(WARNING: Post contains graphic image of ear injury)
Johnny Campbell’s most recent fight officially lasted less than 30 seconds. But it’s one fans will likely talk about for a while.
They may not instantly recognize the 10-year veteran’s face, but they’re probably familiar with Campbell’s ear, or what’s left of it, after he suffered a grisly loss at Taura MMA this past Friday in Rio de Janeiro. The organ was nearly torn from his head, prompting a quick stoppage in a vacant interim bantamweight title fight against top prospect Ary Farias.
Days later, MMA Fighting caught up with Campbell to get an update on his condition and get his perspective on how the gruesome scene played out.