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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Utley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Utley comes to the cage accompanied by Paramore - Ignorance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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172 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
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184 cm
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178 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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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
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chase Utley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campbell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jack Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Utley blocks a head kick by Campbell.
Utley throws a counter high kick but Campbell was just alert enough to avoid it.
Campbell has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Utley.
Campbell digs a right hand into Utley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Utley's gas tank.
Utley tries to break free but Campbell pushes him back against the cage.
Campbell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Utley is defending well for now.
Campbell blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Utley fails to land.
Utley is trying to push Campbell away but Campbell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Utley gets control of Campbell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Utley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Campbell passes Utley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Campbell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Utley defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Campbell seems to be looking for submissions.
Campbell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Utley sees it coming and defends easily.
Utley won't allow Campbell to pass to mount.
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.
Campbell wants to advance to full mount but Utley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Campbell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Utley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Campbell working a defensive guard here.
Utley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campbell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Utley has managed to get both his arms back between Campbell's legs - danger averted.
Campbell is trying to keep Utley in close.
Utley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Utley manages to get himself to full guard.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Utley has Campbell pulled in close to control his posture.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Utley keeps moving.
Campbell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Utley dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Utley passes into half guard.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. Utley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Campbell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Campbell.
Utley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Campbell.
Utley misses with a head kick.
Utley tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Campbell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Campbell closes the distance and pushes Utley back into the cage.
Utley misses with a punch on the inside.
Utley avoiding damage as Campbell throws knees to the body.
Utley tries to break free but Campbell pushes him back against the cage.
Campbell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Utley is trying to maintain a safe position but Campbell gets an underhook and turns Utley into the cage.
Utley is trying to break the clinch but Campbell has him pressed against the cage.
Campbell lands a good knee to the midsection. Utley won't want to take too many of those.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utley can't break the clinch.
Campbell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Campbell pulls Utley into guard.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Campbell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Utley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.
Utley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Campbell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campbell tries to roll over but Utley keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utley trying to control the pace.
Campbell actively working from the bottom here.
Utley is trying to control. Campbell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Campbell trying to control but Utley postures up.
Campbell moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell working a defensive guard but Utley passes into half guard.
Campbell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
It looks like Utley is going to stand back up.
Campbell wants to control but Utley is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Utley misses with a head kick.
Utley moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCampbell.
Campbell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campbell tries to clinch but Utley is having none of it.
Campbell tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Campbell clinches.
Campbell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Utley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campbell can't find room to land a body shot as Utley controls the action.
Utley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Utley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Utley pulls Campbell in close to prevent any damage.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Utley throws a sloppy head kick and Campbell moves out of range easily.
Utley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Campbell throws a big counter head kick but Utley avoids it with no problem.
Campbell thows a body kick. Utley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Campbell connects with a body shot.
Utley throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Utley.
Campbell connects with a right hand. Utley shakes it off.
Utley avoids the body shot from Campbell.
Utley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Campbell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Campbell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Campbell is looking to clinch.
Jack Campbell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utley throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell throws a head kick but Utley moves out of range.
Utley is looking to counter with head kicks.
Campbell throws a hook but Utley blocks it.
Campbell throws a head kick but Utley moves out of range.
Campbell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell is looking to clinch but Utley is avoiding it.
Campbell lands a nice hook to Utley's body. Utley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Utley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Utley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell tries to clinch up.
Campbell just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromUtley.
Campbell lands a leg kick that knocks Utley off balance momentarily.
Chase Utley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utley wants to clinch.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Utley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Utley blocks a jab.
Utley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Utley throws a counter high kick but Campbell was just alert enough to avoid it.
Utley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Utley misses
and Campbell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jack Campbell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Campbell blocking some punches.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Utley holds him up against the cage and eventually Campbell drops back down to his feet.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campbell trying to control the position but instead, Utley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Campbell into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell blocks a body shot from Utley.
Utley lands a shoulder strike.
Campbell is working Utley over against the cage.
Utley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Campbell lands a shoulder strike.
Campbell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Utley swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Utley is trying to force a seperation but Campbell has the dominant position.
Campbell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Utley smiles and moves away.
Utley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Utley throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Jack Campbell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utley is trying to break the clinch but Campbell has him pressed against the cage.
Utley pulls guard effortlessly.
Utley keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
Campbell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell forces his way into half guard.
Campbell controlling the action here.
Campbell trying to control from Utley's half guard. Utley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Campbell!
Jack Campbell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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