PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradyn Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Campbell
vs
Jonsson

172 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

182 cm
20
181 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bradyn Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erik Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Campbell. No joy for Jonsson on that attempt.

Campbell scores with a takedown into Jonsson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Campbell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonsson has his hands on Campbell's head, controlling the position.

Campbell 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jonsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jonsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jonsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Jonsson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Campbell pushes down on Jonsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jonsson trying to hold on to Campbell's head to control him but Campbell postures up.
Campbell not doing much here.
Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jonsson defending well though.
Jonsson wants to control but Campbell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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. Campbell connects with a nice short shot to Jonsson's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Campbell is looking for a kimura but Jonsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campbell to get the leverage.
Campbell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jonsson is trying is best to control the position here.
Campbell moves into full mount! Jonsson won't be happy about that!
Jonsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Campbell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Campbell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jonsson's face.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jonsson is looking to get to half guard.

Campbell looking to secure an arm triangle but Jonsson defends it well.
Jonsson is bucking up trying to escape but Campbell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Campbell trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Campbell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jonsson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jonsson working to try and regain half guard.
Campbell trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell avoids the attempt from Jonsson to control.
Campbell wants to control the pace but Jonsson is squirming around nicely.
Campbell landing shots from mount.
Jonsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jonsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Campbell uses his free foot to push down on Jonsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jonsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Campbell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jonsson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Campbell lands a big shot there that rocks Jonsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradyn Campbell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Campbell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jonsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campbell tries to clinch there but Jonsson circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jonsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Campbell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonsson somewhat.
Bradyn Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Jonsson.
Campbell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Jonsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Campbell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Campbell is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Jonsson.
Campbell sneaks back into half guard.
Campbell trying to control from the bottom.
Jonsson is looking to stall here but Campbell recovers full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell managing to control the position.
Campbell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jonsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bradyn Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Jonsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Campbell is retaining full guard.
Campbell pulls Jonsson in to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jonsson throws a strike but Campbell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campbell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Campbell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Campbell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jonsson is proving hard to escape from.
Jonsson keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Jonsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Campbell is controlling him.
Campbell trying to control but Jonsson is working from the bottom.
Jonsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Campbell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Campbell throws a big elbow that misses.
Jonsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jonsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jonsson keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Campbell slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Campbell wants to control but Jonsson is keeping him busy.
Campbell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campbell is thwarting Jonsson's attempts to control the position.
Campbell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jonsson is looking to improve his position.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Jonsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campbell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell working over Jonsson with some ground and pound. Jonsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradyn Campbell dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jonsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campbell pinned against the cage. Campbell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Campbell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jonsson defends it nicely.
Jonsson looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campbell.
Jonsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bradyn Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Jonsson.
Jonsson dives in and grabs Campbell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes down on Jonsson's head and hops out.

Campbell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jonsson is trying to defend but Campbell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jonsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jonsson is not content to let Campbell control the position.
Jonsson wants to improve his position but Campbell is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Campbell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jonsson is just riding it out for now. Campbell eventually gives up the hold.
Campbell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jonsson wants to control but Campbell is having none of it.
Jonsson is squirming around, avoiding Campbell's attempts to control the action.
Erik Jonsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradyn Campbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jonsson is working to get back to half guard.
Jonsson tries to hold on but Campbell pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Campbell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jonsson is looking to get to half guard.
Campbell controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jonsson is looking to escape.
Jonsson tries to hold on but Campbell pushes him away.
Jonsson is looking to get to half guard.
Jonsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell content just to control the position here.
Jonsson wants to control but Campbell is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Campbell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Campbell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Campbell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bradyn Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Campbell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradyn Campbell!
Bradyn Campbell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Global Empire MMA Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.