PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ash Camble (ranked 3541 p4p, 431 weight class) and Seth Sexton (ranked 4024 p4p, 484 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sexton's choice of entrance music: I'm too sexy - Right Said Fred. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Camble
vs
Sexton

199 cm
27
198 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

188 cm
24
202 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ash Camble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Sexton!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camble throws a poor cross that misses

and Sexton counters with a shoot takedown. Camble fights it but they end up in guard.
Camble seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sexton tries to free his leg and advance position but Camble is retaining full guard.
Sexton keeps trying to improve his position.
Sexton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Camble is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sexton is controlling him.
Camble can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sexton controls the pace.
Camble lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton cracks Camble with a solid left hand.
Sexton trying to control but Camble is working from the bottom.
Sexton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble can't keep his opponent in guard - Sexton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Sexton seems to be working for a kimura but Camble defends the submission attempt.
Camble is looking for a sweep. Sexton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camble holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Sexton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sexton is controlling the pace.

Sexton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camble has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sexton thows a huge punch but Camble dodges it nicely.

Sexton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Camble defends it well.
Sexton wants to free his trapped foot but Camble is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sexton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sexton is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble controlling the position for now.
Sexton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Camble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sexton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Camble's head.
Sexton trying to control the pace.
Sexton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sexton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Camble defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Camble wants to control but Sexton is keeping busy.
Camble avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sexton.
Sexton thows a huge punch but Camble dodges it nicely.
Camble is holding on to half guard well.
Sexton prevents Camble from improving his position.

Sexton is looking for a kimura but Camble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sexton to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sexton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sexton throws a sloppy strike and Camble uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Camble has ended up in Sexton's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Sexton dominated that round.
That's time! Camble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sexton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Camble as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Camble wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sexton lands a slapping body shot.
Sexton tries to clinch
and Camble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sexton misses with a straight left.
Sexton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sexton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sexton looks to score with a jab to the body but Camble is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Camble tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sexton throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Camble misses its intended target.
Sexton looks to land a left hand but Camble moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Seth Sexton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sexton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Camble actively working from the bottom here.
Sexton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Sexton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Camble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sexton.
Camble wants to get back to full guard.
Camble wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sexton is looking to take a break and control but Camble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Camble is in trouble now - Sexton has advanced to mount!
Camble stops Sexton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sexton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sexton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camble is looking to escape.
Camble is looking to improve his position but Sexton isn't that keen on the idea.

Sexton working for a submission but Camble is keeping him at bay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Camble wants to get back to full guard.

Sexton 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.
Sexton not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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.
Camble trying to control from the bottom.
Camble avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sexton.
Sexton throwing shots but Camble is blocking nicely.
Camble flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Camble wants to control but Sexton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sexton with the ground and pound but Camble uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camble is trying to keep Sexton in close.

Camble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sexton defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sexton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camble.
Camble looks to land a left hand but Sexton moved out of range nicely.
Camble takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camble throws a lazy right hand but Sexton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camble looks to land a left hand but Sexton moved out of range nicely.
Camble avoids the head kick by Sexton.
Camble wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sexton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camble.
Camble ducks under a wild hook from Sexton.
Camble was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sexton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camble manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Camble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Sexton.
Camble looks to throw the jab but Sexton is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sexton.

Camble gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sexton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Camble keeping moving, preventing Sexton from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton tries to free his leg and advance position but Camble is retaining full guard.
Sexton wants to control from the top but Camble keeps moving.
Sexton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sexton postures up.
Camble keeping moving, preventing Sexton from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Camble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sexton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sexton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sexton wants to control from the top but Camble keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camble just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Camble misses its intended target.
Sexton lands a nice shot that snaps Camble's head back.

Sexton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camble, pushing him back against the cage.
Camble is pressed up against the cage. Sexton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Camble down to the mat. Camble avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good leg kick by Sexton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sexton misses with a head kick.
Camble moves away from the strike by Sexton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton wants to clinch
and Camble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sexton lands with a nice body punch.
Sexton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camble throwing a counter right hand but Sexton manages to avoid it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sexton.
Camble gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Seth Sexton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Camble works his way to full guard. Good work.
Camble can't keep his opponent in guard - Sexton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sexton is taking a breather. Camble says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Camble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camble wants to get back to his feet.
Camble is looking to control Sexton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camble avoid being mounted?
Seth Sexton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ash Camble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camble is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Sexton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sexton 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Sexton!
After winning the bout, Seth Sexton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.