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Event:
PFN - 1 - Wednesday Beatdown
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Tuck drops Campion with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Campion looks back up at him and smiles so Tuck waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tuck connects with a body shot.#TD#
Campion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Campion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuck is looking to reverse the position.
Tuck can't do much from the bottom here.
Campion in side control, throwing shots but Tuck defends.
Campion throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Tuck is looking for a sweep.
Campion creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Campion has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tuck gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Campion trying to mount his opponent but Tuck defends it.
Campion winds up and cracks Tuck with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tuck gets full guard.
Campion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Campion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Tuck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Campion throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Campion postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tuck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Campion, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Campion is looking for a triangle but Tuck pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Campion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tuck defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Campion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tuck postures up.
#SUB#
Campion working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tuck has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Campion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Campion is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Campion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campion actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robin Tuck will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tuck throws a good cross that connects.
Tuck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Campion shoots in looking for a takedown. Tuck tries to sprawl out of it but Campion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tuck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Tuck takes the fight into the clinch.
Tuck misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuck misses with the head strike.
Campion tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tuck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuck working aggressively here.
Campion prevents a body shot from Tuck.
Tuck working aggressively here.
#T1#
Campion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tuck gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Campion is working for takedown but Tuck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Campion is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuck.
Tuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tuck lands a body shot.
Tuck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tuck pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tuck throws a body punch but Campion moves out of range.
Tuck's corner calls for a 1-2. Tuck obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Campion shoots in looking for a takedown but Tuck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Campion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tuck throws a monster overhand right that drops Campion! Tuck follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Tuck!
Robin Tuck took some time post fight to say the following; 'Be ready! I am here!'.
In defeat, Michael Campion stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kudos mate...till we meet again.'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 14
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Campion moves into the clinch successfully.
Reddish prevents the takedown attempt.
Reddish misses with a punch to the body.
Reddish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reddish lands an uppercut.
Reddish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reddish after a bit of a struggle.
Campion wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reddish after a bit of a struggle.
Reddish swings wildly with an uppercut but Campion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reddish trying to stall but Campion improves his position.
Reddish scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reddish swings wildly with an uppercut but Campion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reddish will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Campion up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Reddish.
Reddish misses with the head strike.
Reddish looking to slow down the pace here.
Campion blocking some punches.
#T1#
Campion looking for a takedown.
Reddish tries to throw a body punch but Campion avoids it by throwing Reddish back against the cage.
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.
A nice left hand lands by Reddish.
Reddish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Campion wants to take the fight to the mat but Reddish manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reddish lands a hook that snaps the head of Campion backwards. #ROC2#
Campion is rocked!
Campion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reddish is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oh Campion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reddish is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Campion seems to have got his legs back now.
Reddish tries to throw a body punch but Campion avoids it by throwing Reddish back against the cage.
Campion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reddish pulls him back up using the underhooks. #KD2#
Reddish drops Campion onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Campion is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Campion is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reddish misses with a punch on the inside.
Reddish has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Campion seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reddish can turn it around.
Good body shot from Reddish.
Campion blocks a body shot from Reddish.
Reddish tries a body shot but Campion blocks it.
Reddish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campions head.
Nice body punch from Reddish - that landed with a thud.
Reddish tries to work over Campion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reddish lands a right hand. #T2#
Reddish pushes Campion against the cage. Reddish is working some dirty boxing. Reddish pushes off with a quick right hook! Campion goes down! Campion tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Reddish moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrett Reddish!
A victorious Garrett Reddish thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Michael Campion stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kudos mate...till we meet again.'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 7
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Cavendish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campion.
Campion throws a series of punches but Cavendish avoids them all with ease.
Campion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Campion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cavendish scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cavendish's corner calls for a 1-2. Cavendish obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Cavendish scores with a four punch combination!
Cavendish misses the jab.
Campion throws a series of punches but Cavendish avoids them all with ease.
Cavendish slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cavendish bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Campion's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campion slips under a jab from Cavendish.
Cavendish throws a chopping leg kick but Campion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Cavendish lands a jab.
Campion shoots in and drives through. Cavendish sprawls well.
Marcel Cavendish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Campion.
Cavendish stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Campion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That kick from Cavendish tenderised Campion's leg. Campion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cavendish scores with a nice right hand.
Cavendish with a jab.
Cavendish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campion.
Cavendish is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
Campion gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cavendish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cavendish manages to work his way to half guard, despite Campion's best efforts.
Cavendish is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Campion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Campion stalling. #SUB2#
Campion seems to be looking for submissions.
Campion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Campion has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cavendish sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cavendish is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Cavendish tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Campion is working for a submission of some sort.
Campion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cavendish slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Campion throwing strikes from guard but Cavendish blocks nicely.
Campion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cavendish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Campion preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Campion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cavendish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cavendish keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Cavendish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Campion wants to control from the top but Cavendish keeps moving.
Cavendish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campion is pushing down on Cavendish's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cavendish is fighting to maintain full guard but Campion has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cavendish wants to improve his position but Campion is controlling well.
Cavendish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Campion throwing strikes from guard but Cavendish blocks nicely.
Cavendish is pulling down on Campion's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Cavendish dominated that 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.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Campion or perhaps it was just good defense by Cavendish, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Campion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Campion lands in his opponent's guard.
Cavendish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cavendish is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Campion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cavendish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cavendish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michael Campion has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavendish wants to control from the top but Campion keeps moving. #T1#
Campion working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion wants to stand but Cavendish is controlling the position.
Campion is trying to keep Cavendish in close.
Cavendish wants to pass the guard but Campion is keeping the position.
Campion trying to control the position.
Cavendish won't allow Campion to get back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cavendish stays in close to Campion's body and controls the position.
Cavendish trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Campion staying out of range there.
Campion looks for a takedown but Cavendish sprawls well.
Marcel Cavendish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavendish lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Campion slips under a jab.
Campion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A shot to the liver by Cavendish. Beautiful body shot.
Cavendish walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Campion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Campion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcel Cavendish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Campion.
Cavendish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick from Cavendish.#TD2#
Campion feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cavendish has his hands on Campion's head, controlling the position.
Cavendish lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Campion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Cavendish controlling from the top position.
Cavendish throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Campion pushes Cavendish off and scrambles back to his feet.
Michael Campion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cavendish.
Cavendish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campion is defended easily by Cavendish.
Cavendish is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cavendish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Cavendish dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cavendish lands a leg kick that knocks Campion off balance momentarily.
Cavendish stuns Campion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cavendish fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cavendish catches Campion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cavendish throws a body shot but no joy.
And Campion tries to counter it with a takedown but Cavendish pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cavendish lands a lovely overhand right.
Cavendish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campion can do to turn this around?
Campion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Campion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cavendish avoids the body shot from Campion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Cavendish misses.
Cavendish slaps away a takedown attempt from Campion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cavendish is looking to counter punch.
Cavendish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Campion counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Campion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cavendish is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Campion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Campion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Campion scoring with some ground and pound.
Cavendish manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campion manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Campion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cavendish forces his way into half guard.
Cavendish is trying to control. Campion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cavendish is looking to advance position but Campion won't allow it. #T2#
Campion wants to get back to full guard.
Campion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Campion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cavendish is one step ahead there.
Campion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Campion is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Cavendish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
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.
Cavendish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campion throwing strikes but missing.
Campion is in close to Cavendish's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Cavendish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Campion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campion wants to control from the top but Cavendish keeps moving.
Campion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cavendish swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cavendish looking for a sweep. Not yet Cavendish, not yet.
Michael Campion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cavendish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campion is one step ahead there.
Campion wants to control from the top but Cavendish keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cavendish misses the jab.
Cavendish throws a chopping leg kick but Campion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cavendish slips a jab and a cross from Campion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Cavendish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cavendish, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Cavendish!
Michael Campion was interviewed post fight and said 'Kudos mate...till we meet again.'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 2
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Campion closes the distance and clinches up with Jaques Guesteau, looking for a takedown. Campion pushes Jaques Guesteau against the cage but Jaques Guesteau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jaques Guesteau throws a counter combo.#TD#
Campion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campion wants to control but Jaques Guesteau is keeping him busy.
Jaques Guesteau 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.
Campion in side control, throwing shots but Jaques Guesteau defends.
Jaques Guesteau is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Campion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Campion lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jaques Guesteau down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion trying to control the action but Jaques Guesteau is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Campion working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Jaques Guesteau is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jaques Guesteau is trying to get back to half guard.
Campion scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion working away.#SUB#
Campion has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jaques Guesteau is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Campion yanks on the arm and Jaques Guesteau is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Campion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Campion!
A victorious Michael Campion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Campion shoots in and drives through. Fatu sprawls well.
Fatu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campion.#TD#
Campion gets a double leg takedown into Fatu's guard.
Fatu seems keen to control Campion's posture.
Campion with a nice head shot there.
Campion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campion with a nice head shot there.
Campion tries to free his leg and advance position but Fatu is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fatu wants to sweep but no luck.
Campion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Campion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB#
Campion is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fatu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fatu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Campion wants to stand and escape but Fatu is having none of it.
Campion is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Campion wants to sweep here but Fatu controlling him for the moment.
Campion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fatu advances position into side control!
Campion tries to bench press Fatu off him but Fatu keeps the position.
Fatu scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Fatu working the body and head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Fatu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fatu lands a nice forearm strike.
Campion is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fatu connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Campion is rocked!
Campion has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fatu throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Campion works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Oh Campion is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatu thows a huge punch but Campion dodges it nicely.
Campion is trying to stand.
Campion seems to have got his legs back now.
Fatu working over Campion with some ground and pound. Campion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fatu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campion defending well though.
Fatu slips a nice elbow through Campion's hands, connecting with Campion's forehead.
Fatu throwing shots but Campion is blocking nicely. #T3#
Fatu trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatu slips a nice elbow through Campion's hands, connecting with Campion's forehead.
Fatu lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Campion! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fatu jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keola Fatu!
Keola Fatu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Michael Campion stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kudos mate...till we meet again.'.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Campion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacAndrew connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacAndrew looks to score with a jab to the body but Campion is just out of range.
Campion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Campion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacAndrew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacAndrew doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
MacAndrew goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Campion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campion swings for the body but MacAndrew moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAndrew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Campion. Those never looked like landing.
MacAndrew looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from MacAndrew misses its intended target. #T1#
MacAndrew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Campion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from MacAndrew as Campion shoots in.
MacAndrew misses with a body kick.
MacAndrew defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campion fails with a takedown attempt.
Campion walks into a jab.#T2#
Campion throws a front kick aimed at MacAndrew's knee but MacAndrew avoids it well.
Campion fails with a takedown attempt.
MacAndrew throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Campion counters with a takedown into side control.
Campion wants to control but MacAndrew is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campion scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacAndrew to see if he's OK.
Campion has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Campion tries for a kimura but MacAndrew is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Campion tries for a kimura but MacAndrew is defending well. #SUB#
Campion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacAndrew, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacAndrew can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Campion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Campion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Campion creates some space and throws a big elbow, but MacAndrew sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
MacAndrew trying to remain calm as Campion controls from the top position.
Sloppy strikes there by Campion.#SU#
Campion stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacAndrew. Campion does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Campion feints and as MacAndrew raises his hands in defense, Campion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacAndrew works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Campion drops back looking for a leg! MacAndrew is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacAndrew manages to kick Campion off! Campion jumps back into MacAndrew's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Campion dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Campion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Campion throws a sloppy body shot
and MacAndrew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacAndrew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacAndrew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Campion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MacAndrew loads up on a big right hand but Campion slips the punch.
Campion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAndrew.
Campion closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacAndrew circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campion.
Campion throws a nice looking combination but MacAndrew bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Campion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacAndrew sprawls well. MacAndrew wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Campion gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacAndrew cracks a nice hook into Campion's ribs.
Alex MacAndrew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by MacAndrew as he connects with a hook.
MacAndrew defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campion.
It seemed like MacAndrew was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Campion avoids the body shot from MacAndrew.
#T2#
Campion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacAndrew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campion shoots in looking for a takedown. MacAndrew tries to sprawl out of it but Campion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacAndrew manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Campion swats away the attempt to clinch by MacAndrew.
MacAndrew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAndrew tries to clinch #TD#
and Campion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Campion throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
MacAndrew working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campion.
Campion throws a big right hand that misses.
Campion throwing strikes from guard but MacAndrew blocks nicely. #SUB#
Campion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacAndrew keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Campion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacAndrew keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Campion drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Campion as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! MacAndrew screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Campion! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Michael Campion!
After winning the bout, Michael Campion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Island combat Six
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Campion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Tso darts in and clinches Campion up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tso.
Campion is looking for a takedown.
Tso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tso stops a takedown attempt from Campion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tso lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Tso.
Campion is breathing heavily.
Tso has Campion pressed against the cage, preventing Campion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tso lands a left hand.
Campion can't get the takedown.
Campion tries to score a body lock takedown but Tso shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campions head.
Tso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tso fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Tso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campion moves away.
Campion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tso has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tso scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Tso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Campion, pushing him back against the cage.
Campion wants a takedown but no success here.
Tso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Campion is looking to take this one to the mat.
Campion tries for a takedown but Tso manages to get underhooks.
Tso lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Campion is rocked!
Tso lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Campion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Tso.
Campion wants to break free but Tso has control.
Tso pushes Campion against the cage. Tso is working some dirty boxing. Tso pushes off with a quick right hook! Campion goes down! Campion tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tso moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zui Quan Tso!
The defeated Michael Campion had this to say: 'Kudos mate...till we meet again.'.
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Event:
Island Combat 2
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Herring fails with a takedown attempt.
Herring shoots for a double leg takedown but Campion sprawls well. He's pushed Herring's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herring has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Campion is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Herring will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Herring.
Herring throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Campion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Herring! #SUB#
Campion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herring knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Campion throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herring tries to buck Campion off but Campion is having none of it.
Herring keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion is looking to take a break and control but Herring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herring wants to control but Campion postures up.#T1##SUB#
Campion swings around for an armbar but Herring sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Campion's guard.
Herring wants to pass the guard but Campion is keeping the position.
Campion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herring.
Herring throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Campion scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Herring misses with a takedown attempt - Campion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herring shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campion as he jumps to the side.
Campion walks into a left hand.
Herring fails with the takedown.#T2#
Campion misses with the combination.
A big left from Herring misses.
Herring shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campion but Campion pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Herring shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Herring showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Herring is trying to work for a kimura but Campion is defending well.
#ES#
Campion kicks off Herring and gets to his feet.
No joy there for Campion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Campion. #T3#
Check out the look on Campion's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Campion lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Campion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Herring is trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Campion crashes against the mat.
Herring is trying to control Campion's posture but Campion avoids it.
Herring 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.
Herring is still trying to improve position.
Campion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herring keeps working. #T4#
Campion is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Herring is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Herring is trying to escape the position but Campion is controlling the position.
Herring wants to control but Campion postures up.
Campion scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Herring to see if he's OK.
Herring takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Campion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Herring, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Campion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Campion dominated that 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.
#R2#
Herring tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Campion defends well and Herring ends up having to push Campion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Herring fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Michael Campion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herring tries for a takedown but Campion circles away easily#TD#
and Campion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Herring won't be happy with that.
Michael Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Herring.
Campion is putting a hurting on Herring here, landing some big shots from side control.
Campion is looking to take a break and control but Herring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campion in side control lands a decent elbow.
Herring seems a little lost for a moment, as Campion dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion in side control lands a decent elbow.
Campion landing strikes.
Herring is not content to let Campion control the position. #SUB#
Campion tries for a kimura but Herring is defending well. #T1#
Herring is looking for a sweep.
Campion scoring with punches and elbows.
Campion scoring with punches and elbows.
Herring can't do much from the bottom here.
Herring is not content to let Campion control the position. #SUB#
Campion goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Herring rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Campion's guard! Nice work there by Herring!
Herring pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Campion is keeping the position for now.
Herring loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Herring content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Campion looking for a sweep. Not yet Campion, not yet.
Herring lands a couple of digs.
Campion controlling the position.
Herring pushes down on Campion's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Herring not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Herring is working away from the top position though.
Herring throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herring lands strikes from half guard.
Herring not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Herring is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Campion! #T3#
Herring looking to finish with strikes here!
The referee warns Campion that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Herring lands a big elbow.
Herring has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Campion's face.
Campion regains half guard.
Campion tries to get to full guard but Herring has control of the leg.
Herring throwing shots but Campion is blocking nicely.
Herring takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Campion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herring.
Campion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Herring lands strikes from half guard.
Herring landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Campion keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Herring wants to work for an arm triangle but Campion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Herring is looking for a kimura here.
Herring sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campion defending well though.
Herring 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Herring showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Campion slaps away a takedown attempt from Herring, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Campion stuffs the takedown attempt from Herring. Herring gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Herring, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Herring closes the distance and clinches up with Campion, looking for a takedown. Herring pushes Campion against the cage but Campion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Michael Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Herring.
Campion just misses with a punch to the body.
Herring shoots in for a takedown but Campion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Herring shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campion pinned against the cage. Campion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herring shoots in looking for a takedown. Campion tries to sprawl out of it but Herring keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Campion stuffs the takedown attempt from Herring. Herring gets slowly back to his feet.
Herring takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Campion throws a head kick but Herring moves out of range.
Herring tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Herring or perhaps it was just good defense by Campion, which made it look bad.
Herring shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Campion sprawls well. Campion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herring gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Campion. #TD#
Campion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Herring was covering up waiting for the punch and Campion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Herring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herring is trying to control the position but Campion postures up.
Campion lands a couple of digs.
Herring keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Herring is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Herring wants to get back to his feet but Campion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Campion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herring can do to turn this around?
Campion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Campion landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Herring looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
Herring wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Campion prevents Herring from getting back to his feet.
Herring looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michael Campion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campion wants to control from the top but Herring keeps moving.
Campion lands a couple of elbows.
Campion is in close to Herring's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Herring has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Herring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Campion looking to sit in guard and control but Herring gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Herring in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herring postures up in Campion's guard and throws a big left but Campion blocks it.
Herring working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Herring trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herring working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Herring won't allow Campion to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herring postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Herring postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campion looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Herring is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Campion!
After winning the bout, Michael Campion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HI 55: Land of the Giants
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakanishi is defended easily by Campion.#TD2#
Campion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nakanishi's guard.
Nakanishi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakanishi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Campion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakanishi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakanishi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campion is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakanishi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Nakanishi is pulling down on Campion's head. It's preventing any offense from Campion, at least for the moment.
Campion pushing down on Nakanishi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Campion trying to control from half guard but Nakanishi is working away.
Nakanishi wants to improve his position but Campion is controlling well.
Campion wants to take a breather but Nakanishi is having none of it.
Nakanishi tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.
Campion is stalling here. Nakanishi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Campion seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nakanishi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Campion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Nakanishi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Nakanishi works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakanishi misses with a head shot.
Nakanishi content just to control the position here.
Campion tries to hold on but Nakanishi pushes him away.
Nakanishi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Campion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Campion wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campion takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Campion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakanishi working the ground and pound effectively.
Campion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nakanishi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakanishi wants to control but Campion is keeping him busy.
Campion wants to control but Nakanishi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakanishi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakanishi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakanishi slips a nice elbow through Campion's hands, connecting with Campion's forehead.#T4#
Nakanishi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nakanishi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campion defending well though.
Campion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakanishi is working away from the top position though.
Nakanishi drops an elbow to the side of Campion's head.
Campion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakanishi is working away from the top position though.
Nakanishi is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakanishi prevents Campion from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaku Nakanishi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Campion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakanishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakanishi tries for a takedown but Campion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Campion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nakanishi defends it well.
Nakanishi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Campion counters with a shoot takedown. Nakanishi fights it but they end up in guard.
Campion looking to pass the guard.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakanishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campion stopping the sweep attempt from Nakanishi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nakanishi is proving hard to escape from.
Campion throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakanishi can't keep his opponent in guard - Campion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Campion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Campion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Campion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Campion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakanishi tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Campion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakanishi is looking to control Campion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakanishi avoid being mounted?
Nakanishi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campion.
Campion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campion working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Campion passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nakanishi!
Campion punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nakanishi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Campion cracks Nakanishi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Campion looking to finish Nakanishi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nakanishi!
Campion lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nakanishi hang on?
Nakanishi taking shots to the head.
Campion fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Campion with a couple of short strikes.
Campion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campion wants to control the pace but Nakanishi is squirming around nicely.
Campion scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Campion breaks from Nakanishi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nakanishi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Nakanishi is working hard here to advance position.
Campion landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campion wants to control the pace but Nakanishi is squirming around nicely.
Nakanishi wants to hold on but Campion pushes him away.
Campion pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Campion pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Campion scoring with strikes but Nakanishi is staying in there.
Campion lands a couple of good shots and Nakanishi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Michael Campion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Even with his hooks in, Campion manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Campion is looking for the choke from the back position but Nakanishi is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Campion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Campion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakanishi shoots in looking for a takedown. Campion tries to sprawl out of it but Nakanishi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakanishi shoots in looking for a takedown. Campion tries to sprawl out of it but Nakanishi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Campion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakanishi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaku Nakanishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Campion gets caught napping as Nakanishi dives in and scores a takedown. Campion manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Campion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakanishi defends well.
Campion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Nakanishi with a nice head shot there.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Campion has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nakanishi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Campion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakanishi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nakanishi is in close to Campion's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Campion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakanishi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nakanishi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nakanishi is putting a hurting on Campion here, landing some big shots from side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Campion. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nakanishi is chipping away with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Nakanishi.
Nakanishi is looking to take a break and control but Campion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Nakanishi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nakanishi scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Campion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakanishi is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC#
Campion is rocked!
Nakanishi is chipping away with strikes.
Campion is still in real trouble! Can Nakanishi finish him?
Campion is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakanishi scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Campion is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nakanishi can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaku Nakanishi!
Michael Campion spoke after the fight, saying 'Kudos mate...till we meet again.'.
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Event:
Warlords
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Campion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Campion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kolivanov swivels and escapes.
Campion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kolivanov as he avoids it easily.
Kolivanov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Campion.
Kolivanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kolivanov wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Kolivanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kolivanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion tries to clinch up but Kolivanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Campion doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Kolivanov counter with a right hand. #T1#
Campion misses with a takedown
and Campion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Campion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kolivanov defends well and Campion ends up having to push Kolivanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kolivanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kolivanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Kolivanov does it's job there.#CL2#
Kolivanov has managed to clinch.
Campion wants a takedown.
Kolivanov lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Kolivanov.
Kolivanov is pressed up against the cage. Campion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kolivanov down to the mat. Kolivanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Campion has a takedown stuffed.
Kolivanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Kolivanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Michael Campion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kolivanov avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Kolivanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kolivanov blocks a head kick by Campion.
Kolivanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Campion slips under a jab from Kolivanov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolivanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Kolivanov misses with a left hand #TD#
and Campion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Campion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Campion has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kolivanov keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Campion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kolivanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Campion landing some decent shots from guard.
Campion prevents Kolivanov from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Campion working some strikes from top position.
Campion working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kolivanov's head.
Campion landing with the ground and pound.
Campion is pushing down on Kolivanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kolivanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Campion has managed to sneak the leg through.
Campion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Campion works his foot free and advances to mount.
Campion dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Campion quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Campion but it's paid off an Kolivanov is forced to tap! Nice work by Campion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Campion!
A relieved looking Michael Campion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
ISLAND FC 22
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Campion walks into a left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Bob there.
Campion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bob sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campion somewhat.
Bob appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Campion ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Bob misses with an uppercut. Campion saw that one coming.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Campion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bob defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campion.#TD#
Campion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bob's half guard.
Bob wants to control but Campion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bob tries to get to full guard but Campion has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Campion connects with a nice short shot to Bob's temple.
Bob wants to improve his position but Campion is controlling well.
Campion lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob wants to improve his position but Campion is controlling well.
#T1##SUB#
Campion maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bob could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Campion has cracked it and Bob is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Campion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Campion!
A victorious Michael Campion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IFC Challengers 2
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Campion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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 with a nice head shot there.
Campion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campion on the ground.
Campion is working Hall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Campion postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
Campion throws a big right hand that misses.
Campion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campion tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Campion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hall's head.
Campion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Campion connects with a couple of short punches.
Campion passes Hall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Campion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Campion working the head and body with strikes.
Campion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Campion scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Campion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Campion scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Campion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Campion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Campion winds up and cracks Hall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion moves into full mount! Hall won't be happy about that!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campion lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2#
Hall is rocked!
Campion postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hall bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Campion and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Campion!
Michael Campion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Kala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Campion defends it nicely.#CL2#
Kala moves into range and clinches up with Campion.
Kala crunches a lovely knee into Campion's ribcage.
Kala lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kala.
Kala lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kala keeps control of Campion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kala lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kala has Campion pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Kala breaks from the clinch.
#T1##TD#
Campion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Campion is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Campion is trying to get an arm triangle but Kala is defending well.
Campion just content to control the position. #SUB#
Campion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kala has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kala parries the strikes from Campion easily there. Campion is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kala to escape.
#SUB#
Campion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kala wants to control but Campion postures up.#T2#
Campion scoring with punches and elbows.
Kala 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.
Campion wants to control but Kala is keeping him busy.
Kala is working to avoid the ground and pound but Campion connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campion throws a strike aimed at the side of Kala's head but Kala avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Campion is working to tighten his grip on Kala's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kala has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Campion is really squeezing tight and eventually Kala passes out! Campion breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Campion!
After winning the bout, Michael Campion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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