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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro De Campo (ranked 6587 p4p, 3785 weight class) and Rousso Phobe (ranked 328 p4p, 214 weight class). Rousso Phobe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro De Campo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rousso Phobe!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phobe moves away from the strike by De Campo.
Phobe wants to counter the offense by De Campo and move into the clinch position.
Phobe scores with a takedown into De Campo's guard.
Phobe throws a big right hand that misses.
Phobe got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Campo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phobe has managed to get both his arms back between De Campo's legs - danger averted.
Phobe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phobe content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Campo wants to improve his position but Phobe is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phobe is looking to take a break and control but De Campo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Campo is looking to control Phobe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Campo avoid being mounted?
De Campo wants to get back to full guard.
Phobe trying to control the pace.
De Campo is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phobe slows the pace down in half guard.
Phobe wants to work for an arm triangle but De Campo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Campo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phobe swivels and escapes.
Phobe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Campo is looking to improve his position.
De Campo wants to control but Phobe is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phobe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Phobe trying to mount his opponent but De Campo defends it.
Phobe is thwarting De Campo's attempts to control the position.
Phobe working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Phobe lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phobe stands up and beckons De Campo to join him on the feet.
De Campo darts in looking for a takedown but Phobe gets double underhooks and turns De Campo into the cage.
De Campo is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro De Campo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phobe breaks the clinch.
Phobe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Phobe rushes De Campo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Campo is trying to pull guard but Phobe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phobe wants the takedown. De Campo is fighting it off but Phobe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in De Campo's guard against the cage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. De Campo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phobe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phobe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Campo.
Phobe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Campo's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rousso Phobe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
De Campo tries for a takedown but Phobe circles away easily
and Phobe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phobe.
Phobe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
De Campo goes for a takedown attempt but Phobe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Campo misses with a leg kick
and Phobe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Phobe.
Phobe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Campo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Phobe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Campo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Campo looking for a sweep. Not yet De Campo, not yet.
Phobe stays in close to De Campo's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phobe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Campo trying to control the position.
De Campo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Campo wriggles free and stands up.
Phobe rushes De Campo and presses him up against the cage.
Phobe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Campo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phobe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
De Campo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phobe is one step ahead there.
Phobe is looking to work some ground and pound but De Campo has wrist control.
De Campo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Phobe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phobe keeping moving, preventing De Campo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phobe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
De Campo preventing the sweep.
De Campo postures up in Phobe's guard and throws a big left but Phobe blocks it.
Phobe 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Campo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Campo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Campo stopping the sweep attempt from Phobe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
De Campo wants to control from the top but Phobe keeps moving.
Phobe working a defensive guard here.
Phobe looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Campo is one step ahead there.
De Campo trying to control the position from guard on top but Phobe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phobe rushes De Campo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rousso Phobe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! De Campo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
De Campo with a poor takedown
and Phobe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Phobe.
De Campo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Campo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phobe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phobe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Phobe wants to control from the top but De Campo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phobe throws a strike but De Campo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
De Campo won't allow Phobe to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phobe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Phobe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Phobe 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.
De Campo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Campo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Phobe is now in half guard.
De Campo is pressing down on Phobe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phobe is looking to work some ground and pound but De Campo has wrist control.
De Campo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phobe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Phobe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phobe trying to control the position but De Campo is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phobe swings around for an armbar but De Campo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Phobe's guard.
De Campo wants to stand but Phobe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Phobe keeping moving, preventing De Campo from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phobe is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Campo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phobe works over De Campo with some ground and pound from guard.
Phobe stands up and waves to De Campo to follow him.
Rousso Phobe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Phobe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Campo on his heels. He'll look to pass De Campo's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phobe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Campo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rousso Phobe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phobe 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rousso Phobe!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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