PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between RAFAEL DIAS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DIAS
vs
Campos

180 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

197 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, RAFAEL DIAS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Campos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DIAS throws a half hearted mid kick.
Campos moves out of range of the body kick from DIAS.
DIAS could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Campos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DIAS misses with an attempted mid kick.
DIAS throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
DIAS throws a half hearted mid kick.
Campos throws an overhand right that lands on DIAS's shoulder, as DIAS tries to avoid the shot.
DIAS throws a wild body kick that Campos sees coming a mile off.
Campos throws a one two combo.
DIAS throws the kick towards the body but Campos avoids it.
DIAS throws a half hearted mid kick.
Campos misses with a looping right.
Campos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Campos misses with a looping right.
Campos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DIAS misses with a kick to the body.
Campos moves out of range as DIAS throws a body kick.
DIAS throws a body kick that misses.
Campos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
RAFAEL DIAS seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DIAS looks for the body kick but Campos saw that one coming.
Campos misses with an uppercut. DIAS saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DIAS.
DIAS misses with a body kick.
DIAS looks for the body kick but Campos saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DIAS.
Campos misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DIAS throws a wild body kick that Campos sees coming a mile off.
DIAS misses with a body kick.
DIAS bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Campos avoids a kick to the body.
Campos throws a nice looking combination but DIAS bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campos looks gassed!
DIAS goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DIAS scores with a kick to the midsection.
DIAS goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DIAS throws the kick towards the body but Campos avoids it.
DIAS is looking to land body kicks.
Campos moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DIAS.
Campos misses the jab.
Campos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DIAS throws the kick towards the body but Campos avoids it.
DIAS keeps Campos at a distance using the push kick.
DIAS tries to land a front kick but Campos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DIAS misses with a body kick.
Campos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body kick from DIAS.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campos moves out of range as DIAS throws a body kick.
DIAS pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DIAS keeps Campos at a distance using the push kick.
DIAS slips under a jab from Campos.
DIAS scores with a kick to the midsection.
Campos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campos misses with a hook. DIAS ducked under it nicely.
Campos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DIAS throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
DIAS pushes Campos away with a front kick.
DIAS throws a body kick that misses.
DIAS looks for the body kick but Campos saw that one coming.
Campos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DIAS.
Campos avoids a kick to the body.
Campos misses with a looping right.
DIAS throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DIAS.
DIAS throws a half hearted mid kick.
DIAS misses with a body kick.
DIAS throws a push kick but Campos slaps the foot to one side.
DIAS scores with a spinning back kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos blocks the body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Campos, as that shot connected.
Campos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DIAS throws a half hearted mid kick.
DIAS takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DIAS is looking to land body kicks.
Campos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DIAS is looking to land body kicks.
DIAS throws a push kick but Campos slaps the foot to one side.
Campos looks to land a combination. DIAS sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A left lands for Campos.
DIAS keeps Campos at a distance using the push kick.
DIAS misses with a kick to the body.
Campos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DIAS pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Campos misses with a few strikes there.
Campos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DIAS explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
DIAS looks for the body kick but Campos saw that one coming.
Campos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
DIAS scores with a spinning back kick!
Campos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
DIAS displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campos throws out the jab.
Campos moves out of range of the body kick.
Campos digs a good body shot into DIAS's ribs.
DIAS misses with a body kick.
DIAS looks to land a body kick but Campos moved away.
Campos looks to land a combination. DIAS sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DIAS.
Campos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Campos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Campos moves out of range as DIAS throws a body kick.
Campos lands a head shot.
DIAS looks for the body kick but Campos saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DIAS throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Campos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by DIAS!
DIAS misses with a body kick.
Campos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RAFAEL DIAS dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

DIAS pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
RAFAEL DIAS is winning the standup battle so far.
Campos just misses with a punch to the body.
DIAS throws a push kick but Campos slaps the foot to one side.
DIAS throws a body kick that misses.
Campos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DIAS has time to react.
A thudding body kick lands there by DIAS!
DIAS pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DIAS goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Campos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DIAS's head.
Campos scores with a hook.
DIAS takes one on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DIAS. Campos shrugs it off though.
DIAS looks for the body kick but Campos saw that one coming.
DIAS moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DIAS tries to land a front kick but Campos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DIAS throws a push kick but Campos slaps the foot to one side.
Campos blocks the body kick.
DIAS looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DIAS throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Campos thuds his right hand into DIAS's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos cracks DIAS with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DIAS throws a body kick that misses.
DIAS is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Campos.
Campos moves out of range of the body kick from DIAS.
Campos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab lands there for Campos.
Campos misses with a series of wild punches.
DIAS misses with a kick to the body.
Campos jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
DIAS misses with a kick to the body.
Campos avoids a kick to the body.
Campos lands with a cross.
DIAS bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Campos moves out of range as DIAS throws a body kick.
DIAS throws a half hearted mid kick.
DIAS drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for DIAS.
DIAS throws the kick towards the body but Campos avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DIAS is looking to land body kicks.
Campos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campos moves out of range as DIAS throws a body kick.
DIAS throws a body kick that misses.
Campos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campos blocks the body kick.
A lazy left from Campos finds it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Campos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DIAS - the referee stops the clock and Campos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DIAS. Campos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
DIAS misses with a body kick.
DIAS pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Campos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DIAS doesn't seem bothered though.
DIAS scores with a kick to the midsection.
Campos looks to land a right hand but DIAS moved out of range.
DIAS takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Campos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DIAS is looking to land body kicks.
DIAS looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
DIAS looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DIAS throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Campos punishes DIAS's body with a nice straight punch.
Campos blocks the body kick.
Campos clobbers DIAS with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DIAS scores with a kick to the midsection.
DIAS throws a push kick but Campos slaps the foot to one side.
Campos moves out of range of the body kick from DIAS.
DIAS looks for the body kick but Campos saw that one coming.
DIAS takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Campos avoids a kick to the body.
Campos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
DIAS misses with a body kick.
DIAS misses with a body kick.
DIAS throws the kick towards the body but Campos avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DIAS.
Campos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Campos avoids a kick to the body.
Campos misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Campos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Campos punishes DIAS's body with a nice straight punch.
Campos moves out of range as DIAS throws a body kick.
DIAS gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DIAS throws the kick towards the body but Campos avoids it.
Campos is working the combinations to good effect here.
DIAS drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DIAS looks to land a body kick but Campos moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DIAS.
DIAS takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Campos blocks the body kick.
Campos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DIAS moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Campos moves out of range of the body kick from DIAS.
DIAS goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Campos connects with a good right hand that stumbles DIAS. DIAS circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A solid body kick from DIAS.
Campos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
DIAS throws the kick towards the body but Campos avoids it.
DIAS lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Campos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Campos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! DIAS's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

DIAS looks to land a body kick but Campos moved away.
DIAS misses with an attempted mid kick.
Campos throws a shot to the body.
Campos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DIAS doesn't seem bothered though.
Campos throws out a powerful jab.
Campos works the jab nicely.
Campos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
DIAS looks for the body kick but Campos saw that one coming.
DIAS throws a wild body kick that Campos sees coming a mile off.
Campos lands with a cross.
Campos with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Campos.
Campos throws an overhand right that lands on DIAS's shoulder, as DIAS tries to avoid the shot.
Campos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DIAS misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DIAS throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DIAS takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
DIAS throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Campos blocks the body kick.
Campos lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Campos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DIAS throws the kick towards the body but Campos avoids it.
Campos scores with a decent looking hook.
DIAS throws a half hearted mid kick.
DIAS throws the kick towards the body but Campos avoids it.
DIAS avoids a punch combination nicely.
DIAS throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DIAS misses with a kick to the body.
Campos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Campos finds it's way through DIAS's defenses.
Campos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DIAS has time to react.
DIAS throws a push kick but Campos slaps the foot to one side.
DIAS has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Campos finds it's way round the side to connect with DIAS's head.
DIAS takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Campos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Campos misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A combination from Campos does no damage.
Campos lands a glancing blow to the side of DIAS's head.
Campos moves out of range of the body kick.
DIAS is looking to land body kicks.
Campos misses the jab.
Campos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Campos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from DIAS.
Campos throws the left hand but DIAS avoids the punch easily.
Campos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DIAS has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DIAS there as he acknowledges the shot.
Campos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Campos throws a hook but DIAS blocks it.
Campos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DIAS sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
DIAS looks to land a body kick but Campos moved away.
Campos scores with the left hand. DIAS knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Campos.
Campos moves out of range as DIAS throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Campos.
DIAS misses with a body kick.
Campos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DIAS misses with a body kick.
DIAS throws the kick towards the body but Campos avoids it.
Campos lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for DIAS.
Campos avoids a kick to the body.
Campos lands the left hand.
Campos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Campos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DIAS on the side of the head.
DIAS is looking to land body kicks.
Campos blocks the body kick.
DIAS misses with a kick to the body.
Campos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DIAS looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campos misses with an uppercut. DIAS saw that one coming.
Daniel Campos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Campos misses the target.
DIAS lands a nice looking kick to the body. Campos takes a step back to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DIAS takes one on the chin but seems OK.
DIAS throws a half hearted mid kick.
Campos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DIAS looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Campos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DIAS.
DIAS throws the kick towards the body but Campos avoids it.
DIAS looks for the body kick but Campos saw that one coming.
DIAS throws a wild body kick that Campos sees coming a mile off.
Campos misses with the combination.
DIAS throws a half hearted mid kick.
DIAS looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheers as Campos lands an impressive looking overhand right. DIAS doesn't seem phased though.
DIAS throws a front kick that sends Campos stumbling back into the cage.
Campos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DIAS takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DIAS misses with a kick to the body.
DIAS throws a wild body kick that Campos sees coming a mile off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Campos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Campos 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

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