PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Donati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Campbell
vs
Donati

186 cm
36
192 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

190 cm
29
223 lbs
13 - 12 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 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 13 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Virgil Donati!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donati throws a series of punches but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell throws a right and a left that Donati avoids nicely.

Campbell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Donati to the mat! Donati manages to get full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Campbell is pushing down on Donati's leg trying to pass to half guard. Donati is fighting to maintain full guard but Campbell has managed to sneak the leg through.

Campbell is working for a kimura but Donati is defending it quite comfortably.
Campbell wants to free his trapped foot but Donati is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Donati keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Campbell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Donati keeping hold of Campbell's head, controlling as best he can.
Campbell throwing shots but Donati is blocking nicely.
Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donati defending well though.
Campbell thows a huge punch but Donati dodges it nicely.
Campbell wants to pass the guard but Donati is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donati wants to get back to full guard.
Campbell throwing shots but Donati is blocking nicely.
Donati is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell wants to advance to full mount but Donati doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donati is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donati swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donati avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donati 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 postures up in Donati's guard and throws a big left but Donati blocks it.
Campbell lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campbell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Campbell throwing strikes but missing.
Donati wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donati is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Donati gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Virgil Donati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donati dodges the punch combination from Campbell.
Campbell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Campbell misses with a wild combination.
Campbell stalks Donati and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Donati's face. Donati staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donati ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donati.
Campbell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Selby Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donati sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campbell somewhat.
Donati tries to clinch but Campbell moves out of range.
Donati avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice combination there by Campbell.
A punch lands to the side of Campbell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Campbell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donati circles away quickly and effectively.
Campbell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Campbell throws a series of punches but Donati moves out of range.
Campbell fails with the takedown.
Campbell slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Donati darts in and clinches Campbell up against the cage.

Donati's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Campbell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donati.
Campbell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Donati in his tracks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Campbell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Donati back to the cage. Campbell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Campbell moves out of range as Donati strikes.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
Campbell misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Campbell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donati fails to land with a series of punches.
Campbell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donati defends well and Campbell ends up having to push Donati into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selby Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Campbell breaks the clinch.
Campbell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Donati, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
Donati avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campbell fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selby Campbell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Campbell misses with a wild combination.
Campbell walks into a stiff left hand from Donati.
Campbell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donati wants to clinch up but Campbell keeps it at a distance.
Campbell throws a series of punches but Donati avoids them all with ease.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donati sprawls well. Donati wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet.
Donati doesn't manage to clinch there - Campbell circles away.
Campbell dodges the punch combination from Donati.
Campbell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donati.
Campbell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Campbell here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Donati scores with a jab. Campbell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell misses with a few strikes there.
Campbell looks to land a combination but Donati avoids it well.
Donati looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Selby Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Donati clinches up with Campbell and pushes him back against the cage.

Donati pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donati stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Selby Campbell has been cut.
Donati showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
A combination from Donati does no damage.
Campbell throws a right and a left that Donati avoids nicely.
No luck for Campbell with that takedown attempt.

Donati fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Campbell, pushing him back against the cage.

Donati manages to break the clinch.
Campbell throws a right hand that Donati ducks under and follows up with a left that Donati also avoids with ease.
Donati tries to bum rush Campbell with a series of wild strikes but Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donati throws a series of punches but Campbell avoids them all with ease.
Campbell tries to bum rush Donati with a series of wild strikes but Donati uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donati avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donati connects with a right hand. Campbell shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Campbell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Campbell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Campbell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Donati's head.
Donati is controlling Campbell's trapped leg to prevent Campbell from advancing to side control.
Campbell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donati defending well though.
Campbell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Campbell 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.
Donati is trying to maintain the position but Campbell is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donati wants to get back to full guard.
Campbell throwing shots but Donati is blocking nicely.

Donati is defending against the submission attempts here by Campbell.
Campbell trying to control from half guard but Donati is working away.
Donati tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Donati wants to improve his position but Campbell is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Campbell lands a nice short elbow.
Campbell prevents Donati from improving his position.
Campbell wants to take a breather but Donati is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donati moves into full guard.
Campbell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campbell stands and throws Donati's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Campbell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Campbell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ground and pound from Campbell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Donati manages to get back to half guard.
Campbell wants to pass the guard but Donati is defending well.

Campbell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Donati 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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Campbell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campbell throws a right and a left that Donati avoids nicely.
Campbell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Donati fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campbell is defended easily by Donati.
Donati lands with a hook. Campbell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Campbell takes one on the button.
Campbell looks for a takedown but Donati sprawls well.
Donati tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Campbell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selby Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donati is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Virgil Donati seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donati loads up on a big right hand but Campbell slips the punch.
Campbell stalks Donati and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Donati's face. Donati staggers backwards, shaken.
Donati misses with a hook.
Campbell shoots in but Donati avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Campbell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donati.

Campbell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Donati sprawls well initially but Campbell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Donati is doing well to control the position and prevent Campbell from advancing to side control.
Donati is looking to control Campbell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donati avoid being mounted?
Campbell trying to control from half guard but Donati is working away.
Campbell trying to mount his opponent but Donati defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Campbell is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Donati still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Donati has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Donati happy to just control the position for now.
Campbell is not content to let Donati control the position.
Donati creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Campbell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Donati decides to stand back up.
Campbell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Campbell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Donati sprawls well initially but Campbell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Campbell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but Donati defending well.

Campbell is trying to work for a kimura but Donati is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donati slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donati avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donati trying to keep a closed guard but Campbell is proving a slippery customer.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donati has his hands on Campbell's head, controlling the position.
Campbell postures up in Donati's guard and throws a big left but Donati blocks it.
Donati looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donati swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Virgil Donati.
Nice takedown defense from Donati. No joy for Campbell on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Campbell. Those never looked like landing.
Campbell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donati defends well and Campbell ends up having to push Donati into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Donati breaks from the clinch.
Donati tries to clinch there but Campbell circles away.
Campbell moves out of range as Donati strikes.
Campbell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Campbell drives through with a takedown into Donati's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donati manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Campbell is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Virgil Donati.
I think Donati 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Donati!
Virgil Donati gave a mention to Happy Pills 159Q - Laundry 80% in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).