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Event: AFA 4     
Date:   Jan 02, 2018
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto is looking to take a break and control but Campobello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hashimoto working the body and head with strikes.
Hashimoto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Campobello managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hashimoto.
Campobello manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hashimoto tries to strike from the bottom.
Campobello stopping the sweep attempt from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Campobello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Campobello looking to sit in guard and control but Hashimoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Campobello pulls Hashimoto in close to prevent any damage.
Hashimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hashimoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Campobello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hashimoto is one step ahead there.
Hashimoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but Campobello keeps moving.
Campobello pulls Hashimoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Hashimoto from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hashimoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hashimoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but Campobello keeps moving.
Hashimoto landing with the ground and pound.
Campobello keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashimoto cracks Campobello with a solid left hand.#T3#
Campobello working a defensive guard but Hashimoto passes into half guard.
Campobello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Hashimoto connects with a nice short shot to Campobello's temple. #SUB2#
Campobello looking for submissions off his back.
Campobello moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Campobello trying to control the position.
Hashimoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Campobello thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hashimoto postures up in Campobello's guard and throws a big left but Campobello blocks it.
Hashimoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hashimoto works over Campobello with some ground and pound from guard.
Campobello tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Campobello is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Campobello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hashimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hashimoto won't allow Campobello to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashimoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Hashimoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Campobello actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Campobello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hashimoto pulls his head out easily.
Hashimoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hashimoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hashimoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hashimoto chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Campobello is rocked!#T1#
Hashimoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Campobello is still in real trouble! Can Hashimoto finish him?
Hashimoto passes Campobello's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takeshi Hashimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Hashimoto there.
Hashimoto working over Campobello with some ground and pound. Campobello looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hashimoto lands with a punch from half guard.
Campobello is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hashimoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hashimoto's back!
Hashimoto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Campobello is not going to allow Hashimoto to sit and survive in this position.
Hashimoto can't escape the position.
Hashimoto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Campobello wants to free his trapped foot but Hashimoto is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Campobello is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Hashimoto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Campobello seems to have recovered his senses.
Hashimoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Hashimoto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hashimoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Hashimoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campobello.
Hashimoto trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Campobello is fighting to break Hashimoto's control of his arms but Hashimoto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hashimoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campobello's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashimoto is in close to Campobello's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hashimoto connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Hashimoto wants to control from the top but Campobello keeps moving.
Hashimoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hashimoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hashimoto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hashimoto loads up on a big left hand. Campobello felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hashimoto looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Campobello can't hide his disappointment, as Hashimoto celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Hashimoto!

 

Event: AFA 1     
Date:   Nov 21, 2017
#R1#
Astalo misses with a hook #CL#
and Campobello counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hook to the body lands for Campobello.
Campobello has Astalo pushed against the cage.
Campobello throws a knee to the head but misses.
Astalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
Campobello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Campobello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Astalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello tries a knee to the head but Astalo blocks it.
Campobello scores with a nice hook to the head.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello blocks an elbow strike from Astalo.
The referee calls for Campobello to work.
Campobello trying to land knees to the body.
Astalo wants to stall.
Campobello blocking some punches. #T1#
Astalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello taking a breather.
Astalo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Campobello avoids it.
Campobello throws a punch but it's blocked by Astalo.
We've been hearing reports that Campobello has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Campobello pushes off an throws an elbow but Astalo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Astalo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astalo. #BC2#
Astalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Astalo misses.
Astalo looks to throw the jab but Campobello is out of range.
As Astalo tries to get set, Campobello tries to push him back and clinch up but Astalo manages to avoid the attempt.
Astalo throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Campobello counters by clinching up.
Astalo tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Astalo back against the cage.
Astalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campobello takes a shot to the head.
Astalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Astalo tries to break free but Campobello pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Campobello.
Astalo misses with a punch to the body.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Astalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello misses with a knee to the head.
Astalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
Astalo blocking some punches.
Astalo misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astalo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Astalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Astalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello working aggressively here.
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Astalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello pushes Astalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello. #T3#
Campobello scores a nice knee to the body.
Campobello throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Astalo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Astalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Astalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Astalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello stalls.
Astalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Campobello to work.
Astalo lands a body punch.
Astalo misses with the head strike.
Campobello avoiding damage.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello throws a head punch that misses.
Astalo with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Astalo lands a right hand.
Astalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astalo misses with the head strike.
Astalo misses with the head strike.
Campobello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Astalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Campobello fails to land.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campobello tries a body shot but Astalo blocks it.
Campobello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello blocks an elbow strike from Astalo.
Campobello misses with some punches.
Astalo blocking some punches.
Astalo scores with a shot to the side of Campobello's head.
Campobello stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Campobello keeps control of Astalo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Campobello landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sam Campobello will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Astalo scores with a nice head shot.
Campobello fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Astalo throws a body punch but Campobello moves out of range.
Campobello seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Astalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Astalo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Astalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Astalo looks to land a right hand but Campobello moved out of range.
Astalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campobello manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello misses with a double jab
and Astalo counters with a low kick, right behind Campobello 's knee.
Campobello moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Astalo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Campobello tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Astalo defends well and Campobello ends up having to push Astalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Astalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Campobello misses its target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Astalo.
Campobello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Astalo misses with a leg kick.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo takes a swing at Campobello's ribcage but misses.
Astalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Astalo takes a swing at Campobello's ribcage but misses.
Campobello tries to counter by clinching up but Astalo breaks away and moves out of range.
Campobello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astalo.
Campobello avoids the body shot from Astalo.
Astalo throws a hook to the side of Campobello's head but Campobello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Astalo tries to keep at a distance but Campobello has taken the fight into the clinch.
Astalo blocking some punches. #T2##BC2#
Astalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Campobello avoids the body shot from Astalo.
Campobello wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Campobello shoots in for a takedown but Astalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campobello slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Campobello.
Astalo throws a head kick that misses.
Campobello slips a straight right by Astalo.
Campobello is looking to clinch.
Astalo misses with a hook
and Campobello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campobello ducks under a wild hook from Astalo.
Astalo misses with a looping right.#T3#
Astalo misses with a looping left.
Campobello moves out of range of the leg kick from Astalo.
Astalo throws a body punch but Campobello moves out of range.
Campobello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Astalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Astalo scores with a jab to the head.
Rami Astalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Astalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Campobello seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the liver by Astalo. Beautiful body shot.
Campobello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Astalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Campobello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campobello moves away.
Nice defenses there by Campobello.
Astalo is looking to slow Campobello down with leg kicks. #T4#
Astalo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Astalo with a hook.
Astalo misses with a hook. Campobello ducked under it nicely.
Campobello shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Astalo defends it nicely.
Astalo connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campobello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Astalo.#CL#
Campobello has closed the distance and engaged Astalo in a clinch.
Astalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Campobello moves out of range of the leg kick from Astalo.
Astalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Astalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campobello.
Astalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Astalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Astalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Campobello. Campobello circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Campobello moves forwards but Astalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Astalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Campobello tries for a takedown but Astalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Astalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Astalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Campobello thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Astalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Campobello staying out of range there.
No joy there for Astalo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campobello looks to land a combination but Astalo avoids it well.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Campobello is just out of range.
Campobello on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astalo. Astalo obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Campobello moves into the clinch.
Astalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello pushes Astalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astalo missing with knees to the body.
Astalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campobello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A short uppercut from Astalo.
Astalo tries a knee to the head but Campobello blocks it.
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!
Campobello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astalo blocks an uppercut.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Astalo.
Campobello looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campobello takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Astalo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Campobello.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Astalo lands with a left to the head.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Astalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Campobello has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Astalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campobello throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Campobello cracks Astalo with a nice body shot.
Campobello taking a breather.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Astalo.
Astalo misses with the head strike.
Astalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Campobello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Astalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Campobello blocks an elbow strike from Astalo.
Astalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Campobello.
Campobello lands a shoulder strike.
Astalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Astalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Campobello. #T4#
Astalo looking to slow down the pace here.
Astalo working aggressively here.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campobello tries a knee to the head but Astalo blocks it.
A short uppercut from Campobello.
Campobello lands an uppercut.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Astalo throws an elbow that misses.
Campobello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Astalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Astalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Campobello's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Campobello looking to throw knees to the head but Astalo is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Astalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Astalo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Astalo!

Rami Astalo made sure to mention his sponsor, RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 01, 2017
#R1#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Campobello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campobello tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Campobello tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Campobello knows he should have avoided that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Campobello has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Campobello misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Campobello.
Good body shot from Johnson. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Campobello takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands. #T1#
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Campobello is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Campobello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Campobello is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Campobello lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. #T2#
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campobello backwards. #ROC#
Campobello is rocked!
Campobello tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Campobello pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campobello lands an uppercut.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Campobello lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Campobello fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campobello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campobello takes one on the button.
Campobello doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Campobello is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson is looking to wear down Campobello with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Campobello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Campobello is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Campobello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campobello somewhat.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Kevin Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Campobello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Campobello tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but Campobello shrugs it off.
Campobello is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?#T4#
Johnson throws the left hand but Campobello avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campobello seems to have recovered his senses.
Campobello moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Campobello shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kevin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Campobello.
Campobello checks a leg kick.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Campobello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campobello wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Campobello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Campobello tries to counter by closing the distance.
Campobello looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Campobello persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
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!
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Campobello blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Campobello throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a hook but Campobello avoids it easily.
Campobello misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Campobello didn't see that one coming.
Johnson jabs Campobello to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Campobello rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Campobello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campobello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Campobello tries to counter by closing the distance.
Campobello takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Johnson takes a swing at Campobello's ribcage but misses.
Campobello goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Nice defenses there by Campobello.
Campobello avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Campobello moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Campobello tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Campobello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Campobello at a distance. #CL2#
Campobello gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Campobello misses with some punches. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson keeps Campobello at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Campobello ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Campobello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kevin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Campobello's shoulder, as Campobello tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Campobello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Campobello moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Campobello landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Campobello fails to land. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Campobello will feel that in the morning.
Campobello avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Campobello gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Campobello tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Campobello ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kevin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Campobello.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Campobello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson sets himself, and Campobello steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Campobello slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Campobello steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
Campobello tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campobello can do to turn this around?
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No luck for Campobello with that takedown attempt.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Campobello looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Campobello moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Campobello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Campobello does no damage.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson cracks Campobello with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Campobello shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Campobello's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Johnson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson misses with a body shot. #KD#
Johnson drops Campobello with a beautiful combination! Campobello stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!
Campobello gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Johnson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Johnson!
Our winner, Kevin Johnson, 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.

 

Event: DFN#23 Pearson vs Von Ketler     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1##CL#
Campobello clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campobello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Washington does it's job there.
Campobello avoids the body shot from Washington.
Campobello tries to counter by clinching up but Washington breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Campobello clinches up against the cage.
Campobello working aggressively here.
Washington lands a right hand.
Campobello lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campobello takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Washington tries to break the clinch but Campobello is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello slows down the pace here.
Campobello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campobello misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Campobello.
A nice left hand lands by Campobello.
Campobello tries to stall but Washington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campobello working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Campobello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campobello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Campobello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Campobello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Campobello just leaning against Washington, taking a breather.
Washington dodges an elbow strike from Campobello.
Campobello stalls.
Washington is trying to break free.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Campobello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campobello. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campobello misses with some punches.
Washington lands with a left to the head.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campobello gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Campobello.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Campobello taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Washington scores with a shot to the side of Campobello's head.
Campobello lands a right hand.
Campobello pushes off an throws an elbow but Washington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Washington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Campobello has Washington pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campobello.
Campobello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Campobello to work. #T3#
Campobello taking a breather.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Campobello has him pressed against the cage.
Campobello pushes Washington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campobello with a knee to the head.
Campobello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Samuel Washington has been cut.#BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch.
Washington misses with a body shot #CL#
and Campobello counters by clinching up.
Campobello blocking some punches. #BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Campobello gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campobello stalling against the cage.
Washington pushes Campobello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Campobello - that landed with a thud.
Campobello lands a nice shot to the body.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington is trying to break free.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Campobello is keeping busy.
Campobello is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Campobello lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Campobello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington's cut.
That's time! Campobello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Campobello looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Campobello persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Campobello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Washington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Washington misses the jab.
As Washington looks to move away, Campobello throws a big counter combo but Washington just gets out of the way.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Campobello on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Campobello tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Campobello with a poor takedown
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
Campobello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campobello moves away.
Campobello is looking to counter the offense by Washington and move into the clinch.
Samuel Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campobello moves in looking to clinch but Washington pushes him off.
Washington misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Campobello rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Washington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Campobello manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Washington stalling in the clinch.
Campobello working aggressively here.
Washington trying to stall but Campobello improves his position.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Washington is trying to force a seperation but Campobello has the dominant position.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Campobello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Campobello with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Campobello is looking to control Washington's arms but Washington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Campobello has his back to the cage.
Campobello taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Washington blocks it with crossed arms.
Campobello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Washington in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Washington lands a left hand.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campobello swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Campobello effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Washington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campobello.
Campobello connects with a knee to the head.
Campobello lands an uppercut.
Washington is trying to push Campobello away but Campobello has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Campobello fails to land.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Campobello.
Campobello throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Campobello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campobello is defended easily by Washington.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Washington with a nice cross.
Campobello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Campobello slips a jab from Washington.#CL#
Campobello closes the distance and clinches.
Campobello lands with a left to the head.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campobello swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
Campobello with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Campobello tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Washington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Campobello on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
Campobello tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Washington misses.
Washington throws a hook to the side of Campobello's head but Campobello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campobello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington. #CL#
Campobello gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Campobello fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington is trying to break free.
Campobello lands a knee to the head.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Campobello.
Washington misses with the head strike. #T1#
Washington letting Campobello take a breather here.#BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Campobello seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campobello.
Campobello looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Washington cracks Campobello with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Campobello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campobello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Campobello seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Campobello checks a leg kick.
Washington misses with a combination
and Campobello counters with a one-two to the body.
Washington throws a right hand that Campobello ducks under and follows up with a left that Campobello also avoids with ease.
Washington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Campobello rather than just go for the knockout.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campobello closes the distance but Washington moves to the side
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Campobello misses with a right hand
and Washington counters with a nice body kick.
Campobello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Washington looks to land a right hand but Campobello moved out of range.
Washington lands a jab to Campobello's midsection.
Campobello scores with a jab to the body.
Washington tried to score with a low kick but Campobello checks it.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campobello.
Washington connects with a solid leg kick.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington punishes Campobello's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Campobello cracks a nice hook into Washington's ribs.
Campobello takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Washington walks into a stiff left hand from Campobello.
Washington avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Campobello shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Washington is trying to defend but Campobello finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Campobello not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Washington has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Washington!

A victorious Samuel Washington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DUEL#94 Army vs Andersson     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Prevot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Campobello manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Prevot tries to keep at a distance but Campobello has taken the fight into the clinch.
Campobello's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Prevot is trying to pull guard but Campobello turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Campobello is leaning against Prevot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Prevot is trying to break free.
Campobello lands with a right to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Campobello has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Campobello gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prevot.
Campobello is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sam Campobello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilhaume Prevot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Campobello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prevots head.
Campobello creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Prevot's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Guilhaume Prevot has been cut.#T1#
Prevot is trying to push Campobello away but Campobello has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Campobello.
Campobello slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Prevot fails to land.
Prevot looking to stall.
Campobello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prevot backwards.
Prevot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Prevot has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Campobello after a bit of a struggle.
Campobello lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Prevot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Campobello.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Campobello makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prevot tries to circle away but Campobello has him pinned against the cage.
Prevot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Campobello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Campobello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prevot or not.
Campobello crunches a lovely knee into Prevot's ribcage.
Prevot looks winded!
Prevot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Campobello to keep the fight standing.
Prevot tries to circle away but Campobello has him pinned against the cage.
Campobello lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Campobello.
Prevot is trying to pull guard but Campobello turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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!
Prevot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Campobello is keeping busy.
Campobello works on Prevot's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Campobello.
Campobello scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campobello takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Campobello pushes Prevot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prevot tries to circle away but Campobello has him pinned against the cage.
Campobello lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Campobello is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Campobello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campobello.
Campobello lands with a light punch inside.
Campobello stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Prevot has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Campobello after a bit of a struggle.
Campobello slowing the pace effectively.
Campobello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Campobello.
Prevot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Campobello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Campobello.
Campobello controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Campobello - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
Prevot takes a knee right on the jaw!
Campobello lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campobello lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Campobello presses Prevot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Campobello landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Campobello stalling against the cage.
Campobello scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Guilhaume Prevot's cut even more.
Campobello controlling the action here for a moment.
Campobello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prevot backwards.
A hook to the body from Campobello.
A nice right hand lands inside from Campobello.
Campobello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prevot backwards.
Prevot misses with a body punch.
Campobello landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Campobello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guilhaume Prevot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Campobello pushes Prevot up against the cage in a clinch.
Prevot is trying to pull guard but Campobello has him pressed against the cage.
Campobello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prevot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Campobello has him pressed against the cage.
Campobello lands with a right to the head.
Campobello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Campobello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prevot can do to turn this around?
Prevot tries to break free but Campobello pushes him back against the cage.
Campobello lands a hook that snaps the head of Prevot backwards.
Campobello connects with a nasty looking knee right to Prevot's face.
Prevot tries to pull guard but Campobello won't allow it.
Prevot can't break the clinch.
Prevot is trying to pull guard but Campobello has him pressed against the cage.
Sam Campobello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilhaume Prevot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello gets through Prevot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Campobello.
Prevot being controlled against the cage.
Campobello landing knees to the head.
Prevot is breathing heavily.#T1#
Campobello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Campobello landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Campobello lands a hook that snaps the head of Prevot backwards.
A short uppercut from Campobello.
Campobello holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Campobello putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Prevot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campobello takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Campobello pushes Prevot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campobello softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Prevot wants a takedown.
Campobello stalling in the clinch.
Prevot takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prevot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campobello.
Campobello stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Campobello with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Campobello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prevot backwards.
Campobello stalling in the clinch.
Campobello is stalling here.
Campobello lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campobello.
Campobello softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Campobello pressing his opponent against the cage.
Campobello lands a body shot in the clinch.
Campobello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campobello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prevot backwards.
A knee to the head by Campobello. #CUT#
The cut above Guilhaume Prevot's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Campobello scores with a knee to the head. #T3#
Campobello stalling the fight.
Campobello lands with a right to the head.
Campobello lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Campobello lands a good knee to the midsection. Prevot won't want to take too many of those.
Prevot takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Campobello.
Prevot tries to pull guard but Campobello forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Campobello's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Campobello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Campobello with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Campobello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prevot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Campobello unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Campobello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Campobello.
Campobello avoiding damage.
Campobello lands a nice uppercut.
Campobello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prevot backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Campobello.
A hook to the body from Campobello.
A nice left hand lands by Campobello. #ROC#
Prevot is rocked!#CUT#
Guilhaume Prevot's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Campobello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prevot is still on wobbly legs! Can Campobello finish him?
Campobello lands a shoulder strike.
Prevot takes a knee right on the jaw!
Prevot seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campobello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Campobello has Prevot pressed against the cage, preventing Prevot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Campobello lands with a light punch inside.
Campobello putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Prevot in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Campobello dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guilhaume Prevot's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Campobello connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Campobello moves into the clinch successfully. #KD#
Campobello drops Prevot with a big knee straight up the middle! Prevot is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #TD#
Prevot gets caught napping as Campobello dives in and scores a takedown. Prevot manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campobello works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Campobello seems content to control.#SUB#
Campobello is trying to work for a kimura but Prevot is defending well. #SUB#
Campobello is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Prevot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campobello sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Campobello is trying to work for a kimura but Prevot is defending well. #SUB#
Campobello seems to be working for a kimura but Prevot defends the submission attempt.
Prevot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Campobello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Campobello frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Prevot blocking the ground and pound.
Campobello controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Campobello jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Prevot manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Prevot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Campobello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Campobello is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Prevot has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Prevot is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Campobello is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Prevot looks calm but he's in trouble here. Campobello gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Prevot is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Campobello lets go of the hold and Prevot can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Campobello!

 

Event: DUEL#90 Hay vs Campobello     
Date:   Aug 16, 2017
#R1#
Hay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nick Hay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campobello moves away from the strike by Hay.
Campobello slaps away a takedown attempt from Hay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hay looks to throw the jab but Campobello is out of range.
Hay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Campobello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hay.#KD#
Hay lands a big head kick that sends Campobello tumbling to the mat! Hay takes a step backwards and waves Campobello back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Campobello is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Hay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Campobello wants to counter with a clinch but Hay pushes him away.
Campobello is still on wobbly legs! Can Hay finish him?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Campobello seems to have recovered his senses.
A frustrated look appears on Hay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hay tries to break free but Campobello pushes him back against the cage.
Campobello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campobello wants to stall.
Hay being controlled against the cage.
Hay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Hay wants to get back to striking at distance but Campobello won't allow it.
Hay wants to get back to striking at distance but Campobello won't allow it.
Hay is trying to break free.
Campobello taking a breather.#BC#
Hay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hay tries for a takedown but Campobello circles away easily#CL2#
and Campobello counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hay wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Hay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hay moves into the clinch.
Campobello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Campobello has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Campobello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello has Hay pressed against the cage, preventing Hay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2##BC#
Hay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hay throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Campobello counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Campobello keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hay's efforts to push away.
Hay is trying to break free.
Campobello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Campobello cracks Hay with a nice body shot.
Hay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hay is trying to force a seperation but Campobello has the dominant position.
Campobello keeps control of Hay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Hay breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Campobello gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Campobello lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campobello stalling the fight.
Hay managing to block the knees to the body from Campobello.
Hay is trying to break free.
Campobello is trying to maintain a safe position but Hay gets an underhook and turns Campobello into the cage.
Hay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Campobello has him pressed against the cage.
Campobello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Hay is trying to break the clinch but Campobello is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Hay's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Hay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hay circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Campobello drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hay follows Campobello to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Hay!
Nick Hay is the new featherweight champion!

 

Event: DUEL#87 Kasparaitis vs Sam     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Kasparaitis lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Campobello.
Kasparaitis struggling a bit here.
Kasparaitis regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasparaitis is looking for a sweep. Campobello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kasparaitis moves into full guard.
Kasparaitis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kasparaitis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campobello defending well though.
Kasparaitis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Kasparaitis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasparaitis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Campobello is trying to get back to full guard.
Kasparaitis is controlling the pace.
Campobello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kasparaitis is working away from the top position though.
Campobello won't allow Kasparaitis to pass to mount.
Kasparaitis works his way into side control.
Campobello is trying to get back to half guard.
Kasparaitis wants to control but Campobello is keeping him busy.
Campobello is looking to regain half guard here but Kasparaitis keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Campobello takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kasparaitis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kasparaitis landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campobello is not content to let Kasparaitis control the position.
Kasparaitis working the ground and pound.
Kasparaitis controlling the position.
Kasparaitis working the body and head with strikes.
Campobello struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kasparaitis working the ground and pound from side control.
Campobello tries to bench press Kasparaitis off him but Kasparaitis keeps the position. #SUB#
Kasparaitis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Campobello has escaped the position, nice work there.
Campobello is letting Kasparaitis control him for a moment.
Kasparaitis lands a few punches from side control.
Kasparaitis trying to control the position but Campobello is working away.
Campobello is looking for a sweep.
Kasparaitis working the ground and pound.
Kasparaitis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Kasparaitis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kasparaitis working the head with strikes. #ROC#
Campobello is rocked!
Kasparaitis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campobello keeps working.
Campobello is still in real trouble! Can Kasparaitis finish him?
Campobello sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kasparaitis slows the pace down in half guard.
Campobello seems to have recovered his senses.
Campobello gets back to full guard.
Kasparaitis looking to pass the guard.
Kasparaitis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Campobello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kasparaitis is working away from the top position though.
Kasparaitis is taking a breather. Campobello says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Kasparaitis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kasparaitis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Campobello stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Darius Kasparaitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campobello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasparaitis keeps the fight on the outside.
Kasparaitis misses with a hook.
Campobello blocks a jab.
Kasparaitis swats away the attempt to clinch by Campobello.#CL#
Kasparaitis clinches up with Campobello and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campobello.
Kasparaitis misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello scores with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kasparaitis. #T1#
Campobello misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasparaitis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campobello.
Kasparaitis misses with the head strike.
Kasparaitis misses with a body punch.
Kasparaitis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasparaitis lands with a light punch inside.
Campobello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campobello lands an uppercut.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasparaitis has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Kasparaitis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kasparaitis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Campobello looking to throw knees to the head but Kasparaitis is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Campobello misses with an elbow over the top.
Campobello throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasparaitis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasparaitis throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
Kasparaitis digs a right hand underneath Campobello's ribcage. Campobello let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kasparaitis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasparaitis blocks an uppercut.
Campobello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasparaitis lands a left hand. #BC#
Kasparaitis breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Campobello.
The fight stays on the outside here - Campobello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kasparaitis takes a swing at Campobello's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Kasparaitis clinches up against the cage.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasparaitis misses with the head strike.
Kasparaitis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasparaitis avoiding damage as Campobello throws knees to the body.
Campobello tries to land knees in the clinch but Kasparaitis avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Kasparaitis.
Campobello is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kasparaitis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasparaitis lands a shoulder strike.
Kasparaitis lands a shoulder strike.
Campobello tries a body shot but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Kasparaitis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasparaitis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Kasparaitis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Campobello has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kasparaitis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Campobello can turn it around.
Campobello gets through Kasparaitis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campobello can do to turn this around?
Kasparaitis blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Campobello on the inside.
Kasparaitis lands a body shot.
Kasparaitis working aggressively here.
Darius Kasparaitis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kasparaitis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Campobello.
Kasparaitis working aggressively here.
Campobello just leaning against Kasparaitis, taking a breather.
Campobello missing with knees to the body.
Kasparaitis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kasparaitis.
Still in the clinch, Kasparaitis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kasparaitis tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasparaitis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campobello's elbow.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Kasparaitis.
Campobello blocks a body shot from Kasparaitis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Kasparaitis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Campobello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasparaitis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Campobello is looking to clinch but Kasparaitis is avoiding it.
Campobello swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasparaitis.#CL2#
Campobello moves into range and clinches up with Kasparaitis.
Campobello presses Kasparaitis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Campobello lands a right hand.
Kasparaitis misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasparaitis has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasparaitis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Kasparaitis scores with a shot to the side of Campobello's head.
Campobello just leaning against Kasparaitis, taking a breather.
Kasparaitis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Kasparaitis throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello. #BC#
Kasparaitis manages to break the clinch.
Campobello walks into a left hand.
Campobello blocks the body kick.
Campobello wants to counter with a clinch but Kasparaitis pushes him away.
Kasparaitis misses with a looping right.
Campobello wants to counter with a clinch but Kasparaitis pushes him away.
Campobello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kasparaitis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Campobello is looking to clinch but Kasparaitis is avoiding it.
Kasparaitis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Campobello fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kasparaitis misses the target.
Kasparaitis looks to score with a jab to the body but Campobello is just out of range.
Campobello wants to counter with a clinch but Kasparaitis pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasparaitis. Campobello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Campobello looks for a takedown but Kasparaitis sprawls well.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kasparaitis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Campobello. That did some damage!
Kasparaitis throws a jab but it's blocked by Campobello.
Campobello is looking to clinch.
Campobello fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Campobello moves into range and clinches up with Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis is trying to break the clinch but Campobello has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Kasparaitis on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Campobello.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campobello working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campobello.
Kasparaitis gets through Campobello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Campobello lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Kasparaitis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello avoiding damage. #BC#
Kasparaitis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kasparaitis looks to land a body kick but Campobello moved away.
A good leg kick by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis loads up on a big right hand but Campobello slips the punch.
Campobello goes for a double leg but Kasparaitis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kasparaitis continues to drive forward.
Kasparaitis lands a lovely overhand right.
Kasparaitis is looking to slow Campobello down with leg kicks.
Campobello throws a low kick but Kasparaitis avoids it.
Campobello slips under a jab.
Campobello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kasparaitis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kasparaitis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campobello wants to counter with a clinch but Kasparaitis pushes him away.
Kasparaitis misses with a few strikes there.
Campobello tries to clinch but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Campobello avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Campobello clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Campobello.
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campobello softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campobello lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campobello.
Kasparaitis misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Kasparaitis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Campobello looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Kasparaitis clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Kasparaitis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kasparaitis throws a good cross that connects.
Campobello lands with a thumping leg kick.
Campobello throws a sloppy head kick and Kasparaitis moves out of range easily.
Campobello tries to clinch but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Kasparaitis lands a nice looking body shot.
Kasparaitis misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Campobello's sensitive parts.
Kasparaitis scores with a spinning back kick!
Campobello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campobello steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis throws a wild body kick that Campobello sees coming a mile off.#T1##CL#
Kasparaitis moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kasparaitis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Campobello 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kasparaitis lands with a straight right. Campobello didn't see that one coming.
Kasparaitis lands an overhand right.
Campobello shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kasparaitis as he jumps to the side.
Campobello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kasparaitis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Kasparaitis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Campobello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasparaitis.
Darius Kasparaitis is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasparaitis swings for the body but Campobello moves out of range.
Kasparaitis works the jab nicely.
Kasparaitis looks to land a left hand but Campobello moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Kasparaitis throws a low kick, looking for Campobello's leg but Campobello calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kasparaitis. Beautiful body shot.
Kasparaitis misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Campobello on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Campobello doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Kasparaitis scores with the left hand. Campobello knows he should have avoided that one.
Kasparaitis scores with a shot to the body.
Campobello shoots in and drives through. Kasparaitis sprawls well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kasparaitis, as that shot connected.
Darius Kasparaitis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campobello shoots in looking for a takedown but Kasparaitis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Campobello's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Darius Kasparaitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Campobello.
Campobello walks into a left hand.
Campobello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasparaitis moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kasparaitis misses the target.#T3#
Campobello with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kasparaitis to score with a decent uppercut.
Kasparaitis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kasparaitis misses with a hook. Campobello ducked under it nicely.
Kasparaitis cracks Campobello with a good jab.
Kasparaitis just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasparaitis scores with a hook.
Kasparaitis throws a right and a left that Campobello avoids nicely.
Kasparaitis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Campobello gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kasparaitis gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Kasparaitis!
Darius Kasparaitis retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: DUEL#83 Ibaka vs Paquette     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1##CL#
Campobello gets a clinch.
I was talking to Campobello's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cho Nishi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cho Nishi presses Campobello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Campobello misses with some punches.
Cho Nishi wants to stall.
Cho Nishi working aggressively here.
Campobello with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cho Nishi misses with some punches.
Campobello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cho Nishi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Campobello is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cho Nishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cho Nishi avoiding damage.
Campobello is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Cho Nishi tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cho Nishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cho Nishi is trying to maintain a safe position but Campobello gets an underhook and turns Cho Nishi into the cage.
Campobello scores with a shot to the side of Cho Nishi's head.
Cho Nishi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cho Nishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello lands with a short shot to the head.
Cho Nishi is looking to control Campobello's arms but Campobello gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cho Nishi has his back to the cage.
A short left from Campobello.
Campobello dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cho Nishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Campobello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Campobello to work.
Cho Nishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Campobello lands a left hand.
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!
Cho Nishi leaning against his opponent.
Cho Nishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campobello's elbow.
Cho Nishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Campobello displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cho Nishi up against the cage.
Cho Nishi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Campobello seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cho Nishi can turn it around.
Campobello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cho Nishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cho Nishi letting Campobello take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from Campobello.
Campobello seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Cho Nishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cho Nishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Campobello landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Campobello landing knees to the head. #T3#
Cho Nishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Cho Nishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
Campobello letting Cho Nishi take a breather here.
Cho Nishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello misses with a knee to the head.
Cho Nishi has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Cho Nishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campobello's elbow.
Campobello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cho Nishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cho Nishi lands with a short shot to the head.
Cho Nishi tries to stall but Campobello uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campobello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campobello lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Campobello.
Cho Nishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Campobello. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cho Nishi is trying to maintain a safe position but Campobello gets an underhook and turns Cho Nishi into the cage.
Cho Nishi misses with a punch to the body.
Campobello working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cho Nishi looking to stall.
Cho Nishi tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Cho Nishi back against the cage.
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cho Nishi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Campobello up against the cage.
Cho Nishi misses with a body punch.
Cho Nishi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Campobello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cho Nishi backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cho Nishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello gets through Cho Nishi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Campobello as Cho Nishi tries to tie him up.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Campobello dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Campobello moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cho Nishi as the two fighters clinch.
Cho Nishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cho Nishi looking to stall.
Cho Nishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello struggles to land a body shot inside as Cho Nishi controls his hands.
Campobello lands a knee to the body.
Cho Nishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cho Nishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cho Nishi clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cho Nishi.
Campobello lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho Nishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cho Nishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Campobello softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Campobello softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cho Nishi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cho Nishi.
Campobello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cho Nishi can do to turn this around?
Campobello throws a knee to the head but misses.
Campobello works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Campobello scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campobello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cho Nishi backwards.
Cho Nishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cho Nishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campobello taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Campobello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cho Nishi backwards.
Campobello is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cho Nishi gets through Campobello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Campobello lands with a right to the head.
Cho Nishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campobello content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cho Nishi throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Campobello as Cho Nishi tries to tie him up. #T2#
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cho Nishi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Campobello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cho Nishi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sam Campobello has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Campobello has a couple of punches blocked by Cho Nishi.
Cho Nishi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Campobello is keeping busy.
Campobello being controlled against the cage.
Cho Nishi misses with the head strike.
Campobello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cho Nishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cho Nishi takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Campobello.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Campobello.
Cho Nishi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Campobello blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Cho Nishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Campobello lands with a left to the head.
Campobello lands an uppercut.
Cho Nishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cho Nishi up against the cage.
Come on Cho Nishi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cho Nishi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Campobello is keeping busy.
Cho Nishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cho Nishi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cho Nishi.
Campobello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campobello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cho Nishi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Campobello. #T4#
Campobello lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cho Nishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cho Nishi trying to stall but Campobello improves his position.
Cho Nishi misses with some punches.
Cho Nishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Campobello.
Campobello throws a knee to the head but misses.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Campobello - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Cho Nishi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Campobello lands a knee to the body.
Cho Nishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cho Nishi up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campobello.
Cho Nishi stalling in the clinch but Campobello improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Campobello dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cho Nishi clinches up with Campobello and pushes him back against the cage.
Campobello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cho Nishis head.
Campobello looking to stall.
Cho Nishi is trying to maintain a safe position but Campobello gets an underhook and turns Cho Nishi into the cage.
Campobello works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Campobello stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Campobello softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Campobello misses with a knee to the head.
Cho Nishi is pushing Campobello up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cho Nishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cho Nishi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Cho Nishi tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Cho Nishi back against the cage.
Cho Nishi tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Campobello. #T1#
Campobello misses with an elbow over the top.
Campobello pressing his opponent against the cage.
Campobello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cho Nishi.
Cho Nishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campobello's elbow.
Cho Nishi blocks the elbow strike.
Cho Nishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cho Nishi backwards.
Campobello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cho Nishi looking to slow down the pace here.
Cho Nishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cho Nishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Cho Nishi misses with a punch to the body.
Cho Nishi trying to stall but Campobello improves his position.
Cho Nishi stalling.
Cho Nishi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Campobello or not.
Campobello lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Campobello gets through Cho Nishi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cho Nishi letting Campobello take a breather here.
Cho Nishi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Cho Nishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cho Nishi effectively controlling the action here.
A knee to the head by Campobello.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cho Nishi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cho Nishi trying to stall but Campobello improves his position.
Campobello blocks a body shot from Cho Nishi.
A short uppercut from Campobello.
Campobello stalling the fight.
Campobello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cho Nishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Campobello.#T3#
Campobello throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Campobello.
Campobello leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cho Nishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Campobello.
Cho Nishi tries to stall but Campobello uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campobello.
Kamiya Cho Nishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Campobello.
Cho Nishi misses with some punches.
Campobello gets through Cho Nishi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Campobello with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Campobello lands a left hand.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Cho Nishi.
Campobello is struggling to control the position.
Campobello landing knees to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Campobello blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Campobello.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cho Nishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Cho Nishi scores with a hook to the body.
Campobello lands a shot to the body.
Campobello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cho Nishi backwards.
Campobello taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Campobello as Cho Nishi tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Campobello.
Cho Nishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Campobello avoiding damage.
Campobello displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cho Nishi up against the cage.
Sam Campobello is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cho Nishi blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Campobello showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Campobello, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Campobello!

In defeat, Kamiya Cho Nishi stepped up to the mic, saying 'That's what learning is, after all; not whether we lose the game, but how we lose and how we've changed because of it and what we take away from it that we never had before, to apply to other games. Losing, in a curious way, is winning.'.

 

Event: DFN #5 Dren vs Vakarchuk     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
Campobello on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Campobello tries to clinch there but Hines circles away.
A swing and a miss from Hines.
Hines seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Campobello is looking to clinch but Hines is avoiding it.
Campobello lands a jab to the head.
Hines blocks a head kick by Campobello.
Hines cracks Campobello with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Campobello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines misses the shot to the body.
Campobello misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Campobello has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Hines misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hines tries to stall but Campobello uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Campobello.
Campobello throws a knee to the head but misses.
Campobello looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Campobello landing knees to the head.
Campobello stalls.
Campobello struggles to land a body shot inside as Hines controls his hands.
Hines doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hines blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hines misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello misses with a body punch.
Hines has Campobello pressed against the cage. #T2#
Campobello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hines looking to stall.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hines's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Campobello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello stalls.
Campobello throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello misses with some punches.
Campobello unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hines.
Campobello with a knee to the head.
Campobello leaning against his opponent.
Campobello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campobello throws a head punch that misses.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hines has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hines pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hines leaning against his opponent.
Campobello digs a right hand underneath Hines's ribcage. Hines let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hines misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Campobello misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Hines breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hines throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Campobello counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Campobello.
Campobello throws a head punch that misses.
Hines gets through Campobello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Campobello effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Hines.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hines working aggressively here.
Campobello misses with a knee to the head.
Hines dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Campobello dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Campobello rushes Hines and presses him up against the cage.
Hines is trying to break free.
Campobello pressing his opponent against the cage.
Campobello has a couple of punches blocked by Hines.
Campobello makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hines fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello pushes Hines back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Hines scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campobello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hines has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Campobello working aggressively here. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Campobello.
Campobello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hines wants to break free but Campobello has control.
Campobello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Campobello lands a left hand.
Campobello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hines struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Campobello scores with a shoulder strike.
Hines tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Campobello pushes Hines back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hines tries a body shot but Campobello blocks it.
Campobello stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Campobello gets through Hines's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Hines tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Hines back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campobello misses with a knee to the head.
Sam Campobello seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Campobello creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hines with a big uppercut! Hines tries to clinch up but Campobello pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hines to the mat! Hines covers up and Campobello unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sam Campobello!

 

Event: DUEL#65 Esposito vs Gaultier     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Taro lands a nice looking body shot.
Taro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Campobello was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Campobello gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campobello tries a knee to the head but Taro blocks it.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Taro.
Campobello definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Campobello swings wildly with an uppercut but Taro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taro scores with a shoulder strike.
Campobello blocking some punches.
A short right from Taro.
Campobello is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taro misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campobello.
Campobello blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Campobello makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campobello displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taro up against the cage.
Taro has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello. #T1#
Campobello has a couple of punches blocked by Taro.
Campobello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campobello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taro is stalling here.
Taro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campobello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taro throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campobello.
A nice left hand lands by Taro.
Taro can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Taro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taro blocks an elbow strike from Campobello.
Campobello looking to throw knees to the head but Taro is blocking nicely. #T2#
Campobello trying to stall but Taro improves his position.
Taro misses with some punches.
Taro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello crunches a lovely knee into Taro's ribcage.
Taro struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taro has Campobello pressed against the cage.
Campobello lands a nice uppercut.
Campobello lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taro controlling the action here for a moment.
Campobello swings wildly with an uppercut but Taro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello slowing the pace effectively.
Taro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Campobello seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Taro can turn it around.
Taro struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Campobello gets through Taro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Taro blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Taro blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Taro on the inside.
Campobello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taro.
Taro lands a hook that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Taro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Campobello or not.
Taro lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Taro.
A short uppercut from Taro.
Campobello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campobello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taro controlling the action here for a moment.
Campobello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taro is defending well for now.
Taro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taro scores with a shoulder strike.
Taro tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taro misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Taro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taro takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taro lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taro.
Campobello is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Taro - that landed with a thud.
Taro blocking some punches.
Taro pushes Campobello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Taro.
Campobello working aggressively here.
Taro throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Campobello.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Campobello swings wildly with an uppercut but Taro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taro misses with some punches.
Campobello tries to work over Taro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campobello.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matsuda Taro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Taro rushes Campobello and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Campobello unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Campobello misses with the head strike.
Taro cracks Campobello with a nice body shot.
Campobello wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campobello.
Campobello lands with a right to the head.
Campobello throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Campobello lands a hook that snaps the head of Taro backwards.
Taro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taro tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Taro back against the cage.
Campobello tries to stall but Taro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taro blocks it with crossed arms.
Taro has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Campobello looking to stall.
Taro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Taro scores with a hook to the body.
Taro lands a right hand.
Taro scores with a shoulder strike.
Taro lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Taro.
Taro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taro tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campobello blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campobello.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Taro.
Campobello being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taro.
Campobello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Campobello fails to land.
Taro lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Campobello throws an elbow but misses.
Taro struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands. #T2#
Taro working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taro throws a head punch that misses.
Campobello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taro's elbow.
Taro struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Taro presses Campobello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Taro.
Taro has Campobello pressed against the cage.
Campobello is struggling to control the position.
Campobello is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taro throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Taro fails to land.
Taro swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Taro blocks an uppercut.
Taro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taro digs a right hand into Campobello's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Campobello's gas tank.
Taro scores with a shot to the side of Campobello's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taro.
Campobello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taro throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
Taro swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taro lands with a right to the head.
Campobello throws a punch but it's blocked by Taro.
Taro misses with the head strike.
Taro lands with a light punch inside.
Taro lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Campobello is rocked!
Campobello blocking some punches.
Oh Campobello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Taro.
Taro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matsuda Taro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taro digs a right hand into Campobello's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Campobello's gas tank.
Campobello trying to stall but Taro improves his position. #T4#
Campobello has a couple of punches blocked by Taro.
Taro misses with a punch on the inside.
Taro lands with a left to the head.
Taro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campobellos head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Campobello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taro pushes Campobello back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Campobello throws a head punch that misses.
Campobello pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campobello takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Campobello throws a punch but it's blocked by Taro.
Campobello can't find room to land a body shot as Taro controls the action.
Taro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taro.
Campobello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taro is keeping busy.
Taro lands a hook that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matsuda Taro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Campobello is looking to clinch.
Taro lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Campobello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Campobello moves out of range of the strikes.
Campobello wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Campobello tries to clinch up but Taro circles away and keeps his distance.
Campobello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campobello somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello checks a low kick from Taro.
Taro looks to land a right hand but Campobello moved out of range.#T1#
Campobello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Campobello dives in for a single leg takedown but Taro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Taro rushes Campobello and presses him up against the cage.
Taro blocking some punches.
Campobello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taro avoids it.
Taro tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taro swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taro avoiding damage as Campobello throws knees to the body.
Campobello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taro managing to block the knees to the body from Campobello.
Taro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Campobello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taro as Campobello tries to tie him up.
Campobello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taro backwards. #T2#
Campobello can't find room to land a body shot as Taro controls the action.
Campobello misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Taro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campobello controlling the action here for a moment.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Taro.
Campobello is trying to maintain a safe position but Taro gets an underhook and turns Campobello into the cage.
Taro struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Campobello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taro up against the cage.
Taro lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taro.
Campobello struggles to land a body shot inside as Taro controls his hands.
Taro lands with a short shot to the head.
Campobello stalling in the clinch but Taro improves position.
Taro lands a nice uppercut.
Taro avoiding damage. #T3#
Campobello swings wildly with an uppercut but Taro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campobello's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Taro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Campobello.
Campobello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taro lands a hook that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
A short body shot lands from Taro as the two fighters clinch.
Taro lands with a left to the head.
Matsuda Taro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Taro.
Taro struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Campobello is looking to control Taro's arms but Taro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Campobello has his back to the cage.
Campobello swings wildly with an uppercut but Taro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taro struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taro.
Taro blocks an uppercut.
Taro can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Campobello misses with a knee to the head.
Taro lands a nice uppercut.
Taro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
Campobello swings wildly with an uppercut but Taro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taro avoids it.
Taro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campobello is trying to maintain a safe position but Taro gets an underhook and turns Campobello into the cage.
Taro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Campobello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sam Campobello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Campobello or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matsuda Taro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taro 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsuda Taro!

Matsuda Taro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: DUEL#61 dAnconia vs Boone     
Date:   Apr 16, 2017
#R1##CL#
Campobello moves into the clinch.
Moss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Campobello scores with a shoulder strike.
Moss wants to get back to striking at distance but Campobello won't allow it.
Campobello lands a nice uppercut.
Moss is working for takedown but Campobello is calmly controlling the position for now.
Campobello definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Campobello lands with a short shot to the head.
Moss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on Campobello - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Campobello is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss is trying to drag Campobello to the mat but Campobello just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moss wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Campobello on the inside. #T1#
Campobello lands a left hand.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moss blocks it with crossed arms.
Campobello makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moss jumps guard but Campobello stands there with Moss around his waist. Moss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sam Campobello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Moss.
Campobello lands a right hand.
Campobello pressing his opponent against the cage.
Campobello lands a shoulder strike.
Campobello lands a right hand.
Campobello landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moss tries for a takedown but Campobello manages to get underhooks.
Moss looks winded!
A short left from Campobello.
Campobello is leaning against Moss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Campobello just stands there and leans against the cage.
Campobello scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Campobello - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moss jumps guard but Campobello turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Campobello.
A short right from Campobello on the inside.
A short right from Campobello on the inside.
A short left from Campobello. #ROC#
Moss is rocked!
Campobello lands a damaging elbow.
Moss is still on wobbly legs! Can Campobello finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Charlie Moss has been cut.
Campobello lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD#
Campobello drops Moss onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Moss is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Campobello lands a big knee to the head and Moss goes down! Campobello pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Campobello!

 

Event: DUEL#56 Lapu-Lapu vs Romero     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Taro misses with a low kick.
Campobello checks the leg kick.
Campobello tries to counter by clinching up but Taro breaks away and moves out of range.
Taro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Taro.
Taro lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Taro does no damage.
Campobello tries to clinch up.
Taro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Campobellos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campobello tries to clinch there but Taro circles away. #CL2#
Taro instigates a clinch.
Taro doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Taro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Campobello lands with a short shot to the head.
Taro lands a hook that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Campobello scores with a shot to the side of Taro's head.
Taro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Taro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campobello tries a body shot but Taro blocks it.
Campobello takes a shot to the head.
Taro lands a shoulder strike.
Campobello wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Campobello.
Taro avoiding damage as Campobello throws knees to the body.
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!
Campobello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taro backwards.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taro goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Taro prevents a body shot from Campobello.
Campobello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taro is defending well for now.
Taro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello taking a breather.
Taro lands a nice shot to the body.
Taro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taro misses with the head strike.
Campobello is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Campobello scores with a knee to the head.
Campobello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taros head.
Campobello has Taro pressed against the cage.
Taro lands with a short shot to the head.
Taro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campobello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello swings wildly with an uppercut but Taro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Campobello seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Taro can turn it around.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Campobello looking to slow down the pace here.
Campobello seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Taro is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Taro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taro misses with a punch to the body.
Campobello swings wildly with an uppercut but Taro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Taro.
Stalling in the clinch from Taro.
Taro lands with a right to the head.
Campobello tries a knee to the head but Taro blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taro.
Campobello missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Taro.
Campobello is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taro is keeping busy.
Campobello controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Taro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taro cracks Campobello with a nice body shot.#T4#
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taro struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Taro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taro pushes Campobello back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Campobello tries to stall but Taro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taro throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
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!
Taro has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Taro lands with a right to the head.
Campobello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taro.
A head punch on the inside from Taro fails to land.
Campobello definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taro swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Campobello.
Taro works on Campobello's body with a couple of short punches.
Campobello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Campobello lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matsuda Taro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Taro digs a good hook to Campobello's body.
Taro lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Taro.
Horrible takedown attempt by Campobello or perhaps it was just good defense by Taro, which made it look bad.
The crowd cheers as Taro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Campobello doesn't seem phased though.
Campobello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuda Taro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taro throws a series of punches but Campobello moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taro blocks an uppercut.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Taro.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taro just leaning against Campobello, taking a breather.
Campobello is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Campobello throws a punch but it's blocked by Taro.
Taro lands an uppercut.
Campobello lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taro can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Matsuda Taro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Taro.
Taro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taro misses with a body punch.
Campobello throws an elbow but it misses.
Taro lands with a light punch inside.
Taro lands with a left to the head.
Campobello manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taro scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Taro misses with the head strike.
Campobello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taro lands with a right to the head.
Campobello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campobello misses with the head strike.
Taro tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taro pushes Campobello back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taro.
Taro can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Taro avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taro.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
Campobello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campobello scores with a shot to the side of Taro's head.
Campobello makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Campobello working aggressively here. #T3#
Campobello stalling.
Campobello lands with a left to the head.
Taro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Campobello or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taro.
Nice body punch from Taro - that landed with a thud.
Campobello misses with the head strike.
Campobello takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Campobello is rocked!
Taro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oh Campobello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taro struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Taro lands a body shot.
Campobello seems to have got his legs back now.
Campobello taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taro.
Taro lands an uppercut.
Taro pushes Campobello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campobello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campobellos head.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Taro throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Taro fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taro.
Taro can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Campobello.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Campobello misses with a knee to the head.
Taro tries a body shot but Campobello blocks it.
Taro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taro misses with a body punch.
Campobello blocks a body shot from Taro.
Taro presses Campobello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Campobello tries to land a knee to the head but Taro blocks with his arms.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Taro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Taro.
Taro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Campobello tries to land a knee to the head but Taro blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matsuda Taro 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!
#R3#
Taro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taro throws out a leg kick but Campobello moves out of range and Taro only half commits.
Campobello tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taro manages to circle out of the way.
Matsuda Taro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Taro. #CL#
Campobello gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Taro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taro misses with a body punch.
Taro lands an uppercut.
Taro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taro working aggressively here.
Taro misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Campobello tries to land a knee to the head but Taro blocks with his arms.
Taro lands with a short shot to the head.
Taro tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Taro back against the cage.
Taro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taro lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campobello.
Taro blocks an uppercut.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Campobello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taro lands a hook that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Campobello takes a shot to the head.
Campobello trying to stall but Taro improves his position.
Campobello makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taro lands with a short shot to the head.
Taro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taro misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Taro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campobello displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taro up against the cage.
Taro tries a body shot but Campobello blocks it.
Taro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Campobello throws a punch but it's blocked by Taro.
Taro can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Taro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Campobello up against the cage.
Campobello misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taro is defending well for now.
Campobello swings wildly with an uppercut but Taro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taro.
Campobello throws a head punch that misses.
Taro misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Taro pushes Campobello back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Campobello.
Taro has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Taro lands with a right to the head.
Taro tries a body shot but Campobello blocks it.
Taro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campobello's elbow.
Taro throws a head punch that misses.
Taro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Taro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsuda Taro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Campobello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello misses with a knee to the head.
Taro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campobellos head.
Taro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Campobello stalling.
Nice body punch from Taro - that landed with a thud.
Taro misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campobello misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Campobello throws a punch but it's blocked by Taro.
Campobello can't find room to land a body shot as Taro controls the action.
Taro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Campobello misses with some punches.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Campobello slowing the pace effectively.
Campobello tries a knee to the head but Taro blocks it.
Taro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sam Campobello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Campobello tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matsuda Taro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taro 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsuda Taro!

A less than humble Matsuda Taro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 16, 2017
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Campobello takes a shot to the head.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Nakano.
Campobello gets through Nakano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
I was talking to Nakano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nakano lands with a light punch inside.
Campobello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Campobello.
Campobello is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Nakano lands a hook that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Nakano tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Nakano back against the cage.
Nakano misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakano. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakano.
Campobello misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Nakano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Nakano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campobello's elbow.
Nakano tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakano working aggressively here.
Campobello lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakano.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Campobello throws an elbow that misses.
Nakano struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Campobello misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello avoiding damage.
Nakano lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Campobello misses with some punches.
A short right from Nakano.
Nakano misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano lands with a short shot to the head.
Campobello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nakano avoids it.
Campobello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campobello.
Nakano pushes Campobello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakano misses with a body punch.
Campobello takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Campobello is rocked!
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Campobello is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakano finish him?
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello seems to have recovered his senses.
Campobello lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Nakano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Campobello tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Campobello working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Campobello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakano misses with the head strike. #T3#
Nakano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakano lands a hook that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Campobello misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Campobello fails to land.
Nakano lands a left hand.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Campobello is trying to stall.
Campobello misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello looking to throw knees to the head but Nakano is blocking nicely.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Campobello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Campobello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Nakano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campobello lands with a light punch inside.
Campobello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello tries to stall but Nakano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Nakano. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campobello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campobello wants to stall.
Nakano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Campobello.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campobello wants to stall.
Nakano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Campobello is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nakano is keeping busy.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
Campobello can't find room to land a body shot as Nakano controls the action.
Nakano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minoru Nakano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Campobello staying out of range there.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakano throws a shot to the body.
Campobello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
Some wild striking there from Nakano.
Nakano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano throws a lazy right hand but Campobello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Campobello appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Campobello tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Campobello looks to move away, Nakano throws a big counter combo but Campobello just gets out of the way.
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Campobello dives in for a single leg takedown but Nakano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Nakano lands a nice hook to Campobello's body. Campobello takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakano throws an overhand right that lands on Campobello's shoulder, as Campobello tries to avoid the shot.
Campobello tries to counter with a clinch but Nakano shakes him off and moves away.
No joy there for Nakano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campobello tries to counter with a clinch but Nakano shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Nakano has closed the distance and engaged Campobello in a clinch.
Nakano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello is trying to stall.
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Campobello.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Nakano tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Nakano back against the cage.
Nakano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano gets through Campobello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Nakano pushes Campobello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Campobello.
Nakano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campobello can do to turn this around?
Campobello blocks a body shot from Nakano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakano working aggressively here.
Campobello stalling in the clinch but Nakano improves position.
Campobello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakano.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Nakano lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Campobello scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campobello tries to land a knee to the head but Nakano blocks with his arms.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campobello stalling the fight.
Campobello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Campobello.
Campobello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campobello trying to control the position but instead, Nakano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Campobello into the cage.
Campobello is trying to stall. #T3#
Campobello makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
Campobello misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Campobello landing knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Campobello.
Nakano lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Campobello scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campobello throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakano.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Nakano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakano gets through Campobello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakano lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Campobello tries a knee to the head but Nakano blocks it.
Campobello effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Campobello.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Campobello blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakano misses with the head strike.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minoru Nakano dominated that second round.
That's time! Nakano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakano swats away the attempt to clinch by Campobello.
Nakano lands a jab to the nose.
Campobello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campobello moves out of range as Nakano strikes.
Campobello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakano tries to avoid it but Campobello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakano to the ground. Nakano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Nakano.
Nakano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Campobello doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakano circles away.
Campobello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Campobello is looking to clinch but Nakano is avoiding it.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano sets himself, and Campobello steps forward looking for the clinch! Nakano avoids it this time.
Campobello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakano misses with a straight left.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Campobello tries to counter with a clinch but Nakano shakes him off and moves away.
Nakano throws a lazy uppercut
and Campobello counters with a two punch combo.
Campobello takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Campobello works over Nakano's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Nakano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campobello doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Campobello has closed the distance and engaged Nakano in a clinch.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Nakano.
Nakano scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakano.
Nakano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakano tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Nakano scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakano working aggressively here. #T3#
Campobello using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Campobello missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nakano fails to land.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakano lands a nice uppercut.
Campobello wants to stall.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Campobello lands an uppercut.
Nakano blocks the elbow strike.
Campobello lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campobello.
Nakano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Campobello.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nakano blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Nakano. #T4#
Campobello lands with a light punch inside.
Campobello effectively controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Campobello scores with a shot to the side of Nakano's head.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
Campobello has a couple of punches blocked by Nakano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nakano.
Campobello is trying to maintain a safe position but Nakano gets an underhook and turns Campobello into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Campobello misses with a body punch.
Minoru Nakano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakano.
Sam Campobello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campobello looking to throw knees to the head but Nakano is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Minoru Nakano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakano 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minoru Nakano!

Minoru Nakano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Primal 60 Nuclear     
Date:   Mar 10, 2017
#R1##TD#
Sirven closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Campobello to the mat! Campobello manages to get full guard.
Campobello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BLOODSPORT GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sirven trying to control the position from guard on top but Campobello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Campobello working for a triangle but Sirven defends it easily.
Sirven is stalling in the full guard.
Sirven postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirven lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Campobello pulls Sirven in close to his closed guard and prevents Sirven from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sirven is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sirven trying to control but Campobello is working from the bottom.
Sirven is working Campobello over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Campobello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sirven 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.
Campobello keeping moving, preventing Sirven from controlling successfully.
Campobello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sirven works over Campobello with some ground and pound from guard.
Sirven lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Campobello is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sirven with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Sirven wants to pass the guard but Campobello is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sirven keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Campobello's head.
Campobello keeping moving, preventing Sirven from controlling successfully.
Sirven connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Sirven thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sirven with a nice head shot there.
Sirven pushes down on Campobello's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sirven slips a nice elbow through Campobello's hands, connecting with Campobello's forehead.
Sirven performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Sirven has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sirven winds up and cracks Campobello with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Campobello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sirven pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sirven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Campobello defends it well.
Campobello is trying to control but can't.
Campobello gets full guard.
Sirven keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Campobello's head.
Campobello trying to keep a closed guard but Sirven is proving a slippery customer. #T4##SUB#
Sirven thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sirven landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Campobello is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Campobello keeps moving.
Sirven tries to free his leg and advance position but Campobello is retaining full guard.
Sirven controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sirven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Sirven dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Campobello goes for a double leg but Sirven avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sirven continues to drive forward.
Sirven scores with a jab to the head.
Sirven tries for a takedown but Campobello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sirven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campobello can do to turn this around?
Sirven fails with a takedown attempt.
Sirven throws out a loose jab but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campobello closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Sirven decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Campobello's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sirven 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.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Campobello keeps moving. #T1#
Campobello wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sirven's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Campobello lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sirven is trying to keep Campobello in close.
Sirven 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.
Sirven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sirven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campobello. #T2#
Sirven has control of Campobello's left arm, preventing Campobello from doing any damage.
Sirven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campobello.
Sirven looking to control.
Campobello wants to control from the top but Sirven keeps moving.
Sirven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirven is working hard here to advance position.
Jacque Sirven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campobello wants to pass the guard but Sirven is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sirven shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sirven was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Campobello manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sirven wants to pass the guard but Campobello is defending well.
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. Sirven connects with a nice short shot to Campobello's temple. #SUB#
Sirven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Campobello sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sirven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sirven looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Campobello with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Campobello is trying to control but can't.
Sirven wants to free his trapped foot but Campobello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sirven controlling the action here.
Campobello trying to control but Sirven postures up. #SUB2#
Campobello actively working from the bottom here.
Campobello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sirven is looking to advance position but Campobello won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Sirven dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Sirven finds it's target.
Campobello tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sirven is able to avoid easily.
Sirven keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Sirven gets a double leg takedown into Campobello's guard.#SUB2#
Sirven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Campobello keeping moving, preventing Sirven from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirven postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sirven scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sirven is in close to Campobello's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Sirven wants to control from the top but Campobello keeps moving.
Sirven content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Campobello wants to hit a switch here but Sirven passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Campobello there!
Campobello tries to hold on but Sirven pushes him away.
Sirven lands a couple of good shots and Campobello has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sirven struggling to keep hold of the position.
Campobello trying to control the hands but Sirven won't let him.
Sirven scores with strikes from the back. #T2#
Campobello is really stuck here. #SUB#
Campobello defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sirven lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Sirven.
Sirven is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Campobello. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Campobello is trying to break free.
Campobello trying to control the hands but Sirven breaks the grip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirven trying to control.#T3##SUB#
Sirven is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Campobello defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Campobello is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Campobello is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sirven off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Campobello wants to control his opponent's hands but Sirven gets his hands free. #SUB#
Campobello defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sirven's arms.
Sirven biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Sirven is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Campobello is defending well though. Sirven let's go of the attempt for now.
Sirven lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Campobello hold on?! #T4#
Campobello trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sirven scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Campobello is looking for a way out.
Sirven scores with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Sirven is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sirven is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sirven gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sirven gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sirven apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campobello dives in and grabs Sirven's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sirven pushes down on Campobello's head and hops out.
Sirven cracks a nice hook into Campobello's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacque Sirven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sirven 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Sirven!

Jacque Sirven decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Primal 57     
Date:   Jan 25, 2017
#R1#
Campobello takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Campobello shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Campobello's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Campobello avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Campobello definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Campobello or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campobello manages to avoid it.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Campobello avoids it well.
Campobello is looking to counter punch.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tony Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Campobello moved out of range nicely.
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Campobello.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campobello wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Campobello fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia throws a head kick but Campobello moves out of range.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Campobello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Campobello moves into the clinch successfully.
Campobello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Campobello throws a knee to the head but misses.
Campobello misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello taking a breather.
Campobello trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia tries to bum rush Campobello with a series of wild strikes but Campobello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Campobello counters by moving into the clinch.
Campobello misses with the head strike.
Campobello lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia blocking some punches.
Campobello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Campobello misses with a knee to the head.
Campobello is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Campobello.
Garcia tries to circle away but Campobello has him pinned against the cage.
Campobello misses with a body punch.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Campobello.
Campobello has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia. #T3#
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Campobello scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campobello.
Garcia is trying to push Campobello away but Campobello has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Campobello stalling in the clinch.
Campobello throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Campobello is controlling the position.
Campobello has Garcia pushed against the cage.
Campobello lands an elbow just above Garcia 's eye.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello lands with a short shot to the head.
Campobello keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.#T4#
Campobello scores with a shoulder strike.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Campobello is controlling him.
Campobello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Campobello has Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campobello keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.
Campobello lands a left hand.
Campobello has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Campobello.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Campobello dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campobello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Campobello shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Campobello keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Campobello has time to react.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Campobello is looking to counter the offense by Garcia and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campobello seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Garcia has knocked Campobello down with a huge combo! Garcia steps away and waves a wobbly Campobello back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Campobello is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campobello avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Oh Campobello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campobello slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Campobello tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garcia manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Campobello moves out of range easily.
Campobello lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
Campobello seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Campobello instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Campobello keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Campobello.
Campobello leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Campobello throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Tony Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Campobello.#T2##CL#
Campobello has managed to clinch.
Garcia is trying to push Campobello away but Campobello has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garcia misses with the combination. #CL#
Campobello gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia tries to circle away but Campobello has him pinned against the cage.
Campobello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Campobello stalling.
Sam Campobello has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Campobello prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Garcia is looking to break free of the clinch but Campobello has double underhooks.
Come on Campobello - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garcia can't break the clinch.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campobello stalling in the clinch.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Campobello is controlling the position.
Campobello holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Campobello throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Campobello. #T4#
Campobello throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Campobello lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Campobello slows down the pace here.
Campobello throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia. #BC2#
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campobello circles away quickly and effectively.#KD2#
Garcia drops Campobello with a beautiful combination! Campobello stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Garcia is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campobello tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Campobello avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Campobello is looking to counter the offense by Garcia and move into the clinch.
Garcia thuds his right hand into Campobello's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Campobello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Campobello looking to score a takedown here. Garcia is defending well but Campobello drives through and ends up in Garcia's guard.#SUB#
Campobello postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Garcia is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Campobello, into his guard. #REVB#
Campobello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campobello keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campobello. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Campobello is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Campobello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Campobello wants to sweep but no luck.
Campobello is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Campobello wants to improve his position but instead Garcia has moved into half guard.
Campobello is trying is best to control the position here.
Campobello tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Campobello wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Campobello defends it.
Campobello moves into full guard.
Garcia trying to control but Campobello is working from the bottom.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Campobello.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Campobello has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Campobello is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Garcia frees his head nicely. Oh but Campobello has switched to an armbar! Garcia is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sam Campobello!

 

Event: Primal 53 Xmas Day     
Date:   Dec 25, 2016
#R1#
Chula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chula defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campobello.
Chula was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Campobello tries for a takedown but Chula sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chula doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chula digs a good body shot into Campobello's ribs.
Campobello fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chula scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chula throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1##CL#
Campobello closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Chula breaks from the clinch.
Chula has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Campobello is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Some wild striking there from Campobello.
A slow jab from Chula misses its intended target.
Chula tries to land a front kick but Campobello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chula lands with a right hand.
Campobello is looking to clinch.
Taran Chula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campobello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Campobello tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Chula misses.#CL2#
Chula closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Campobello taking a breather.
Chula misses with a punch to the body.
Campobello definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chula misses with a body punch.
Campobello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Campobello misses with a knee to the head.
Campobello tries to land knees in the clinch but Chula avoids the damage to the body.
Campobello gets through Chula's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Campobello throws an elbow that misses.
Chula lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chula misses with a body punch.
Chula lands a body punch in the clinch.
Campobello gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Campobello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chula blocks an uppercut.
Chula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chula blocks it with crossed arms.
Chula avoids the elbow strike from Campobello, against the cage. #T3##BC2#
Chula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Campobello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campobello slips a jab from Chula.
Chula stuffs the takedown attempt from Campobello. Campobello gets slowly back to his feet.
Chula lands the left hand.
Chula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chula throws a body shot but no joy.
Chula throws a push kick but Campobello slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Campobello has managed to clinch. #T4##BC2#
Chula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chula takes a swing at Campobello's ribcage but misses.
Campobello tries to counter by clinching up but Chula breaks away and moves out of range.
Chula uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Campobello has time to react.
Campobello moves out of range of the body kick from Chula.
Chula moves in looking to clinch but Campobello pushes him off.
Chula tries to land a front kick but Campobello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Campobello looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Campobello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chula digs a good hook to Campobello's body.
Chula throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chula. Campobello does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taran Chula dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chula misses with a body punch
and Campobello counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chula throws a shot from downtown. Campobello moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chula. Campobello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Campobello avoids the body shot from Chula.
Campobello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crunch! Chula slams his shin into Campobello's torso.
Campobello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chula misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Chula gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chula blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Campobello has a couple of punches blocked by Chula. #BC2#
Chula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Campobello connects with a jab.
Chula misses with a wild body shot.
Chula fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Campobello on the side of the head.
Campobello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chula misses with some punches.
Chula leaning against his opponent.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chula blocks it with crossed arms.
Campobello throws a punch but it's blocked by Chula.
Chula leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chula.
Chula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chula lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Campobello throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chula fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Chula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chula with a nice cross.
Chula walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Chula. Beautiful body shot.
Campobello tests Chula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taran Chula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chula tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Campobello moves into the clinch.
Come on Chula - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Chula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chula tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Chula back against the cage.
A short right from Chula.
Chula misses with a punch to the body.
Chula struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands. #BC2#
Chula breaks the clinch.
Campobello fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Chula. Those never looked like landing.
Chula has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Campobello misses with a two punch combination.
Chula just misses with a punch to the body.
Chula looks to score with a jab to the body but Campobello is just out of range.#CL2#
Chula forces Campobello back against the cage and clinches.#T4##BC2#
Chula manages to break the clinch.
Chula stuffs the takedown attempt from Campobello. Campobello gets slowly back to his feet.
Campobello avoids the body shot from Chula.
Chula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campobello manages to avoid it.
Chula uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chula throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Campobello stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Campobello looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campobello tries to clinch up but Chula circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Chula releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Campobello closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chula circles away.
Campobello fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taran Chula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Campobello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Campobello at a distance.
Chula scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Campobello is rocked!
Chula is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Campobello rather than just go for the knockout.
Campobello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Campobello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Chula misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chula. Campobello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Campobello seems to have got his legs back now.
Campobello shoots in looking for a takedown. Chula tries to sprawl out of it but Campobello keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chula manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello avoids the body shot from Chula.
Nice uppercut lands for Chula. That snapped Campobello's head back. #T1#
Chula throws out a leg kick but Campobello moves out of range and Chula only half commits.
Chula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chula takes a swing at Campobello's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Campobello fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chula, pushing him back against the cage.
Chula is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Campobello is keeping busy.
Chula slowing the pace effectively.
Campobello taking a breather.
Campobello tries to land knees in the clinch but Chula avoids the damage to the body.
Campobello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello has Chula pressed against the cage. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Chula scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chula lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Campobello misses with some punches.
Chula lands an uppercut.
Chula lands with a right to the head.
Campobello misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Chula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Campobello tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chula defends well and Campobello ends up having to push Chula into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Campobello wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chula misses with a body shot.
Campobello moves away from the strike by Chula.
Campobello takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Campobello moves out of range as Chula throws a body kick.
Chula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chula fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taran Chula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chula ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Campobello avoids the body shot from Chula.
Chula moves in looking to clinch but Campobello pushes him off.
Chula with a jab.
Campobello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chula throws out a counter right but Campobello avoids it with no problem.
Chula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Campobello gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Campobello taking a breather.
Chula lands an uppercut.
Chula digs a right hand underneath Campobello's ribcage. Campobello let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Campobello misses with a punch on the inside.
Chula stalling against the cage.
Chula lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Campobello or not.
Campobello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campobello with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Campobello misses with some punches.
Chula blocking some punches.
Sam Campobello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campobello throws a punch but it's blocked by Chula.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taran Chula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chula 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taran Chula!

 

Event: Primal 51 Green v Plisskin     
Date:   Dec 04, 2016
#R1#
Campobello moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacque Sirven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirven loads up on a big right hand but Campobello slips the punch.
Campobello tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sirven throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Sirven shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Campobello is trying to defend but Sirven finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Campobello trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirven scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sirven controlling the action here.
Sirven lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Campobello moves into full guard.
Sirven distracts Campobello with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Sirven is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Campobello has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sirven is looking to defend but Campobello has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sirven! Campobello pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sirven taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Campobello!

 

Event: Primal 50 Green v Pants     
Date:   Nov 20, 2016
#R1#
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Kilo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campobello tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson leaves Campobello with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Campobello dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Campobello doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away. #TD#
Campobello closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Campobello has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Come on Campobello - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Campobello definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Campobello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson. #T1#
Campobello tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Campobello pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Campobello controlling the action here for a moment.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Jackson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Campobello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action. #T2#
Campobello avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Campobello stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Campobello trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Campobello tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson presses Campobello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Campobello looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Campobello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Jackson stalling.
Campobello misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Campobello.
Jackson stalls.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Campobello gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Campobello is trying to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Campobello lands with a right to the head.
Campobello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Campobello missing with knees to the body.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson tries a body shot but Campobello blocks it.
Campobello stalling the fight.
Campobello throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson misses with a body punch. #T4#
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson tries a body shot but Campobello blocks it.
Jackson is stalling here.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Campobello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Campobello tries to tie him up.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Campobello lands a right hand.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Campobello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Campobello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson tries to stall but Campobello uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Campobello.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson cracks Campobello with a good jab.#CL#
Campobello fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Campobello lands a left hand.
Campobello stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries a body shot but Campobello blocks it.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
Jackson tries a body shot but Campobello blocks it.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Campobello being controlled against the cage.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage. #T1#
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campobello controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campobellos head.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Campobello misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Campobello stalling against the cage.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Campobello. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello lands with a short shot to the head.
Campobello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kilo Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Campobello with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Campobello trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Campobello into the cage.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campobello trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson is working Campobello over against the cage.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Campobello pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Campobello is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Campobello lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson cracks Campobello with a nice body shot.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Campobello finish him?
Campobello prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Campobello looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands.
Campobello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Campobello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Campobello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campobello's elbow.
Campobello lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Campobello is keeping busy.
Jackson is stalling here. #T4#
Campobello misses with a knee to the head.
Campobello with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Campobello misses with a knee strike.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson just leaning against Campobello, taking a breather.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Campobello's ribcage. Campobello let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campobello throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campobello.
Campobello working aggressively here.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campobello's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson lands with a cross.
Campobello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Campobello seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson tries to bum rush Campobello with a series of wild strikes but Campobello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Campobello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Campobello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
As Jackson tries to get set, Campobello tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Campobello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Campobello shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Campobello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Campobello thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Campobello is controlling him well.
Jackson is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Campobello is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson is not content to let Campobello control the position.
Campobello stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Campobello seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Campobello thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head. #SUB#
Campobello is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Campobello from advancing position.
Campobello throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Campobello is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Campobello is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campobello.
Jackson misses the body punch
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Campobello has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Campobello on the inside.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Campobello missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Campobello.
Campobello content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson pushes Campobello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Jackson wants to stall.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campobello's elbow.
Campobello has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Campobello tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Campobello.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson gets through Campobello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Campobello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campobello's elbow.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sam Campobello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
A short left from Campobello.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kilo Jackson.
I've got Jackson 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilo Jackson!

 

Event: Primal 47     
Date:   Oct 30, 2016
#R1#
Garcia swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Campobello clinches.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Campobello prevents it.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Campobello gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Campobello pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Campobello looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Campobello to work. #T1#
Come on Campobello - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Campobello is pressed up against the cage. Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Campobello down to the mat. Campobello avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Campobello has Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Campobello is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Campobello is struggling to control the position.
Campobello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Campobello is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sam Campobello.
Garcia takes a swing at Campobello's ribcage but misses.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Garcia throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Campobello counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Campobello.
Campobello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campobello slowing the pace effectively.
Campobello stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campobello takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Campobello continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Campobello is pressed up against the cage. Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Campobello down to the mat. Campobello avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tony Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Campobello closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
Campobello connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garcia's face.
Campobello slowing the pace effectively.
Garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Campobello pulls his leg out and moves away.
Campobello looks for a takedown but Garcia sprawls well.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Campobello is just out of range.
Campobello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.#CL2#
Garcia gets tackled into the cage by Campobello. Campobello maintains the clinch.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Campobello trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Campobello on the inside.
Campobello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Campobello misses with a knee strike.
Campobello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campobello scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campobello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Campobello.
Campobello misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campobello lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Campobello throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Campobello lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Campobello dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Campobellos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garcia throws a series of punches but Campobello avoids them all with ease.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Campobello. Campobello circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garcia misses with a combination #CL2#
and Campobello counters by clinching up.
Campobello's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Campobello - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello lands a knee to the head.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Campobello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campobello displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garcia up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Campobello.
Campobello is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Campobello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campobello lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Garcia has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Campobello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Campobello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Campobello on the inside. #T2#
Garcia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Garcia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Campobello clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Campobello trying to control but not successfully. #SU#
Garcia decides to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campobello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia lands a two punch combo.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Campobello is out of range. #CL2#
Campobello gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Campobello is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Campobello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Campobello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Campobello pushes Garcia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campobello misses with an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Campobello.
A short left from Campobello.
Campobello working aggressively here. #T4#
Campobello leaning his opponent against the cage.
Campobello misses with some punches.
Garcia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Campobello gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Campobello gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campobello taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Campobello lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Campobello misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Campobello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Campobello moves into the clinch.
Campobello is pushing Garcia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
Campobello with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Campobello throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia has Campobello pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Campobello manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Campobello.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garcia up against the cage.
Campobello holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Campobello misses with some punches.
Garcia can't get the takedown.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
A bit of stalling here from Campobello. #T2#
Campobello can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Campobello is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Campobello.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Campobello throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Campobello manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campobello has Garcia pressed against the cage.
Campobello is struggling to control the position.
Campobello dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sam Campobello.
Campobello slips under a jab.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Tony Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tony Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Campobello takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campobello tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Campobello wants to clinch.
Garcia dips to his left and cracks Campobello with an uppercut!#T4#
Campobello tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia sets himself, and Campobello steps forward looking for the clinch! Garcia avoids it this time.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia looks to land a combination. Campobello sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Campobello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tony Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Campobello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Garcia.
I think Campobello has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Campobello!

 

Event: Primal 44     
Date:   Sep 30, 2016
#R1#
Pants scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campobello doesn't seem bothered though.
Pants swings for the body but Campobello moves out of range.
Pants throws a hook to the side of Campobello's head but Campobello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pants lands with an uppercut that bounces Campobello off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pants misses the target.
Campobello seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pants scores with a jab to the body.
Poopie Pants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Campobello rushes Pants and presses him up against the cage.
Pants cracks Campobello with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pants.
Campobello lands with a left to the head.
Pants looking to slow down the pace here.
Pants tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Pants back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pants.
Pants throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campobellos head.
Campobello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pants backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campobello scores with a shoulder strike.
Pants tries a body shot but Campobello blocks it. #T1#
Campobello lands a nice shot to the body.
Campobello definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good body shot from Campobello.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Campobello as Pants tries to tie him up.
Pants trying to land knees to the body.
Pants pushes Campobello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pants misses with some punches.
Campobello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pants can't break the clinch.
Campobello trying to stall but Pants improves his position.
Pants throws an elbow that misses.
Campobello tries to stall but Pants uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pants presses Campobello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pants doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pants misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pants throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
Pants throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Campobello is trying to maintain a safe position but Pants gets an underhook and turns Campobello into the cage.
Pants throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Campobello stalling in the clinch but Pants improves position.
Pants blocks a body shot from Campobello.
Campobello has Pants pressed against the cage, preventing Pants from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pants's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pants stalling the fight.
Pants continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Pants wants to take the fight to the mat but Campobello manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pants misses with a body punch.
Campobello trying to stall but Pants improves his position.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Pants.
Pants lands a nice uppercut.
Pants scores with a nice hook to the head.
Campobello slows down the pace here.
Campobello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pants tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campobello connects with a knee to the head. #T3#
Campobello landing knees to the body. #BC2#
Pants breaks the clinch.
Pants throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pants lands with a nice body punch.
Pants tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campobello was well out of range. Poor timing from Pants.
Campobello shoots for a double leg takedown but Pants sprawls well. He's pushed Campobello's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pants tests Campobello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pants - that will leave a mark!
Pants lands a jab to Campobello's midsection.
Campobello on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Campobello checks a leg kick.#T4#
Campobello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pants.
Pants scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Pants.
Pants throws a hook but Campobello avoids it easily.
A cross from Pants lands.
Campobello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pants.
Pants dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Campobello. That did some damage!
Campobello takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Campobello fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Campobello gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pants.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poopie Pants dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pants bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Campobello's head backwards.
Pants misses with a body shot.
Campobello seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pants jabs Campobello to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Campobello gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pants.
Pants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campobello tries to close the distance and clinch but Pants swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pants lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pants loads up on a big right hand but Campobello slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pants throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campobello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pants throws a series of punches but Campobello avoids them all with ease.
Pants dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Campobello. That did some damage!
Pants lands a nice leg kick that just misses Campobello's sensitive parts. #T1#
Campobello on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Campobello is looking to clinch.
Campobello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pants misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Campobello moves into the clinch.
Campobello blocks a body shot from Pants. #BC2#
Pants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pants misses with a punch on the inside.
Pants controlling the action here for a moment.
Campobello lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Campobello scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pants struggles to land a body shot inside as Campobello controls his hands. #T2#
Campobello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pants throws a head punch that misses.
Campobello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Campobello throws a head punch that misses.
Pants tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campobello lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pants taking a breather.
Pants misses with a punch to the body.
Pants looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Campobello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Campobello has Pants pressed against the cage.
Campobello tries a knee to the head but Pants blocks it.
Pants throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Campobello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Campobello.
Pants being controlled against the cage.
Campobello tries to throw a body punch but Pants avoids it by throwing Campobello back against the cage. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Campobello.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campobello.
Pants misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campobello prevents a body shot from Pants.
Campobello avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Campobello.
Pants can't find room to land a body shot as Campobello controls the action.
Campobello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Pants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Campobello tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campobello.
Poopie Pants seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pants comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Pants throws a head kick but Campobello moves out of range.
Campobello is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pants.
Campobello throws a leg kick but Pants checks it.
Pants looks to land a left hand but Campobello moved out of range nicely.
Pants ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Campobello is looking to clinch.
Pants looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Campobello moves away from the strike by Pants.
Pants has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Pants misses its intended target.
Campobello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pants paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Campobello takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pants swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Campobello.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poopie Pants showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Campobello fails with a takedown attempt.
Campobello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pants swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Campobello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pants throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Campobello darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Pants has one foot on Campobello's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pants's waist but Pants gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Campobello off to one side.
Pants is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Campobello with a body shot.
Pants throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campobello doesn't manage to clinch there - Pants circles away. #T1#
Pants jabs at Campobello's body.
Pants's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pants duly obliges.
Campobello checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pants throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pants scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Campobello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Pants.
Campobello closes the distance but Pants moves to the side
and Pants counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Pants. #T2#
A jab from Pants finds it's way through Campobello's defenses.
Pants lands with a good body shot.
Campobello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Pants.
A shot to the liver by Pants. Beautiful body shot.
Campobello misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pants counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pants lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pants feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Campobello's calf.
Pants tries to land a leg kick but Campobello saw it coming and moves away.
Pants throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Campobello shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pants's guard.#T3#
Campobello throws a big elbow that misses.
Pants controls Campobello momentarily but Campobello frees himself.
Campobello missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Pants working for a triangle but Campobello defends it easily.
Campobello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Pants throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pants working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Campobello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Campobello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Campobello postures up in Pants's guard and throws a big left but Pants blocks it.
Pants utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pants had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campobello defends it easily.
Campobello trying to control the position from guard on top but Pants is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pants throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Campobello tries to free his leg and advance position but Pants is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poopie Pants comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pants 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poopie Pants!

An out of breath Poopie Pants thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Primal 41     
Date:   Sep 09, 2016
#R1#
Soares connects with a right hand. Campobello shakes it off.
A combination from Soares does no damage.
Campobello tries to counter with a takedown but Soares is quick to defend against it.
Campobello keeps the fight on the outside.
Campobello misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Soares counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Campobello on the inside.
Soares misses with some punches. #TD#
Campobello is trying to trip Soares. He has hold of a leg but Soares is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Campobello persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Animal House inform us that Soares has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Soares is trying to keep Campobello in close.
Campobello has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Soares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campobello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Campobello throwing strikes but missing.
Soares trying to control the position here.
Campobello passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Soares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Campobello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Campobello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soares knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Campobello is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soares is just riding it out for now. Campobello eventually gives up the hold.
Soares trying to hold on to Campobello's head to control him but Campobello postures up. #T2#
Campobello prevents Soares from improving his position.
Soares works his way to full guard. Good work.
Campobello postures up. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campobello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campobello has managed to get both his arms back between Soares's legs - danger averted.
Soares looking to control but Campobello passes into half guard. #SUB#
Campobello is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Campobello trying to control from half guard but Soares is working away. #SUB#
Campobello is working for a kimura but Soares is defending it quite comfortably.
Campobello definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Campobello is pressing down on Soares's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soares is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Campobello is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soares doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campobello. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Campobello prevents Soares from improving his position.
Campobello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Campobello is working for a kimura but Soares is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Campobello is working for a kimura but Soares is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sam Campobello will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Soares swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Soares has managed to clinch.
Soares lands a nice shot to the body.
Campobello scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Campobello has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soares avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Campobello looking to throw knees to the head but Soares is blocking nicely.
Soares tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
Campobello has Soares pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares lands with a right to the head.
Campobello fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Campobello misses with a knee strike.
Campobello fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soares as Campobello tries to tie him up.
Soares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Campobello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares prevents a body shot from Campobello.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Campobello breaks from the clinch.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Campobello slips a jab and a cross from Soares.
Soares swinging wildly here.
Soares doesn't manage to clinch there - Campobello circles away.
Campobello tries to counter with a takedown but Soares is quick to defend against it.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Campobello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campobello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soares sprawls and moves away.
Soares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Campobello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soares misses with a double jab #CL#
and Campobello counters by clinching up.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campobello fails to pull guard.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Soares on the inside.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Campobello is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soares to keep the fight standing.
Campobello is trying to drag Soares to the mat but Soares just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Campobello blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Campobello wants to stall.
Soares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campobello jumps guard but Soares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Campobello lands with a short shot to the head.
Campobello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Campobello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Campobello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soares swivels and escapes.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Campobello paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Soares closes the distance and pushes Campobello back into the cage.
Campobello is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soares pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares tries a body shot but Campobello blocks it.
Soares misses with some punches.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campobello is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soares to keep the fight standing.
Campobello taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Soares.
Campobello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soares up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Soares.
Campobello lands with a right to the head.
Campobello is trying to maintain a safe position but Soares gets an underhook and turns Campobello into the cage.
Campobello lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campobello blocks a body shot from Soares.
A short left from Soares.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Andre Soares seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Soares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Campobello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Campobello scores with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campobello.
Campobello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soares misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Soares.
Campobello takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Soares moves to clinch but Campobello breaks away
and Campobello counters with a big head kick but Soares shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Soares misses.
Campobello slips under a jab.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soares throws a poor cross that misses
and Campobello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andre Soares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soares fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares tries to clinch there but Campobello circles away.
Soares takes a swing at Campobello's ribcage but misses.
Campobello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soares.
Campobello swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soares moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Campobello is rocked!
Campobello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Campobello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campobello shoots in for a takedown but Soares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Soares misses.
Soares displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andre Soares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Soares misses the target. #T2#
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
Campobello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andre Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Soares. Beautiful body shot.
Soares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campobello circles away quickly and effectively.
Campobello appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soares throws a hook but Campobello blocks it.
Soares connects with a crisp jab.
Campobello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campobello is looking to counter the offense by Soares and move into the clinch.
Campobello avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campobello seems to have got his legs back now.
A combination from Soares does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campobello.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Soares gets caught flat footed, as Campobello shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
Soares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Campobello trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares looking for a sweep. Not yet Soares, not yet.
Campobello trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Campobello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Soares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campobello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campobello is aware though and is defending well.
Campobello wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Soares is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Campobello drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soares manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Campobello has Soares in his guard.#REVB#
Soares trying to control but Campobello is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Soares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soares has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Soares!

A very excited looking Andre Soares rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 12, 2016
#R1#
Hill throws a series of punches but Campobello moves out of range.
Campobello feinted with a counter takedown.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
Campobello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Campobello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab by Hill.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campobello appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Hill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Campobello throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campobello accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campobello is pushing down on Hill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hill is fighting to maintain full guard but Campobello has managed to sneak the leg through.
Campobello throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Campobello. #SUB#
Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Campobello.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Campobello maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hill could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Campobello has cracked it and Hill is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Campobello!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Campobello!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 09, 2016
#R1#
Heat throws a lazy right hand but Campobello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heat fails with the takedown#TD#
and Campobello counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Campobello is standing up over Heat. Heat looks to escape but Campobello dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Campobello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Campobello in side control, throwing shots but Heat defends.
Campobello 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.#SUB#
Campobello is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Heat looks calm but he's in trouble here. Campobello gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Heat is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Campobello lets go of the hold and Heat can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Campobello!

 

Event: Primal 36     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Green.
Green misses with a right hand
and Campobello makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Green throws a head kick but Campobello moves out of range.
Green misses with a straight right.
Campobello moves away from the strike by Green.
As Green looks to move away, Campobello throws a big counter combo but Green just gets out of the way.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campobello.
Green lunges at Campobello with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Campobello's hand.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campobello shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Campobello is just out of range.
Green misses with a body shot.
Campobello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Green.
A solid body kick from Green.
Campobello missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green looks to land a right hand but Campobello moved out of range.
Campobello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Green sprawls and moves away.
Campobello closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
Green swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Campobello lands with a nice body punch.
Campobello on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Green jabs at Campobello's body.
Green lands a nice leg kick that just misses Campobello's sensitive parts.
Green goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Campobello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campobello somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green connects with a looping right hand.
Green scores with a sloppy right hand. Campobello should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Green finds it's target.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Campobello.#ROC2#
Campobello is rocked!
Campobello definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Campobello.
Oh Campobello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Campobello counters with a one-two to the body.
Campobello with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Green to score with a decent uppercut.
Green misses with a jab to the body
and Campobello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campobello looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Green slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Green is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Campobello had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green throws a leg kick
and Campobello counters with a straight right hand.
Campobello throws a shot to the body.
Campobello seems to have got his legs back now.
A slapping leg kick lands for Green.
Green misses with a jab to the body
and Campobello counters with a stiff right hand.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Blake Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campobello avoids the body shot from Green.
Campobello throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Campobello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Campobello moves out of range of the strikes.
Campobello is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Green.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campobello moves away.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Campobello avoids the body shot from Green.
Campobello doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Green has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Campobello takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Campobello takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campobello doesn't seem bothered though.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campobello moves away.
Green lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green misses with a low kick.
Campobello walks into a straight right hand from Green.
Green lands with a hook. Campobello tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Campobello walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Campobello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Green gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Campobello.
Green missing with a left hand there. Campobello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Green.
Campobello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Campobello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Campobello might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Green tries to get set, Campobello tries to push him back and clinch up but Green manages to avoid the attempt.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Campobello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
Green digs a good hook to Campobello's body.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A cross from Green lands.
Green lands a nice leg kick that just misses Campobello's sensitive parts.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Campobello moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Campobello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Green. #TD#
Campobello throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Green was covering up waiting for the punch and Campobello finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Green is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Campobello presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Campobello looking to stall.
Green lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Green breaks from the clinch.
Campobello slips a straight right by Green.
Campobello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Campobello steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Green. That one must have hurt.
Campobello slips a jab from Green.
Green throws a head kick but Campobello moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Campobello tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Campobello is able to avoid easily.
Green scores with a head kick. Campobello tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Green lands with an overhand left.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Campobello is just out of range.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Campobello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Campobello moves out of range as Green strikes.
Campobello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campobello dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on Campobello's head and hops out.
Campobello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Green slaps away a takedown attempt from Campobello, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Green swings for the body but Campobello moves out of range.
Green looks to land a left hand but Campobello moved out of range nicely.
Green lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Green lands with an uppercut that bounces Campobello off the cage and back into range.
Good shot there by Green.
Green throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Campobello on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Green. Green obviously looking to wear him down.
Campobello is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Green with a jab.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Green finds it's way through Campobello's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Campobello. That snapped Green's head back.
Green jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Campobello has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campobello drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campobello.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Campobello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Green throws a wild body kick that Campobello sees coming a mile off.
Green moves forwards but Campobello connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green thuds his right hand into Campobello's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Campobello walks into a stiff left hand from Green.
Campobello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Green lands with a straight right. Campobello didn't see that one coming.
Campobello tries for a takedown but Green circles away easily
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Campobello dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on Campobello's head and hops out.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Campobello on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Campobello moves out of range easily.
Campobello fails with the takedown
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Campobello thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Green does it's job there.
Campobello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Campobello takes one on the button.
Campobello moves out of range of the leg kick from Green.
Campobello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Campobello.
Campobello moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Campobello is just out of range.
Campobello was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Campobello takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Campobello counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campobello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Campobello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
As Green tries to get set, Campobello tries to push him back and clinch up but Green manages to avoid the attempt.
Blake Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campobello.
Green throws a hook but Campobello avoids it easily.
Campobello darts in looking for a takedown but Green gets double underhooks and turns Campobello into the cage.
Campobello moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green misses with a body shot.
Campobello moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Campobello shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Green lands with a cross.
Campobello has a takedown stuffed.
Green thuds a left hand into Campobello's body.
Campobello with a lazy takedown attempt
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Campobello takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Campobello is looking to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch.
Campobello takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Campobello appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Green slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Green lands a nice hook to Campobello's body. Campobello takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Green misses with a looping left.
Campobello on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blake Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Campobello takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Campobello looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Sam Campobello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Campobello's shoulder, as Campobello tries to avoid the shot.
Campobello appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!

 

Event: Primal 24     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1##TD#
Plisskin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Campobello napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Campobello is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Campobello takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Plisskin is looking to take a break and control but Campobello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campobello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Plisskin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plisskin scoring with punches and elbows.
Campobello struggling a bit here.
Campobello is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Plisskin is staying active.#T1#
Plisskin landing a few strikes.
Plisskin misses with the ground and pound.
Plisskin cracks Campobello with a big elbow.
We've been hearing that Plisskin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
You can see the frustration on Campobello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Plisskin grinds an elbow into Campobello's temple.
Campobello stops Plisskin from passing to mount.
Campobello tries to improve position but can't.
Plisskin working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Campobello struggling a bit here.
Campobello is looking for a sweep.
Campobello is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Plisskin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Plisskin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Plisskin landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campobello wants to control but Plisskin is having none of it.
Plisskin controlling the pace for now.
Campobello can't escape the position. #T3#
Campobello is still trying to improve position.
Plisskin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plisskin unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Campobello is rocked!
Campobello is looking to get to half guard.
Plisskin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Campobello is still in real trouble! Can Plisskin finish him?
Campobello is looking to improve his position but Plisskin isn't that keen on the idea.
Plisskin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Campobello in real trouble here! The ref calls for Campobello to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snake Plisskin!
After winning the bout, Snake Plisskin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Primal 19     
Date:   Apr 16, 2016
#R1#
Naoki looks to throw the jab but Campobello is out of range. #TD2#
Campobello tries to sprawl but Naoki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Campobello has hold of Naoki's hands but Naoki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Naoki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Campobello is looking to control Naoki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campobello avoid being mounted?
Campobello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Campobello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naoki pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Naoki in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Naoki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Campobello actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naoki is looking to take a break and control but Campobello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naoki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Campobello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naoki pulls his head out easily.
Naoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Naoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campobello keeps working.
Naoki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Campobello with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Naoki slips a nice elbow through Campobello's hands, connecting with Campobello's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Naoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Naoki wants to take a breather but Campobello is having none of it.
Campobello is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at BLOODSPORT GYM that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Naoki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Campobello is looking for a sweep. Naoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naoki wants to control but Campobello is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Naoki blocks a head kick by Campobello. #CL2#
Naoki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Naoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Campobello avoids the damage to the body.
Naoki blocks a body shot from Campobello. #T3#
Campobello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Campobello managing to block the knees to the body from Naoki.
Naoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naoki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Naoki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Naoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Campobello avoids the damage to the body.
Campobello misses with some punches.
Naoki throws a head punch that misses.
Naoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campobello's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naoki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campobello.
Naoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Campobello avoids the damage to the body.
Campobello wants to get back to striking at distance but Naoki won't allow it.
Campobello blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Naoki has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello. #TD2#
Naoki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T4#
Naoki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Naoki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Naoki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Campobello trying to control but Naoki postures up.
Naoki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Campobello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Naoki lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campobello working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Campobello throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Naoki escapes and throws Campobello's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Naoki dominated that round.
That's time! Campobello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Campobello. Naoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naoki throws a big shot that misses.
Campobello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Campobello is looking to counter with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Naoki blocks the leg kick.
Naoki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Campobello lands a glancing blow to the side of Naoki's head.
Naoki misses with the combination.
Campobello is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Naoki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Campobello's guard.
Naoki is in close to Campobello's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Campobello looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Campobello keeping moving, preventing Naoki from controlling successfully.
Naoki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Campobello is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Campobello is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naoki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Naoki is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Campobello has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Naoki is looking to defend but Campobello has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Naoki! Campobello pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Naoki taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Campobello!

 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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