PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between One Fortythree (ranked 1728 p4p, 1991 weight class) and Jermaine Camacho (ranked 229 p4p, 254 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Camacho's choice of entrance music: Hero Of War - Rise Against. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Fortythree
vs
Camacho

168 cm
40
143
33 - 42 - 1

175 cm
38
160
26 - 30 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 42 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho misses with a left hand
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortythree throws a big shot that misses.
Camacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortythree.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camacho! But no joy.
Fortythree has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Camacho walks into a left hand.
Camacho misses with a left hand
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Camacho has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fortythree cracks a nice hook into Camacho's ribs.

Camacho shoots in and bounces Fortythree off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Camacho wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Camacho sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Fortythree tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camacho forces his way into half guard.
Camacho not doing much here.

Camacho seems to be working for a kimura but Fortythree defends the submission attempt.
Camacho is trying to control. Fortythree wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Camacho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Camacho is looking for a kimura but Fortythree is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camacho to get the leverage.

Camacho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fortythree is just riding it out for now. Camacho eventually gives up the hold.

Camacho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fortythree defends it well.
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.

Camacho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Camacho is working for a submission of some sort.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camacho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fortythree is just riding it out for now. Camacho eventually gives up the hold.
Fortythree won't allow Camacho to pass to mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four 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.
Fortythree is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Camacho 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.
Fortythree gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Camacho shoots in looking for a takedown but Fortythree manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camacho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Camacho tries to land a leg kick but Fortythree saw it coming and moves away.
Camacho throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortythree.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
Camacho slips a jab from Fortythree.
Camacho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Camacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fortythree's jab looks to have found its range, popping Camacho under the eye.
Camacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho dips to his left and cracks Fortythree with an uppercut!
Fortythree scores with a jab.
Fortythree moves away from the strike by Camacho.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortythree.
Fortythree swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camacho.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho throws a big shot that misses.
Camacho throws a lazy head kick
enabling Fortythree to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Fortythree checks a low kick from Camacho.
Fortythree swinging wildly here.
Camacho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Camacho moves out of range as Fortythree strikes.
Camacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortythree connects with a nice looking jab.
Camacho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fortythree keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camacho.
Camacho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camacho.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortythree. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fortythree here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fortythree takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
One Fortythree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camacho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Camacho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fortythree's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho misses with an uppercut
and Fortythree makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortythree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Camacho staying out of range there.
Camacho misses with an uppercut.
Fortythree moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Fortythree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Camacho moves out of range as Fortythree strikes.
Fortythree scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree jabs Camacho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Fortythree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camacho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortythree sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Fortythree wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camacho throws out a loose jab but Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Fortythree throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Fortythree.

Fortythree closes the distance and pushes Camacho back into the cage.
Camacho blocks an uppercut.
Fortythree scores with a shot to the side of Camacho's head.
Camacho takes a shot to the head.

Camacho manages to break the clinch.
Camacho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Camacho.
Fortythree misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Camacho misses with a right hand
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Fortythree closes the distance and clinches.
Fortythree is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camacho can do to turn this around?
Fortythree tries a body shot but Camacho blocks it.
Fortythree lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Fortythree.
Fortythree lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fortythree lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fortythree working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camacho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fortythree after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Fortythree on the inside.
Fortythree working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortythree.
Camacho tries for a takedown but Fortythree manages to get underhooks.
One Fortythree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Camacho.
Fortythree lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Fortythree.
Camacho is breathing heavily.
Fortythree stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fortythree creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A punch lands to the side of Camacho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fortythree lands with a cross.
Fortythree throws a big shot that misses.
Camacho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camacho throws a solid leg kick but Fortythree takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camacho.
Fortythree connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Fortythree.
Fortythree thuds his right hand into Camacho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho lands with an overhand left.
Fortythree jabs at Camacho's body.
Fortythree lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camacho at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Fortythree.
Camacho moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree looks to land a left hand but Camacho moved out of range nicely.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut.
Fortythree moves away from the strike by Camacho.
As Camacho looks to move away, Fortythree throws a big counter combo but Camacho just gets out of the way.
Nice jab there from Fortythree.
Fortythree scores with the left hand. Camacho knows he should have avoided that one.
Fortythree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Fortythree lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortythree. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortythree tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Fortythree blocks the leg kick.
Camacho missing with a left hand there. Fortythree was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jermaine Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Fortythree.
Camacho misses with an uppercut.
Fortythree was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Camacho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camacho blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortythree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Fortythree finds it's way through Camacho's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from Fortythree as Camacho shoots in.
Fortythree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Fortythree with a jab.
Camacho with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Camacho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fortythree lands a jab-cross combination.
Fortythree takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Camacho slips under a jab from Fortythree.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
One Fortythree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Camacho.
Fortythree swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fortythree fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camacho misses with a takedown
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jermaine Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortythree lands a nice hook to Camacho's body. Camacho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fortythree lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Camacho with a poor takedown
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortythree works Camacho's body with a nice hook.
Fortythree throws a lazy right hand but Camacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Camacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Camacho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camacho on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho shoots for a double leg takedown but Fortythree sprawls well. He's pushed Camacho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fortythree tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fortythree looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Fortythree lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Camacho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Camacho misses.
Fortythree checks a leg kick.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fortythree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camacho.
Fortythree connects with a looping right hand.
Camacho lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
One Fortythree showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fortythree, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Fortythree!
One Fortythree managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.