PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tuma Krapala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedict Camacho Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Krapala
vs
Camacho Jr

179 cm
24
170 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

172 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Conviction

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tuma Krapala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benedict Camacho Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krapala shoots in and drives through. Camacho Jr sprawls well.

Camacho Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Camacho Jr trying to control the position but Krapala is working away.
You can see the frustration on Krapala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camacho Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Krapala some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I wouldn't like to be where Krapala is right now.
Krapala's coaches at TIGER MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Krapala is looking to regain half guard here but Camacho Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Krapala manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krapala gets full guard.

Krapala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camacho Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Camacho Jr looking to improve position, pressing down on Krapala's thigh with his hand. Krapala seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Camacho Jr paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Camacho Jr's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Krapala picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tuma Krapala!
During a confident post fight interview, Tuma Krapala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.