PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Paradaiser (ranked 4398 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horhe Campos (ranked 4914 p4p, 0 weight class). Paradaiser comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypJDU_chWfI. Ronald Paradaiser has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Paradaiser
vs
Campos

180 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Urban Fighter
Hellraiser FightGear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronald Paradaiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Horhe Campos!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campos ducks under a wild hook from Paradaiser.

Campos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Paradaiser tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Campos is in Paradaiser's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Campos scoring with some ground and pound.
Campos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paradaiser is trying to control the position but Campos postures up.
Campos trying to control the position from guard on top but Paradaiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campos is looking to work some ground and pound but Paradaiser has wrist control.
Campos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Campos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Campos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Campos throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Campos stays in close to Paradaiser's body and controls the position.
Paradaiser looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paradaiser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Campos is looking to work some ground and pound but Paradaiser has wrist control.
Paradaiser trying to keep a closed guard but Campos is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Campos throws a big right hand that misses.
Campos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Campos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paradaiser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paradaiser has momentary wrist control but Campos slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campos passes Paradaiser's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Campos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Campos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Campos is keen to just control but Paradaiser is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Campos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Campos is keen to just control but Paradaiser is a slippery customer.
Campos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Campos slips a nice elbow through Paradaiser's hands, connecting with Paradaiser's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paradaiser trying to hold on to Campos's head to control him but Campos postures up.
Campos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Campos throwing shots but Paradaiser is blocking nicely.
Campos throws a strike but Paradaiser avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Paradaiser isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Campos stacks Paradaiser on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Campos!
Paradaiser takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Paradaiser throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Campos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Campos is trying to get an arm triangle but Paradaiser is defending well.
Paradaiser wants to control but Campos postures up.
Campos grinds an elbow into Paradaiser's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Paradaiser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Campos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horhe Campos dominated that round.
That's time! Paradaiser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Campos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paradaiser is trying to control Campos's posture but Campos avoids it.
Campos trying to control the action but Paradaiser is working from the bottom.
Campos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Campos crashes against the mat.
Paradaiser is not content to let Campos control the position.
Paradaiser can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paradaiser tries to bench press Campos off him but Campos keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paradaiser seems a little lost for a moment, as Campos dominates the positioning.
Campos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Campos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Campos working the body and head with strikes.
Paradaiser is trying to improve his position.
Campos lands some shots froms side control.
Campos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Paradaiser some visible discomfort.
Paradaiser can't do much from the bottom here.
Campos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Campos just content to control the position.
Campos working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campos controls the position from side control.
Paradaiser taking a bit of punishment here - Campos scoring with strikes.
Campos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campos wants to control but Paradaiser is keeping him busy.
Campos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Paradaiser some visible discomfort.
Campos lands a nice forearm strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Campos.
Campos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paradaiser down.
Campos lands some shots froms side control.
Campos working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paradaiser gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Campos.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Campos in particular looking to stall.
Campos lands with a punch from half guard.
Paradaiser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Campos is working away from the top position though.
Campos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Campos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Campos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paradaiser trying to control here.
Paradaiser keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Campos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Campos is breathing heavily.
Campos thows a huge punch but Paradaiser dodges it nicely.
Paradaiser tries to get to full guard but Campos has control of the leg.
Campos wants to pass to mount but Paradaiser is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campos slips a nice elbow through Paradaiser's hands, connecting with Paradaiser's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Campos connects with a nice short shot to Paradaiser's temple.
Horhe Campos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Campos working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horhe Campos 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! This is the final round!

Campos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Paradaiser enables Campos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Paradaiser manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Paradaiser is wriggling around but Campos manages to pass to half guard.

Paradaiser is looking for a sweep. Campos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Campos working the head and body with strikes.
Paradaiser on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Campos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Campos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Campos.
Campos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paradaiser is trying to maintain the position but Campos is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos passes to full mount!
Campos lands with some strikes.
Campos landing strikes from the mount.

Campos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Paradaiser is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Paradaiser and Campos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Campos in side control lands a decent elbow.

Campos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Campos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paradaiser is trying to control Campos's posture but Campos avoids it.
Campos wants to control but Paradaiser is keeping him busy.
Paradaiser takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Campos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campos in side control lands a decent elbow.

Campos is trying to get an arm triangle but Paradaiser is defending well.
The strikes coming from Campos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Paradaiser is not content to let Campos control the position.
Campos working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paradaiser takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Campos throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Campos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Paradaiser struggling a bit here.

Campos tries for a kimura but Paradaiser is defending well.
Campos working away.
Ronald Paradaiser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sloppy strikes there by Campos.
Campos working the strikes but Paradaiser uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Campos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paradaiser's head.
Campos is thwarting Paradaiser's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Campos.
Campos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Campos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campos scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horhe Campos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Campos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horhe Campos!