PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bogey James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James
vs
Campbell

168 cm
25
152 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

5th Round Clothing

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogey James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Campbell!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Campbell's brow.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campbell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campbell on the ground.
James trying to control the position.
James wants to stand and escape but Campbell is having none of it.
Campbell trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Campbell is proving a slippery customer.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Campbell pushes down on James's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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 controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking to escape.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Campbell trying to advance position but James counters by regaining guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Campbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campbell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to reverse the position but Campbell maintains control.
James is squirming around, avoiding Campbell's attempts to control the action.
James tries to hold on but Campbell postures up.
Campbell thowing shots but they're missing.
Campbell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but James is holding on tight.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Campbell working for a guillotine from mount but James is in no mood to give up.
Campbell looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Campbell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Campbell controlling from mount.
Campbell scoring with strikes but James is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to hold on but Campbell postures up.
James is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
BOOM! Campbell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell content just to control the position here.
James is squirming around, avoiding Campbell's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Campbell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campbell but Campbell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James needs to keep his hands up - Campbell had a free shot at his head there.
James lands an overhand right.
Campbell with a nice cross.
Campbell throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
Campbell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

James pushes Campbell up against the cage in a clinch.
James letting Campbell take a breather here.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Campbell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Campbell throws a head punch that misses.
Campbell prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Campbell manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell scores with a shot to the body.
Campbell tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Campbell.

James gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell manages to get to full guard.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James is working hard here to advance position.
Campbell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell is pulling down on James's head. It's preventing any offense from James, at least for the moment.
Campbell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James pulls Campbell in close to prevent any damage.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.

James looking for subs off his back but Campbell has passed one foot through into half guard.
Campbell prevents James from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Campbell is looking to stall here but James recovers full guard.

Campbell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but James manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Campbell has James in his guard.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Campbell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Campbell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James connects with a couple of short punches.

Campbell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campbell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Campbell trying to control the position.
Campbell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James throwing strikes but missing.
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!
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Campbell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Campbell lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
James shoots in for a double leg but Campbell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Campbell connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Campbell.
Campbell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Campbell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Campbell cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Campbell circles away.
Campbell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
Campbell digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a two punch combination.
Edward Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James walks into a jab.
Campbell throws a good cross that connects.
Campbell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Campbell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Campbell throws a good cross that connects.
Campbell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Campbell duly obliges.
Campbell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Campbell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campbell scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

James is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a few strikes there.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
Campbell is looking to chop away at James's legs.
Campbell dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James shoots in for a double leg but Campbell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Campbell avoids it really well and circles away.
James walks into a left hand.
Campbell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Campbell scores with a nice right hand.
Campbell lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
Campbell punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Campbell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Campbell finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
Campbell cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

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

James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campbell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Campbell's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James postures up in Campbell's guard and throws a big left but Campbell blocks it.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campbell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edward Campbell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Campbell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
Campbell stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Campbell is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Campbell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Edward Campbell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Campbell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campbell.
Bogey James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campbell is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Campbell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Campbell!
After winning the bout, Edward Campbell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.