PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chester Longshaw (ranked 3981 p4p, 399 weight class) and Robby Campbell (ranked 5853 p4p, 497 weight class). Chester Longshaw had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Longshaw
vs
Campbell

180 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chester Longshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robby Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longshaw leaves Campbell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Campbell slips under a jab from Longshaw.
Longshaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Campbell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Longshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longshaw.
Longshaw is stalling here.
Longshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Longshaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
Longshaw scores with a hook to the body.
Longshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Longshaw blocks an uppercut.
Longshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Longshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Longshaw lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longshaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Campbell trying to control the position but instead, Longshaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Campbell into the cage.
Longshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Campbell is trying to maintain a safe position but Longshaw gets an underhook and turns Campbell into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Longshaw.
Campbell looks winded!
Campbell takes a shot to the head.
Longshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Longshaw pushes Campbell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Campbell tries to stall but Longshaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Longshaw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Longshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Campbell is looking to control Longshaw's arms but Longshaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Campbell has his back to the cage.
Campbell tries a body shot but Longshaw blocks it.
Campbell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campbell misses with the head strike.
Longshaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Longshaw.

Longshaw manages to break the clinch.
Longshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Campbell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longshaw looks to throw the jab but Campbell is out of range.
Chester Longshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longshaw throws a big shot that misses.
Longshaw scores with a hook.

It looks like Robby Campbell has been cut.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Longshaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longshaw slips a straight right by Campbell.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
Campbell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Campbell tries to land a front kick but Longshaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Longshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longshaw.
Campbell slips a straight right by Longshaw.
Longshaw misses with a hook

and Campbell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Campbell.
Longshaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Campbell is controlling him.
Campbell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Campbell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Campbell prevents Longshaw from getting back to his feet.
Longshaw is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Campbell dives into side control.
Campbell wants to control but Longshaw is keeping him busy.
Campbell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longshaw wants to get back to his feet but Campbell drags him back down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Longshaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Longshaw tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Campbell looking to break Longshaw's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Longshaw remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Campbell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Longshaw trying to get back to his feet but Campbell is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Longshaw is trying to shake Campbell off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Campbell won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Campbell tries to land a leg kick but Longshaw saw it coming and moves away.
Campbell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Longshaw lands a jab to the nose.
Longshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Campbell.
Nice sprawl there from Longshaw as Campbell shoots in.
Chester Longshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robby Campbell.
Campbell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longshaw to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell slips under a jab.
Longshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longshaw tries to clinch up but Campbell circles away and keeps his distance.
Campbell wants to counter the offense by Longshaw and move into the clinch position.
Longshaw misses the jab.
Longshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Longshaw leaves Campbell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Longshaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robby Campbell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Longshaw works the jab nicely.
Campbell tries to clinch but Longshaw moves out of range.
Longshaw misses with an uppercut.

Campbell forces Longshaw back against the cage and clinches.
Campbell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longshaw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Campbell up against the cage.
Longshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow.
Campbell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Longshaw gets through Campbell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Longshaw lands with a short shot to the head.

Campbell is rocked!
Longshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Campbell is still on wobbly legs! Can Longshaw finish him?
Longshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Longshaw presses Campbell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longshaw throws a big uppercut that drops Campbell! More strikes from Longshaw and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Campbell lies dazed against the cage as Longshaw celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chester Longshaw!