PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Bahamonde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bahamonde might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ennio Morricone FT. Nas - Ecstasy of Gold. Camacho has chosen T.I. - Yeah Ya Know as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bahamonde
vs
Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho

213 cm
20
274 lbs
6 - 1 - 1

192 cm
26
245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Bahamonde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Camacho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bahamonde is trying hard to land a takedown here. Camacho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Camacho throws a combination that misses

and Bahamonde counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bahamonde trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camacho wants to stand up but Bahamonde is controlling him.
Bahamonde trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bahamonde won't allow Camacho to get back to his feet.

Bahamonde decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bahamonde shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Camacho counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahamonde misses with a takedown attempt - Camacho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Bahamonde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bahamonde shoots in looking for a takedown. Camacho tries to sprawl out of it but Bahamonde keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camacho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Camacho. Those never looked like landing.
Camacho throws a poor cross that misses

and Bahamonde counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Camacho kicks Bahamonde off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws a nice looking combination but Bahamonde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Camacho tries to sprawl but Bahamonde drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Bahamonde is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Camacho tries to kick Bahamonde off but Bahamonde keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bahamonde is looking to stall here but Camacho recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde wants to pass the guard but Camacho is keeping the position.
Bahamonde is working hard here to advance position.

Camacho has his feet on Bahamonde's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Camacho. Those never looked like landing.
Camacho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bahamonde circles away quickly and effectively.
Camacho misses with a combination

so Bahamonde counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Camacho looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde tries to stand but Camacho is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Camacho pushes Bahamonde off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Camacho throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bahamonde counters with a nice double leg into side control. Camacho won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bahamonde trying to control the action but Camacho is working from the bottom.

Bahamonde is trying to get an arm triangle but Camacho is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bahamonde trying to control the action but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Bahamonde tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Bahamonde dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Camacho throws a leg kick that is checked

and Bahamonde counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Camacho!
Bahamonde seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Camacho is holding on tight.
Bahamonde looking to ground and pound but Camacho is blocking nicely.
You get the feeling that Camacho really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bahamonde wants to control the pace but Camacho is squirming around nicely.

Bahamonde goes for an armbar but Camacho turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Camacho.
Camacho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Camacho stands up from Bahamonde's guard - Camacho perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahamonde tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camacho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bahamonde somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Camacho.
Camacho fails to land with a series of punches.
Eduardo Bahamonde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Camacho throws a nice looking combination but Bahamonde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Camacho.
Bahamonde shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Camacho finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bahamonde fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Bahamonde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camacho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bahamonde counters with a single leg into guard. Camacho didn't expect that.
Camacho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bahamonde is controlling him.
Camacho is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bahamonde will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camacho is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Bahamonde is pushing down on Camacho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camacho is fighting to maintain full guard but Bahamonde has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bahamonde takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Bahamonde is trying to work for a kimura but Camacho is defending well.
Bahamonde is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Bahamonde is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Camacho pushes Bahamonde off and gets back to his feet.
Camacho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bahamonde counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bahamonde trying to control from half guard but Camacho is working away.
Bahamonde throwing shots but Camacho is blocking nicely.
Camacho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bahamonde. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bahamonde 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.
Bahamonde uses his free foot to push down on Camacho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Camacho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Bahamonde dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bahamonde checks the leg kick nicely there.
Camacho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Camacho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Camacho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Camacho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camacho stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Bahamonde or perhaps it was just good defense by Camacho which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Bahamonde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camacho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camacho misses with a series of wild punches.
Camacho looks to land a combination but Bahamonde avoids it well.
Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camacho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bahamonde circles away quickly and effectively.
Eduardo Bahamonde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camacho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde fails with a takedown attempt.
Camacho tries to bum rush Bahamonde with a series of wild strikes but Bahamonde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bahamonde fails with a takedown attempt.
Bahamonde closes the distance and clinches up with Camacho, looking for a takedown. Bahamonde pushes Camacho against the cage but Camacho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick and Bahamonde moves out of range easily.
Bahamonde dodges the punch combination from Camacho.
Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camacho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bahamonde.
Camacho scores with a jab. Bahamonde acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Camacho falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bahamonde counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bahamonde trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camacho is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Camacho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bahamonde trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bahamonde advances to half guard.
Bahamonde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camacho keeps working.
Bahamonde is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Camacho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bahamonde has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Bahamonde stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Bahamonde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bahamonde, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Bahamonde!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Eduardo Bahamonde made sure he mentioned Gilop®, along with how happy he was to win his fight.