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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Sonnen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sonnen showed some decent athleticism there.
Campbell taking some punishment here, with Sonnen in his half guard.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Campbell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Campbell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Campbell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sonnen is trying to control. Campbell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Campbell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sonnen.
Sonnen prevents Campbell from standing back up.
Sonnen throwing shots but Campbell is blocking nicely.
Sonnen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Campbell's coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Campbell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sonnen.
Sonnen with a nice head shot there.
Campbell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sonnen postures up and lands a big shot to Campbell's brow. #T2#
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
Campbell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Campbell's head.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sonnen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Campbell is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen cracks Campbell with a solid left hand.
Sonnen works over Campbell with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Sonnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sonnen throws an elbow that misses. Campbell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sonnen's guard. Nice move by Campbell!#REVR#
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Campbell controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is adopting a defensive guard.
Sonnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campbell's guard. #REVB##T4#
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Sonnen works over Campbell with some ground and pound from guard.
Sonnen landing some decent shots from guard.
Sonnen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Campbell's head.
Sonnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen distracts Campbell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Sonnen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Campbell pushes Sonnen up against the cage in a clinch.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Sonnen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Campbell pulls guard.
Sonnen with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sonnen landing some decent shots from guard.
Sonnen is in close to Campbell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sonnen distracts Campbell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen cracks Campbell with a solid left hand.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Campbell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sonnen controls the pace.#T1#
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campbell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
Sonnen trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Sonnen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#Campbell is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sonnen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Campbell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen loads up on a big left hand. Campbell felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sonnen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Campbell can't hide his disappointment, as Sonnen celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Sonnen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Burroughs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
#TD2#
Burroughs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burroughs showed some decent athleticism there.
Burroughs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burroughs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burroughs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Burroughs working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Burroughs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burroughs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Campbell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burroughs. #T1#
Burroughs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Campbell has hold of Burroughs's hands but Burroughs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burroughs working the head and body with strikes.
Campbell has hold of Burroughs's hands but Burroughs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Campbell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burroughs winds up and cracks Campbell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Campbell's coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Burroughs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Campbell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burroughs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#Campbell is rocked!
Burroughs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oh Campbell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burroughs lands with a punch from half guard.
Burroughs scores with a big shot! Campbell's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Campbell! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William S Burroughs!
William S Burroughs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
IFC Fight Night-Esf vs Martin
Date: Dec 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Campbell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Ducharme misses. #CL2#
Campbell has closed the distance and engaged Ducharme in a clinch.
#TD2#
Campbell decides to pull guard.
Campbell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ducharme wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Ducharme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ducharme trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducharme wants to stand but Campbell is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Ducharme gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##CL2#
Campbell rushes Ducharme and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Campbell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Campbell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Ducharme decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Campbell has closed the distance and engaged Ducharme in a clinch.
Ducharme tries to circle away but Campbell has him pinned against the cage.
Ducharme is trying to drag Campbell to the mat but Campbell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Campbell is trying to trip Ducharme. He has hold of a leg but Ducharme is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Campbell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Campbell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ducharme is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Campbell, into his guard. #REVR#
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Ducharme from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ducharme is really struggling to control Campbell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ducharme passes Campbell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Campbell wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Ducharme seems to be looking for submissions.
Campbell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ducharme trying to control from half guard but Campbell is working away. #T3#
Ducharme is looking to stall here but Campbell recovers full guard.
Ducharme trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Ducharme stands and steps away. Campbell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ducharme.
A punch combination from Ducharme misses.
Ducharme swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Campbell clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Campbell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ducharme regains guard.
My spies in Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform me that Campbell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Campbell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campbell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ducharme trying to control the position.
Ducharme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ducharme trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ducharme isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Campbell stacks Ducharme on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Campbell!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Campbell crashes against the mat.
Campbell throws an elbow but Ducharme slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Campbell tries for a kimura but Ducharme is defending well. #SUB2#
Campbell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ducharme has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonathan Campbell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ducharme connects with a single shot there.
Campbell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ducharme.
As Ducharme backs off Campbell throws a huge counter combo but Ducharme manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Ducharme misses the target.
Campbell throws a counter combo.
Ducharme getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ducharme lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Campbell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Campbell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ducharme is trying to keep an underhook but Campbell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ducharme pushes Campbell off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Campbell has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Campbell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Campbell throws a sloppy strike and Ducharme has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Campbell is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ducharme!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Ducharme! |
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Event:
IFC FN-Fraiberg vs Sabatini
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Campbell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Silva rushes Campbell and presses him up against the cage.
Campbell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Campbell is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Campbell pulls Silva into guard.
Silva is looking to stand up but Campbell won't let him.
Campbell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Silva passes Campbell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva moves into full mount! Campbell won't be happy about that!
Campbell is trying to stand.#T1#
Silva misses with a head shot.
Campbell's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Silva tries to control but Campbell wriggling away. #ES2#
Campbell bucks up and throws Silva to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#TD#
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Campbell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Campbell pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jonathan Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
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!
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Campbell clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Campbell gets a clinch. #TD#
Silva pulls Campbell into guard.
#SUB2#
Campbell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Campbell can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva is keen to just control but Campbell is a slippery customer.#T3#
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva wants to stand up but Campbell is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Campbell's head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva prevents Campbell from standing back up.
Campbell tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Silva manages to move to mount!
Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva lands a couple of good shots and Campbell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Silva scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Silva 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#
Silva dives in and grabs Campbell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Campbell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Campbell has managed to clinch.
Campbell looking for a takedown.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Campbell.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Campbell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Charles Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Campbell.
Campbell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Campbell wants to clinch.#CL2#
Campbell darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Campbell gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Silva gets control of Campbell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Campbell throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campbell's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVR#
Campbell wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva works over Campbell with some ground and pound from guard.
Campbell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Campbell is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom. #T2##ES2#
Campbell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Campbell jumps guard but Silva stands there with Campbell around his waist. Campbell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva jumps guard but Campbell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Campbell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Campbell to the mat.
#SUB#
Campbell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva 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.
Campbell postures up.
#T3#
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campbell's guard. #REVR#
Silva advances to half guard.
It looks like Silva is going to stand back up.
Campbell is trying to stand.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Silva wants to control but Campbell is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB#
Campbell is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Campbell wants to clinch#TD#
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Campbell throws Silva to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Campbell has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva is trying to drag Campbell to the mat but Campbell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Campbell jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Campbell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Campbell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Campbell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL2#
Campbell forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Campbell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Campbell is looking for a takedown.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Campbell to keep the fight standing.
Campbell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Campbell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Campbell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Campbell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva working aggressively here.
Campbell blocks an uppercut.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Campbell has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Campbell goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Campbell clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Campbell manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Campbell closes the distance and clinches.
Silva tries to stall but Campbell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Campbell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Silva tightens his grip and picks Campbell up, before dumping him to the ground. Campbell manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Campbell has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Silva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Campbell gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Campbell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Campbell is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Silva breaks the clinch.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Campbell moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Campbell has him pressed against the cage.
Campbell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Campbell working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Campbell throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva looking to control.
Jonathan Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva wants to stand up but Campbell is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Silva! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Battaglia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Campbell sprawls well initially but Battaglia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Campbell tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Battaglia manages to move to mount!
Battaglia controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Battaglia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Campbell wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Battaglia controlling from the full mount.
Battaglia with shots to the head and body - Campbell looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've been hearing good reports from Campbell'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.
Campbell is in a horrible position here. Battaglia smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Battaglia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Battaglia is working for a guillotine from mount but Campbell frees his head quite easily.
Battaglia controlling his opponent. #T2#
Battaglia landing strikes from the mount.
Battaglia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Battaglia lands with some strikes.
Battaglia controlling from the full mount. #T3##SUB2#
Battaglia throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Campbell has his hands clasped together but Battaglia breaks the hold and Campbell is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Battaglia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Battaglia!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marco Battaglia thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
IFC 4: Takeda vs Turman
Date: Oct 05, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Halli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Halli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campbell is just riding it out for now. Halli eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Campbell defends it well.
We've been hearing good reports from Campbell'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.
Halli is taking a breather. Campbell 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.
Campbell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Campbell is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Halli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campbell is just riding it out for now. Halli eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Halli controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Halli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Campbell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halli is controlling the pace.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Campbell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli trying to mount his opponent but Campbell defends it. #SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Campbell defends it well. #SUB2#
Halli seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Campbell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simo Halli!
A very excited looking Simo Halli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
IFC 2: Loco vs Martinez
Date: Aug 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Campbell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trolvizski misses with a takedown
and Campbell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trolvizski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trolvizski closes the distance and clinches up with Campbell, looking for a takedown. Trolvizski pushes Campbell against the cage but Campbell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Trolvizski with that takedown attempt.
Jonathan Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Trolvizski.
Trolvizski tries to clinch up.
Trolvizski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Campbell has Trolvizski up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Trolvizski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Campbell after a bit of a struggle.
Campbell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trolvizski prevents it.
#BC2#
Trolvizski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trolvizski fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Campbell moves into the clinch.
Campbell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trolvizski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Campbell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Trolvizski is trying to keep an underhook but Campbell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Trolvizski wants to get back to full guard.
Campbell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trolvizski is trying to control but can't.
Campbell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Campbell lands a big elbow. #T2##SUB#
Campbell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Campbell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Trolvizski is on top in guard.
Campbell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Campbell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Campbell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trolvizski wants to pass the guard but Campbell is keeping the position.#SUB#
Campbell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trolvizski defends it easily.
Campbell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Trolvizski pulls Campbell in close to prevent any damage.
Campbell prevents Trolvizski from getting back to his feet.
Trolvizski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campbell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Campbell cracks Trolvizski with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Trolvizski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campbell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trolvizski wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Campbell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Campbell stands up and waves to Trolvizski to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Campbell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Campbell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trolvizski walks away with a smile on his face. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trolvizski throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
Trolvizski looks to throw a body kick
enabling Campbell to counter with a crisp jab.
Trolvizski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Campbell is looking to counter the offense by Trolvizski and move into the clinch.
Trolvizski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Campbell 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#
Campbell is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trolvizski.
Campbell stuffs the takedown attempt from Trolvizski. Trolvizski gets slowly back to his feet.
Campbell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trolvizski throws a push kick but Campbell slaps the foot to one side.
Campbell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Campbell clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trolvizski is trying to pull guard but Campbell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jonathan Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Trolvizski.
Trolvizski tries to land knees in the clinch but Campbell avoids the damage to the body.
Campbell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trolvizski has Campbell pressed against the cage, preventing Campbell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trolvizski jumps guard but Campbell stands there with Trolvizski around his waist. Trolvizski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Trolvizski has had enough of the clinch but Campbell keeps him there for the moment.
Campbell jumps guard but Trolvizski stands there with Campbell around his waist. Campbell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Campbell gets underhooks to prevent Trolvizski's takedown attempt.
Campbell looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Trolvizski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Campbell leaves Trolvizski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trolvizski shoots in looking for a takedown. Campbell tries to sprawl out of it but Trolvizski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campbell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Campbell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trolvizski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Campbell's waist but Campbell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trolvizski off to one side. #T2##CL#
Campbell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trolvizski gets underhooks to prevent Campbell's takedown attempt.
Trolvizski trying to land knees to the body.
Campbell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trolvizski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Campbell closes the distance and pushes Trolvizski back into the cage.
Trolvizski controlling the action here for a moment.
Campbell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trolvizski walks away with a smile on his face. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trolvizski has a takedown stuffed.#T3##CL#
Campbell clinches up against the cage.
Campbell is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Trolvizski breaks from the clinch.
Trolvizski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trolvizski wants to clinch.
Jonathan Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trolvizski shoots in looking for a takedown but Campbell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trolvizski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Trolvizski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Campbell misses the target.
Campbell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campbell wants it to stay on the feet.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trolvizski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trolvizski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jonathan Campbell is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Campbell. No joy for Trolvizski on that attempt.
Campbell is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Campbell takes the fight into the clinch.
Campbell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trolvizski misses with a body punch.
Campbell taking a breather.
Campbell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trolvizski can do to turn this around?
Campbell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trolvizski jumps guard but Campbell stands there with Trolvizski around his waist. Trolvizski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Campbell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Trolvizski shoots in but no luck this time.
Campbell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trolvizski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campbell as he jumps to the side.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trolvizski as he avoids it easily.
Trolvizski shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonathan Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Trolvizski.
Campbell wants to clinch up but Trolvizski keeps it at a distance.
As Campbell backs off Trolvizski throws a huge counter combo but Campbell manages to avoid it all.
Trolvizski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Campbell defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trolvizski misses with a double jab
#KD#
and Campbell counters with a series of strikes that sends Trolvizski to the canvas! Campbell follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#Trolvizski is rocked!#T1#
Campbell is stalling in the full guard.
Trolvizski is still in real trouble! Can Campbell finish him?
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trolvizski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Trolvizski seems to have recovered his senses.
Campbell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Trolvizski blocks the strikes from Campbell.
Campbell punching from the bottom.
Campbell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Trolvizski wants to control but Campbell is keeping him busy.
Campbell manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Campbell looking to control.
Trolvizski looking to pass the guard.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campbell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Campbell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Campbell trying to strike off his back.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Trolvizski tries to pass.
Campbell is trying to keep Trolvizski in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Campbell is looking to clinch. #T3#
Trolvizski keeps the fight on the outside.
Trolvizski with the counter takedown but Campbell avoids it easily.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trolvizski but Trolvizski pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Campbell has closed the distance and engaged Trolvizski in a clinch.
Campbell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trolvizski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trolvizski fails to land the takedown.
Trolvizski misses with a takedown
and Campbell counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Trolvizski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trolvizski with a poor takedown
and Campbell counters with a series of strikes. Trolvizski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trolvizski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trolvizski looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.
Campbell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trolvizski digs a good body shot into Campbell's ribs.
Bogdan Trolvizski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trolvizski shoots for a double leg takedown but Campbell sprawls well. He's pushed Trolvizski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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 Jonathan Campbell.
Well Campbell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Campbell! |
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Event:
IFC 1: The Beginning
Date: Aug 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Campbell looking to score a takedown here. Joshua is defending well but Campbell drives through and ends up in Joshua's guard.#SUB2#
Joshua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Campbell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Campbell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Joshua to the mat! Joshua manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Joshua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Joshua keeps moving. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joshua striking off his back but it's not causing Campbell any problems. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Joshua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campbell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joshua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Joshua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campbell defends well.#SUB2#
Joshua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Campbell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Campbell throws a strike but Joshua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joshua is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Campbell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Campbell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Joshua is retaining full guard.
Campbell wants to stand and escape but instead Joshua has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Joshua 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. #SU2#
Joshua stands and steps away. Campbell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Campbell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4##TD#
Joshua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Campbell trying to control but Joshua is working from the bottom.
Campbell passes Joshua's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Joshua actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Joshua works to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonathan Campbell will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Campbell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joshua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Campbell stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Campbell gets the takedown into side control.
Campbell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joshua on the ground.
Campbell has knee on belly momentarily but Joshua bucks him off and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell is looking to advance position but Joshua won't allow it.
Campbell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Joshua is staying active underneath Campbell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Joshua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Joshua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campbell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Joshua is refusing to be controlled, as Campbell sits in half guard. #SUB#
Campbell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joshua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Campbell trying to control from half guard but Joshua is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Joshua actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Joshua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jonathan Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campbell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joshua is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Campbell controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Campbell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Campbell misses with a head shot.
Campbell controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joshua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Campbell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Joshua gets caught flat footed, as Campbell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Campbell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Joshua is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Campbell frees his head nicely. Oh but Joshua has switched to an armbar! Campbell is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake Joshua! |
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