PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between San Franpsycho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Franpsycho
vs
Campana

198 cm
20
272 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, San Franpsycho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Campana!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campana throws a combination that misses
and Franpsycho counters with a nice body shot.
Franpsycho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Campana.
Campana throws an off balance right hand
and Franpsycho counters with a straight right hand.
Franpsycho scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franpsycho as he jumps to the side.
Franpsycho thows a body shot but no joy.
Campana throws a front kick that sends Franpsycho stumbling back into the cage.
Franpsycho throws a hook to the side of Campana's head but Campana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franpsycho lunges at Campana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Campana's hand.

Franpsycho moves into range and clinches up with Campana.
Franpsycho stops a takedown attempt from Campana.
Campana is trying to break the clinch but Franpsycho is controlling him.
Campana tries for a takedown but Franpsycho manages to get underhooks.
San Franpsycho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Campana.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franpsycho prevents the takedown attempt.
Campana has a couple of punches blocked by Franpsycho.
Franpsycho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Franpsycho has Campana pressed against the cage.
Campana tries for a takedown but Franpsycho manages to get underhooks.
Franpsycho stalls.
Campana tries for a takedown but Franpsycho manages to get underhooks.
Franpsycho tries a body shot but Campana blocks it.
Campana jumps guard but Franpsycho stands there with Campana around his waist. Campana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franpsycho scores with a shot to the side of Campana's head.
Franpsycho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Campana or not.
Franpsycho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Franpsycho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campana tries to pull guard but Franpsycho holds him up against the cage and eventually Campana drops back down to his feet.
Franpsycho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Franpsycho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Campana jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franpsycho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Franpsycho stopping the sweep attempt from Campana.
Campana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franpsycho wants to control from the top but Campana keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franpsycho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because San Franpsycho just wasn't active enough.
Campana looks to land a right hand but Franpsycho moved out of range.
Franpsycho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Campana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franpsycho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Campana at a distance.
Campana misses with an uppercut. Franpsycho saw that one coming.
Franpsycho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campana.
Franpsycho takes a swing at Campana's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
San Franpsycho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campana misses with a low kick as Franpsycho jumps back.
Franpsycho defending well as Campana loads up on a big left hand.
Franpsycho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Campana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Campana wants to land a leg kick but Franpsycho is out of range.
Franpsycho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Franpsycho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Campana looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franpsycho scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Campana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Franpsycho throws a shot from downtown. Campana moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franpsycho scores with a hook.
Franpsycho tests Campana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Franpsycho, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

San Franpsycho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Franpsycho lands a big uppercut and Campana crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Campana looks OK. Franpsycho waves Campana back to his feet!
San Franpsycho is winning the standup battle so far.

Franpsycho pushes Campana up against the cage in a clinch.
Campana goes for a takedown attempt but Franpsycho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Franpsycho has managed to clinch.
Franpsycho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franpsycho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campana can do to turn this around?
Franpsycho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campana backwards.

Campana pulls guard effortlessly.
Franpsycho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campana 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.
Franpsycho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because San Franpsycho wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Campana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Franpsycho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Campana on the side of the head.
Franpsycho throws a jab but it's blocked by Campana.
Nice sprawl there from Franpsycho as Campana shoots in.
Franpsycho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Campana eats them both and turns towards Franpsycho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Franpsycho digs a good hook to Campana's body.
Campana 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!
Franpsycho missing with a left hand there. Campana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franpsycho lands with a cross.

Franpsycho rushes Campana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Franpsycho lands a nice uppercut.
Franpsycho lands a body punch.
Franpsycho stops a takedown attempt from Campana.
San Franpsycho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Campana.
Nice body punch from Franpsycho.
Franpsycho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franpsycho gets through Campana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
San Franpsycho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franpsycho digs a right hand underneath Campana's ribcage. Campana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Franpsycho works on Campana's body with a couple of short punches.
Franpsycho is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Franpsycho scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franpsycho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Campana or not.
Franpsycho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Campana has Franpsycho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Franpsycho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Franpsycho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campana backwards.
Franpsycho has Campana pushed against the cage.
Franpsycho scores with a shot to the side of Campana's head.
Franpsycho stalling against the cage.
Franpsycho blocking some punches.
Campana trying to control the position but instead, Franpsycho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Campana into the cage.
Campana seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franpsycho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campanas head.
Franpsycho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franpsycho misses with a body punch.
Franpsycho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Franpsycho pushes Campana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franpsycho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Campana.
Campana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franpsycho has Campana pressed against the cage.
Campana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Franpsycho smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

San Franpsycho dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Franpsycho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campana.
Campana jumps guard but Franpsycho stands there with Campana around his waist. Campana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Franpsycho.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campana.
Good body shot from Franpsycho.
Franpsycho lands an uppercut.
Campana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Franpsycho is leaning against Campana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Campana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franpsycho scores with a hook to the body.
Franpsycho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franpsycho is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franpsycho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campana backwards.
Campana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franpsycho's elbow.
Franpsycho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franpsycho lands an uppercut.
Franpsycho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Campana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franpsycho lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franpsycho digs a right hand underneath Campana's ribcage. Campana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Franpsycho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Franpsycho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Franpsycho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Franpsycho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Franpsycho on the inside.
Franpsycho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Franpsycho digs a right hand into Campana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Campana's gas tank.
Campana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
San Franpsycho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Campana.
Franpsycho is pushing Campana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Franpsycho lands a left hand.
Franpsycho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campana backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franpsycho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Campana.
Franpsycho avoiding damage.
Campana can't get the takedown.
Campana goes for a takedown attempt but Franpsycho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Franpsycho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Campana in his tracks.
Franpsycho throws an overhand right that lands on Campana's shoulder, as Campana tries to avoid the shot.
Franpsycho scores with a sloppy right hand. Campana should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Franpsycho sends Campana crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Franpsycho is motioning to the referee to let Campana up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campana is looking to chop away at Franpsycho's legs.
Franpsycho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Franpsycho moves into range and clinches up with Campana.
Franpsycho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Campana is rocked!
Franpsycho has Campana pressed against the cage, preventing Campana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Franpsycho presses Campana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franpsycho.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franpsycho lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Franpsycho.
Campana is still on wobbly legs! Can Franpsycho finish him?
Franpsycho taking a breather.
Campana seems to have recovered his senses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

San Franpsycho clearly takes that round.
That's time! Franpsycho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Franpsycho drives through and clinches with Campana against the cage.
Franpsycho is pressed up against the cage. Campana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Franpsycho down to the mat. Franpsycho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Franpsycho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Franpsycho throws the left hand but Campana avoids the punch easily.
Franpsycho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Campana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Franpsycho as he checks the leg kick.
Campana misses with a leg kick.
Franpsycho is looking to clinch but Campana is avoiding it.
Franpsycho stuns Campana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Franpsycho tries to close the distance and clinch but Campana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Campana is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franpsycho lands a head shot.
Campana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franpsycho.
Campana throws a hook to the side of Franpsycho's head but Franpsycho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campana loads up on a big right hand but Franpsycho slips the punch.
Franpsycho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Campana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franpsycho misses with a looping left.
Franpsycho throws a nice looking combination but Campana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franpsycho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franpsycho throws a jab but it's blocked by Campana.

Franpsycho has Campana up against the cage in a clinch.
Franpsycho blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campana jumps guard but Franpsycho stands there with Campana around his waist. Campana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Campana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franpsycho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franpsycho effectively controlling the action here.
A nice left hand lands by Franpsycho.
Franpsycho lands a nice uppercut.
Campana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Franpsycho smiles and moves away.
San Franpsycho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Campana.

Franpsycho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Franpsycho as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Franpsycho.
Campana tries to pull guard but Franpsycho holds him up against the cage and eventually Campana drops back down to his feet.
Franpsycho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Campana letting Franpsycho take a breather here.
Campana tries to pull guard but Franpsycho holds him up against the cage and eventually Campana drops back down to his feet.
Franpsycho gets underhooks to prevent Campana's takedown attempt.
Campana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Franpsycho smiles and moves away.
Campana misses with a hook. Franpsycho ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franpsycho avoids a kick to the body.
Franpsycho throws a solid leg kick but Campana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Franpsycho.

Franpsycho moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Franpsycho.
Campana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Franpsycho scores with a shot to the side of Campana's head.
Campana looking for a takedown.

Campana manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franpsycho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franpsycho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

San Franpsycho had his way with Rocco Campana in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Franpsycho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Franpsycho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campana.
Campana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Campana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Franpsycho throws a body punch but Campana moves out of range.
Franpsycho tries to close the distance and clinch but Campana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Campana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franpsycho scores with the left hand. Campana knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franpsycho connects with a body shot.

Campana gets tackled into the cage by Franpsycho. Franpsycho maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Franpsycho.
Campana is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Franpsycho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Franpsycho - that landed with a thud.
Franpsycho has Campana pushed against the cage.
Franpsycho lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Franpsycho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franpsycho lands with a light punch inside.
Franpsycho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Campana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Campana tries to pull guard but Franpsycho won't allow it.
Rocco Campana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franpsycho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Campana stalling in the clinch but Franpsycho improves position.
Campana letting Franpsycho take a breather here.
Campana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franpsycho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Campana wants to break free but Franpsycho has control.
Campana has Franpsycho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Franpsycho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
San Franpsycho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Campana.
Campana has Franpsycho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Franpsycho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Campana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Campana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franpsycho presses Campana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franpsycho has Campana pressed against the cage.
Franpsycho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Franpsycho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Franpsycho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Campana.
Franpsycho cracks Campana with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Franpsycho.
Franpsycho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Campana up against the cage.
Campana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franpsycho lands with a right to the head.
Campana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Franpsycho presses Campana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franpsycho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Franpsycho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franpsycho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Franpsycho digs a right hand into Campana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Campana's gas tank.
Franpsycho is pushing Campana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
San Franpsycho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Campana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Franpsycho walks away with a smile on his face. Campana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franpsycho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Campana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franpsycho lands a nice hook to Campana's body. Campana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Franpsycho lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
San Franpsycho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franpsycho 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... San Franpsycho!
San Franpsycho retains his heavyweight title!