PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacky Wacky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell has chosen Crazy Train as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Wacky
vs
Campbell

190 cm
20
278 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

192 cm
22
240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Amber Swan CBK

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacky Wacky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lawrence Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wacky.

It looks like Jacky Wacky has been cut.
Wacky leaves Campbell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wacky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wacky misses with a body kick.
Wacky shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense.
Campbell throws a head kick but Wacky moves out of range.
Wacky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campbell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wacky counters with a good low kick that Campbell was not able to check.

Wacky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wacky 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. Wacky eventually gives up the hold.
Wacky is pressing down on Campbell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Campbell is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is staying active underneath Wacky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wacky wants to pass the guard but Campbell is defending well.
Campbell trying to hold on to Wacky's head to control him but Wacky postures up.

Wacky is looking for a kimura here.
Wacky is looking to take a break and control but Campbell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Campbell has managed to clinch.

Campbell pulls Wacky into guard.
Wacky trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wacky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wacky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wacky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Wacky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wacky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wacky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacky stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.

Wacky stands up and waves to Campbell to follow him.
Campbell shoots and misses

and Wacky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jacky Wacky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Campbell.
Wacky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Wacky sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacky is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wacky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Campbell is squirming around, avoiding Wacky's attempts to control the action.

Wacky jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Campbell is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Campbell and Wacky has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacky Wacky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacky Wacky's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wacky looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.

Campbell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wacky manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Campbell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wacky's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wacky's back!
Wacky is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Campbell gets his hands free as Wacky looks to control.
Wacky turns into Campbell and is now in his guard.
Wacky looking to sit in guard and control but Campbell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wacky tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Wacky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wacky wants to sweep but no luck.
Wacky wants to hit a switch here but Campbell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wacky there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wacky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Campbell wants to take Wacky's back but he can't do it this time.
Wacky working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacky tries to lock up and control but Campbell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Wacky bucks Campbell off and manages to get back to his feet!
Wacky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Campbell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Campbell lands with a good body shot.
Wacky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campbell throws a head kick that misses

and Wacky counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Campbell!
Campbell wants to control but Wacky is having none of it.
Wacky wants to control the pace but Campbell is squirming around nicely.

Wacky is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Campbell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Campbell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Campbell stops Wacky from standing up.
Campbell being controlled here momentarily.
Wacky trying to control the position.
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 Jacky Wacky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacky Wacky's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Campbell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wacky napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wacky is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Campbell off and has taken his back!

Wacky looking for the choke but no joy.

Wacky patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wacky missing with punches from the back.
Campbell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Wacky. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wacky is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Campbell tries to escape the position.
Jacky Wacky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Wacky has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wacky slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Campbell 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 Wacky gets his way!

Wacky looking for the RNC.
Wacky wants to control but Campbell is keeping busy.

Wacky is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Campbell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wacky seems to be working for a kimura but Campbell defends the submission attempt.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Wacky sits in half guard.
Lawrence Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Wacky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wacky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Campbell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wacky slows the pace down in half guard.

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.
Campbell desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jacky Wacky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wacky 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.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Campbell digs a good hook to Wacky's body.
Campbell throws a sloppy head kick

and Wacky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Campbell's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacky Wacky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wacky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacky Wacky!