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Event: MMMA Clown Caos 27     
Date:   Nov 22, 2017
#R1#
A jab from Campion finds it's way through Venczel's defenses.
Venczel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Venczel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Venczel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Campion looks to throw the jab but Venczel is out of range.
A jab from Venczel misses. #CL2#
Venczel clinches up with Campion and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Campion decides to pull guard.
Venczel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Venczel is working Campion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Venczel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campion wants to sweep but no luck.
Venczel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Venczel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Campion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Venczel trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom.
Venczel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Venczel throwing strikes but missing.
Venczel throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venczel distracts Campion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Venczel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Venczel trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Venczel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Venczel has managed to get both his arms back between Campion's legs - danger averted.
Venczel trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom.
Venczel stopping the sweep attempt from Campion.
Venczel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Venczel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Venczel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Campion's head.
Campion is trying to control the position but Venczel postures up.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Venczel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Campion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Venczel.
Campion trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venczel throws a jab when Campion was well out of range.
Campion wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Campion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Venczel throws a jab but it's blocked by Campion.
Campion walks into a left hand.
Campion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venczel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Campion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Venczel misses with a body shot.
Campion throws a combination. Venczel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Venczel throws a lazy right hand but Campion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4##TD#
Campion gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Campion thows an elbow strike that misses. Venczel gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Campion doesn't seem too bothered but Venczel quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Campion is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Campion really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zsiga Venczel!
During a confident post fight interview, Zsiga Venczel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Thomas Campion stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.

 

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 23     
Date:   Oct 11, 2017
#R1#
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Campion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dela Cruz shoots for a takedown but Campion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Campion swivels and escapes.
Campion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.#TD2#
Dela Cruz drives through with a takedown into Campion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Campion wriggles free and stands up.
Dela Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Campion gets double underhooks and turns Dela Cruz into the cage.
Campion is looking to counter the offense by Dela Cruz and move into the clinch.
Campion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campion moves to clinch but Dela Cruz breaks away #TD2#
and Dela Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dela Cruz.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Campion looking for a sweep. Not yet Campion, not yet.
Campion is trying to control the position but Dela Cruz postures up. #T1#
Campion wants to get back to his feet but Dela Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Campion looking for a sweep. Not yet Campion, not yet.
Campion seems keen to control Dela Cruz's posture.
Campion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Campion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dela Cruz is one step ahead there.
Dela Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Campion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dela Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Dela Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Campion's legs - danger averted.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Campion keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dela Cruz preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Campion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Campion looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dela Cruz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dela Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Campion is trying to maintain the position but Dela Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Campion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campion is trying to control but can't.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Campion is defending well.
Dela Cruz controlling the pace. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Campion taking some punishment here, with Dela Cruz in his half guard.
Dela Cruz content to control rather than advance.
Dela Cruz is looking to stall here but Campion recovers full guard. #SUB#
Dela Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campion controls Dela Cruz momentarily but Dela Cruz frees himself.
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 Thomas Campion will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dela Cruz has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Campion napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Campion throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Campion lands a jab to the head.
Campion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas Campion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Campion as Dela Cruz shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dela Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Campion, which made it look bad.
Thomas Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Dela Cruz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Campion as Dela Cruz shoots in.
Dela Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Campion, looking for a takedown. Dela Cruz pushes Campion against the cage but Campion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Campion fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Dela Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dela Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Campion.
Campion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Campion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dela Cruz controls the pace.
Campion tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Dela Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Campion's legs - danger averted.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Dela Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Campion wants to sweep here but Dela Cruz controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Campion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campion wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dela Cruz is now in half guard. #T3#
Dela Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Campion defends it. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Cruz.
Campion is looking to control Dela Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campion avoid being mounted?
Campion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dela Cruz. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dela Cruz is keen to just control but Campion is a slippery customer.
Campion is trying to stand up here but Dela Cruz is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Campion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown.
Campion misses with a head kick.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campion as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Campion to score with a decent uppercut.
Dela Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Campion dominated that second round.
That's time! Campion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dela Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Campion. Campion maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Dela Cruz decides to pull guard.
Campion postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campion looking to sit in guard and control but Dela Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Campion working for a triangle but Dela Cruz defends it easily.
Dela Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Dela Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Campion trying to control the position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dela Cruz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Campion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Campion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campion trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Campion has picked Dela Cruz up and slammed him! Dela Cruz can't keep hold of the triangle and Campion manages to pass to side control!
Dela Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Campion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dela Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Campion wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Dela Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dela Cruz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Campion lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Campion scores with a couple of short elbows.
Campion working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Campion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dela Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Mauricio Dela Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Campion working the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Campion lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dela Cruz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Campion lands some shots froms side control.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Campion control the position. #T4#
Dela Cruz wants to control but Campion postures up.
Thomas Campion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Campion decides to stand back up. Campion steps back and let's Dela Cruz get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Campion's waist but Campion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dela Cruz off to one side.
Dela Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Campion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dela Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dela Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Dela Cruz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campion pinned against the cage. Campion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Campion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Campion 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Campion!

Thomas Campion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: MMMA 38 Steve vs Legstrong     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1#
Bezoink throws a leg kick but Campion checks it.
Bezoink throws a hook but Campion avoids it easily.
Bezoink lands with an overhand left.
Bezoink throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Campion throws a combination that misses
and Bezoink counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bezoink throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Campion. #CL2#
Campion clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion is working for takedown but Bezoink is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bezoink prevents a body shot from Campion. #BC#
Bezoink manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Campion is looking to clinch.
Campion misses with a takedown
and Bezoink counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Campion thinking.
Campion shoots in but no luck this time.
Ernie Bezoink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Campion.
Campion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Bezoink.
Bezoink closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bezoink lands a lovely overhand right.
Bezoink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bezoink throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Campion counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Campion is standing up over Bezoink. Bezoink looks to escape but Campion dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR#
Bezoink is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
Campion has an Americana. Bezoink didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Campion is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Campion hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thomas Campion!
A victorious Thomas Campion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: MMMA 31: Booney Vs Stenson     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1#
Campion lands a slapping body shot.
Campion shoots in but no luck this time.
Rekis has his takedown stuffed
and Campion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Campion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Campion keeps the fight on the outside.
Campion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rekis.
A counter left hand to the body from Campion misses its target.
John Rekis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rekis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Campion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Campion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rekis dives in and grabs Campion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campion pushes down on Rekis's head and hops out.
Thomas Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rekis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rekis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Campion takes the fight into the clinch.
Rekis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Campion fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Rekis darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Campion counters with a takedown into side control.
Rekis parries the strikes from Campion easily there. Campion is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rekis to escape. #SUB#
Campion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rekis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Campion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rekis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Campion landing strikes.
Rekis trying to remain calm as Campion controls from the top position.#T2#
Rekis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Campion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rekis wants to get back to his feet but Campion drags him back down.#SUB#
Campion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rekis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Campion has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Campion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rekis dives in and grabs Campion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campion pushes down on Rekis's head and hops out.
Rekis wants to clinch up but Campion keeps it at a distance.
Rekis walks into a stiff left hand from Campion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rekis tries to clinch up
and Campion counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Rekis shoots in looking for a takedown but Campion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rekis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Campion misses with the combination.
Rekis fails with the takedown#TD#
and Campion counters with a single leg into guard. Rekis didn't expect that.
Campion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rekis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rekis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rekis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rekis 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.
Campion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Rekis keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Rekis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Campion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rekis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rekis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Campion has Rekis in his guard.#REVB#
Rekis throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campion trying to keep a closed guard but Rekis is proving a slippery customer.
Rekis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rekis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Campion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rekis falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Campion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Campion. #ES2#
Rekis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Campion off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Campion throws a series of punches but Rekis avoids them all with ease.
Rekis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Campion.
Rekis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rekis throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Campion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Campion is working for a kimura but Rekis is defending it quite comfortably.
Campion is thwarting Rekis's attempts to control the position.
Rekis is trying to get back to full guard.
Campion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rekis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
Campion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Campion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Campion trying to control from half guard but Rekis is working away.
Campion wants to stand up but Rekis has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Campion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rekis can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Rekis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Campion is trying to work for a kimura but Rekis is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rekis tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.
Rekis trying to control but Campion postures up. #SUB#
Campion is working for a submission of some sort.
Campion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campion stops Rekis from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Campion.
Campion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rekis's head. #T3#
Campion is trying to control the action in half guard but Rekis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Campion lands a nice short elbow.
Rekis controlling the position for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Campion lands a nice short elbow.
Rekis wants to control but Campion is keeping busy.
Rekis has hold of Campion's hands but Campion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rekis is refusing to be controlled, as Campion sits in half guard.
Campion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rekis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Campion there. #T4#
Campion prevents Rekis from improving his position.
Rekis manages to get to full guard.
Rekis has momentary wrist control but Campion slips an elbow through the middle.
Rekis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Campion looking to sit in guard and control but Rekis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rekis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rekis tries to free his leg and advance position but Campion is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Campion dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Campion tries to close the distance and clinch but Rekis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Campion closes the distance and pushes Rekis back into the cage.
Rekis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rekis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Campion prevents the takedown attempt.
Rekis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thomas Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rekis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rekis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rekis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Campion. #BC#
Campion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Campion's corner calls for a 1-2. Campion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Campion doesn't manage to clinch there - Rekis circles away.
Rekis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Campion defends it nicely.
Rekis dives in and grabs Campion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campion pushes down on Rekis's head and hops out.
Thomas Campion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rekis throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Campion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Campion.
Campion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Campion throwing strikes but missing.
Campion wants to control from the top but Rekis keeps moving. #T2#
Campion won't allow Rekis to get back to his feet.
Campion landing with the ground and pound.
Rekis wants to stand but Campion is controlling the position.
Campion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rekis looking to control.
Campion content to stall in guard here.
Campion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rekis is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Rekis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rekis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rekis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Rekis drives through with a takedown into Campion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rekis is standing up over Campion. Campion looks to escape but Rekis dives into side control. #REVR#
Rekis is looking to take a break and control but Campion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas Campion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Rekis just content to control the position.
Thomas Campion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Campion explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rekis.
John Rekis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rekis falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Campion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campion is taking a breather. Rekis 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rekis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rekis missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Campion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Campion 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Campion!

Thomas Campion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
John Rekis spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!!!'.

 

Event: RFL 27: Claudiano vs Santos     
Date:   May 24, 2017
#R1#
American avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campion wants it to stay on the feet.
Campion misses with a double jab.
American lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Campion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Campion with the ground and pound but American regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Campion wants to stand up but American is controlling the position.
American tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.#SUB2#
American actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Campion has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
American tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.#T1#
American trying to control here.
American wants to improve his position but Campion is controlling well. #SUB#
Campion seems to be working for a kimura but American defends the submission attempt.
Campion tries to stand and escape but American is controlling the position.
Campion wants to free his trapped foot but American is holding on for dear life with his legs.
American is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Campion takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Campion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
American looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
American is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Campion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Campion's back!
American lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
American lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Campion hold on?!
American lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Campion hold on?!
Campion wants to control his opponent's hands but American gets his hands free.
Campion staying busy and making it hard for American to control.
American is hanging on to Campion's back as he tries to escape.
American lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campion manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Campion.
Campion working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells American's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
American is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
American trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
American pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Campion is keeping the position for now.
American with a flurry of punches that miss.
American throws a strike but Campion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB#
Campion 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.
American bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campion's guard. #REVB#
Campion wants to improve his position but instead American has moved into half guard. #T4#
American sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campion defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campion trying to control from the bottom.
American scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
American moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Campion.
American scoring with punches from side control.
American wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campion keeps working.
American in side control, throwing shots but Campion defends.
American throwing strikes but Campion manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campion throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but All American will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Campion misses with a combination
and Campion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
American uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Campion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
American lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campion circles away quickly and effectively.
Campion walks into a stiff left hand from American.
The fighters circle momentarily. American darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Campion misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from American misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
American clobbers Campion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some wild striking there from Campion. #TD2#
American shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Campion is trying to defend but American finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Campion manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. American keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
American is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
American tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Campion lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
American gets back to full guard.
American is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Campion is looking to control American's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campion avoid being mounted?
American is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
American throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
American scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Campion is trying to stand.
Campion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. American is working away from the top position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Campion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but American pulls his head out easily.
Campion blocking the ground and pound attempt from American.
Campion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with American in particular looking to stall.
American is thwarting Campion's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Campion wants to improve his position but American is controlling well.
American is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Campion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but American pulls his head out easily.
Campion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
American works over Campion with some ground and pound from guard.
American lands a couple of digs.
American works over Campion with some ground and pound from guard.
Campion throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T4#
American in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campion looking to hit a scissor sweep but American is one step ahead there.
American sitting in guard, not really doing much.
American throws an elbow that misses. Campion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in American's guard. Nice move by Campion!#REVR#
American tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but All American will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
American will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
American fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Campion misses the target.
American scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
American is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campion. #CL#
American tries to keep at a distance but Campion has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Campion lands a takedown into guard.
American bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campion's guard. #REVB##T1#
American working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Campion's head.
American trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
American throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
American stands up over Campion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
American is pushing down on Campion's leg trying to pass to half guard. Campion is fighting to maintain full guard but American has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
American is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Campion pushes American off looking to stand but American dives back in and keeps control.
American takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Campion controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Campion is pressing down on American's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
American with a nice head shot there.
American wants to control from the top but Campion keeps moving.
Campion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
All American has got the better of the ground game so far.
Campion striking off his back but it's not causing American any problems.
American wants to control from the top but Campion keeps moving.
American in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
American connects with a couple of short punches.
Campion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in American's guard. #REVR#
Campion working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of American's head.#T3#
Campion throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
American is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campion defends well.
American has a closed guard, preventing Campion from standing up.
American tries to land a sweep but no joy.
All American is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Campion trying to control but American is working from the bottom.
American has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
American looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Campion connects with a couple of short punches.
American trying to keep a closed guard but Campion is proving a slippery customer.
Campion pushes down on American's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Campion prevents American from improving his position.
Campion seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Campion seems to be working for a kimura but American defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Campion is looking for a kimura but American is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campion to get the leverage.
Thomas Campion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
American moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Campion.
I think American 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... All American!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, All American made sure he mentioned Mohito Fightwear (Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Thomas Campion was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.

 

Event: RFL 24: Kriel vs Murhaa     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1##TD#
Campion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aye napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Campion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Campion tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Campion postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've been hearing good reports from Campion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Campion is looking to take a break and control but Aye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aye can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Campion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aye managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Campion. #T1#
The ground and pound from Campion seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Campion is trying to get an arm triangle but Aye is defending well.
Aye tries to improve position but can't.
Campion working away.#SUB#
Campion is trying to get an arm triangle but Aye is defending well.
Campion is working Aye over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aye manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aye trying to hold on to Campion's head to control him but Campion postures up.
Aye regains full guard. Nicely done.
Campion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aye keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Campion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Aye trying to control the position here.
Campion content to stall in guard here.
Campion wants to pass the guard but Aye is keeping the position.
Campion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campion preventing the sweep.
Campion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Campion trying to control but Aye is working from the bottom.
Aye pulls Campion in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Campion passes Aye's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Campion working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Campion seems content to control.
Aye taking some punishment here, with Campion in his half guard. #SUB#
Campion is working for a submission of some sort.
Campion lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aye is trying to control but can't.
Campion wants to take a breather but Aye is having none of it.
Campion working over Aye with some ground and pound. Aye looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Campion misses with a head shot. Aye uses the momentum to regain guard.
Campion looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Aye has his foot on Campion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campion works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Campion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aye managing to control the position.
Campion working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aye's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aye is trying to control the position but Campion postures up.
Aye has his hands on Campion's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Campion drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aye dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Campion dominated that round.
That's time! Campion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Campion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aye's guard.#SUB2#
Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Aye's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion wants to control from the top but Aye keeps moving.
Aye can't keep his opponent in guard - Campion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Campion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aye is just riding it out for now. Campion eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion wants to take a breather but Aye is having none of it. #T1#
Campion is really struggling to control Aye but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Campion is working away from the top position though.
Campion lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Campion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aye gets full guard.
Aye seems keen to control Campion's posture.#SUB2#
Aye has his foot on Campion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campion works his way back into a safe position though.
Aye bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campion's guard. #REVB#
Campion wants to sweep but no luck.
Campion trying to keep a closed guard but Aye is proving a slippery customer.
Aye looking to sit in guard and control but Campion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Aye can't keep his opponent in guard - Campion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Campion wants to work for an arm triangle but Aye is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Campion throws a strike but Aye avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Campion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aye can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Aye has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Campion doesn't defend quickly enough and Aye has managed to lock this one up! Can Campion escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Aye on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shogan Aye!
Our winner, Shogan Aye, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Thomas Campion stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.

 

Event: RFL 020 Business vs Kuklinsky     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Campion staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Dubrov.
Dubrov misses with a low kick.
Campion is looking for a counter combo.
Campion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dubrov as he avoids it easily.
Campion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dubrov.
Dubrov jabs at Campion's body.
Dubrov connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dubrov.
Pavel Dubrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Dubrov.
Dubrov throws the left hand but Campion avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Campion has been cut.
Dubrov misses with a looping left.
Campion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Campion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Dubrov tenderised Campion's leg. Campion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dubrov has Campion up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Campion wants to take the fight to the mat but Dubrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dubrov lands a nice uppercut.
Campion tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubrov working Campion over with knees to the body.
Dubrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dubrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Dubrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campion backwards.
Dubrov lands a shoulder strike.
Dubrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dubrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dubrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Campion is defending well for now.
Dubrov lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campion struggles to land a body shot inside as Dubrov controls his hands.
Dubrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dubrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Campion.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Campion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dubrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dubrov landing knees to the head.
Campion can't get the takedown.
Campion is breathing heavily.
Campion is looking for a takedown.
Dubrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Campion has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Dubrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dubrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Campion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dubrov.
Dubrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Campion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dubrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Dubrov throws a low kick but Campion avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dubrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Campion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dubrov but Dubrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3##CL2#
Dubrov moves into range and clinches up with Campion.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Campion can't get the takedown.
Campion managing to block the knees to the body from Dubrov.
Dubrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Campion avoids it.
Campion managing to block the knees to the body from Dubrov.
Dubrov lands a body shot.
Dubrov misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Campion turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Campion manages to end up in side control.
Dubrov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Campion off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubrov keeps control of the position as Campion tries to break free.
Dubrov throwing sloppy strikes. #T4#
Dubrov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campion trying to control but not successfully.
Campion is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Dubrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Campion's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dubrov cracks the inside of Campion's front leg.
Campion shoots in looking for a takedown. Dubrov tries to sprawl out of it but Campion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dubrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Campion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dubrov as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Campion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Campion blocks with his arms.
Dubrov landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Campion blocks with his arms.
Dubrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dubrov missing with knees to the body.
Campion jumps guard but Dubrov stands there with Campion around his waist. Campion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubrov lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Dubrov stops a takedown attempt from Campion.
Dubrov misses with a punch to the body.
Dubrov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dubrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Campion.
Campion takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dubrov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Campion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Campion blocks with his arms.
Campion goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dubrov prevents it.
Campion takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dubrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Campion blocks it with crossed arms.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Dubrov landing knees to the head.
Dubrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campion backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campion can't get the takedown.
Dubrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Campion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dubrov fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Dubrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dubrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Campion.
Dubrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dubrov connects with a right hand. Campion shakes it off.
Thomas Campion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dubrov misses with a left hand
and Campion counters with a three punch combo that has Dubrov backing up. Dubrov nods at Campion to acknowledge the strikes.
Dubrov cracks Campion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dubrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Campion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Campion keeps the fight on the outside.
Dubrov wants to land a leg kick but Campion is out of range.
Good shot there by Dubrov.#T3#
A low kick from Dubrov is predictable there #TD#
and Campion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Campion stops Dubrov from getting back to his feet.
Campion trying to control the pace.
Campion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Campion trying to control from Dubrov's half guard. Dubrov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubrov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Dubrov 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.
Dubrov wants to stand but Campion is controlling the position. #T4#
Campion looking to sit in guard and control but Dubrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Campion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dubrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dubrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dubrov won't allow Campion to get back to his feet.
Dubrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Dubrov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Campion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dubrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Dubrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Campion's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Campion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dubrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Campion avoids the body shot from Dubrov.
Dubrov lands with a good body shot.
Campion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dubrov cracks the inside of Campion's front leg.
Dubrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Dubrov misses #TD#
so Campion counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Campion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Campion postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dubrov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Campion, into his guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dubrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SU2#
Dubrov stands up from Campion's guard - Dubrov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Campion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Campion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick from Dubrov misses.
Dubrov connects with a body shot that sends Campion's belly button to the back.
Dubrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Campion's sensitive parts.
Pavel Dubrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dubrov.
Campion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Campion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dubrov throws out the jab.
Dubrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Campion's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#CL2#
Dubrov clinches.
Dubrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Campion.
Dubrov is pressed up against the cage. Campion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dubrov down to the mat. Dubrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Campion closes the distance and clinches up with Dubrov, looking for a takedown. Campion pushes Dubrov against the cage but Dubrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dubrov.
Dubrov scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Dubrov.
Dubrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dubrov misses with an uppercut
and Campion counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Campion takes one to the side of the head.
Dubrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dubrov slips a jab and a cross from Campion.
Dubrov wants to counter with a clinch but Campion pushes him away.
Pavel Dubrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dubrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dubrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Campion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubrov. #CL2#
Dubrov has closed the distance and engaged Campion in a clinch.
Dubrov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Campion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Campion managing to block the knees to the body from Dubrov.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Dubrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Dubrov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dubrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Campion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dubrov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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!
Dubrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Campion. Campion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pavel Dubrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Dubrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Campion takes one on the button.
Campion moves in looking to clinch but Dubrov pushes him off.#CL2#
Dubrov clinches up against the cage.
Thomas Campion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dubrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Dubrov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Campion is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dubrov to the mat. Dubrov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dubrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Campion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dubrov.
Well, if Dubrov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SU2#
Dubrov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Dubrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dubrov 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Dubrov!

A very excited looking Pavel Dubrov 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.
Thomas Campion spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.

 

Event: RFL 014 Kjolby vs Smith     
Date:   Mar 15, 2017
#R1#
Franco misses with a takedown attempt
and Campion counters with a one-two to the body.
Campion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campion wants it to stay on the feet.
Campion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Franco.
Thomas Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Begbie Franco.
Franco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franco wants it to stay on the feet.
Franco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Campion defends it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franco is defended easily by Campion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Campion throws a big counter combination but Franco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Franco takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1##CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch.
Campion goes for a takedown attempt but Franco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Campion slaps away a takedown attempt from Franco, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Campion rushes Franco and presses him up against the cage.
Campion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Franco walks away with a smile on his face. Campion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Campion throws a body kick that misses.
As Campion backs off Franco throws a huge counter combo but Campion manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Campion moves into the clinch successfully.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Campion avoids the damage to the body.
Campion is working for takedown but Franco is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Campion gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Franco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Campion is controlling him.
Campion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Campion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Franco trying to control the position.
Campion looking to sit in guard and control but Franco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campion 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.
Campion is trying to control the position but Franco postures up. #T3#
Campion is looking to stand up but Franco isn't so interested in that idea.
Campion striking from the bottom.
Campion working a defensive guard here.
Campion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Campion can't keep his opponent in guard - Franco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Franco trying to control the action but Campion is working from the bottom.
Campion is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Campion tries to roll over but Franco keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Campion is working hard here to advance position.
Franco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Campion preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Campion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campion throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Campion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Campion leaves Franco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Franco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Campion trying to control but Franco postures up.
Franco is trying to control the action in half guard but Campion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Campion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franco can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Campion is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco.
Franco moves into full mount! Campion won't be happy about that! #T1#
Franco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Campion tries to control the position but Franco now has his back.
Franco controlling well, preventing Campion from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campion is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Franco.
Franco is trying to stick to Campion's back but Campion is turning into Franco. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Franco's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Campion.#T2#
Campion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Campion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Franco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Campion cracks Franco with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campion throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
Campion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Campion postures up and lands a big shot to Franco's brow.
Franco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Campion won't allow Franco to sweep him here.
Campion throwing strikes from guard but Franco blocks nicely.
Campion looking to pass the guard.
Franco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Campion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Campion stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Campion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franco.
Campion attempts a counter takedown but Franco avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Franco misses with a combination #TD#
and Campion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Franco!
Campion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franco keeps working. #SUB#
Campion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Campion goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Franco has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Campion but great work by Franco.#SU2#
Franco decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but Campion shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Campion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Begbie Franco.
Campion misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Campion will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Campion defends well and Franco ends up having to push Campion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Campion motions for Franco to come forward. Campion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Campion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franco!
Campion wants to control but Franco is keeping him busy.
Campion working the ground and pound from side control.
Franco is trying to improve his position.
Franco is not content to let Campion control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Franco is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Campion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Campion in side control lands a decent elbow.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Campion drags him back down.
Thomas Campion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campion lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Franco down.
Campion cracks Franco with a big right hand but Franco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Campion goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Franco has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Campion but great work by Franco.
Campion is trying to improve his position.
Campion is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Franco has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Campion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Franco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Campion trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion wants to get back to full guard.
Franco thows a huge punch but Campion dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Franco is continuing to stall.#T3#
Franco is trying to control. Campion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Campion is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Franco trying to control the pace.
Campion is trying to control but can't.
Franco is keen to just control but Campion is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Campion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Campion shoots in for a takedown but Franco shows good takedown defense.
Thomas Campion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franco dodges the punch combination from Campion.
Franco dives in and grabs Campion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campion pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.#TD#
Campion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Campion works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Franco is looking to regain half guard here but Campion keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco being controlled for a moment.
Begbie Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franco tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Campion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Campion 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Campion!

During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Campion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RFL 008 Ring Edition I     
Date:   Feb 22, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Campion rushes Muller and presses him up against the ropes.
Muller gets through Campion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
Muller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Campion.
Campion blocks an uppercut.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muller stops a takedown attempt from Campion.
Muller is pressed up against the ropes. Campion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muller down to the mat. Muller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bode Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Campion.
Muller sizes up Campion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Muller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller cracks Campion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Campion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Muller. #T1#
Campion throws a nice looking combination but Muller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muller lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Campion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Muller misses the target.
Campion tries to clinch there but Muller circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Muller misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Muller.
Campion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Muller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Campion has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Campion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Campion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Campion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muller but Muller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campion tries for a takedown but Muller circles away easily
and Muller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Muller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Muller misses.
Muller scores with a decent looking hook.
Campion throws a right and a left that Muller avoids nicely.
Campion shoots for a takedown but Muller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muller with a hook.
Muller connects with a right hand. Campion shakes it off.
Campion takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Campion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Muller trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Campion prevents Muller from improving his position.
Muller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Muller looking for a sweep. Not yet Muller, not yet.
Campion wants to stand but Muller has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Muller is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Muller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campion defends it easily.
Campion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campion manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Campion pulls Muller in to control the position.
Campion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Muller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Muller is proving hard to escape from.
Campion won't allow Muller to sweep him here.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Campion won't allow Muller to sweep him here.
Muller working a defensive guard but Campion passes into half guard.
Muller is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Campion is looking for a kimura but Muller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campion to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bode Muller 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.
#R2#
Muller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Campion is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campion.
A big right from Muller misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Muller as he connects with a hook.
Muller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion fails to land the takedown.
Bode Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Campion.
Campion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Muller.
No luck for Campion with that takedown attempt.
Muller looks to throw the jab but Campion is out of range.
Muller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Campion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bode Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campion avoids the body shot from Muller. #CL#
Muller clinches up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muller. #TD2#
Campion successfully pulls guard.
Muller trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom.
Campion can't keep his opponent in guard - Muller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Muller wants to control but Campion is keeping him busy.
Muller is nestled in close to Campion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Muller stalling away here and it's allowed Campion to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Muller landing some decent shots from guard.
Muller trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom.
Muller is in close to Campion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Campion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Muller trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom.
Muller passes Campion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Muller working the head and body with strikes.
Muller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campion keeps working.
Muller is nestled in close to Campion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Muller is keen to just control but Campion is a slippery customer.
Campion works his way to full guard. Good work.
Muller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Muller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Muller is looking to take a break and control but Campion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Campion taking some punishment here, with Muller in his half guard. #SUB#
Muller is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Campion still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Campion has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Muller is trying to control Campion's posture but Campion avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bode Muller dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Campion looks to clinch
and Muller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Campion's knee momentarily.
Campion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muller can pounce on him.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campion.
Campion feints the counter takedown.
Muller throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Campion counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Campion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Muller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Campion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Campion is looking for a kimura but Muller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campion to get the leverage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Campion lands with a punch from half guard.
Muller gets full guard.
Muller keeping full guard, as Campion tries to pass.
Campion stopping the sweep attempt from Muller.#T1#
Muller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campion won't allow Muller to sweep him here.
Campion wants to pass the guard but Muller is keeping the position.
Campion postures up in Muller's guard and throws a big left but Muller blocks it.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Muller trying to control the position.
Campion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Muller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muller's guard. #T2#
Muller manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Muller has his foot on Campion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campion works his way back into a safe position though.
Muller can't keep his opponent in guard - Campion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Muller is pressing down on Campion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Muller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campion defends it easily.#SUB#
Muller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Campion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campion can do to turn this around?#T3#
Campion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Muller trying to keep a closed guard but Campion is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Muller's legs - danger averted.
Campion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Campion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Campion preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Muller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campion. #T4#
Muller looking for a sweep. Not yet Muller, not yet.
Campion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campion trying to control but Muller is working from the bottom.
Campion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muller is keeping the position for now.
Muller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Thomas Campion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Campion actively working from the bottom here.
Thomas Campion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muller works his way into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bode Muller.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bode Muller!

Our winner, Bode Muller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Thomas Campion spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.

 

Event: UGD 27:Dykstra Vs Fist     
Date:   Oct 15, 2016
#R1#
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Campion looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Campion drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard.
Campion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campion cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Campion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campion works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Campion postures up.
Gracie managing to control the position.
Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Campion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campion works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Campion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campion is aware though and is defending well.
Campion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Campion tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie pulls Campion in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Campion tries to pass.
Campion throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Campion slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie is controlling Campion's trapped leg to prevent Campion from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Campion.
Gracie trying to control here. #SUB#
Campion is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Campion is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Campion.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Campion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Campion's back!
Gracie punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie is hanging on to Campion's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie lands a shot to the head.
Campion tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gracie landing with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Campion has been cut.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Campion is trapped and Gracie is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB2#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Campion is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gracie punches Campion on the ear.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campion is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a choke but Campion is defending well.
Campion covering up well under a series of strikes from Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksymilian Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Campion's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Campion rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Campion. #TD#
Campion jumps guard.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Campion has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Campion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Campion stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Campion connects with a couple of short punches.
Campion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Campion wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Campion working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Campion forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Campion lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie trying to control here. #SUB#
Campion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie trying to control here.
Campion is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gracie 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.
Campion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campion is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Campion is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Campion connects with a couple of short punches.
Campion trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campion tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campion defends well.
Campion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Campion is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Campion passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Campion is working for a submission of some sort.
Campion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Campion is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is pressing down on Campion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Campion preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is trying to keep Campion in close.
Campion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Campion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Campion's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Campion defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campion circles away quickly and effectively.
Campion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Gracie tries to work over Campion's front leg with a kick but Campion checks it.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Campion checks it #TD#
and Campion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.
Campion wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie wants to control but Campion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Campion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campion.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Campion not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Campion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campion trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Campion stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Campion chips away with some ground and pound.
Campion throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Thomas Campion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SU#
Campion gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Campion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Campion is now in half guard.
Campion is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie is looking to control Campion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SU#
Campion stands up from half guard.
Campion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Maksymilian Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Campion counters with a takedown into side control.
Campion trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Campion is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Campion decides to stand back up. #TD#
Campion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Campion is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Campion lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Campion there.
Campion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Campion prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Campion is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.
Campion working Gracie over with strikes.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Campion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Campion is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Campion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campion 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Campion!

During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Campion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Highland Games 204     
Date:   Sep 08, 2016
#R1##CL#
Campion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Campion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boucher after a bit of a struggle.
Campion looking for a takedown.
Campion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boucher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campion backwards.
Boucher swings wildly with an uppercut but Campion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boucher throws a punch but it's blocked by Campion.
We've been hearing reports that Campion has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Campion turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Campion manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Campion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boucher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion prevents Boucher from escaping the position.#SUB#
Campion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Campion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boucher has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Campion trying to control the action but Boucher is working from the bottom.
Boucher is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Campion asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Campion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boucher keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campion working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Campion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Campion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Campion throws a strike aimed at the side of Boucher's head but Boucher avoids it well.#SUB#
Campion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Campion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Boucher is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Campion has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boucher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Campion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boucher, who protects the arm well.
Boucher is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Campion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Campion postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Campion staying calm.
Campion lands a nice forearm strike.
Campion lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boucher down. #SUB#
Campion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Campion in side control, throwing shots but Boucher defends. #SU#
Campion stands up.
Boucher has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Campion is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Campion darts in and clinches Boucher up against the cage.#T4#
Campion pushes Boucher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boucher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boucher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boucher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boucher lands a left hand.
Campion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boucher pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Campion has Boucher up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boucher lands with a right to the head.
Boucher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Campion backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Campion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Campion clinches.
Campion blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Campion successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Campion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boucher defends well.#SU2#
Boucher stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Campion doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Boucher counters with a crisp one two that drops Campion! Boucher thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Campion to his feet! Campion is in big trouble!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion is holding his hands too far apart here. Boucher throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Campion is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Boucher!
Our winner, Roberto Boucher, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Thomas Campion was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.

 

Event: Highland Games 199     
Date:   Aug 11, 2016
#R1#
Bum jabs at Campion's body.
We've been hearing reports that Campion has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bum with a poor takedown
letting Campion counter with a right hand.
Bum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campion feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Bum misses.
Campion feinted with a counter takedown.
Campion stuffs the takedown attempt from Bum. Bum gets slowly back to his feet.
Campion tries to counter with a takedown but Bum is quick to defend against it.
Thomas Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beach Bum.
A left and a right from Bum both land. Nice combination.
Campion shoots for a double leg takedown but Bum sprawls well. He's pushed Campion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Campion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Campion throws a nice looking combination but Bum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bum throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Campion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bum looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
Campion stands up over Bum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1##SUB2#
Bum is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily.
Bum has momentary wrist control but Campion slips an elbow through the middle.
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Bum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Bum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campion defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campion defends well.
Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2##SUB2#
Campion avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Bum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bum is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Campion drops back looking for a leg! Bum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bum manages to kick Campion off! Campion jumps back into Bum's guard.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Bum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3##SUB2#
Bum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Campion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Campion chips away with some ground and pound.
Campion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bum's head.#SUB2#
Bum looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily. #SUB2#
Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Bum's legs - danger averted.
Campion working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Bum looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
Campion distracts Bum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Campion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bum looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
Campion wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving.
Campion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Campion landing some decent shots from guard.
Campion lands a couple of digs.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Bum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Campion 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.
#R2#
Campion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bum.
Bum misses with a two punch combination.
Bum throws a body punch but Campion moves out of range.
Campion appears to be looking for a big counter.
Campion shoots in for a double leg but Bum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bum looks to throw the jab but Campion is out of range.
Bum takes one on the button.
Campion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bum can do to turn this around?
Bum misses with a body shot #TD#
and Campion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bum's guard.#SU#
Campion decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bum, up you get!
Bum falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Campion counters with a shoot takedown. Bum fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campion chips away with some ground and pound.
Campion stands and throws Bum's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Campion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bum tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Campion working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Campion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Campion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Campion trying to control the action but Bum is working from the bottom.
Bum is trying to get back to half guard.
Bum struggling a bit here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bum is looking to regain half guard here but Campion keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Campion decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bum to his feet.
Campion slips a jab from Bum.
Campion attempts a counter takedown but Bum avoids it well and moves away.
Beach Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Campion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bum sprawls and moves away.
Bum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campion. #T3#
Bum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bum stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bum misses with a straight left.
Campion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Bum gets caught napping as Campion dives in and scores a takedown. Bum manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Bum's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bum looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
Campion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Bum is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily.
Campion stands up over Bum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Bum is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Bum working a defensive guard here.
Bum has momentary wrist control but Campion slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Bum's legs - danger averted.
Campion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Campion is looking to take a break and control but Bum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Campion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bum, who protects the arm well.
Bum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Campion dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campion pinned against the cage. Campion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Campion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Campion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Campion slips a jab and a cross from Bum.
A big right from Bum misses.
Bum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Campion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion doesn't manage to clinch there - Bum circles away. #CL#
Campion closes the distance and clinches.
Campion blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Bum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Bum gets caught napping as Campion dives in and scores a takedown. Bum manages to retain guard.#T1#
Bum keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Campion is working Bum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Bum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Campion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Campion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bum keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Campion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thomas Campion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campion passes Bum's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Campion seems to be working for a kimura but Bum defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Campion is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Campion scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beach Bum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Campion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bum defends it well. #SUB2#
Bum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bum actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Campion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Campion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Campion is pressing down on Bum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bum is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2#
Bum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Campion in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bum tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Campion!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Campion!
Thomas Campion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Highland Games 192     
Date:   Jul 17, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Campion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
I was talking to Weight's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Weight works on Campion's body with a couple of short punches.
Campion is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Campion lands a shoulder strike.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Weight letting Campion take a breather here.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Campion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weight pulls his leg out and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Campion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weight throws a big shot that misses.
Weight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Campion. Campion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Weight throws a looping overhand right but Campion ducks down to avoid it.
Campion wants to clinch.
LightHeavy Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Weight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Campion momentarily.
No luck for Campion with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Campion rushes Weight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Campion misses with a punch to the body.
Campion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
LightHeavy Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Campion.
Weight misses with an elbow over the top.
Campion tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Campion working aggressively here.
Weight blocks a body shot from Campion. #T2#
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Campion jumps guard but Weight stands there with Campion around his waist. Campion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Campion tries to pull guard but Weight holds him up against the cage and eventually Campion drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campion.
Weight pushes Campion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight prevents the takedown attempt.
Campion tries to pull guard but Weight won't allow it.
Weight gets underhooks to prevent Campion's takedown attempt.
Weight lands a body punch.
Campion misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Weight comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campion tries to pull guard but Weight holds him up against the cage and eventually Campion drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Good body shot from Weight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weight. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Campion has been cut.
Weight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
Campion has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Weight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Campion can turn it around.
Campion takes a shot to the head.
Weight misses with an elbow strike.
Weight creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Campion takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.
Weight misses with an elbow strike.
Campion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weight is defending well for now.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Campion tries to pull guard but Weight won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Campion leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight. #T4#
Campion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Weight.
Weight creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Campion's defenses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weight as Campion tries to tie him up.
Campion has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
Weight lands with a right to the head.
Campion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weight tries a body shot but Campion blocks it.
Weight pushes off an throws an elbow but Campion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Campion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LightHeavy Weight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Campion's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Weight misses with an uppercut. Campion saw that one coming.
Weight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weight wants it to stay on the feet.
Campion avoids the body shot from Weight.
Weight lands with a straight right. Campion didn't see that one coming.
Campion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weight lands an elbow that stopped Campion in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Thomas Campion's cut even more.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion wants to take the fight to the mat but Weight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Campion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LightHeavy Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Campion.
Weight gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Campion is breathing heavily.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Weight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Campion tries for a takedown but Weight manages to get underhooks.
Weight comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
The cut above Thomas Campion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weight. #ROC#
Campion is rocked!#CUT#
Thomas Campion's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thomas Campion's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). LightHeavy Weight!
A very excited looking LightHeavy Weight 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.
In defeat, Thomas Campion stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.

 

Event: Highland Games 184     
Date:   Jun 19, 2016
#R1#
Campion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gordon lands a jab to the nose.
Campion moves forwards but Gordon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Campion moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Campion closes the distance and clinches.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Campion takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Campion has been cut.
I was talking to Campion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Campion shrugs off.
Campion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gordon fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Gordon takes the fight into the clinch.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gordon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Campion in his tracks for a moment.
Campion goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gordon prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon is leaning against Campion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Campion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Gordon lands an elbow that stopped Campion in his tracks for a moment.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Campion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Gordon.
Gordon tries to work over Campion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon tries to work over Campion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gordon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gordon tries to work over Campion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon lands a body shot.
Campion blocks the elbow strike.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Campion controls his hands.
Campion is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD#
Campion has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gordon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Campion's guard. Nice work there by Gordon.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Campion is keeping the position.
Campion looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Gordon stands up from Campion's guard - Gordon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gordon throws a jab when Campion was well out of range.
Gordon tries to clinch but Campion is having none of it.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Campion counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gordon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Campion is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Campion working some strikes from top position.
Campion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Campion landing some decent shots from guard.
Campion is working Gordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Campion preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campion defends it easily.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Campion stands up over Gordon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Campion advances position into side control!
Gordon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gordon taking a bit of punishment here - Campion scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Campion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Campion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campion in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gordon is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon is trying to control Campion's posture but Campion avoids it.
Campion lands an elbow. #SU#
Campion stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Campion counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campion looks up at the clock and then as Gordon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Campion smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Campion connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Louis Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Campion's cut.
That's time! Campion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Campion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campion.
Gordon feints and then cracks Campion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Campion down.
A jab from Gordon finds it's way through Campion's defenses.
Campion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Campion.
A left lands for Gordon.
Gordon gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Campion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gordon!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campion cracks Gordon with a big right hand but Gordon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gordon wants to control but Campion postures up.
Campion controls the position.
Gordon tries to buck Campion off but Campion is having none of it.
Gordon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Campion lands a few punches from side control.
Gordon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gordon struggling a bit here.#T1#
Gordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Campion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Campion's best efforts.
Campion is trying to control the action in half guard but Gordon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gordon trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon taking some punishment here, with Campion in his half guard.
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Campion is very close to passing his half guard.
Campion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Campion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Campion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Campion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campion.
Campion looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gordon is pressing down on Campion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campion lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Campion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Campion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Campion lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Campion cracks Gordon with a solid left hand.
Campion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Campion distracts Gordon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Campion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campion stands up over Gordon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Campion tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campion is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gordon looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily. #SUB#
Campion drops back looking for a leg! Gordon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gordon manages to kick Campion off! Campion jumps back into Gordon's guard.
Campion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Campion connects with a couple of short punches.
Campion scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Campion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Campion's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Campion circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Campion counters with a shoot takedown. Gordon fights it but they end up in guard.
Campion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Campion lands a couple of digs.
Campion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.#SUB#
Campion has gone for a leg lock! Gordon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Campion's guard.#REVB#
Campion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion cracks Gordon with a solid left hand.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Campion lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Gordon controls Campion momentarily but Campion frees himself.
Campion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Campion landing with the ground and pound.
Campion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gordon trying to control the position.
Gordon has momentary wrist control but Campion slips an elbow through the middle.
Campion wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Campion landing with the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Campion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campion has managed to get both his arms back between Gordon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campion defends it easily.#SU#
Campion gets to his feet - Gordon follows without any prompting.
Gordon tries to clinch but Campion moves away #TD#
and Campion counters with a single leg into guard. Gordon didn't expect that.
Gordon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campion postures up and lands a big shot to Gordon's brow.
Campion stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Campion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Campion is working Gordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Gordon is looking for a triangle but Campion pushes his legs off easily.
Gordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon trying to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campion defends well.
Campion wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Campion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Campion scoring with some ground and pound.
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Campion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Campion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Gordon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campion defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Campion trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Thomas Campion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.#SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Campion passes into side control. #SU#
Campion has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gordon throws a head kick but Campion moves out of range.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thomas Campion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Campion misses the target. #CL#
Campion moves into the clinch.
Campion is working for takedown but Gordon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Campion goes for a takedown attempt but Gordon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Campion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campion 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Campion!

A victorious Thomas Campion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 


 

Event: USFC 114     
Date:   Apr 29, 2016
#R1#
Campion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scherer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Campion thinking.
Campion wants to clinch
and Scherer counters with a nice uppercut.
Campion shoots in looking for a takedown but Scherer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Campion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion tries for a takedown but Scherer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scherer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ulrich Scherer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Campion.
Campion misses with a few strikes there.
Campion just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromScherer.
Campion misses with a takedown attempt
and Scherer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas Campion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Campion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campion throws a big shot that misses.
Campion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scherer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Campion looks to land a combination but Scherer avoids it well.
Scherer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Campion wants to clinch
and Scherer counters with a straight right hand.
Scherer avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Scherer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Campion.#T2#
Campion fails with a takedown attempt.
Campion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scherer counters with a nice uppercut.
Campion lands with a nice combination. Scherer backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Campion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3#
Scherer is trying to control but can't.
Scherer is staying active underneath Campion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scherer wants to control but Campion is keeping busy.
Scherer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scherer tries to get to full guard but Campion has control of the leg.
Scherer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Scherer tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.
Campion takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Campion is keen to just control but Scherer is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Campion wants to work for an arm triangle but Scherer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scherer wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Campion is pressing down on Scherer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scherer is holding on for now.
Scherer is looking for a sweep. Campion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Campion working the head and body with strikes.
Scherer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scherer.
Campion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scherer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scherer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campion.
Scherer looking to control.
Campion lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Campion wants to control from the top but Scherer keeps moving.
Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scherer trying to keep a closed guard but Campion is proving a slippery customer.
Campion cracks Scherer with a solid left hand.
Campion looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Campion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Campion tries for a takedown but Scherer circles away easily
letting Scherer counter with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Campion scores with a four punch combination!
Campion shoots in looking for a takedown but Scherer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Campion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scherer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Campion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scherer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Scherer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ulrich Scherer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Campion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion shoots for a double leg takedown but Scherer sprawls well. He's pushed Campion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Scherer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campion shoots for a double leg takedown but Scherer sprawls well. He's pushed Campion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scherer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ulrich Scherer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Campion wants to clinch up but Scherer keeps it at a distance.
Scherer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Campion shoots in for a double leg but Scherer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scherer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Campion tries to clinch up but Scherer circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas Campion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scherer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Campion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Scherer throws a punch but it's blocked by Campion. #TD2#
Campion works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Campion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scherer is pulling down on Campion's head to control his posture.
Scherer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campion preventing the sweep. #T2#
Campion lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scherer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campion's guard. #REVR#
Campion keeping full guard, as Scherer tries to pass. #SU#
Scherer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Campion, up you get!
Campion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Scherer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scherer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Campion has been cut.
Campion looks to land a right hand but Scherer moved out of range.
It looked like Scherer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Campion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scherer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Scherer's head coaches at DaJet Conditioning, Transition, Escape School that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Campion forces Scherer back against the cage and clinches.
Campion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scherer after a bit of a struggle.
Campion tries for a takedown. No joy.
Campion wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scherer.
A short left from Scherer.
Campion avoids a wild elbow strike from Scherer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scherer.
Scherer throws a punch but it's blocked by Campion.
Scherer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Campion backwards.
Scherer scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Scherer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scherer misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Scherer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campion blocks a body shot from Scherer.
Campion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scherer after a bit of a struggle.
Campion blocks a body shot from Scherer.
Scherer has a couple of punches blocked by Campion.
Scherer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scherer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scherer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Scherer.
Campion is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Scherer.
A short left from Scherer.
Scherer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scherer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scherer gets underhooks to prevent Campion's takedown attempt.
Campion blocks an uppercut.
Campion is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulrich Scherer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Campion's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Campion misses.
Campion misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Scherer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scherer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campion can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Campion rushes Scherer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scherer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scherer stops a takedown attempt from Campion.
Campion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scherer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ulrich Scherer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Campion.
Scherer misses with the head strike. #T1#
Scherer misses with an elbow strike.
Scherer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Campion backwards.
Campion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scherer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Campion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campion dodges an elbow strike from Scherer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scherer.
Campion tries to throw a body punch but Scherer avoids it by throwing Campion back against the cage.
Scherer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campion backwards.
Scherer lands a shot to the body.
Scherer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Campion avoids a wild elbow strike from Scherer.
Scherer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campion backwards.
Scherer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Campion backwards.
Nice body punch from Scherer.
A right handed body shot lands from Scherer.
Scherer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scherer lands a shoulder strike.
Scherer works on Campion's body with a couple of short punches.
Scherer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Scherer lands an uppercut.
Scherer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scherer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scherer lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Scherer - that landed with a thud.
Scherer throws an elbow but it misses.
Scherer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Scherer.
Scherer has a couple of punches blocked by Campion.
Campion blocks an elbow strike from Scherer.
Campion tries to pull guard but Scherer won't allow it.
Scherer lands a hook that snaps the head of Campion backwards.
Scherer misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Scherer.
Scherer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Scherer.
Scherer throws a punch but it's blocked by Campion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scherer. #T3#
Campion is trying to drag Scherer to the mat but Scherer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Scherer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Scherer on the inside.
Scherer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Campion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scherer tries a body shot but Campion blocks it.
Campion tries to pull guard but Scherer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Campion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scherer swings wildly with an uppercut but Campion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campion is trying to pull guard but Scherer has him pressed against the cage.
Scherer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scherer pushes Campion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scherer can't find room to land a body shot as Campion controls the action.
Scherer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scherer lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Scherer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scherer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scherer lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Scherer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campion.
Campion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scherer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Scherer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scherer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scherer.
Scherer pushes Campion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scherer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Campion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scherer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Campion's brow.
Ulrich Scherer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scherer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scherer tries to throw a body punch but Campion avoids it by throwing Scherer back against the cage.
Campion wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Scherer.
Scherer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ulrich Scherer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scherer 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulrich Scherer!

After winning the bout, Ulrich Scherer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Thomas Campion was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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