PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersson's entrance music is ZZ Top - Tube Snake Boogie. A fine choice. Andreas Andersson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Andersson
vs
Campbell

180 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

183 cm
19
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andreas Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson shoots in and drives through. Campbell sprawls well.
Campbell connects with the punch.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.
Andersson slips a straight right by Campbell.
Stephen Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson takes one on the button.
Campbell throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson.
A shot to the liver by Campbell. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Campbell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campbell throws out the jab.
Andersson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Campbell swats away the attempt to clinch by Andersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Andersson tries to counter with a takedown but Campbell is quick to defend against it.
Andersson is looking to clinch.
Campbell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Campbell misses.
Andersson slips a straight right by Campbell.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andersson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Campbell counter with a right hand.
Campbell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Campbell looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
Andersson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Campbell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson slips under a jab.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Andersson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
Andersson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Campbell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Campbell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell swats away the attempt to clinch by Andersson.
Campbell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Campbell.
Stephen Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campbell.
Campbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Campbell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Andersson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Andersson misses with a lunging right hand
and Campbell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Campbell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Campbell circles away.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice side step and Campbell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Andersson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Campbell sprawls and moves away.
Campbell takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
A lazy left from Campbell finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Campbell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andersson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Campbell 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.

Campbell misses with a hook

and Andersson counters with a single leg into guard. Campbell didn't expect that.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Andersson passes Campbell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andersson is just content to waste time from the top position. Campbell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but Andersson is proving a slippery customer.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson stands and throws Campbell's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andersson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Campbell has escaped the position, nice work there.

Andersson tries for a kimura but Campbell is defending well.
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Andersson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Campbell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Andersson but great work by Campbell.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson tries to bench press Campbell off him but Campbell keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Campbell trying to control the position but Andersson is working away.
Andersson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've been hearing good reports from Andersson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Andersson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Campbell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Campbell slips a nice elbow through Andersson's hands, connecting with Andersson's forehead.
Campbell trying to control the pace.
Campbell wants to take a breather but Andersson is having none of it.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson trying to hold on to Campbell's head to control him but Campbell postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andersson trying to control but Campbell postures up.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Andersson trying to hold on to Campbell's head to control him but Campbell postures up.
Andreas Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Campbell there.
Campbell trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Andersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersson trying to control here.
Campbell trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Andersson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Campbell.
Andersson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson has hold of Campbell's hands but Campbell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Campbell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andersson is not content to let Campbell control the position.
Campbell working Andersson over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stephen Campbell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Campbell punishes Andersson's body with a nice straight punch.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell scores with a decent looking hook.
Campbell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andersson tries to counter with a takedown but Campbell is quick to defend against it.
Campbell lands with a good body shot.
Stephen Campbell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Campbell throws an overhand right that lands on Andersson's shoulder, as Andersson tries to avoid the shot.
Campbell looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
Campbell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.
Andersson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Campbell misses the shot to the body.
Campbell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andersson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andersson fails to land the takedown.
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands a nice shot to the body.
Campbell misses with a looping right.
Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Campbell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Campbell cracks a nice hook into Andersson's ribs.
Andersson slips under a jab.
A jab from Campbell finds it's way through Andersson's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Campbell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andersson scrambles back to his feet.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Campbell lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campbell throws out the jab.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Campbell.
Campbell misses with a body shot.
Andersson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Campbell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Campbell leaves Andersson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson blocks a jab.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Campbell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andersson rather than just go for the knockout.
Andersson tries to clinch up but Campbell circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Campbell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Campbell scores with a nice head shot.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Andersson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andreas Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campbell throws a hook to the side of Andersson's head but Andersson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stephen Campbell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Campbell throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Campbell 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 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Campbell!