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Event:
MMMA 41 Bestarsson vs Sigit
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Campion swings for the body but Heath moves out of range.
Heath misses the jab.
Heath defending well as Campion loads up on a big left hand.
Heath cracks Campion with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Gregory Campion has been cut.
Heath takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Heath throws a right and a left that Campion avoids nicely.
Campion misses with a straight left.
A combination from Campion does no damage.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heath is looking to counter with a body kick.
Campion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heath.
Heath misses with a series of wild punches.
Campion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Campion throws out a loose jab but Heath uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Heath is predictable there
and Campion counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Campion. #T1#
Campion loads up on a big right hand but Heath slips the punch.
Campion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Heath misses the target.#KD#
Heath lands a left and a right that send Campion crashing to the mat, dazed. Heath thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Campion is rocked!
BOOM! Heath lands a beautiful left hook that drops Campion. Campion tries to recover but Heath is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Campion lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Griffin Heath!
The defeated Gregory Campion had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.
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Event:
MMMA 32: Maia vs Garbutt
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Brandon.
Brandon throws a good cross that connects.
Campion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brandon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Campion lands with a hook. Brandon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brandon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Campion throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandon.
Campion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandon slips a jab and a cross from Campion.
Brandon wants to counter the offense by Campion and move into the clinch position.
Brandon tries to clinch up but Campion circles away and keeps his distance.
Campion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandon.
Campion takes a swing at Brandon's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campion.
Brandon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. Campion catches Brandon right on the button with a cross.#T1##KD#
Campion lands a left and a right that send Brandon crashing to the mat, dazed. Campion thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Brandon is rocked!
Brandon gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Campion points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Brandon wakes up just in time to hear Campion thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregory Campion!
Gregory Campion was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
HFC 314 Stenson vs Holgersson
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
McAdams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Campion's hands.#CUT2#
It looks like Gregory Campion has been cut.
McAdams misses with a takedown
and Campion counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Dayton McAdams has been cut.
McAdams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Campion's head.
McAdams lands a jab to the nose.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McAdams misses with a double jab
and Campion counters with a nice uppercut.
McAdams misses with a takedown
and Campion counters with a nice uppercut.
Gregory Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dayton McAdams.
Campion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McAdams fails with the takedown
and Campion scores with a counter punch that sends McAdams to the canvas! Campion smells blood - he's punishing McAdams with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! McAdams has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Campion!
A less than humble Gregory Campion misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Dayton McAdams was interviewed post fight and said 'Gotta go back to work, simply.'.
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Event:
HFC 310 Ballardo vs Shankoli
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Secoy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Campion. That did some damage!
Secoy lands with a right hand.
Campion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Secoy.
Secoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Secoy thumps Campion with a low kick.
Campion throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Secoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Secoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campion.
Campion misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Secoy! But no joy.
Campion ducks right into an uppercut from Secoy.
Campion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Secoy jabs Campion right on the nose. Campion blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gregory Campion has been cut.
Campion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Secoy. That did some damage!
Secoy lands a two punch combo.
Secoy tries to land a front kick but Campion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Campion misses with a wild combination.
Azamat Secoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Campion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Secoy counters with a nice uppercut.
Secoy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Campion throws a jab when Secoy was well out of range.
Secoy throws a head kick that half lands.
Campion missing with a left hand there. Secoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Secoy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Secoy scores with a nice strike.
Campion lands with an overhand left.
Secoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Campion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Secoy misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Secoy.
Campion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Campion.
Secoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Secoy to score with a decent uppercut.
Secoy misses the jab.
Campion throws a big counter combination but Secoy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Campion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Secoy avoids a kick to the body.
Secoy connects with a body shot that sends Campion's belly button to the back.
Secoy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Campion misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Campion.
Campion walks into a left hand.
Secoy throws a wild body kick that Campion sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Secoy.
Secoy lands with a nice body kick.
Secoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Campion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Campion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Secoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Campion.
Campion throws out a loose jab but Secoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campion walks into a stiff left hand from Secoy.#T3#
Jab from Secoy.
Campion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Secoy scores with a jab. Campion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Secoy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Campion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Secoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Campion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Campion takes one to the side of the head.
Secoy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Secoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Secoy.
Secoy throws a nice head kick!
Secoy throws a sloppy head kick and Campion moves out of range easily.
Secoy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Secoy lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#
Campion is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Secoy throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Campion is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Azamat Secoy!
Gregory Campion was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.
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Event:
HFC 304 Fame vs Wade II
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Campion misses with a double jab
and Chantry counters with a thumping low kick.
Chantry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chantry with a poor takedown
enabling Campion to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Tatton Chantry has been cut.
Campion misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Campion blocks the leg kick.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chantry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Campion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chantry somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Campion misses.
Chantry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chantry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Campion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chantry is looking to counter the offense by Campion and move into the clinch.
Campion moves out of range of the body kick from Chantry.
#T1##TD#
Chantry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Campion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chantry is in Campion's guard.
Chantry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Campion trying to keep a closed guard but Chantry is proving a slippery customer.
Chantry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Campion controls Chantry momentarily but Chantry frees himself. #T2#
Chantry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Campion looking for a sweep. Not yet Campion, not yet.
Chantry trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Chantry clinches.
Chantry tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatton Chantry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campion scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Campion stops a takedown attempt from Chantry.
Chantry tries to score a body lock takedown but Campion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Campion tries to break free but Chantry pushes him back against the cage.
Campion is trying to force a seperation but Chantry has the dominant position.
Campion works on Chantry's body with a couple of short punches.
Campion has Chantry pressed against the cage.
Campion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Campion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Campion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Campion lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chantry.
Chantry misses with an elbow over the top.
Chantry digs a right hand underneath Campion's ribcage. Campion let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
A right hand to the body from Chantry.
Chantry taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chantry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Campion looking to throw knees to the head but Chantry is blocking nicely.
Chantry wants to take the fight to the mat but Campion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chantry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Gregory Campion has been cut.
Chantry can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Campion breaks from the clinch.
Chantry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Campion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Campion feints a counter leg kick.
Chantry tries for a takedown but Campion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Campion misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chantry defending well as Campion loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Chantry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Campion quickly recovers to half guard.
Chantry working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Campion dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Campion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chantry tries for a takedown but Campion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Campion throws a right hand that Chantry ducks under and follows up with a left that Chantry also avoids with ease.
Chantry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Chantry has managed to clinch.
Campion trying to stall but Chantry improves his position.
Chantry is trying to drag Campion to the mat but Campion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Campion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Chantry lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion trying to control from the bottom.
Chantry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chantry trying to pass the guard but Campion defending well. #T1#
Campion is looking to control Chantry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campion avoid being mounted?
Chantry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chantry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chantry is keen to just control but Campion is a slippery customer.#T2#
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.
Chantry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chantry is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Campion throws a looping overhand right but Chantry ducks down to avoid it.
Campion throws a right and a left that Chantry avoids nicely.
Chantry tries to counter by clinching up but Campion breaks away and moves out of range.
Campion throws a hook but Chantry avoids it easily.#CL#
Campion gets tackled into the cage by Chantry. Chantry maintains the clinch.
Chantry'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.
Chantry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Campion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatton Chantry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campion gets underhooks to prevent Chantry's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Campion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chantry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campion.
A left lands for Campion.#T3#
Campion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chantry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chantry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Campion misses with a hook. Chantry ducked under it nicely.
Gregory Campion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campion misses with a series of wild punches.
Chantry changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chantry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Campion tries to avoid it but Chantry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Campion to the ground. Campion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Chantry instigates a clinch.
Campion looking to stall.
Campion is pressed up against the cage. Chantry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Campion down to the mat. Campion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Campion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chantry.
Chantry tries to move into range but Campion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Campion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gregory Campion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Campion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chantry counters with a good low kick that Campion was not able to check. #T4#
Campion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Campion misses with a body kick.
Chantry is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Campion.#CL#
Chantry clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Chantry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campion takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chantry wants to take the fight to the mat but Campion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chantry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chantry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Campion prevents it.
Campion throws a head punch that misses.
Campion prevents the takedown attempt.
Campion tries to stall but Chantry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campion is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Campion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A punch combination from Campion misses.
Chantry is looking to counter punch.
Chantry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Campion. That snapped Chantry's head back.
Campion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Chantry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tatton Chantry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campion is not content to let Chantry control the position.
Chantry misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Chantry's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chantry misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Chantry in side control, throwing shots but Campion defends.
Campion is not content to let Chantry control the position.
A control attempt from Campion but he's now mounted!
Campion blocking the ground and pound.
Chantry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Campion is looking to escape.
Campion avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chantry.
#T2#
Campion in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chantry is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chantry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chantry dominating with strikes here.
Chantry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chantry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Campion tries to hold on but Chantry postures up.#T3#
Chantry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chantry looking to finish Campion with some ground and pound. This is bad for Campion!#CUT#
That has opened up Gregory Campion's cut even more.
Chantry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Campion prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Chantry lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#CUT#
The cut above Gregory Campion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Chantry controlling from the full mount.
Campion squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chantry controlling his opponent.
Chantry looking to ground and pound but Campion is blocking nicely.
Tatton Chantry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory Campion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chantry with shots to the head and body - Campion looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatton Chantry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campion 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Campion!
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Event:
HFC Challengers 90
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Campion throws a series of punches but Pederson moves out of range.
Campion throws a series of punches but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Pederson has Campion up against the cage in a clinch.
Campion tries to land a knee to the head but Pederson blocks with his arms.
Campion trying to land knees to the body.
Campion has Pederson pressed against the cage.
Pederson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Pederson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Pederson has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Campion breaks the clinch.
Campion scores with a hook to the body. Pederson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Campion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pederson flicks out a counter leg kick but Campion steps away.
Pederson scores with a push kick.
Campion clobbers Pederson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gregory Campion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Campion throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Pederson clinches.
Campion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pederson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pederson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Campion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pederson lands a body shot.
Campion lands a nice shot to the body.
Pederson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pederson as Campion tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Pederson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Campion swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pederson! But no joy.
Pederson throws a right hand that Campion ducks under and follows up with a left that Campion also avoids with ease.#T2##CL2#
Campion gets tackled into the cage by Pederson. Pederson maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Pederson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pederson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campion.
Campion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Campion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Campion coming out on top.
Pederson looks for a takedown but Campion sprawls well.
Pederson takes one to the chin there.
Pederson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Pederson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Campion's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Campion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campion has Pederson pushed against the cage.#BC#
Campion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Campion.
Campion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pederson.
Campion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pederson doesn't seem bothered though.
Pederson shoots for a double leg takedown but Campion sprawls well. He's pushed Pederson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pederson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Pederson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Campion.
Pederson pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Pederson manages to break the clinch.
Pederson avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Pederson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Campion misses the shot to the body.
Pederson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Campion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campion misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Campion backs off Pederson throws a huge counter combo but Campion manages to avoid it all.
Campion fails to land with a series of punches.
Campion tests Pederson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pederson goes for a double leg but Campion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Campion continues to drive forward.
Gregory Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Pederson.
Pederson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Campion punishes Pederson's body with a nice straight punch.
Campion misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Pederson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Campion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Pederson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Campion wants to get back to his feet.
Pederson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campion keeps working.
Campion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pederson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Campion has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Pederson is working for a kimura but Campion is defending it quite comfortably.
Campion tries to roll over but Pederson keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gregory Campion is winning the standup battle so far.
Pederson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Campion.#CL2#
Pederson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Campion lands a nice elbow.
Pederson working Campion over with knees to the body.
Pederson tries to stall but Campion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campion blocks an uppercut.
Pederson throws a punch but it's blocked by Campion.
Campion is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Campion throws a punch but it's blocked by Pederson. #TD2#
Pederson pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Campion stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Pederson clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Campion. #BC2#
Pederson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL2#
Campion gets tackled into the cage by Pederson. Pederson maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Campion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pederson goes for a takedown attempt but Campion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Pederson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Campion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Campion is stalling here.
Campion stalling against the cage.
The referee calls for Campion to work.
Campion seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Campion tries to break free but Pederson pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Pederson tries to pull guard but Campion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Campion lands a body punch.
Norman Pederson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Campion lands a good knee to the midsection. Pederson won't want to take too many of those.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Campion as Pederson tries to tie him up.
Campion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pederson or not.
Pederson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pederson misses with a knee to the head.
Pederson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Campion avoids it.
Pederson avoiding damage as Campion throws knees to the body.
Campion has Pederson pushed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Campion effectively controlling the action here.
Campion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pederson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Norman Pederson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Campion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Campion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Pederson closes the distance and pushes Campion back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Campion - that landed with a thud.
Pederson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Campion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pederson trying to control the position but instead, Campion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pederson into the cage.
Campion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pederson has him pressed against the cage.
Pederson wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Campion.
Campion being controlled against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Campion.
#T1##BC#
Campion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Campion misses with the combination.
Campion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pederson.
Gregory Campion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Campion.
Campion tries a head kick but it misses.
Pederson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Pederson closes the distance and clinches.#T2##TD2#
Pederson jumps guard and drags Campion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pederson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Campion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Campion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pederson's guard.
Campion seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Campion's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Campion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pederson only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Pederson rushes Campion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pederson misses with a knee to the head.
Campion lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pederson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Campion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Campion!
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Event:
HFC 293 Huey vs Satan
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Campion misses with a body shot.
Heath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Gregory Campion has been cut.
Campion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Heath backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Griffin Heath has been cut.
Campion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Campion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heath.
That kick from Heath tenderised Campion's leg. Campion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Campion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heath connects with a solid leg kick.
Campion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gregory Campion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Campion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heath was well out of range. Poor timing from Campion.
A punch combination from Campion misses.
Campion connects with an inside leg kick.
Heath lands with a nice body kick.
Heath with a jab.#T1#
Campion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heath is out of range.
Heath on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Campion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Campion misses its intended target.
Heath walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Heath.
Campion tries to land a leg kick but Heath saw it coming and moves away.
Campion throws a wild hook but Heath just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Campion gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Heath raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Griffin Heath!
Gregory Campion was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.
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Event:
HFC 287 Prime vs DeLuise II
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Campion goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Hans Gruber has been cut.
A punch combination from Campion misses.
Campion throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Gruber counters with a takedown into side control.
Campion is trying to buck Gruber off.
The strikes coming from Gruber are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gruber working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT2#
It looks like Gregory Campion has been cut.
Campion takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gruber tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campion is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gruber connects with a decent elbow.
Gruber working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gruber working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Campion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gruber landing strikes.
Gruber working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Campion is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Gregory Campion's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gregory Campion's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hans Gruber!
A victorious Hans Gruber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Gregory Campion had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Campion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Levenstein is being controlled here.
Campion working away.
Campion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levenstein keeps working. #SUB2#
Campion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Levenstein trying to remain calm as Campion controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levenstein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Campion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Levenstein is working hard here to advance position.
Levenstein prevents Campion from improving position.
Levenstein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Campion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Campion is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Levenstein 's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levenstein sneaks back into half guard.
Campion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Campion drops an elbow to the side of Levenstein 's head.
Levenstein is looking to control Campion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Levenstein avoid being mounted?
Campion content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Campion might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Levenstein trying to hold on to Campion's head to control him but Campion postures up.
Nice strikes from Campion there. #T2#
Levenstein trying to control here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Levenstein wants to improve his position but Campion is controlling well.
Levenstein is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Campion seems content to control.
Campion slips a nice elbow through Levenstein 's hands, connecting with Levenstein 's forehead.#CUT2#
It looks like Joshua Levenstein has been cut.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Campion in particular looking to stall.
Campion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Levenstein regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB#
Levenstein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Campion looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Campion stands up from Levenstein 's guard - Campion perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Campion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Levenstein 's guard.
Campion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Campion is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Levenstein is looking to reverse the position.#T4##SU2#
Campion has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Campion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Levenstein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Campion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Levenstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Campion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Campion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Campion advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Levenstein is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Campion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Levenstein 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy left from Campion finds it's target.#CUT2#
Joshua Levenstein 's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Campion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Levenstein , pushing him back against the cage.
Campion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campion stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Campion pulls Levenstein into guard.
Levenstein stopping the sweep attempt from Campion.
Levenstein trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Campion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Levenstein is aware though and is defending well.
Levenstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregory Campion has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Campion is looking for a triangle but Levenstein pushes his legs off easily.
Levenstein preventing the sweep. #T1#
Campion pulls Levenstein in close to prevent any damage.
Levenstein wants to control from the top but Campion keeps moving. #SUB2#
Campion is looking for a triangle but Levenstein pushes his legs off easily.
Campion controlling Levenstein 's posture. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Campion keeping moving, preventing Levenstein from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Campion. No joy for Levenstein on that attempt.
Campion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Campion takes the fight into the clinch.
Levenstein has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Campion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Campion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Levenstein can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Levenstein . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levenstein is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Campion is defending well.
Campion gets underhooks to prevent Levenstein 's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Campion gets control of Levenstein 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Campion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3##ES2#
Campion is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Campion gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Levenstein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Campion controls the pace.
Campion lands a couple of digs.
Levenstein is trying to control the position but Campion postures up.
Campion distracts Levenstein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Campion postures up and lands a big shot to Levenstein 's brow.
Campion is in close to Levenstein 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Campion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Campion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Campion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Campion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Levenstein has momentary wrist control but Campion slips an elbow through the middle.
Campion showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Campion stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Levenstein .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campion tries to bench press Levenstein off him but Levenstein keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Levenstein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Campion, who protects the arm well.
Campion keeping his opponent close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Campion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joshua Levenstein 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Levenstein tries to sprawl but Campion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Campion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Levenstein actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Campion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levenstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campion.
Levenstein tries to get to full guard but Campion has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Campion is trying to work for a kimura but Levenstein is defending well.
#SUB#
Levenstein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Campion pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Campion stalling. #SUB2#
Campion is working for a submission of some sort.
Campion is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Levenstein looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Campion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Levenstein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Campion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Campion seems to be looking for submissions.
Levenstein wants to improve his position but Campion is controlling well.
Campion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Campion looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Levenstein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Campion.
Well, if Campion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Campion looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Levenstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Campion is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Campion wants to pass the guard but Levenstein is defending well.
Joshua Levenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campion is taking a breather. Levenstein says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Campion takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#
Levenstein is rocked!
Campion working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Levenstein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Levenstein works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Levenstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Campion is in close to Levenstein 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT2#
Jeez, Joshua Levenstein 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joshua Levenstein 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gregory Campion!
The defeated Joshua Levenstein had this to say: 'This guy is a veteran he has amazing career and a lot of experiance it's an Honor for me to fight him. Hey , thank you for coming i promise next time my hand will be rised this is just the begining.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Gold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Campion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gold to the mat! Gold manages to get full guard.
Gold is wriggling around but Campion manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Campion content to control rather than advance.
Campion working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Campion controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Campion uses his free foot to push down on Gold's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gold. #SUB2#
Campion is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Campion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gregory Campion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Campion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Campion. #SUB2#
Campion is working to tighten his grip on Joney's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Joney has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Campion is really squeezing tight and eventually Joney passes out! Campion breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gregory Campion!
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Event:
USFC 118
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Campion misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mazza is defended easily by Campion.
Mazza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mazza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campion.
Mazza shoots in for a takedown but Campion shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Mazza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campion lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mazza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campion as he jumps to the side.
Campion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazza.#CUT#
It looks like Gregory Campion has been cut.
Campion shoots in for a double leg but Mazza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Mazza shoots in and bounces Campion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mazza is controlling him.
Campion has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mazza has passed into side control.
#T1##SUB#
Mazza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Campion has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mazza but great work by Campion.
Mazza is not content to let Campion control the position.
Campion is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mazza's shoulder. That is not cool.
Campion throwing strikes but Mazza manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Campion wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mazza controls the position from side control.#T2#
Mazza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Campion sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Campion is trying to escape the position but Mazza is controlling the position.
Campion is trying to improve his position.
Campion gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mazza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mazza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Campion is looking to improve his position.
Campion wants to control but Mazza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mazza trying to control from half guard but Campion is working away. #SUB#
Mazza seems to be looking for submissions.
Campion is looking to improve his position.
Mazza trying to control from half guard but Campion is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mazza thows a huge punch but Campion dodges it nicely.
Mazza prevents Campion from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mazza scores with a nice strike.
Campion lands with a good body shot.
Mazza loads up on a big right hand but Campion slips the punch.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Campion avoids it really well and circles away.
Campion misses with a body shot.
Mazza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mazza closes the distance and clinches up with Campion, looking for a takedown. Mazza pushes Campion against the cage but Campion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mazza sets himself, and Campion steps forward looking for the clinch! Mazza avoids it this time.
Sloppy strikes from Mazza. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mazza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lou Mazza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gregory Campion's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Campion throws a right and a left that Mazza avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Mazza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Campion rushes Mazza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Campion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mazza misses with a takedown attempt
and Campion counters with a stiff right hand.
Campion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campion has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Mazza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Campion's guard.
Campion keeping full guard, as Mazza tries to pass.
Mazza wants to control from the top but Campion keeps moving.
Lou Mazza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion wants to get back to his feet but Mazza is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Campion working for submissions but it's allowed Mazza to get to half guard.
#T1#
Campion tries to get to full guard but Mazza has control of the leg.
Campion manages to get to full guard.
Mazza slips nicely into half guard.
Mazza thows a huge punch but Campion dodges it nicely.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Campion wants to control but Mazza is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Mazza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mazza.
Campion is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mazza seems to be working for a kimura but Campion defends the submission attempt.
Campion is refusing to be controlled, as Mazza sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Mazza is looking for a kimura here.
Mazza is just content to waste time from the top position. Campion takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mazza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Campion's guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Campion is trying to stand back up but Mazza is controlling him
Campion is trying to maintain the position but Mazza is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Campion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mazza dives in for a single leg takedown but Campion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Campion instigates a clinch.
Campion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campion stalling.
Mazza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campion tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gregory Campion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gregory Campion's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mazza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Campion counters with a nice uppercut.
Campion digs a good body shot into Mazza's ribs.
Campion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mazza at a distance.
Campion has a takedown stuffed.
Campion shoots in for a double leg but Mazza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Campion clinches with his opponent.
Campion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mazza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazza takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Lou Mazza has been cut.
Campion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazza.
Mazza misses with a punch to the body.
Mazza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campion.
Campion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazza tries a body shot but Campion blocks it.
Mazza takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD2#
Campion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Campion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Campion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Campion looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mazza preventing the sweep. #T2#
Mazza trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom.
Mazza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Campion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campion wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Mazza tries to sprawl but Campion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Campion with the ground and pound but Mazza uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Campion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mazza is trying to control the position but Campion postures up.
Mazza keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Mazza trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Campion looking to sit in guard and control but Mazza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Campion. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Campion is trying to keep Mazza in close.
Campion keeping moving, preventing Mazza from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Campion controls Mazza momentarily but Mazza frees himself.
Campion being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Campion has an active guard here but Mazza has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazza prevents Campion from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Campion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Campion 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Campion!
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Event:
USFC 112
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Massena walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Campion closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Massena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Campion fails with the takedown
and Massena counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Gregory Campion has been cut.
Massena moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Campion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Massena dodges the punch combination from Campion.
Campion misses with a body shot.
Campion goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Andre Massena has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Campion gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Massena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Campion misses. #TD2#
Campion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Massena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campion is in close to Massena's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Massena looking to control.
Campion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Campion is working Massena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Massena keeping full guard, as Campion tries to pass.
Massena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campion on the ground.
Campion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Massena controls Campion momentarily but Campion frees himself.
Campion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Campion content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Campion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Campion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Massena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Massena moves into the clinch.#T3#
Campion lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campion.
Campion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campion blocking some punches.
Campion wants to take the fight to the mat but Massena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Massena fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Massena stops a takedown attempt from Campion.
Andre Massena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Campion.#BC#
Massena breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Massena.
Campion ducks right into an uppercut from Massena.
Massena misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Campion moves into the clinch.#BC#
Massena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Campion avoids the head kick by Massena.
Campion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Campion moves in looking to clinch but Massena pushes him off.
Massena throws a counter high kick but Campion was just alert enough to avoid it.
Andre Massena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL#
Massena moves into the clinch.
Campion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campion wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massena.
Massena misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massena lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Massena. #TD2#
Campion pulls guard effortlessly.
Campion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Campion wants to sweep here but Massena controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campion keeping moving, preventing Massena from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at The Factory inform us that Campion has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Massena being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andre Massena will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Massena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Massena throws a good cross that connects.
Campion looks to land a combination but Massena avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Massena. That snapped Campion's head back.
Massena thows a left - swing and a miss!
Campion shoots in but no luck this time.
Campion goes for a double leg but Massena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Massena continues to drive forward.
Andre Massena is winning the standup battle so far.
Massena tries a head kick but it misses.
Campion tries to clinch but Massena moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Campion looks for a takedown but Massena sprawls well.
Andre Massena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Campion.
Massena connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Campion momentarily.
#CUT#
That has opened up Gregory Campion's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Campion rushes Massena and presses him up against the cage.
Campion tries to score a body lock takedown but Massena shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Massena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Massena has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Massena there as he acknowledges the shot.
Massena tries to bum rush Campion with a series of wild strikes but Campion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Campion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Campion forces Massena back against the cage and clinches.
Massena swings wildly with an uppercut but Campion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Campion unloads a knee to the mid-section. Massena lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Massena fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Massena has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Massena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campion is defended easily by Massena.#CL#
Massena has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Massena tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campion's elbow.
Massena misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campion.
I was talking to Massena's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Massena breaks from the clinch.
Campion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Massena pinned against the cage. Massena gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campion has a takedown stuffed.
Campion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Campion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massena misses with a series of wild punches.
Massena swats away the attempt to clinch by Campion.
Massena scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campion doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Massena.
Massena looks to throw the jab but Campion is out of range.
Campion feints the counter takedown.
Massena listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Campion walks into a stiff left hand from Massena.#TD2#
Massena gets caught flat footed, as Campion shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Campion scoring with some ground and pound.
Massena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Massena tries to get out of the position.
Campion stopping the sweep attempt from Massena.#SUB2#
Campion drops back looking for a leg! Massena is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Massena manages to kick Campion off! Campion jumps back into Massena's guard.
Campion passes Massena's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Campion lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Campion working Massena over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campion works his way into side control.
Campion working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
The referee asks Campion politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Campion prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Massena's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Campion controlling the position from side mount.
Campion lands some shots froms side control.
Campion just content to control the position. #SU2#
Campion decides to stand back up.
Massena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Massena dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Campion tries to close the distance and clinch but Massena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Massena is looking to counter punch.
Campion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Massena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campion misses with a takedown attempt - Massena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Massena gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Campion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Campion stops Massena from standing up.
Massena not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campion's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion passes into half guard.
Campion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campion is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Massena!
Campion with good strikes from the mount here!
Campion lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Massena is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Campion avoids the attempt from Massena to control.
Massena is wriggling around trying to escape.
Campion controlling the position easily from mount.
Massena wants to control but Campion is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Campion.
Campion looking to control and managing it successfully.
Massena is bucking up trying to escape but Campion cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Massena keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Campion working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Massena looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Campion! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gregory Campion!
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