick aimed at Aoki's knee but Aoki avoids it well.
Campbell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Campbell misses the target.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aoki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell.
Campbell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Campbell cracks Aoki with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Campbell dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campbell as he avoids it easily.
Campbell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aoki defending well as Campbell loads up on a big left hand.

Aoki rushes Campbell and presses him up against the cage.
Campbell working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Aoki has picked Campbell up - he's going for a ride! Aoki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Aoki slips a nice elbow through Campbell's hands, connecting with Campbell's forehead.
Campbell is trying to stand back up but Aoki is controlling him
Aoki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campbell defending well though.
Campbell is trying to stand up here but Aoki is controlling him well.
Aoki thows a huge punch but Campbell dodges it nicely.

Campbell kicks off Aoki and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Aoki shoots in and bounces Campbell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Aoki is working Campbell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki thows a big elbow that misses.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Campbell is keeping the position.
Masakazu Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aoki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is pulling down on Aoki's head to control his posture.
Aoki postures up in Campbell's guard and throws a big left but Campbell blocks it.
Campbell wants to stand up but Aoki is controlling him.
Aoki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campbell wants to stand and escape but Aoki is having none of it.
Campbell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aoki.
Campbell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aoki is controlling him.
Aoki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aoki lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masakazu Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki lands a couple of digs.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
Aoki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aoki prevents Campbell from standing back up.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Campbell won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Campbell!
Aoki lands a big shot there that rocks Campbell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aoki scoring with strikes but Campbell is staying in there.
Aoki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki with shots to the head and body - Campbell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aoki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ash Campbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Campbell is in a horrible position here. Aoki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aoki unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aoki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Campbell taking shots to the head.
Campbell trying desperately to get to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masakazu Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Campbell 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Campbell!