PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prime Asiago (ranked 4262 p4p, 4250 weight class) and Ethan Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Asiago
vs
Campbell

177 cm
16
171
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
178
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prime Asiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell with a poor takedown
and Asiago counters with a big head kick but Campbell shrugs it off.

Campbell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Campbell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Asiago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Asiago wants to improve his position but Campbell is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asiago wants to control but Campbell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Asiago tries to get to full guard but Campbell has control of the leg.
Asiago is working hard here to advance position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asiago throws a nice head kick!
Asiago misses the body punch
and Asiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Campbell clinches up against the cage.
Asiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campbell blocking some punches.

Campbell pulls Asiago into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asiago tries to stand but Campbell is controlling from the bottom.
Campbell controlling the position.
Asiago wants to stand but Campbell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Asiago trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Campbell has control of Asiago's left arm, preventing Asiago from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asiago wanted to stand there but Campbell had control of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick from Asiago lands but Campbell takes it in his stride.
Asiago throws a sloppy head kick and Campbell moves out of range easily.
Campbell with the counter takedown but Asiago avoids it easily.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.

Campbell feints and as Asiago raises his hands in defense, Campbell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Campbell content to stall in guard here.
Asiago is trying to keep Campbell in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Campbell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Asiago.
Asiago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Campbell looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Asiago misses
and Campbell counters with a two punch combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Campbell checks a leg kick.

Asiago gets tackled into the cage by Campbell. Campbell maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell.
Campbell wants a takedown.
Campbell looks winded!
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ethan Campbell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Asiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Campbell has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell.
Asiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Campbell controls his hands.
Campbell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Asiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campbell tries to score a body lock takedown but Asiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell.
Asiago has a couple of punches blocked by Campbell.
Asiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Asiago has him pressed against the cage.
Asiago letting Campbell take a breather here.
Asiago misses with the head strike.
Asiago misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asiago misses with the head strike.
Campbell taking a breather.
Asiago gets underhooks to prevent Campbell's takedown attempt.
Prime Asiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Campbell.
Campbell jumps guard but Asiago stands there with Campbell around his waist. Campbell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Asiago has a couple of punches blocked by Campbell.
Campbell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asiago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Asiago fails to land.
Asiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campbell avoiding damage.
Asiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell jumps guard but Asiago turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Asiago being controlled against the cage.
Asiago misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Asiago fails to land.
Asiago throws a head punch that misses.
Asiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prime Asiago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Campbell jumps guard but Asiago stands there with Campbell around his waist. Campbell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Asiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Asiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asiago tries a body shot but Campbell blocks it.
Asiago misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asiago misses with the head strike.
Asiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campbell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Asiago misses with the head strike.
Asiago working aggressively here.
Asiago working aggressively here.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campbell lands with a left to the head.
Campbell is trying to force a seperation but Asiago has the dominant position.
Asiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Asiago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Campbell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asiago throws a head kick that Campbell semi-blocks.
Campbell swings for the body but Asiago moves out of range.
Prime Asiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.

Campbell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Campbell blocking some punches.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Asiago won't allow it.
Asiago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asiago misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Campbell blocking some punches.
Asiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prime Asiago dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Asiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Campbell closes the distance and pushes Asiago back into the cage.
Asiago can't find room to land a body shot as Campbell controls the action.
Asiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Campbell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Asiago decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Campbell, up you get!
Asiago misses with a right hand

and Campbell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Campbell controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Campbell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Campbell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asiago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Campbell to work.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Asiago has him pressed against the cage.
Asiago tries a body shot but Campbell blocks it.
Campbell blocks a body shot from Asiago.
The referee is keeping an eye on Campbell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Asiago working aggressively here.
Asiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Asiago misses with some punches.
Asiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow.

Campbell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ethan Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Asiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asiago wants it to stay on the feet.
Prime Asiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Campbell.
Asiago misses the shot to the body.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campbell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Campbell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asiago throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asiago throws a sloppy head kick and Campbell moves out of range easily.
Prime Asiago is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campbell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asiago defends it well.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asiago goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asiago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Campbell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Asiago throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asiago throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
Asiago lands with a slapping head kick.

Campbell has closed the distance and engaged Asiago in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campbell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asiago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Campbell blocks a body shot from Asiago.
Asiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow.
Asiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow.
Campbell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Campbell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asiago pulls him back up using the underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prime Asiago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asiago 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prime Asiago!