PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Campobello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soares has chosen Black Sabbath - Iron Man as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Campobello
vs
Soares

168 cm
21
150 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

174 cm
24
155 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Campobello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Soares!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares connects with a right hand. Campobello shakes it off.
A combination from Soares does no damage.
Campobello tries to counter with a takedown but Soares is quick to defend against it.
Campobello keeps the fight on the outside.
Campobello misses with a double jab

and Soares counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Campobello on the inside.
Soares misses with some punches.

Campobello is trying to trip Soares. He has hold of a leg but Soares is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Campobello persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Animal House inform us that Soares has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Soares is trying to keep Campobello in close.
Campobello has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Soares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campobello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Soares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campobello throwing strikes but missing.
Soares trying to control the position here.
Campobello passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Soares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Campobello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Campobello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soares knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Campobello is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soares is just riding it out for now. Campobello eventually gives up the hold.
Soares trying to hold on to Campobello's head to control him but Campobello postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campobello prevents Soares from improving his position.
Soares works his way to full guard. Good work.
Campobello postures up.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campobello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campobello has managed to get both his arms back between Soares's legs - danger averted.
Soares looking to control but Campobello passes into half guard.

Campobello is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campobello trying to control from half guard but Soares is working away.

Campobello is working for a kimura but Soares is defending it quite comfortably.
Campobello definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Campobello is pressing down on Soares's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soares is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Campobello is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soares doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campobello.

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.
Campobello prevents Soares from improving his position.
Campobello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Campobello is working for a kimura but Soares is defending it quite comfortably.

Campobello is working for a kimura but Soares is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sam Campobello will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Soares swinging wildly here.

Soares has managed to clinch.
Soares lands a nice shot to the body.
Campobello scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Campobello has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soares avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Campobello looking to throw knees to the head but Soares is blocking nicely.
Soares tries to work over Campobello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
Campobello has Soares pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares lands with a right to the head.
Campobello fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campobello misses with a knee strike.
Campobello fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soares as Campobello tries to tie him up.
Soares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Campobello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares prevents a body shot from Campobello.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Campobello breaks from the clinch.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Campobello slips a jab and a cross from Soares.
Soares swinging wildly here.
Soares doesn't manage to clinch there - Campobello circles away.
Campobello tries to counter with a takedown but Soares is quick to defend against it.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campobello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campobello drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soares sprawls and moves away.
Soares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Campobello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soares misses with a double jab

and Campobello counters by clinching up.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campobello fails to pull guard.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Soares on the inside.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
Campobello blocking some punches.
Campobello is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soares to keep the fight standing.
Campobello is trying to drag Soares to the mat but Soares just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campobello wants to stall.
Soares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campobello jumps guard but Soares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Campobello lands with a short shot to the head.
Campobello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.

Campobello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Campobello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soares swivels and escapes.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Campobello paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Soares closes the distance and pushes Campobello back into the cage.
Campobello is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soares pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares tries a body shot but Campobello blocks it.
Soares misses with some punches.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campobello is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soares to keep the fight standing.
Campobello taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Soares.
Campobello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soares up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Soares.
Campobello lands with a right to the head.
Campobello is trying to maintain a safe position but Soares gets an underhook and turns Campobello into the cage.
Campobello lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campobello blocks a body shot from Soares.
A short left from Soares.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Andre Soares seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Soares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Campobello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Campobello scores with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campobello.
Campobello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soares misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Soares.
Campobello takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Soares moves to clinch but Campobello breaks away
and Campobello counters with a big head kick but Soares shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Soares misses.
Campobello slips under a jab.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soares throws a poor cross that misses
and Campobello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andre Soares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soares fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares tries to clinch there but Campobello circles away.
Soares takes a swing at Campobello's ribcage but misses.
Campobello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soares.
Campobello swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soares moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Campobello is rocked!
Campobello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Campobello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campobello shoots in for a takedown but Soares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Soares misses.
Soares displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andre Soares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Soares misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
Campobello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andre Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Soares. Beautiful body shot.
Soares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campobello circles away quickly and effectively.
Campobello appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soares throws a hook but Campobello blocks it.
Soares connects with a crisp jab.
Campobello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campobello is looking to counter the offense by Soares and move into the clinch.
Campobello avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campobello seems to have got his legs back now.
A combination from Soares does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campobello.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Soares gets caught flat footed, as Campobello shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Campobello trying to control the position from guard on top but Soares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soares looking for a sweep. Not yet Soares, not yet.
Campobello trying to control but Soares is working from the bottom.
Campobello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Soares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campobello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campobello is aware though and is defending well.
Campobello wants to control from the top but Soares keeps moving.
Soares is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Soares trying to control but Campobello is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Soares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soares has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Soares!
A very excited looking Andre Soares rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.