PBP Commentary

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

Washington
vs
Campbell

183 cm
18
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashaun Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Washington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Campbell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Campbell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Washington's head backwards.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Campbell finds it's way through Washington's defenses.
Washington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Washington forces Campbell back against the cage and clinches.
Washington scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Rashaun Campbell has been cut.
Washington tries to pull guard but Campbell holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet.
Campbell struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Campbell has had enough of the clinch but Washington keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington prevents Campbell from breaking the clinch.
Campbell is trying to force a seperation but Washington has the dominant position.
Campbell avoids a wild elbow strike from Washington.
Campbell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Campbell lands a jab.
Campbell with a nice cross.
Campbell stuns Washington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Campbell cracks Washington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Campbell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Washington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Campbell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Washington's head.
Campbell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Washington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Campbell avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Campbell. Beautiful body shot.
Rashaun Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Campbell.
Campbell lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for Campbell.
Campbell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Campbell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Washington clinches up with Campbell and pushes him back against the cage.
Campbell has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.

Washington breaks the clinch.
Campbell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Campbell sizes up Washington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Campbell looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
As Campbell tries to get set, Washington tries to push him back and clinch up but Campbell manages to avoid the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Campbell lands a nice hook to Washington's body. Washington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Campbell throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
Campbell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Washington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campbell connects with a single shot there.
Campbell lands with a good body shot.

Washington rushes Campbell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Campbell misses with the head strike.
Washington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Washington breaks from the clinch.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Campbell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Campbell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Campbell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rashaun Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Washington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Campbell, as that shot connected.
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Campbell scores with a shot to the body.
Campbell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Campbell scores with a hook.
Washington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Washington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Campbell scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashaun Campbell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashaun Campbell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Campbell jabs at Washington's body.

Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Campbell has had enough of the clinch but Washington keeps him there for the moment.
Campbell is trying to break free.
Campbell wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Campbell fails to land.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Washington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Washington has Campbell pressed against the cage, preventing Campbell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Washington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been informed that Campbell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
Washington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campbell manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington stays in close to Campbell's body and controls the position.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Washington stands up from Campbell's guard - Washington perhaps looking for a knockout.
Campbell cracks Washington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Washington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Campbell's corner calls for a 1-2. Campbell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Campbell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Campbell.
Campbell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Washington's head backwards.
Campbell lands a nice looking body shot.
Campbell looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Washington looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

Washington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Campbell being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell can't keep his opponent in guard - Washington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Washington escapes and gets back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Campbell.
Washington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Campbell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell cracks Washington with a good jab.
Campbell lands with a straight right. Washington didn't see that one coming.
Campbell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Washington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Campbell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Washington scrambles back to his feet.
Campbell connects with a jab.
Campbell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Campbell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashaun Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rashaun Campbell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Washington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Washington clinches with his opponent.
Campbell wants to break free but Washington has control.
Campbell tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the cage.
Campbell looking to slow down the pace here.
Campbell is trying to push Washington away but Washington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Washington successfully pulls guard.
Washington trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campbell manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington stands and steps away. Campbell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Campbell punishes Washington's body with a nice straight punch.
Washington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Washington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Washington keeps control of Campbell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington has Campbell pushed against the cage.
Washington throws an elbow but it misses.
Campbell avoids a wild elbow strike from Washington.
Campbell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Washington pulls guard.

Washington manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Washington is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Washington lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell wants to break free but Washington has control.

Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Campbell throws out a powerful jab.

Washington pushes Campbell up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington fails to pull guard.
Washington pushes off an throws an elbow but Campbell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Washington misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington avoiding damage.
Washington wants to take the fight to the mat but Campbell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Campbell can't break the clinch.

Washington pulls guard effortlessly.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington pulls Campbell in close to his closed guard and prevents Campbell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.

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.
Washington keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washington is on top in guard.

Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but Campbell has wrist control.

Washington stands up and waves to Campbell to follow him.
Stefan Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Campbell circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campbell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashaun Campbell!
Rashaun Campbell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.