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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daren Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daren Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hanzo Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho clinches.
Araujo manages to pull guard.
Camacho stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.
Camacho tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Araujo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camacho is one step ahead there.
Camacho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camacho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Camacho preventing the sweep.
Araujo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Camacho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Camacho preventing the sweep.
Araujo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camacho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Camacho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Araujo has his foot on Camacho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camacho works his way back into a safe position though.
Araujo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Camacho off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Camacho has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo drags the fight down to the ground.
Camacho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Camacho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Araujo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Camacho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camacho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camacho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Camacho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Camacho drops back looking for a leg! Araujo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Araujo manages to kick Camacho off! Camacho jumps back into Araujo's guard.
Camacho slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Araujo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo tries to roll over but Camacho keeps him under control.
Camacho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araujo looks winded!
Camacho throwing shots but Araujo is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camacho prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
Camacho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Araujo wants to get back to his feet.
Camacho slips a nice elbow through Araujo's hands, connecting with Araujo's forehead.
Araujo moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Araujo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Camacho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Camacho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Araujo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Araujo throws a series of punches but Camacho moves out of range.
Araujo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Araujo jumps guard and drags Camacho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Camacho stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camacho defends well.
Araujo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camacho is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camacho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camacho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camacho is pushing down on Araujo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Araujo is fighting to maintain full guard but Camacho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Camacho is working for a kimura but Araujo is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzo Araujo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Araujo misses with a hook. Camacho ducked under it nicely.
Araujo misses with an uppercut.
Araujo doesn't manage to clinch there - Camacho circles away.
Araujo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Camacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camacho clinches.
Araujo jumps guard.
Camacho postures up in Araujo's guard and throws a big left but Araujo blocks it.
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camacho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Camacho drops back looking for a leg! Araujo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Araujo manages to kick Camacho off! Camacho jumps back into Araujo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Araujo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Camacho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo manages to pull guard.
Camacho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Araujo wants to hit a switch here but Camacho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Araujo there!
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Camacho prevents Araujo from getting the reversal.
Camacho has hold of Araujo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Araujo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Araujo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camacho has hold of Araujo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Araujo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Araujo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Camacho thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Camacho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Camacho throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Araujo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Camacho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Araujo throws an elbow that misses. Camacho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Araujo's guard. Nice move by Camacho!
Araujo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camacho manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camacho is keeping the position for now.
Camacho wriggles free and stands up.
Araujo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Araujo instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo pulls guard effortlessly.
Camacho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Camacho postures up and lands a big shot to Araujo's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Araujo is on top in guard.
Araujo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Camacho scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Camacho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanzo Araujo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Araujo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Camacho sneaks out the side door and pushes Araujo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Camacho quickly recovers to half guard.
Camacho manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Araujo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho gets control of Araujo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Camacho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo is looking to work some ground and pound but Camacho has wrist control.
Camacho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araujo defends well.
Araujo stands up from Camacho's guard - Araujo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Araujo rushes Camacho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Araujo jumps into guard, dragging Camacho to the mat.
Camacho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Araujo is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daren Camacho will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Araujo clinches up against the cage.
Araujo pulls guard effortlessly.
Hanzo Araujo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Camacho tries to pass.
Camacho preventing the sweep.
Araujo tries to strike from the bottom.
Camacho won't allow Araujo to sweep him here.
Camacho tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Camacho drops back looking for a leg! Araujo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Araujo manages to kick Camacho off! Camacho jumps back into Araujo's guard.
Araujo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho lands a couple of elbows.
Araujo looking for subs off his back but Camacho has passed one foot through into half guard.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to stand back up but Camacho is controlling him
Araujo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araujo.
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Camacho defends easily.
Camacho works over Araujo with some ground and pound from guard.
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camacho defends it easily.
Camacho drops back looking for a leg! Araujo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Araujo manages to kick Camacho off! Camacho jumps back into Araujo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Camacho defends easily.
Camacho pushes down on Araujo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Camacho is working for a submission of some sort.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Camacho has control of the leg.
Camacho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is looking for a kimura here.
Araujo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camacho pulls his head out easily.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Camacho has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Araujo has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Camacho is looking for a kimura but Araujo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camacho to get the leverage.
Camacho seems to be working for a kimura but Araujo defends the submission attempt.
Araujo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Araujo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Camacho working some strikes from top position.
Araujo trying to strike off his back.
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camacho is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Camacho tries to pass.
Camacho won't allow Araujo to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daren Camacho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camacho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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