PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Campbell (ranked 23335 p4p, 23969 weight class) and PotterStone Livingstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Campbell
vs
Livingstone

188 cm
27
178
0 - 4 - 0

170 cm
19
170
1 - 15 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, PotterStone Livingstone!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livingstone shoots and misses

and Campbell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Campbell manages to pull guard.
Campbell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Campbell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Livingstone's guard.

Campbell controlling from the top position.
Campbell postures up in Livingstone's guard and throws a big left but Livingstone blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Campbell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Campbell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Campbell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Livingstone is looking to get back to his feet here but Campbell is keeping cool and he's managed to take Livingstone's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Campbell punches the canvas rather than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Livingstone is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Campbell gets his way!
Good control from Campbell.

Livingstone defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Campbell looking for the choke from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Campbell throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Campbell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Campbell is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Livingstone showing good submission defense here.
Campbell punches the canvas rather than the man.

Livingstone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Campbell.

Campbell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Livingstone knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Livingstone for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Livingstone.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Campbell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Livingstone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Campbell is standing up over Livingstone. Livingstone looks to escape but Campbell dives into side control.

Campbell stands up.

Campbell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Campbell lands in his opponent's guard.
Livingstone wants to get back to his feet but Campbell passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Campbell seems to be looking for submissions.
Campbell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Campbell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Livingstone is breathing heavily.
Campbell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell works his way into side control.

Campbell stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ethan Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Campbell feints and as Livingstone raises his hands in defense, Campbell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Livingstone is wriggling around but Campbell manages to pass to half guard.

Campbell decides to stand and escape the position.

Campbell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Livingstone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Campbell throws a big elbow that misses.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campbell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Campbell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Livingstone can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Campbell stands up and waves to Livingstone to follow him.

Campbell gets a clinch.

Campbell pulls guard.
Campbell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Campbell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Livingstone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Livingstone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Campbell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Campbell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Campbell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Campbell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Livingstone wants to get back to his feet but Campbell is dominant here and he's now got Livingstone's back!
Even with his hooks in, Campbell manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Campbell is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Livingstone 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 throwing sloppy strikes.
Ethan Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Livingstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good control from Campbell.

Livingstone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Campbell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a punch to the head.
What can Livingstone do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Livingstone.
Campbell throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Campbell throwing wild punches that miss their target.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Campbell throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Livingstone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Campbell has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Livingstone has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Campbell is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Campbell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Campbell!