PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Campbell (ranked 23400 p4p, 4219 weight class) and Xoxel Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Xoxel Stone was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Campbell
vs
Stone

188 cm
28
178
2 - 6 - 0

185 cm
22
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xoxel Stone!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stone wants to counter with a clinch but Campbell pushes him away.
Campbell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campbell somewhat.
Stone shoots in but no luck this time.

Campbell has managed to clinch.
Stone is trying to pull guard but Campbell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stone pressing his opponent against the cage.

Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone 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 Stone off to one side.
Ethan Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xoxel Stone.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Campbell circles away.

Stone moves into the clinch.
Stone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Campbell walks away with a smile on his face. Stone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Campbell defends it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stone.

Campbell moves into range and clinches up with Stone.

Stone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Campbell uses from the top position.

Campbell stands up and waves to Stone to follow him.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Stone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Campbell after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Campbell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stone.
Campbell is trying to break the clinch but Stone is controlling him.
Campbell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stone avoids it.
Stone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Campbell's efforts to push away.
Stone 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.

Stone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Campbell is looking to land body kicks.
No luck for Campbell with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stone clinches up with Campbell and pushes him back against the cage.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Stone jumps guard and drags Campbell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Campbell wants to stand but Stone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Campbell pushing down on Stone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Campbell wants to stand up but Stone has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Campbell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Stone has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Campbell is on him like a limpet, forcing Stone back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xoxel Stone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Campbell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Stone moves into the clinch successfully.

Stone pulls guard effortlessly.
Campbell trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Campbell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campbell postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Campbell.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Campbell half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campbell as he avoids it easily.
Stone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Campbell tries to avoid it but Stone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Campbell to the ground. Campbell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stone.
Campbell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Stone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Campbell prevents a body shot from Stone.

Stone drags the fight down to the ground.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone is trying to control the position but Campbell postures up.
Stone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Campbell controls the pace.
Stone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Campbell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stone fails with the takedown.
Campbell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ethan Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xoxel Stone.

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.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone throws out a leg kick but Campbell moves out of range and Stone only half commits.
Campbell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Stone has managed to clinch.

Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Campbell misses with a jab, cross combination.

Campbell clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campbell throws an elbow but it misses.
Campbell stops a takedown attempt from Stone.
Campbell tries to break free but Stone pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Xoxel Stone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Campbell tries to clinch up.
Stone throws out a counter right but Campbell avoids it with no problem.
Campbell shoots for a double leg takedown but Stone sprawls well. He's pushed Campbell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Stone.
And Campbell counters with a quick kick to the body but Stone blocks it.
Campbell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campbell somewhat.
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone avoids the head kick by Campbell.
Stone 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 Stone off to one side.
Campbell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stone circles away.
Stone tries to counter with a clinch but Campbell shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Campbell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Campbell defends it well.
Campbell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Campbell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone goes for a double leg but Campbell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Campbell continues to drive forward.
No luck for Campbell with that takedown attempt.
Campbell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stone's waist but Stone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Campbell off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Campbell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Campbell is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Campbell circles away and we're back to standing.

Stone moves into the clinch.
Stone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Stone pulls guard successfully.

Campbell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Xoxel Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Campbell lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Campbell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stone as he jumps to the side.
Campbell dives in and grabs Stone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes down on Campbell's head and hops out.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Campbell avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.

Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stone stuffs the takedown.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Campbell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Campbell defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Campbell darts in looking for a takedown but Stone gets double underhooks and turns Campbell into the cage.
Stone just leaning against Campbell, taking a breather.

Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stone dives in and grabs Campbell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes down on Stone's head and hops out.
Campbell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell throws a head kick that misses.
Ethan Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ethan Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xoxel Stone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donk. Campbell catches Stone right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xoxel Stone.
Well Stone 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xoxel Stone!