PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kia Nav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlixto Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nav
vs
Campana

150 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kia Nav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlixto Campana!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nav will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Campana as Nav shoots in.

Nav closes the distance and pushes Campana back into the cage.
Nav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nav's elbow.
Campana has a couple of punches blocked by Nav.
Nav with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nav blocking some punches.
Campana misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campana swings wildly with an uppercut but Nav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nav changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Campana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kia Nav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nav doesn't manage to clinch there - Campana circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nav throws a combination that misses

and Campana counters with a single leg into guard. Nav didn't expect that.
Campana preventing the sweep.
Nav controls Campana momentarily but Campana frees himself.
Campana stays in close to Nav's body and controls the position.
Campana looking to pass the guard.
Campana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Campana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Campana stopping the sweep attempt from Nav.
Campana postures up.
Nav keeping moving, preventing Campana from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nav shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campana as he avoids it easily.
Campana throws a jab but it's blocked by Nav.
A little feinted left hand from Nav on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nav is looking to clinch.
And Campana tries to counter it with a takedown but Nav pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Campana misses with a wild body shot.
Campana swats away the attempt to clinch by Nav.
Nav shoots in for a takedown but Campana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nav is looking to clinch but Campana is avoiding it.
Nav shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nav fails with the takedown.
And Campana tries to counter it with a takedown but Nav pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kia Nav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campana misses the body punch
and Nav counters with a one-two to the body.
Nav moves out of range of the strikes.
Campana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campana throws a body punch but Nav moves out of range.
Campana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nav was well out of range. Poor timing from Campana.
Campana stuffs the takedown.
Nav misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campana throws a shot from downtown. Nav moves away and avoids it.
Campana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nav.
Nav fails with a takedown attempt.
Nav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nav.
Campana is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nav rather than just go for the knockout.
Nav slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlixto Campana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Horrible takedown attempt by Nav or perhaps it was just good defense by Campana, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nav.
Nav shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Campana counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kia Nav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campana wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nav throws a leg kick that is checked

so Campana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Nav scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A low kick from Nav is predictable there

and Campana counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nav!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campana trying to control the action but Nav is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana slows the pace down.
Campana looks up at the clock and then as Nav takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Campana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Campana wants to control but Nav is keeping him busy.
Nav regains half guard there - taking advantage of Campana's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Campana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nav. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Campana trying to control from half guard but Nav is working away.
Campana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nav's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Campana is looking to take a break and control but Nav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Campana there.
Nav is staying active underneath Campana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campana throwing shots but Nav is blocking nicely.
Nav wants to control but Campana is keeping busy.
Campana is looking to take a break and control but Nav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nav.
Nice sprawl there from Campana as Nav shoots in.
Campana looks to score with a jab to the body but Nav is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nav looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Campana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Decent striking displayed by Campana there.
Nav throws a leg kick

and Campana counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nav is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carlixto Campana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Campana distracts Nav with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nav might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Campana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nav being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Campana has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlixto Campana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Nav looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Campana looks to throw the jab but Nav is out of range.
Carlixto Campana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nav shoots for a takedown but Campana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Campana keeps the fight on the outside.
Campana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campana.
It looked like Nav was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nav misses with a takedown
and Campana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kia Nav. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana misses with an uppercut
and Nav counters with a series of strikes. Campana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Campana connects with a looping right hand.
Nav misses with a body kick.
Campana dodges the punch combination from Nav.
Nav tries to clinch there but Campana circles away.
Nav tries to close the distance and clinch but Campana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campana manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Campana.
Nav swings widly with a right hand

and Campana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nav's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nav lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nav won't allow Campana to sweep him here.
Campana trying to keep a closed guard but Nav is proving a slippery customer.
Campana seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Campana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana keeping moving, preventing Nav from controlling successfully.
Nav is really struggling to control Campana but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nav preventing the sweep.

Nav stands and steps away. Campana gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Campana takes a swing at Nav's ribcage but misses.
Campana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kia Nav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big left from Campana misses.

Campana moves into range and clinches up with Nav.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nav.
Nav tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Campana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Campana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Campana breaks the clinch.
Nav shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campana but Campana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Campana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlixto Campana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Campana 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlixto Campana!