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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boa Constrictor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boa Constrictor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Devon Campbell's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boa Constrictor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Devon Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constrictor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Campbell, pushing him back against the cage.
Constrictor letting Campbell take a breather here.
Campbell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Constrictor trying to control the position but instead, Campbell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Constrictor into the cage.
Constrictor misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constrictor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Campbell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constrictor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Constrictor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Campbell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Constrictor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Campbell blocks it with crossed arms.
Constrictor trying to stall but Campbell improves his position.
Campbell just leaning against Constrictor, taking a breather.
Constrictor trying to land knees to the body.
Campbell misses with an elbow over the top.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Constrictor manages to get underhooks.
Campbell'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Campbell's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Campbell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Constrictor is trying to stall.
Constrictor looking to slow down the pace here.
Constrictor seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Campbell is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Constrictor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Campbell blocks it with crossed arms.
Campbell taking a breather.
Constrictor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Constrictor missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campbell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Constrictor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four 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.
Constrictor trying to stall but Campbell improves his position.
Campbell blocks the elbow strike.
Campbell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Constrictor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Constrictor is trying to stall.
Constrictor can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Campbell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Constrictor looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boa Constrictor 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 scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Constrictor wants to get back to full guard.
Campbell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Constrictor is not content to let Campbell control the position.
Campbell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Constrictor is staying active underneath Campbell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constrictor gets back to full guard.
Campbell lands a couple of elbows.
Constrictor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control but Constrictor is working from the bottom.
Campbell landing some decent shots from guard.
Campbell trying to control but Constrictor is working from the bottom.
Campbell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Constrictor looking to control but Campbell passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Campbell.
Constrictor trying to hold on to Campbell's head to control him but Campbell postures up.
Campbell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campbell wants to control but Constrictor is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Campbell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Constrictor tries to get to full guard but Campbell has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Campbell connects with a nice short shot to Constrictor's temple.
Campbell working Constrictor over with strikes.
Campbell wants to take a breather but Constrictor is having none of it.
Constrictor is looking to improve his position.
Campbell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Constrictor's head.
Constrictor tries to roll over but Campbell keeps him under control.
Constrictor is pressing down on Campbell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Constrictor keeps moving.
Campbell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Constrictor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constrictor trying to keep a closed guard but Campbell is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Constrictor throws a leg kick
and Campbell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Campbell.
Constrictor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A left lands for Constrictor.
Boa Constrictor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell shoots in for a double leg but Constrictor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Constrictor has closed the distance and engaged Campbell in a clinch.
Constrictor trying to stall but Campbell improves his position.
Campbell slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Constrictor is trying to stall.
Constrictor stalling in the clinch but Campbell improves position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Constrictor wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Campbell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Constrictor quickly recovers to half guard.
Campbell is trying to control. Constrictor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Constrictor is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Constrictor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Constrictor trying to hold on to Campbell's head to control him but Campbell postures up.
Devon Campbell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Constrictor tries to get to full guard but Campbell has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constrictor wants to control but Campbell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Constrictor trying to control here.
Constrictor moves into full guard.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Constrictor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Constrictor keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Campbell postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Campbell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Constrictor pinned against the cage. Constrictor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Constrictor misses with a hook
and Campbell counters by clinching up.
Campbell has Constrictor pressed against the cage.
Constrictor tries a knee to the head but Campbell blocks it.
The referee calls for Campbell to work.
Campbell has Constrictor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Constrictor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Constrictor up against the cage.
Campbell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Campbell stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Devon Campbell.
Constrictor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Constrictor has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Campbell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Campbell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Constrictor trying to stall but Campbell improves his position.
Constrictor trying to stall but Campbell improves his position.
Constrictor taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Constrictor is looking to control Campbell's arms but Campbell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Constrictor has his back to the cage.
Campbell slows down the pace here.
Campbell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Constrictor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Campbell 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Campbell!
Devon Campbell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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