PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Goodman
vs
Campion

182 cm
30
270 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

190 cm
23
235 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Campion!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman fails to land the takedown.
Goodman throws a series of punches but Campion moves out of range.
Campion feints a jab promting Goodman to slip. Campion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goodman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Campion displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Goodman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Campion has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Campion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Campion looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Campion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Campion moves into the clinch.
Campion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Campion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman throws out a powerful jab.

Campion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Campion prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Campion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Campion is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion gets underhooks to prevent Goodman's takedown attempt.
Goodman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Goodman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campion pinned against the cage. Campion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Campion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goodman throws a jab when Campion was well out of range.

Campion pushes Goodman up against the cage in a clinch.

Campion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Campion swinging wildly here.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campion as he jumps to the side.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Campion is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goodman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campion circles away quickly and effectively.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Luke Campion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campion thuds a left hand into Goodman's body.
Goodman slips a straight right by Campion.
Campion throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Campion lands but Goodman takes it in his stride.
Campion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman avoids the head kick by Campion.
Goodman lands a jab-cross combination.
Campion swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Campion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goodman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campion circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Campion.
Goodman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick from Campion lands but Goodman takes it in his stride.

It looks like Trey Goodman has been cut.
Goodman lands with an overhand left.
Goodman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Campion lands a head kick. Goodman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown but Campion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Campion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campion stuffs the takedown.
Goodman avoids the head kick by Campion.
Trey Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campion stuffs the takedown attempt from Goodman. Goodman gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Campion moves into the clinch successfully.
Campion blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with some punches.

Campion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Campion throws a head kick that Goodman semi-blocks.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campion moves away.
Campion unleashes a big counter combination but Goodman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Campion darts in and clinches Goodman up against the cage.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Campion - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Campion lands with a right to the head.
Campion lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Campion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Campion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goodman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Campion just misses with a punch to the body.

Campion moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Campion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trey Goodman'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.

Campion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Goodman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Campion avoids it really well and circles away.

Campion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goodman, pushing him back against the cage.
Campion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goodman blocks it with crossed arms.
Campion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Goodman.
Goodman goes for a takedown attempt but Campion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Campion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Campion.
Campion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Campion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Goodman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Campion.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goodman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Campion counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goodman's knee momentarily.
Goodman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Campion. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Goodman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Campion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Campion tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman being controlled against the cage.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Campion avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Luke Campion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Campion lands with a left to the head.
Goodman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Campion.
Campion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Campion breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Campion clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campion digs a right hand underneath Goodman's ribcage. Goodman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Campion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Campion digs a right hand underneath Goodman's ribcage. Goodman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Campion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Campion lands a damaging elbow.
Campion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Campion.
Nice body punch from Campion.
Campion slows down the pace here.

Campion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Campion.
Campion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Campion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Goodman looks for a takedown but Campion sprawls well.
Campion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campion is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goodman rather than just go for the knockout.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Campion enables Goodman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Campion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Campion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Goodman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Campion manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goodman has Campion in his guard.

Campion gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Trey Goodman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Campion clinches up with Goodman and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campion connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman is looking to take this one to the mat.

Campion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Campion.
Luke Campion seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Campion instigates a clinch.
Goodman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Campion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Campion slips a jab and a cross from Goodman.
Goodman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Campion scores with a head kick. Goodman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Goodman throws a lazy uppercut
and Campion counters with a series of strikes. Goodman will be more careful next time no doubt.

Goodman is rocked!
Campion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Campion lands a nice looking body kick.

Campion has closed the distance and engaged Goodman in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Campion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Goodman gets tackled into the cage by Campion. Campion maintains the clinch.
Campion leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Campion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trey Goodman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman darts in looking for a takedown but Campion gets double underhooks and turns Goodman into the cage.
Campion lands a body shot.
Goodman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Campion. That one must have hurt.
Campion misses with a few strikes there.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Campion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Campion lands a nice hook to Goodman's body. Goodman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Campion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Campion clinches.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campion lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Campion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campion tries to land knees in the clinch but Goodman avoids the damage to the body.
Goodman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Campion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Campion lands a good knee to the midsection. Goodman won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Campion lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Campion.
Campion is leaning against Goodman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Campion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goodman is defending well for now.
Campion presses Goodman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Campion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Campion lands an uppercut.
Campion's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Campion breaks the clinch.
Goodman throws a hook but Campion blocks it.

Campion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Campion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trey Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Campion clinches.
Goodman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Campion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Campion has closed the distance and engaged Goodman in a clinch.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Campion lands with a left to the head.

Campion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Campion misses with a few strikes there.

Campion clinches.
Goodman tries for a takedown but Campion manages to get underhooks.
Campion stalling.
Goodman is working for takedown but Campion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Campion is leaning against Goodman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Campion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Campion closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Campion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Campion as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Campion - that landed with a thud.
Campion has Goodman pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Campion.
Luke Campion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A body shot lands from Campion.
Campion prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Campion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goodman.
Campion slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goodman has Campion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Campion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Campion manages to break the clinch.

Campion has Goodman up against the cage in a clinch.
Campion tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campion is leaning against Goodman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Campion gets underhooks to prevent Goodman's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Campion.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campion tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campion is pressed up against the cage. Goodman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Campion down to the mat. Campion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Campion has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Goodman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Campion!
Luke Campion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.