PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Basil Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Campos
vs
StPierre

193 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
26
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Basil Campos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon StPierre!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campos misses with a few strikes there.
StPierre throws a nice inside leg kick.
StPierre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campos.

StPierre moves into the clinch.
StPierre digs a right hand underneath Campos's ribcage. Campos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
StPierre throws a knee to the head but misses.

StPierre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Campos is looking to improve his position.

StPierre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Campos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Campos is looking to control StPierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campos avoid being mounted?

StPierre seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Campos actively working from the bottom here.
Campos tries to get to full guard but StPierre has control of the leg.

StPierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Campos sees it coming and defends easily.

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

StPierre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Campos manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
StPierre is pushing down on Campos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Campos is fighting to maintain full guard but StPierre has managed to sneak the leg through.

StPierre seems to be working for a kimura but Campos defends the submission attempt.
Campos is controlling StPierre's position as best he can from this difficult position.

StPierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Campos sees it coming and defends easily.
StPierre tries to stand and escape but Campos is controlling the position.
Campos wants to improve his position but StPierre is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos is controlling StPierre's trapped leg to prevent StPierre from advancing to side control.

StPierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Campos sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Campos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

StPierre stands up and waves to Campos to follow him.

StPierre clinches up against the cage.
Campos is trying to break the clinch but StPierre has him pressed against the cage.
StPierre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Campos.
StPierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from StPierre.
Campos is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by StPierre.

It looks like Basil Campos has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
StPierre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Campos's defenses.

StPierre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Campos won't allow StPierre to sweep him here.
Campos postures up in StPierre's guard and throws a big left but StPierre blocks it.
Campos stopping the sweep attempt from StPierre.
StPierre working a defensive guard here.
Campos trying to stand up but can't free himself from StPierre's guard.

Campos got a little sloppy there for a moment and StPierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campos has managed to get both his arms back between StPierre's legs - danger averted.

StPierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campos defends it easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campos wants to get up but he can't break StPierre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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.

Jon StPierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Basil Campos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

StPierre throws a nice looking combination but Campos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campos avoids the head kick by StPierre.

StPierre gets a clinch.
StPierre misses with a knee to the head.

Campos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Campos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around StPierre's waist but StPierre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Campos off to one side.
Campos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Campos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

StPierre takes the fight into the clinch.
StPierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos blocks a body shot from StPierre.
A left hand lands to the body for StPierre.
Campos tries to circle away but StPierre has him pinned against the cage.
StPierre scores a nice knee to the body.
StPierre lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
StPierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

StPierre ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. StPierre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

StPierre working for a triangle but Campos defends it easily.

StPierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
StPierre working a defensive guard here.

StPierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campos is looking to stand up but StPierre won't let him.

StPierre working for a triangle but Campos defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
StPierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campos is one step ahead there.
Campos is looking to work some ground and pound but StPierre has wrist control.
Campos tries to stand but StPierre is controlling from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Campos takes one to the chin there.
Campos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jon StPierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
StPierre misses with a head kick.
Campos tries to counter by clinching up but StPierre breaks away and moves out of range.

StPierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
StPierre landing knees to the body.
Campos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but StPierre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
StPierre with a knee to the head.
Campos tries to break free but StPierre pushes him back against the cage.
StPierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
StPierre prevents Campos from breaking the clinch.
StPierre lands a body punch in the clinch.

StPierre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Campos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
StPierre controlling the action here.
Campos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

StPierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campos is just riding it out for now. StPierre eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campos is looking to improve his position.
StPierre is looking to take a break and control but Campos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

StPierre looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
StPierre is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon StPierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Basil Campos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

StPierre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

StPierre gets a clinch.

Campos lands a takedown into guard.
Campos wanted to stand there but StPierre had control of the position.

StPierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Campos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Campos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
StPierre controlling Campos's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos wants to stand but StPierre has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Campos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos wants to stand but StPierre has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Campos lands a couple of digs.
Campos wants to stand but StPierre has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

StPierre is looking for a triangle but Campos pushes his legs off easily.
Campos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Campos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jon StPierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

StPierre gets a clinch.
Campos goes for a takedown attempt but StPierre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Campos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from StPierre.

StPierre has closed the distance and engaged Campos in a clinch.

StPierre manages to pull guard.
Campos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

StPierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
StPierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

StPierre pushes Campos up against the cage in a clinch.
Campos has had enough of the clinch but StPierre keeps him there for the moment.
Campos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
StPierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

StPierre ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. StPierre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
StPierre is trying to control the position but Campos postures up.

StPierre looking for a guillotine here but Campos defends easily.

StPierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campos defends it easily.
Jon StPierre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Campos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on StPierre, up you get!
Campos shoots in looking for a takedown but StPierre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Campos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Basil Campos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

StPierre clinches up with Campos and pushes him back against the cage.
Campos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
StPierre stops a takedown attempt from Campos.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Campos as StPierre tries to tie him up.
Jon StPierre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
StPierre lands on the inside with an uppercut.

StPierre jumps into guard, dragging Campos to the mat.
StPierre has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Reddit Heroes. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Campos is working StPierre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Campos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Campos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Basil Campos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
StPierre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon StPierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well StPierre 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon StPierre!