PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Selby Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domenic Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maddox has chosen Frontines by Diabolic ft. Immortal Technique as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Campbell
vs
Maddox

186 cm
36
192 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

197 cm
31
218 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

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 18 - 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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domenic Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Domenic Maddox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox tries a head kick but it misses.
Maddox lands a jab to the nose.
Maddox connects with a high kick.
Maddox throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
Maddox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maddox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Campbell misses.
Campbell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maddox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maddox stuffs the takedown attempt from Campbell. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Campbell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Campbell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Campbell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Campbell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maddox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Campbell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maddox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maddox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Campbell.
Campbell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maddox is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Campbell wants to control but Maddox is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox parries the strikes from Campbell easily there. Campbell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maddox to escape.
Campbell lands a few punches from side control.
Maddox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Maddox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campbell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Campbell keeping control of the position.
Campbell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Campbell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Maddox jumps into side control!

Maddox has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox tried to score with a low kick but Campbell checks it.
Campbell looks to land a combination but Maddox avoids it well.
Maddox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Maddox.
No joy there for Campbell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maddox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Maddox.
Campbell blocks the body kick.
Campbell blocks a head kick by Maddox.
Maddox throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.

Maddox closes the distance and clinches.

Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Campbell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maddox tries to bum rush Campbell with a series of wild strikes but Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Campbell misses.
Maddox tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maddox tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maddox to the ground. Maddox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maddox closes the distance looking to clinch
and Campbell counters with a two punch combo.
Campbell keeps the fight on the outside.
Maddox slips a jab and a cross from Campbell.
Campbell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maddox misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox tries to land a body kick

so Campbell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Maddox blocks nicely.
Campbell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Selby Campbell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
Maddox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
Campbell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maddox digs a good hook to Campbell's body.
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Campbell misses with a combination
and Maddox counters with a right hand to the body.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Maddox.
Maddox throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown. Maddox tries to sprawl out of it but Campbell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maddox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maddox pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maddox lands a leg kick that knocks Campbell off balance momentarily.
Campbell darts in looking for a takedown but Maddox gets double underhooks and turns Campbell into the cage.
Maddox just leaning against Campbell, taking a breather.
Maddox misses with a hook to the ribs.

Maddox manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Campbell does no damage.
Domenic Maddox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Campbell keeps the fight on the outside.
Maddox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Campbell under the eye.
Maddox lands a jab to the nose.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maddox.
Maddox misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell keeps the fight on the outside.
Maddox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maddox throws a predictable looking body shot

and Campbell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maddox defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Campbell connects with a nice short shot to Maddox's temple.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Campbell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Campbell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Campbell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maddox looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Campbell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Campbell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Campbell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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.
Campbell looks to land a strike but Maddox avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Campbell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maddox is keeping the position for now.
Maddox keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell wants to pass the guard but Maddox is keeping the position.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Campbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Maddox has wrist control.
Maddox can't keep his opponent in guard - Campbell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Campbell wants to work for an arm triangle but Maddox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Campbell is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selby Campbell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Campbell misses with a two punch combination.
Maddox misses with a wild body shot.
Maddox scores with a nice head shot.

Campbell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maddox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Campbell working the ground and pound but Maddox is defending the strikes.
Campbell cracks Maddox with a big right hand but Maddox just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Campbell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Campbell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maddox, who protects the arm well.
Campbell landing a few strikes.
Maddox gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Campbell is looking for a kimura here.
Campbell stops Maddox from getting back to his feet.
Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maddox defending well though.
Campbell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Maddox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campbell prevents Maddox from improving his position.
Campbell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is pressing down on Maddox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maddox is holding on for now.
Campbell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maddox manages to get to full guard.
Campbell is pushing down on Maddox's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maddox is fighting to maintain full guard but Campbell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Campbell is pressing down on Maddox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maddox is holding on for now.
Maddox wants to control but Campbell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Campbell is nestled in close to Maddox, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maddox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Campbell.
Maddox is trying to stand back up but Campbell is controlling him
Campbell trying to pass the guard but Maddox defending well.
Campbell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maddox's head.
Maddox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell.
Maddox taking some punishment here, with Campbell in his half guard.
Campbell looks to land a strike but Maddox avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Campbell throws an elbow that misses. Maddox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campbell's guard. Nice move by Maddox!
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maddox is one step ahead there.
Selby Campbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looking to control.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Maddox tries to pass.
Domenic Maddox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maddox postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Selby Campbell.
Maddox throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Selby Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Campbell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selby Campbell!
A very excited looking Selby Campbell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.