PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raz Rayborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rayborn
vs
Campbell

215 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raz Rayborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Graeme Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Campbell dives in and scores a takedown into Rayborn's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rayborn has his hands on Campbell's head, controlling the position.
Rayborn keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
Rayborn is pulling down on Campbell's head. It's preventing any offense from Campbell, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell stays in close to Rayborn's body and controls the position.
Rayborn has Campbell pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Campbell passes Rayborn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Campbell 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.
Rayborn wants to get back to full guard but Campbell has mounted him!
Rayborn tries to hold on but Campbell pushes him away.
Campbell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayborn holds on for dear life.
Campbell wants to control the pace but Rayborn is squirming around nicely.
Campbell with a couple of short strikes.
Campbell looking to control but Rayborn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rayborn tries to hold on but Campbell pushes him away.
Rayborn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Campbell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Campbell looking to isolate an arm here. Rayborn doesn't see it coming and as Campbell extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Campbell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Graeme Campbell!