PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Khavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Campbell
vs
Khavin

186 cm
40
192 lbs
22 - 18 - 0

196 cm
38
192 lbs
30 - 22 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

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 22 - 18 - 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 30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Khavin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell misses with a hook.
Campbell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khavin circles away quickly and effectively.
Campbell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Khavin.
A combination from Campbell does no damage.
Khavin dodges the punch combination from Campbell.
Nice body kick there by Khavin.
Khavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campbell throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khavin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Campbell will feel that in the morning.
Campbell throws a series of punches but Khavin avoids them all with ease.

Khavin dives in and scores a takedown into Campbell's guard.
Campbell is trying to keep Khavin in close.
Khavin wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is pulling down on Khavin's head to control his posture.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khavin pushing down on Campbell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Khavin has control of the leg.
Campbell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khavin is working away from the top position though.
Campbell wants to improve his position but Khavin is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Campbell is trying to control but can't.
Khavin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Khavin is thwarting Campbell's attempts to control the position.
Campbell is pressing down on Khavin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khavin trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
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.

Campbell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Campbell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Khavin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Campbell tries to roll over but Khavin keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to control but can't.
Campbell wants to improve his position but Khavin is controlling well.
Campbell trying to control from the bottom.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.
Campbell wants to control but Khavin is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Khavin 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.

Khavin 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.
Khavin lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Campbell moves into full guard.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Campbell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Khavin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campbell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khavin has managed to get both his arms back between Campbell's legs - danger averted.

Campbell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khavin defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Campbell is looking for a triangle here but Khavin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Khavin trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Konstantin Khavin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Campbell throws a series of punches but Khavin moves out of range.
Khavin moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Campbell throws a big shot that misses.
Khavin throws a nice head kick!
Khavin scores with a shot to the body.
Khavin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Campbell misses with a series of wild punches.
Campbell tries to bum rush Khavin with a series of wild strikes but Khavin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Campbell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Campbell scores with a four punch combination!
Campbell thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khavin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Khavin misses with a kick to the body.
Khavin is looking to chop away at Campbell's legs.
Campbell throws a nice looking combination but Khavin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Campbell.
Khavin misses with a wild body shot.
Campbell swings for the body but Khavin moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Campbell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body kick there by Khavin.
Khavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
Campbell moves out of range of the strikes.
Campbell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Campbell looks for a takedown but Khavin sprawls well.
Khavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Khavin.
Khavin scoring well with a low kick there.
Khavin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Campbell misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khavin cracks Campbell with an open hand slap.
Konstantin Khavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campbell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Konstantin Khavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khavin.
Khavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Campbell shoots for a takedown but Khavin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Campbell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selby Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Campbell tries to bum rush Khavin with a series of wild strikes but Khavin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khavin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Khavin misses with a body kick.
Khavin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Campbell throws a series of punches but Khavin avoids them all with ease.
Khavin throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campbell throws a body punch but Khavin moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khavin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Khavin scores with a shot to the body.
Khavin throws a body kick that misses.
Khavin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khavin scores with a nice body kick.
Selby Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khavin. Khavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Campbell takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Selby Campbell has been cut.
Campbell blocks a head kick by Khavin.
Campbell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Khavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Khavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Khavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Campbell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell scores with a one two! Khavin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Khavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campbell looks to land a combination but Khavin avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Campbell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Khavin. Beautiful body shot.
Khavin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Campbell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khavin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Campbell looks to land a combination but Khavin avoids it well.
Khavin connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Khavin tenderised Campbell's leg. Campbell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Campbell takes a swing at Khavin's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Campbell darts in looking for a takedown but Khavin gets double underhooks and turns Campbell into the cage.
A jab from Campbell misses.
Khavin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Campbell rather than just go for the knockout.
Campbell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Khavin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Selby Campbell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Khavin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Campbell blocks a head kick by Khavin.
Khavin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Khavin throws a leg kick that misses.
Campbell throws a series of punches but Khavin avoids them all with ease.
Campbell misses the body punch
and Khavin counters with a stiff right hand.
Khavin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Campbell throws a right and a left that Khavin avoids nicely.
Khavin pushes Campbell away with a front kick.
Campbell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khavin.
A head kick misses from Khavin.
Khavin slips under a jab from Campbell.
Khavin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Campbell.
Khavin dodges the punch combination from Campbell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell drops his hands momentarily and Khavin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a few strikes there.
Khavin dodges the punch combination from Campbell.
Khavin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Khavin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Campbell takes a step back to recover.
Campbell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Khavin scores with a push kick.
Khavin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Khavin.
Khavin misses with a head kick.
Campbell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Campbell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khavin. Khavin obviously looking to wear him down.
Khavin punishes Campbell's body with a nice straight punch.
Selby Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khavin works Campbell's body with a nice hook.
Campbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khavin throws a front kick that sends Campbell stumbling back into the cage.
Khavin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khavin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Campbell.

Campbell is rocked!
Khavin lands a brutal head kick. Campbell looks out on his feet and Khavin throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Konstantin Khavin!
An out of breath Konstantin Khavin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.