PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cabrera
vs
Campion

220 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Campion!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campion.
Campion throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Campion looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Campion throws a series of punches but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Campion throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campion tries to clinch there but Cabrera circles away.
Cabrera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Campion manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Campion.
Campion swings widly with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a leg kick.
Campion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cabrera counters with a three punch combo that has Campion backing up. Campion nods at Cabrera to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion misses with a looping right.
Campion throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Campion misses the body punch
and Cabrera counters with a two punch combo.
Campion misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera half committed to a counter leg kick.
Campion is looking to clinch but Cabrera is avoiding it.
Campion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cabrera tries to counter with a takedown but Campion is quick to defend against it.
Cabrera tries for a takedown but Campion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Campion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Campion throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera tries for a takedown but Campion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campion tries to clinch up but Cabrera circles away and keeps his distance.
Campion swinging wildly here.
Cabrera tries to counter by clinching up but Campion breaks away and moves out of range.
Cabrera shoots in and drives through. Campion sprawls well.
Cabrera shoots for a double leg takedown but Campion sprawls well. He's pushed Cabrera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cabrera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Campion has taken the fight to the clinch.

Campion manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cabrera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion working a defensive guard here.
Campion wants to sweep but no luck.
Campion is looking to sweep but instead, Cabrera has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Campion is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Campion tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cabrera manages to move to mount!
Campion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cabrera stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Campion dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Campion misses with a left hand
and Cabrera counters with a series of strikes. Campion will be more careful next time no doubt.

Campion closes the distance and clinches.

Cabrera jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cabrera is on top in guard.

Cabrera prevents Campion from getting back to his feet.
Cabrera stopping the sweep attempt from Campion.
Campion is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cabrera manages to pass to side control.
Campion wants to get back to full guard.

That's two 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.
Campion is trying to maintain the position but Cabrera is very close to passing his half guard.
Campion is trying to get back to full guard.
Campion keeps trying to improve his position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Campion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Campion.
Cabrera is looking for a counter combo.
Campion misses the shot to the body.
Cabrera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thomas Campion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabrera goes for a double leg but Campion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Campion continues to drive forward.
A combination from Campion does no damage.
Campion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cabrera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Campion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cabrera's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campion landing some decent shots from guard.

Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campion won't allow Cabrera to get back to his feet.
Campion works over Cabrera with some ground and pound from guard.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campion tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabrera is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera wants to stand but Campion is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Campion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.

Cabrera circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Cabrera to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabrera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Campion is fending him off so far but Cabrera persists. Nope, Campion circles away and we're back to standing.
Cabrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Campion. Those never looked like landing.
Campion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Campion is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cabrera rather than just go for the knockout.
Cabrera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Campion is fending him off so far but Cabrera persists. Nope, Campion circles away and we're back to standing.
Campion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campion misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Campion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera wants to stand but Campion is controlling the position.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera is adopting a defensive guard.
Campion passes Cabrera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Campion tries to pass to full mount but Cabrera defends it.
Campion wants to take a breather but Cabrera is having none of it.
Campion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera landing a few short strikes.
Campion is taking a breather. Cabrera says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cabrera is trying to stand up here but Campion is controlling him well.

Cabrera has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Campion is on him like a limpet, forcing Cabrera back against the cage.
Campion will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cabrera up against the cage.
Cabrera is trying to maintain a safe position but Campion gets an underhook and turns Cabrera into the cage.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera prevents a body shot from Campion.

Campion manages to break the clinch.
Campion wants to clinch but Cabrera slips to the side
and Cabrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion throws a combination that misses
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand.
Campion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cabrera attempts a counter takedown but Campion avoids it well and moves away.
Cabrera keeps the fight on the outside.
Campion takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Campion.
Thomas Campion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Campion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Campion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cabrera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Campion wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campion content to stall in guard here.
Campion trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Campion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Campion stays in close to Cabrera's body and controls the position.
Campion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campion won't allow Cabrera to get back to his feet.
Cabrera is trying to keep Campion in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Campion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacob Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrera looks to land a combination but Campion avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Campion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Campion 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Campion!
An out of breath Thomas Campion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.