PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gann's entrance music is Here Comes The Boom. A fine choice. Luke Campion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gann
vs
Campion

201 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bubba Gann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luke Campion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campion connects with a high kick.
Campion lands a nice hook to Gann's body. Gann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Campion.

Gann gets a double leg takedown into Campion's guard.
Gann stops Campion from standing up.
Gann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Campion is keeping the position for now.
Gann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gann drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Campion dives on top into guard.

Campion looking to pass the guard.
Campion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campion slips nicely into half guard.
Gann is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gann controlling the position for now.
Gann tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Campion tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gann.
Gann trying to control from the bottom.
Campion is looking to take a break and control but Gann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gann is defending against the submission attempts here by Campion.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Campion throws a lazy head kick

and Gann counters by clinching up.

Gann is trying to trip Campion. He has hold of a leg but Campion is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gann persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gann trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Campion keeping moving, preventing Gann from controlling successfully.
Gann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Campion is keeping the position for now.
Gann wants to control from the top but Campion keeps moving.
Gann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gann prevents Campion from getting back to his feet.

Gann drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Campion dives on top into guard.

Campion wants to control from the top but Gann keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Campion passes into half guard.
Campion tries to stand and escape but Gann is controlling the position.
Campion is looking to take a break and control but Gann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campion trying to mount his opponent but Gann defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campion is trying to control. Gann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luke Campion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Campion.
Campion delivers a nice body kick.
Luke Campion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campion connects with an inside leg kick.
Campion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campion jabs at Gann's body.
We've been informed that Campion has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gann blocks a head kick by Campion.
Campion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Campion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Campion connects with a right hand. Gann shakes it off.

Gann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Campion's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gann wants to work for an arm triangle but Campion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Gann seems to be looking for submissions.

Gann seems to be working for a kimura but Campion defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Gann.
Gann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Campion moves into full guard.

That's two 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.

Gann drops back, looking for a kneebar! Campion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Campion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Campion!

Campion wants to stand but Gann has his arm trapped.
Gann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gann tries to get out of the position.
Gann is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion wants to control but Gann is keeping him busy.
Campion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gann is looking for a sweep.
Campion wants to stand but Gann has his arm trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gann holds on to Campion's head and controls the position momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gann is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Campion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campion lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Campion.
Gann drops down looking for a counter takedown but Campion sprawls and moves away.
Luke Campion seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Gann clinches up with Campion and pushes him back against the cage.
Campion working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gann just leaning against Campion, taking a breather.
Campion tries to circle away but Gann has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Campion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Campion lands with a nice body punch.
Campion throws a nice head kick!
Nice body kick there by Campion.
Gann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campion throws out a counter right but Gann avoids it with no problem.
Campion lands a right hook to the body.
Gann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Campion works Gann's body with a nice hook.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Campion. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Gann has closed the distance and engaged Campion in a clinch.
Gann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Campion prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Campion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gann misses with a hook to the ribs.

Gann wants the takedown. Campion is fighting it off but Gann persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Campion's guard against the cage.
Gann postures up and lands a big shot to Campion's brow.
Gann looking to sit in guard and control but Campion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gann wants to stand up but Campion is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion trying to control but Gann is working from the bottom.

Campion decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Campion lands a high kick!
A left lands for Campion.
Gann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Campion throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gann circles away quickly and effectively.
Campion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gann shoots in looking for a takedown but Campion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Gann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campion but Campion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campion dodges the punch combination from Gann.
Luke Campion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gann shoots in for a takedown but Campion shows good takedown defense.
Campion throws a counter combo.
Jab by Campion.
Bubba Gann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Campion scores with a four punch combination!
Campion is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gann rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gann.
Campion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Campion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gann needs to keep his hands up - Campion had a free shot at his head there.
Gann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Campion lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bubba Gann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luke Campion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Campion's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Campion duly obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Campion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Campion 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Campion!
Luke Campion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Bubba Gann stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im sorry i have lost tonight but i will make up for it i will get stronger and never give up'.