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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Tostao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Che Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Che Campbell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Tostao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Che Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell shoots for a double leg takedown but Tostao sprawls well. He's pushed Campbell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tostao tries to counter with a takedown but Campbell is quick to defend against it.
Campbell moves away from the strike by Tostao.
Tostao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tostao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Tostao.
Campbell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tostao defends it well.
Campbell slips under a jab.
Campbell lands a jab to the nose.
Campbell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Campbell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tostao throws a leg kick
and Campbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tostao looks to land a left hand but Campbell moved out of range nicely.
Campbell lands with a good body shot.
Campbell gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Campbell stays in close to Tostao's body and controls the position.
Campbell won't allow Tostao to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell tries to stand but Tostao is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tostao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there.
Tostao is pulling down on Campbell's head. It's preventing any offense from Campbell, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Campbell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tostao defends well and Campbell ends up having to push Tostao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tostao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Campbell thows a body kick. Tostao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tostao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Campbell is looking for the big counter here.
Tostao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Campbell lands a head kick!
Campbell avoids the body shot from Tostao.
Tostao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tostao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Campbell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tostao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Campbell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Campbell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Campbell manages to pull guard.
Tostao wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tostao won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Campbell is pulling down on Tostao's head to control his posture.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Tostao wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Tostao from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tostao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Campbell shoots in and bounces Tostao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tostao trying to keep a closed guard but Campbell is proving a slippery customer.
Tostao keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.
Campbell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Campbell stands up from Tostao's guard - Campbell perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Che Campbell dominated that round.
That's time! Tostao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tostao takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tostao but Tostao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campbell moves into the clinch.
Tostao tries to score a body lock takedown but Campbell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tostao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Campbell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tostao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Campbell stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell wants to take the fight to the mat but Tostao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joao Tostao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Che Campbell.
Tostao has Campbell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Campbell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Campbell gets control of Tostao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Campbell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tostao trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is looking to stand up but Tostao isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tostao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campbell is looking for a triangle but Tostao pushes his legs off easily.
Campbell is pulling down on Tostao's head to control his posture.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Tostao from controlling successfully.
Tostao won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Campbell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tostao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tostao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tostao controlling from the top position.
Campbell wants to stand up but Tostao is controlling him.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campbell controlling the position.
Campbell has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tostao should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Campbell has tightened it up now! Tostao should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Che Campbell!
An out of breath Che Campbell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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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