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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Liam Eoin Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassan Willidirim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell comes into the arena with Encore/Numb blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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175 cm
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Eoin Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hassan Willidirim!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Campbell or perhaps it was just good defense by Willidirim which made him look bad.
Campbell swats away the attempt to clinch by Willidirim.
Willidirim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Willidirim throws a one two combo.
Willidirim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Willidirim shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Willidirim gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willidirim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Campbell wants to stand and escape but instead Willidirim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Willidirim is controlling him.
Willidirim wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Willidirim stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.
Campbell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Willidirim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Willidirim from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Willidirim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campbell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Willidirim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Campbell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Willidirim - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Willidirim wants a takedown but no success here.
Liam Eoin Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hassan Willidirim.
Willidirim is pressed up against the cage. Campbell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Willidirim down to the mat. Willidirim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Willidirim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Willidirim counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Willidirim sits in half guard.
Willidirim trying to pass the guard but Campbell defending well.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.
Willidirim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willidirim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Campbell tries to kick Willidirim off but Willidirim keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willidirim decides to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell blocks a head kick by Willidirim.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willidirim.
Willidirim shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense.
Campbell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Willidirim counters with a left and a right that stings Campbell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willidirim throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Campbell's waist but Campbell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Willidirim off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Campbell. No joy for Willidirim on that attempt.
Willidirim shoots in for a double leg but Campbell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Willidirim dominated that round.
That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Campbell moves in looking to clinch but Willidirim pushes him off.
Willidirim shoots and misses
and Campbell counters with a big head kick but Willidirim shrugs it off.
Campbell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck for Campbell with that takedown attempt.
Campbell shoots in and drives through. Willidirim sprawls well.
Willidirim fails with the takedown.
Campbell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Willidirim counters with a nice body shot.
Campbell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campbell closes the distance and pushes Willidirim back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Willidirim is keeping busy.
Campbell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Willidirim after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Eoin Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Willidirim is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willidirim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Campbell up against the cage.
Campbell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Willidirim pulls guard.
Willidirim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Willidirim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Willidirim trying to keep a closed guard but Campbell is proving a slippery customer.
Willidirim wants to sweep but no luck.
Willidirim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Campbell is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liam Eoin Campbell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Campbell moves into range and clinches up with Willidirim.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Willidirim manages to get underhooks.
Campbell manages to pull guard.
Willidirim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Hassan Willidirim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Willidirim postures up.
Campbell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Willidirim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Campbell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willidirim throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Willidirim prevents Campbell from breaking the clinch.
Campbell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Willidirim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Campbell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Willidirim slowing the pace effectively.
Willidirim has Campbell pressed against the cage, preventing Campbell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Willidirim jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willidirim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell is looking to advance position but Willidirim has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Willidirim looking to control but Campbell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Eoin Campbell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Willidirim tries a head kick but it misses.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Willidirim as he avoids it easily.
Campbell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campbell wants it to stay on the feet.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
Campbell misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell shoots for a double leg takedown but Willidirim sprawls well. He's pushed Campbell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Eoin Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campbell.
Campbell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Willidirim fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Willidirim counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as Willidirim shoots in.
Willidirim is looking to land body kicks.
Campbell misses with a leg kick.
Willidirim shoots in for a double leg but Campbell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Willidirim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Willidirim trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Campbell is trying to maintain the position but Willidirim is very close to passing his half guard.
Willidirim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Campbell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hassan Willidirim hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Willidirim's guard.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Willidirim keeps moving.
Willidirim doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Willidirim is retaining full guard.
Willidirim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control but Willidirim is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Liam Eoin Campbell just wasn't active enough.
Willidirim clinches with his opponent.
Campbell working hard to break the clinch.
Campbell tries a body shot but Willidirim blocks it.
Willidirim wants a takedown but no success here.
Willidirim tries to pull guard but Campbell holds him up against the cage and eventually Willidirim drops back down to his feet.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Willidirim holds him up against the cage and eventually Campbell drops back down to his feet.
Campbell looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Willidirim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Willidirim is looking for a takedown.
Willidirim taking a breather.
Willidirim is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Willidirim is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Campbell to keep the fight standing.
Campbell working aggressively here.
Campbell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Willidirim.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willidirim is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hassan Willidirim.
I think Willidirim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassan Willidirim!
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energy
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