PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micah Madden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Camarillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Madden
vs
Camarillo

199 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Micah Madden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marc Camarillo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madden shoots in but Camarillo avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Camarillo dives in and scores a takedown into Madden's guard.

Madden manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Camarillo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Madden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Camarillo is in Madden's guard.
Madden keeping moving, preventing Camarillo from controlling successfully.
Camarillo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Camarillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camarillo trying to control but Madden is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camarillo won't allow Madden to get back to his feet.
Camarillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Madden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A good leg kick by Camarillo.

Madden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Madden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Camarillo defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camarillo is looking to escape.
Madden throwing shots but Camarillo is blocking nicely.
Madden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Madden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Madden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Camarillo's head.
Madden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Camarillo tries to get to full guard but Madden has control of the leg.
Madden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Camarillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Madden.
Camarillo trying to control from the bottom.
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. Madden connects with a nice short shot to Camarillo's temple.
Madden working the head and body with strikes.

It looks like Marc Camarillo has been cut.
Camarillo is looking for a sweep. Madden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Madden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Camarillo sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camarillo tries to get to full guard but Madden has control of the leg.

Camarillo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camarillo looks winded!

Madden is working for a submission of some sort.

Madden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Camarillo sees it coming and defends easily.
Madden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Madden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Madden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That has opened up Marc Camarillo's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Madden there.
Madden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Madden lands with a punch from half guard.

Camarillo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camarillo is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Madden there.
Madden looks to land a strike but Camarillo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Madden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Madden with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Madden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marc Camarillo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Madden is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Camarillo's half guard.
Madden is nestled in close to Camarillo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Madden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Madden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Camarillo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Madden pulls his head out easily.
Micah Madden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Camarillo wants to get back to full guard.
Madden is nestled in close to Camarillo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Madden is working for a submission of some sort.

Madden postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Camarillo to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Camarillo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Camarillo is breathing heavily.
Madden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Madden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camarillo can do to turn this around?
Madden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Madden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Camarillo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Camarillo wants to control from the top but Madden keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Camarillo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Madden's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Camarillo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Camarillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Camarillo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Madden preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camarillo controlling the action here.
Madden keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Camarillo prevents Madden from improving his position.
Madden is pressing down on Camarillo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four 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.
Madden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Camarillo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Madden has one foot on Camarillo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madden fails with the takedown
and Camarillo counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Madden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marc Camarillo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Camarillo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Madden to the mat! Madden manages to get full guard.
Camarillo trying to control but Madden is working from the bottom.
Camarillo tries to stand but Madden is controlling from the bottom.
Madden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Camarillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Madden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Madden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camarillo trying to control but Madden is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Madden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Madden.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Camarillo.
Camarillo wants to stand but Madden has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madden wants to control but Camarillo postures up.
Camarillo wants to control but Madden is keeping him busy.
Madden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Madden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Camarillo.

Madden actively working from the bottom here.
Camarillo is keen to just control but Madden is a slippery customer.
Camarillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Madden is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Camarillo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Camarillo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Madden is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Camarillo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Camarillo!