PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Che Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah McAdoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAdoo has chosen Honky Tonk Badonkadonk as his entrance music. Noah McAdoo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Campbell
vs
McAdoo

190 cm
21
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Che Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noah McAdoo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown but McAdoo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Campbell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Campbell slips a jab from McAdoo.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McAdoo but McAdoo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Campbell misses.
McAdoo cracks Campbell with a good jab.
Campbell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Campbell lands a head kick. McAdoo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Noah McAdoo has been cut.
McAdoo scores with a hook to the body. Campbell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McAdoo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campbell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Che Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McAdoo avoids it really well and circles away.
Noah McAdoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdoo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McAdoo throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell shoots for a takedown but McAdoo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McAdoo avoids the body shot from Campbell.
McAdoo lands a body shot.
McAdoo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McAdoo lands a jab to Campbell's midsection.
McAdoo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campbell.
McAdoo swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
McAdoo scores with a jab to the body.
McAdoo works Campbell's body with a nice hook.
Campbell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McAdoo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McAdoo connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McAdoo swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Campbell or perhaps it was just good defense by McAdoo, which made it look bad.
McAdoo lands with a nice body punch.
McAdoo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Campbell rather than just go for the knockout.
McAdoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Campbell tries to clinch but McAdoo is having none of it.
McAdoo connects with a body shot that sends Campbell's belly button to the back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Campbell or perhaps it was just good defense by McAdoo, which made it look bad.
Campbell with a lazy takedown attempt
and McAdoo counters with a left to the body.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
McAdoo tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McAdoo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McAdoo connects with a nice looking jab.
McAdoo jabs at Campbell's body.
McAdoo's coach down at Tosen's Home For Lost Boys was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McAdoo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campbell doesn't seem bothered though.
McAdoo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Campbell counters with a right hand to the body.

McAdoo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McAdoo trying to control the position but Campbell is working away.
McAdoo takes a little break here. Campbell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Campbell is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McAdoo controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo working away.
McAdoo is looking to take a break and control but Campbell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Campbell is being controlled here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McAdoo throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
McAdoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah McAdoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McAdoo scores with a hook to the body. Campbell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McAdoo clobbers Campbell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McAdoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campbell is defended easily by McAdoo.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McAdoo enables Campbell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McAdoo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McAdoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McAdoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdoo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McAdoo keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campbell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McAdoo wants to hit a switch here but Campbell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McAdoo there!
McAdoo is squirming around, avoiding Campbell's attempts to control the action.
McAdoo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control the position.
McAdoo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McAdoo stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.
McAdoo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control the position.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but McAdoo is one step ahead there.
Campbell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McAdoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
McAdoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and McAdoo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Campbell closes the distance but McAdoo moves to the side
and McAdoo counters with a stiff right hand.
Che Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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 takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from McAdoo.
Nice body punch from McAdoo.
Campbell misses with a wild combination.
McAdoo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Campbell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McAdoo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by McAdoo there.
Campbell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McAdoo takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAdoo scores with a decent looking hook.
McAdoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Campbell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McAdoo digs a good hook to Campbell's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah McAdoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Campbell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McAdoo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McAdoo swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
As McAdoo looks to move away, Campbell throws a big counter combo bu McAdoo just gets out of the way.
McAdoo with a jab.
Campbell closes this distance looking for a takedown but McAdoo circles away.
Campbell wants to clinch up but McAdoo keeps it at a distance.
McAdoo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McAdoo.
Campbell dives in for a single leg takedown but McAdoo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Campbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell doesn't manage to clinch there - McAdoo circles away.
Campbell shoots in and drives through. McAdoo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Che Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McAdoo pinned against the ropes. McAdoo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. McAdoo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Campbell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Campbell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McAdoo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McAdoo lands with a nice body punch.
McAdoo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McAdoo tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McAdoo to the ground. McAdoo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from McAdoo.

Campbell is rocked!
Campbell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Campbell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McAdoo ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Campbell's jaw. Campbell's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! McAdoo does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah McAdoo!
Our winner, Noah McAdoo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.