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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell has chosen Sun Poison and Skin Cancer as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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153 lbs
44 - 23 - 0 |
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ash Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Equinox ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Campbell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Equinox's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Campbell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Equinox won't allow Campbell to pass to mount.
Equinox is looking to improve his position.
Campbell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campbell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Campbell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Equinox tries to get to full guard but Campbell has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control from half guard but Equinox is working away.
Equinox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Equinox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Campbell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Campbell is trying to control the action in half guard but Equinox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Equinox regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Campbell.
Campbell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Equinox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Equinox blocks nicely.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Campbell pushes down on Equinox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Equinox wants to improve his position but Campbell is controlling well.
Campbell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Campbell throwing shots but Equinox is blocking nicely.
Campbell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell.
Campbell seems to be looking for submissions.
Ground and pound from Campbell.
Campbell is just content to waste time from the top position. Equinox takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Equinox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell postures up in Equinox's guard and throws a big left but Equinox blocks it.
Campbell stopping the sweep attempt from Equinox.
Campbell throws an elbow that misses. Equinox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campbell's guard. Nice move by Equinox!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looking to control.
Equinox wants to get up but he can't break Campbell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Equinox preventing the sweep.
Equinox wants to stand but Campbell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Equinox postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Equinox won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Equinox tries to stand but Campbell is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Campbell 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.
Campbell shoots for a takedown but Equinox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Equinox wants to clinch
and Campbell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Equinox's guard now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Equinox is on top in guard.
Equinox stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.
Ash Campbell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Equinox wants to stand but Campbell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Equinox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Campbell is proving hard to escape from.
Campbell 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.
Equinox is looking to advance position but Campbell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Campbell thowing shots but they're missing.
Equinox is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Campbell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Equinox is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Equinox and Campbell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Equinox taking a bit of punishment here - Campbell scoring with strikes.
Equinox regains half guard, as Campbell was trying to land strikes.
Equinox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Campbell wants to pass the guard but Equinox is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Equinox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Campbell throws an elbow that misses. Equinox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campbell's guard. Nice move by Equinox!
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Equinox tries to stand but Campbell is controlling from the bottom.
Campbell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Equinox wanted to stand there but Campbell had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Equinox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campbell 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.
Equinox trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Equinox gets a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell breaks the clinch.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Equinox ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Equinox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
Campbell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Campbell cracks Equinox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Campbell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Campbell throws a poor cross that misses
and Equinox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Campbell.
Campbell blocks an uppercut.
Equinox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Equinox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Campbell struggles to land a body shot inside as Equinox controls his hands.
Campbell blocking some punches.
Equinox tries to throw a body punch but Campbell avoids it by throwing Equinox back against the cage.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Campbell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campbell blocks an uppercut.
Campbell letting Equinox take a breather here.
Campbell manages to break the clinch.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Equinox tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Equinox to the ground. Equinox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Campbell works Equinox's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Campbell.
Campbell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Equinox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Equinox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campbell throws a strike but Equinox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Equinox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Campbell controls Equinox momentarily but Equinox frees himself.
Equinox is looking to stand up but Campbell won't let him.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Equinox wants to stand but Campbell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Equinox stands and steps away. Campbell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Campbell feints and as Equinox raises his hands in defense, Campbell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Equinox keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
Campbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Equinox has wrist control.
Campbell throws an elbow that misses. Equinox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campbell's guard. Nice move by Equinox!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Equinox stands and steps away. Campbell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Equinox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell slips a jab from Equinox.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Campbell really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Campbell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Campbell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Equinox has escaped the position, nice work there.
Campbell is putting a hurting on Equinox here, landing some big shots from side control.
The strikes coming from Campbell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Campbell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Campbell crashes against the mat.
Campbell throwing strikes but Equinox manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Equinox throws a strike aimed at the side of Campbell's head but Campbell avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Equinox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Campbell wants to improve his position but Equinox is controlling well.
Campbell keeps trying to improve his position.
Equinox wants to stand up but Campbell manages to regain full guard.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Equinox is one step ahead there.
Campbell is trying to keep Equinox in close.
Campbell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Equinox wants to stand and escape but instead Campbell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Campbell is trying to get an arm triangle but Equinox is defending well.
Campbell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Equinox is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Campbell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell works to advance to full mount. Equinox defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Campbell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Equinox because Campbell loaded up on that one.
Campbell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Campbell looking to ground and pound but Equinox is blocking nicely.
Campbell looking to finish with strikes here!
Campbell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Campbell working the ground and pound effectively.
Campbell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Equinox?
Equinox is rocked!
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Equinox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campbell misses with a head shot.
Equinox manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Campbell trying to advance position but Equinox counters by regaining guard.
Equinox seems to have got his legs back now.
Equinox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Equinox is trying to control the position but Campbell postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Campbell dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Campbell throws a jab when Equinox was well out of range.
Campbell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Equinox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Campbell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Equinox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campbell somewhat.
Equinox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Equinox lands with a kick to the temple. Campbell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Ash Campbell has been cut.
Equinox tries to clinch up.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Equinox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell closes the distance and clinches up with Equinox, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes Equinox against the cage but Equinox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Equinox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Campbell.
Equinox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campbell.
Campbell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Campbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Equinox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Campbell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Equinox ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Equinox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Campbell is looking to control Equinox's arms but Equinox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Campbell has his back to the cage.
John Equinox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campbell throws a punch but it's blocked by Equinox.
Campbell misses with a body punch.
Campbell throws a head punch that misses.
Equinox has Campbell pressed against the cage, preventing Campbell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Equinox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Equinox breaks the clinch.
Campbell misses with a right hand
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Equinox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campbell somewhat.
Equinox closes the distance looking to clinch
and Campbell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Equinox pulls Campbell in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Equinox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campbell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campbell advances to half guard.
Campbell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Campbell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a strike but Equinox avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Equinox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there.
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Ash Campbell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Equinox keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Equinox's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ash Campbell.
I've got Campbell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Campbell!
Ash Campbell is the new featherweight champion!
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