PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fip Felipe (ranked 8344 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karson Campbell (ranked 24154 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Felipe
vs
Campbell

185 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

205 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fip Felipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karson Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Campbell takes the fight into the clinch.

Felipe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Felipe shoots for a takedown but Campbell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Campbell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Felipe counters with a left and a right that stings Campbell.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Felipe.
A countering left hand to the body from Campbell misses.
Felipe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Felipe.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Felipe was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
A little feinted left hand from Felipe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Campbell sizes up Felipe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Felipe wants to clinch but Campbell slips to the side
and Campbell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campbell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Felipe has a takedown stuffed.
Campbell scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Campbell lands a jab to Felipe's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Felipe gets caught flat footed, as Campbell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Campbell is stalling in the full guard.
Felipe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Felipe holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Felipe is retaining full guard.
Campbell wants to stand but Felipe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Felipe wants to stand but Campbell is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Felipe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campbell defends it easily.
Campbell works over Felipe with some ground and pound from guard.
Felipe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Felipe kicks Campbell off and gets to his feet.
Felipe swats away the attempt to clinch by Campbell.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Felipe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Felipe throws a body kick that misses.
Felipe is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell connects with a body shot.
Campbell cracks Felipe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Campbell finds it's way through Felipe's defenses.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Felipe.
Felipe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Campbell lands a jab-cross combination.
Campbell connects with a body shot that sends Felipe's belly button to the back.
Campbell lands with a cross.

Campbell moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Felipe won't allow it.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Felipe won't allow it.
Campbell digs a right hand into Felipe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Felipe's gas tank.
Campbell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fip Felipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karson Campbell.
Campbell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Felipe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Campbell.
Campbell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Felipe wants to stall.
Campbell lands with a right to the head.
Campbell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campbell jumps guard but Felipe stands there with Campbell around his waist. Campbell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Felipe breaks the clinch.
Felipe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Campbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campbell jabs Felipe right on the nose. Felipe blinks but takes it well.
Campbell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karson Campbell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Campbell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Campbell throws a nice looking combination but Felipe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Felipe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Campbell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campbell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Felipe gets underhooks to prevent Campbell's takedown attempt.
Campbell controlling the action here for a moment.
Campbell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Felipe has hold of one of Campbell's legs. Campbell is fighting the takedown attempt but Felipe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Felipe tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Felipe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Campbell wriggles free and stands up.
Felipe misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Felipe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Campbell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Campbell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fip Felipe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipe tries for a takedown but Campbell circles away easily
and Campbell counters with a left and a right that stings Felipe.
Felipe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Felipe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab by Campbell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Felipe doesn't seem bothered though.
Campbell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Campbell thuds a left hand into Felipe's body.
Felipe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campbell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Felipe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campbell scores with a shot to the body.
Campbell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Campbell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karson Campbell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Campbell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipe swats away the attempt to clinch by Campbell.
Campbell stuns Felipe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Campbell tries to clinch up.
Campbell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Campbell lands a right hook to the body.
Campbell lands a nice looking body shot.
Campbell lands with a good body shot.
Campbell throws a low kick but Felipe avoids it.
Felipe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Campbell to score with a decent uppercut.
Campbell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Campbell.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Campbell tries to land knees in the clinch but Felipe avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell lands with a right to the head.
Campbell lands with a left to the head.
Campbell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fip Felipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karson Campbell.
Felipe looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campbell.
Felipe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Campbell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Campbell digs a good hook to Felipe's body.
Campbell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Campbell lands with a good body shot.
Campbell lands a right hook to the body.
Felipe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Campbell connects with a body shot that sends Felipe's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karson Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Felipe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Felipe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campbell.
Felipe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Campbell.
A right-left combo lands from Campbell.

Felipe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Campbell is trying to get back to half guard.
Campbell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Campbell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Felipe scores with a leg kick.
Campbell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Felipe on the side of the head.
Felipe tries to clinch but Campbell is having none of it.

Campbell has closed the distance and engaged Felipe in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Campbell.
Campbell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Felipe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Campbell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Felipe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fip Felipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karson Campbell.

Felipe breaks the clinch.
Felipe closes the distance and clinches up with Campbell, looking for a takedown. Felipe pushes Campbell against the cage but Campbell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Campbell moves away from the strike by Felipe.
Nice sprawl there from Felipe as Campbell shoots in.
Campbell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Felipe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Felipe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Felipe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Campbell.
Campbell lands with a good body shot.
Felipe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell scores with a body shot.
Campbell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Felipe rather than just go for the knockout.
Felipe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Felipe misses with a straight left.
Campbell scores with a hook to the body. Felipe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Campbell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Campbell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Felipe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell.
Campbell lands with a good body shot.
Felipe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Felipe takes one to the side of the head.
Campbell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Felipe doesn't seem bothered though.
Campbell lands a nice hook to Felipe's body. Felipe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Campbell digs a good body shot into Felipe's ribs.
Campbell scores with a one two! Felipe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Campbell lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Felipe as Campbell shoots in.
Campbell throws a nice looking combination but Felipe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Felipe tries to counter by clinching up but Campbell breaks away and moves out of range.

Campbell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Felipe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felipe throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Campbell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Campbell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Felipe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Felipe prevents Campbell from getting back to his feet.

Campbell pushes Felipe off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Felipe darts in and clinches Campbell up against the cage.
Karson Campbell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Campbell lands a hook that snaps the head of Felipe backwards.
Campbell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Felipe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karson Campbell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Felipe breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Campbell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Felipe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Campbell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fip Felipe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felipe tries to roll over but Campbell keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karson Campbell!
Our winner, Karson Campbell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.