PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gailfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Campbell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gailfus
vs
Campbell

176 cm
21
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Gailfus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell lands a nice shot to the body.
Gailfus lands with a nice body kick.
Campbell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gailfus on the side of the head.
Gailfus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Gailfus.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gailfus clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Campbell fails to land.
Campbell misses with a punch on the inside.
Gailfus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campbell can't find room to land a body shot as Gailfus controls the action.

Gailfus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Campbell is controlling Gailfus's posture.

Gailfus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Campbell, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Campbell. No joy for Gailfus on that attempt.
Gailfus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gailfus fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gailfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gailfus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Campbell.
Gailfus misses with a body shot.
Gailfus fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Campbell. No joy for Gailfus on that attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Campbell.
Gailfus takes one on the button.
Campbell connects with a looping right hand.

That's two 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 throws a shot from downtown. Gailfus moves away and avoids it.
Gailfus misses the shot to the body.
Gailfus slips a jab from Campbell.
Nice defenses there by Gailfus.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gailfus.
Campbell lands a jab-cross combination.
Gailfus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gailfus at a distance.
No joy there for Campbell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Gailfus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Campbell sprawls well initially but Gailfus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gailfus is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gailfus is trying to control the action in half guard but Campbell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gailfus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gailfus wants to free his trapped foot but Campbell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Campbell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gailfus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gailfus prevents Campbell from improving his position.
Campbell is trying to control but can't.

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.

Gailfus wants to work for an arm triangle but Campbell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.

Gailfus postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Campbell to stand up.
Campbell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gailfus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Campbell to the mat! Campbell manages to get full guard.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but Gailfus is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Gailfus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Campbell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gailfus throws a big shot that misses.
Campbell lands a nice hook to Gailfus's body. Gailfus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Campbell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gailfus backs up against the cage.
Campbell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gailfus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Gailfus clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gailfus.
Campbell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Gailfus.
Gailfus blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Gailfus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Gailfus 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailfus has his hands on Campbell's head, controlling the position.
Gailfus wants to get back to his feet but Campbell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gailfus looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Gailfus is retaining full guard.
Gailfus being controlled here, momentarily.
Gailfus keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gailfus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Campbell finds it's way round the side to connect with Gailfus's head.
Gailfus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Campbell swivels and escapes.
Campbell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gailfus walks into a left hand.

Gailfus takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Gailfus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Campbell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Campbell.
Campbell letting Gailfus take a breather here.
Campbell wants to break free but Gailfus has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus lands a nice shot to the body.

Gailfus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as Gailfus shoots in.
Campbell lands a jab to Gailfus's midsection.
Ryan Gailfus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell tries to bum rush Gailfus with a series of wild strikes but Gailfus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gailfus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Campbell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gailfus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gailfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gailfus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gailfus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell punishes Gailfus's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Campbell - just one landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Campbell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Gailfus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.

Gailfus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gailfus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Campbell is fending him off so far but Gailfus persists. Nope, Campbell circles away and we're back to standing.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gailfus was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Campbell lands with a straight right. Gailfus didn't see that one coming.
Ryan Gailfus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell misses with a double jab.
Campbell misses with a looping left.
Gailfus tries to clinch but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell lunges at Gailfus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gailfus's hand.
A combination from Campbell does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Campbell lands a with a good body shot.
Campbell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Campbell.
Gailfus fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell cracks Gailfus with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Campbell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Campbell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gailfus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gailfus shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gailfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gailfus shoots in but Campbell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gailfus misses with a takedown attempt - Campbell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Campbell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gailfus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Campbell lands with a right hand.
Campbell lands a jab.
Campbell works the jab nicely.
Campbell sizes up Gailfus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Campbell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gailfus doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Gailfus.
Gailfus fails with a takedown attempt.
Gailfus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Campbell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bruce Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gailfus takes one to the chin there.
Campbell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gailfus tries to clinch up but Campbell circles away and keeps his distance.
Campbell fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from Campbell.
Bruce Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gailfus slips a jab and a cross from Campbell.
Campbell lands with a shot to the body.
Bruce Campbell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gailfus shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense.
Campbell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gailfus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gailfus walks into a left hand.
Campbell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

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 scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Campbell.
A punch lands to the side of Gailfus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Campbell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Campbell works over Gailfus's head and body with a nice combination.
Campbell sizes up Gailfus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Campbell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gailfus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gailfus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gailfus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
Nice takedown defense from Campbell. No joy for Gailfus on that attempt.
Ryan Gailfus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gailfus blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gailfus 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryan Gailfus!