PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Fanoogon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Campbell
vs
Fanoogon

186 cm
31
192 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

176 cm
27
194 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selby Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richie Fanoogon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanoogon looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.
Fanoogon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fanoogon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Campbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Campbell gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fanoogon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Campbell working the ground and pound but Fanoogon is defending the strikes.
Campbell misses with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Campbell is trying to get an arm triangle but Fanoogon is defending well.
Fanoogon regains half guard.
Campbell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fanoogon wants to improve his position but Campbell is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Campbell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fanoogon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campbell.
Campbell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fanoogon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell.
Fanoogon trying to control from the bottom.
Fanoogon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Campbell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Campbell moves into full mount! Fanoogon won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon wants to hold on but Campbell pushes him away.
Campbell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fanoogon tries to hold on but Campbell pushes him away.
Campbell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Campbell looking to ground and pound but Fanoogon is blocking nicely.
Fanoogon is wriggling around trying to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell lands a big shot there that rocks Fanoogon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanoogon is squirming around, avoiding Campbell's attempts to control the action.
Fanoogon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fanoogon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fanoogon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Campbell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fanoogon because Campbell loaded up on that one.
Campbell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fanoogon is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Fanoogon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Campbell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Campbell lands a big elbow.
Campbell 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.
Fanoogon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Campbell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fanoogon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Campbell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Campbell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Campbell wants to work for an arm triangle but Fanoogon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Campbell is looking for a kimura but Fanoogon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campbell to get the leverage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fanoogon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but Fanoogon defending well.
Fanoogon punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selby Campbell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fanoogon gets a takedown into half guard.

Fanoogon is trying to work for a kimura but Campbell is defending well.
Campbell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Campbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fanoogon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Campbell has his hands on Fanoogon's head, controlling the position.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.

Campbell looking for a guillotine here but Fanoogon defends easily.
Fanoogon throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely.
Campbell pulls Fanoogon in close to prevent any damage.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Fanoogon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fanoogon is one step ahead there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Campbell throws a right hand that Fanoogon ducks under and follows up with a left that Fanoogon also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fanoogon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Campbell misses with a looping right.
Richie Fanoogon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Fanoogon drives through with a takedown into Campbell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Campbell controls Fanoogon momentarily but Fanoogon frees himself.
Campbell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell has his hands on Fanoogon's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Fanoogon from controlling successfully.

Campbell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fanoogon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campbell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fanoogon trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Fanoogon distracts Campbell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Fanoogon throws a big elbow that misses.
Fanoogon throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely.
Campbell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon is working Campbell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fanoogon preventing the sweep.
Fanoogon stays in close to Campbell's body and controls the position.

Fanoogon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fanoogon postures up.
Fanoogon passes Campbell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fanoogon working over Campbell with some ground and pound. Campbell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fanoogon is working away from the top position though.
Fanoogon content to control rather than advance.
Campbell trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Fanoogon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Campbell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fanoogon at a distance.
A jab from Fanoogon misses.
Fanoogon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campbell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as Fanoogon shoots in.

Fanoogon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fanoogon lands in his opponent's guard.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Fanoogon postures up.
Fanoogon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Campbell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fanoogon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fanoogon lands a nice short elbow.

Fanoogon wants to work for an arm triangle but Campbell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Campbell is looking to improve his position.

Fanoogon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campbell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fanoogon.
Campbell wants to improve his position but Fanoogon is controlling well.
Fanoogon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campbell keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fanoogon.
Fanoogon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
Fanoogon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Campbell tries to roll over but Fanoogon keeps him under control.
Campbell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Campbell.
Campbell controls Fanoogon momentarily but Fanoogon frees himself.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon scoring with some ground and pound.
Fanoogon stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.
Fanoogon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fanoogon won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Selby Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fanoogon stands up over Campbell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fanoogon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fanoogon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Campbell is pulling down on Fanoogon's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fanoogon is now in half guard.
Fanoogon trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Campbell wants to control but Fanoogon is keeping busy.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Fanoogon has control of the leg.
Fanoogon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Fanoogon has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanoogon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fanoogon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campbell defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Fanoogon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fanoogon 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Fanoogon!
A victorious Richie Fanoogon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.