PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Fowler (ranked 6465 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karson Campbell (ranked 4199 p4p, 531 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fowler
vs
Campbell

164 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Floyd Fowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karson Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fowler gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Fowler jumps guard and drags Campbell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fowler is pulling down on Campbell's head to control his posture.
Fowler working a defensive guard here.
Campbell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fowler is keeping the position for now.
Campbell throwing strikes but missing.
Campbell preventing the sweep.
Fowler pulls Campbell in close to his closed guard and prevents Campbell from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fowler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campbell manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fowler is standing up over Campbell. Campbell looks to escape but Fowler dives into side control.
Campbell trying his best to control but Fowler has mounted him.
Campbell is trying to escape the mount.
Fowler avoids the attempt from Campbell to control.
Campbell is desperately trying to improve his position but Fowler has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Campbell tries to hold on but Fowler postures up.
Fowler landing strikes from the mount.
Fowler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fowler avoids the attempt from Campbell to control.
Campbell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Campbell tries to hold on but Fowler pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to reverse the position but Fowler maintains control.
Fowler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Campbell looks a forlorn figure.
Campbell is working to get back to half guard.
Fowler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Campbell?
Fowler seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Campbell is holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to hold on but Fowler pushes him away.
Campbell flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fowler takes Campbell's back.
Fowler throwing sloppy strikes.
Fowler throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Campbell just trying to survive but Fowler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Campbell tries to roll but Fowler sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Fowler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fowler looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.
Fowler misses with a takedown attempt

and Campbell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Campbell.
Campbell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Campbell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fowler or not.
Campbell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell stalls.

Fowler jumps guard and drags Campbell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Fowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fowler is trying to control the position but Campbell postures up.
Fowler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Fowler striking off his back but it's not causing Campbell any problems.
Fowler is striking from the bottom but Campbell uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

Campbell escapes and gets back to his feet.
Fowler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Campbell moves into the clinch.
Campbell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Campbell is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Campbell.
Campbell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Floyd Fowler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karson Campbell.
Campbell jumps guard but Fowler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Campbell scores with a shoulder strike.
Fowler has Campbell pushed against the cage.
Campbell can't break the clinch.

Campbell successfully pulls guard.
Fowler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Campbell's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Floyd Fowler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campbell wants to control the position but Fowler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Fowler gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Campbell moves into range and clinches up with Fowler.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fowler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell wants a takedown.
Campbell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Campbell fails to pull guard.
Fowler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Campbell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fowler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campbell working hard to break the clinch.
Fowler prevents Campbell from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karson Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fowler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fowler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fowler shoots for a double leg takedown but Campbell sprawls well. He's pushed Fowler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Fowler backs off Campbell throws a huge counter combo but Fowler manages to avoid it all.

Fowler moves into the clinch.
Fowler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Campbell.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Fowler has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell wants a takedown.
Floyd Fowler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karson Campbell.
Campbell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fowler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Fowler.
Campbell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Campbell stuffs the takedown attempt from Fowler. Fowler gets slowly back to his feet.

Campbell gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to stall but Fowler improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Fowler.
Campbell tries to land knees in the clinch but Fowler avoids the damage to the body.
Fowler avoiding damage as Campbell throws knees to the body.
Campbell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Campbell is working for takedown but Fowler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Campbell wants a takedown.
Campbell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campbell jumps guard but Fowler stands there with Campbell around his waist. Campbell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Fowler breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fowler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fowler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Campbell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fowler distracts Campbell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fowler manages to pass to side control.
Fowler winds up and cracks Campbell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Campbell actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Fowler.
Fowler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fowler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fowler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fowler thows a huge punch but Campbell dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Fowler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fowler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Fowler!