PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Powers
vs
Campos

187 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

150 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sebastian Campos!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Campos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Campos is keen to just control but Powers is a slippery customer.
Powers trying to hold on to Campos's head to control him but Campos postures up.
Campos is trying to control. Powers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Campos trying to mount his opponent but Powers defends it.
Campos is thwarting Powers's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers wants to improve his position but Campos is controlling well.
Campos trying to mount his opponent but Powers defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Powers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Powers won't allow Campos to pass to mount.

Campos seems to be working for a kimura but Powers defends the submission attempt.
Campos is controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Powers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Campos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Campos's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Campos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Powers's arms.
Powers missing with punches from the back.
Campos is really stuck here.
Campos staying busy and making it hard for Powers to control.
Campos is really stuck here.
Powers is trying to stick to Campos's back but Campos is turning into Powers. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Powers's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Campos.
Campos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powers is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Campos wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.
Powers can't keep his opponent in guard - Campos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Campos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Campos seems to be looking for submissions.

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.
Powers trying to control but Campos postures up.
Powers is looking for a sweep. Campos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Powers is pressing down on Campos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powers is keeping the position for now.
Campos controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Campos dominated that round.
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.

Campos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Campos lands in his opponent's guard.
Powers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campos is one step ahead there.
Sebastian Campos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powers looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos is looking to pass into half guard but Powers pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Powers is in guard.

Campos tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Powers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Powers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Powers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos wants to sweep here but Powers controlling him for the moment.
Campos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Campos wants to sweep but no luck.

Campos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Powers is aware though and is defending well.
Powers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Powers preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.

Campos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Powers passes into half guard.
Powers wants to take a breather but Campos is having none of it.
Powers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Powers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Campos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandon Powers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campos has his takedown stuffed

and Powers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Campos is breathing heavily.
Powers controlling the action here.
Powers wants to pass the guard but Campos is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control from half guard but Campos is working away.
Powers is really struggling to control Campos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Campos is trying is best to control the position here.
Powers prevents Campos from improving his position.
Campos moves into full guard.

Campos has his foot on Powers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powers works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Campos wants to sweep but no luck.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Campos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campos looking for a sweep. Not yet Campos, not yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Powers tries to land a leg kick but Campos saw it coming and moves away.
Campos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Powers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandon Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Campos.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A left and a right from Powers both land. Nice combination.
Powers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Campos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Powers's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Powers dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Campos looks for a takedown but Powers sprawls well.
As Campos looks to move away, Powers throws a big counter combo but Campos just gets out of the way.
Campos's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Campos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Campos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Powers.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Campos.
Powers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Campos.

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

Powers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campos wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.
Campos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos stopping the sweep attempt from Powers.
Campos's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos preventing the sweep.
Campos wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Powers keeping full guard, as Campos tries to pass.
Campos wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Campos passes Powers's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Campos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Campos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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.

Campos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Powers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Powers is trying to maintain the position but Campos is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campos.
Brandon Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Campos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Powers defends it nicely.
Powers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Powers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Campos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Powers pinned against the cage. Powers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Campos shoots in but no luck this time.
Campos misses with a takedown attempt
and Campos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Powers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Campos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Powers wants to stand but Campos is controlling his arm.
Campos is looking to regain half guard here but Powers keeps moving and retains side control.
Powers tries to stand but Campos is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers working the ground and pound.
Campos is trying to escape the position but Powers is controlling the position.
Powers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Campos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Powers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Powers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Powers!