PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Campbell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Benton
vs
Campbell

193 cm
18
346 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
21
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dewey Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell takes a swing at Benton's ribcage but misses.

Benton tries to keep at a distance but Campbell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Campbell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benton smiles and moves away.
Benton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Campbell drops Benton with a beautiful combination! Benton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Campbell is looking for the KO!

It looks like Dewey Benton has been cut.

Campbell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Campbell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benton prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell can't find room to land a body shot as Benton controls the action.
Benton tries for a takedown. No joy.

Campbell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Benton uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Campbell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Campbell pulls Benton in close to his closed guard and prevents Benton from doing any damage or advancing position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Campbell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benton throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely.
Campbell is looking to stand up but Benton isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benton postures up in Campbell's guard and throws a big left but Campbell blocks it.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but Benton is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benton being controlled here momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Benton throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell working a defensive guard here.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Benton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Campbell wants to get back to his feet but Benton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Campbell holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Campbell lands with a kick to the temple. Benton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Campbell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Benton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Campbell moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewey Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton tries to break free but Campbell pushes him back against the cage.
Benton prevents Campbell from breaking the clinch.

Campbell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Campbell wants to stand up but Benton is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell seems keen to control Benton's posture.
Benton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Campbell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Campbell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dewey Benton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Benton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Campbell shoots in and drives through. Benton sprawls well.

Campbell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Benton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Campbell has him pressed against the cage.
Benton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benton is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Campbell has picked Benton up - he's going for a ride! Campbell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Campbell escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton darts in looking for a takedown but Campbell gets double underhooks and turns Benton into the cage.

Campbell instigates a clinch.
Benton misses with a body punch.
Benton stalling against the cage.

Campbell manages to pull guard.
Campbell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Campbell wants to stand up but Benton is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Campbell is working an open guard so Benton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Campbell rushes Benton and presses him up against the cage.

Campbell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Campbell content to stall in guard here.
Campbell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benton's head.
Campbell is standing up over Benton. Benton looks to escape but Campbell dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Campbell decides to stand back up. Campbell steps back and let's Benton get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benton is defended easily by Campbell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewey Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Benton gets a double leg takedown into Campbell's guard.

Campbell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Campbell holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell slows down the pace here.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Benton manages to get underhooks.
Benton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Campbell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Campbell breaks from the clinch.
Campbell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dewey Benton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Benton tries to keep at a distance but Campbell has taken the fight into the clinch.

Campbell breaks the clinch.
Campbell fails to land with a series of punches.
Benton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benton wants it to stay on the feet.
As Campbell tries to get set, Benton tries to push him back and clinch up but Campbell manages to avoid the attempt.

Campbell moves into the clinch.

Benton has picked Campbell up - he's going for a ride! Benton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Campbell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Campbell moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benton is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Campbell pushes Benton off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a head kick.
Campbell throws a sloppy head kick and Benton moves out of range easily.
Benton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Benton fails with a takedown attempt.
Benton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Campbell is fending him off so far but Benton persists. Nope, Campbell circles away and we're back to standing.
Campbell scores with a body shot.
Campbell scores with a spinning back kick!
Campbell swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Campbell drives through and clinches with Benton against the cage.
Campbell taking a breather.

Campbell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell controlling the position.
Benton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Campbell is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell just content to control the position.
Campbell lands a nice forearm strike.
Benton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Campbell is controlling him well.
Benton taking a bit of punishment here - Campbell scoring with strikes.

Benton is rocked!
Campbell takes a little break here. Benton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Oh Benton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campbell has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Campbell has isolated one of Benton's arms. Benton looking to fight him off but Campbell twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Campbell!
A relieved looking David Campbell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.