PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daren Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Doney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daren Camacho had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Camacho
vs
Doney

223 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 5 - 1

175 cm
20
133 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 - 5 - 1, 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, Dave Doney!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camacho, pushing him back against the cage.

Doney manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Doney is trying to keep Camacho in close.
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.

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

Camacho drops back looking for a leg! Doney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Doney manages to kick Camacho off! Camacho jumps back into Doney's guard.

Camacho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Camacho drops back looking for a leg! Doney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Doney manages to kick Camacho off! Camacho jumps back into Doney's guard.

That's one minute 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.

Doney 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.

Doney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Camacho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Camacho drops back looking for a leg! Doney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Doney manages to kick Camacho off! Camacho jumps back into Doney's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Doney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Camacho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Doney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Doney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Doney!

A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doney trying to control the position but Camacho is working away.

Doney decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Camacho fails in his attempt to clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Doney.

Camacho sneaks out the side door and pushes Doney away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Camacho moves into the clinch.

Doney has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Camacho clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doney tries to keep control of the position but Camacho is staying busy.
Camacho is trying to get back to his feet but Doney has full control of the position and if anything, Camacho has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Doney has his opponent's back but Camacho is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Doney.

Doney closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Camacho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camacho is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daren Camacho will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Doney closes the distance and clinches.
Doney manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Doney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Camacho wants to clinch up but Doney keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Camacho is looking to clinch but Doney is avoiding it.
Doney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camacho. Camacho obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho blocks the body kick.
Camacho attempts a counter takedown but Doney avoids it well and moves away.

Doney has Camacho up against the cage in a clinch.
Doney throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Camacho wants a takedown.

Doney has picked Camacho up - he's going for a ride! Doney dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Camacho is looking for a sweep. Doney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Doney stands up out of the half guard.
Camacho lands with a slapping head kick.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick and Doney moves out of range easily.
Camacho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Doney forces Camacho back against the cage and clinches.
Doney gets underhooks to prevent Camacho's takedown attempt.

Doney successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Camacho is controlling him.
Doney is trying to control the position but Camacho postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho postures up and lands a big shot to Doney's brow.
Doney is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Doney trying to control the position.

Camacho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Doney dives on top into guard.

Camacho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Camacho trying to strike off his back.
Doney stops Camacho from standing up.
Doney trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doney stops Camacho from standing up.

That's four 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.
Doney advances position into side control!
Doney trying to control the action but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Doney works to advance to full mount. Camacho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Doney swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Camacho is now in Doney's guard. A big mistake from Doney there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Camacho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Doney manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Camacho has Doney in his guard.

Doney trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Doney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Camacho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Camacho scores with a head kick.

Doney closes the distance and clinches.

Doney is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Camacho can't fight it off and eventually Doney manages to take the fight to the floor. Camacho looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Camacho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doney controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho keeping moving, preventing Doney from controlling successfully.
Doney is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camacho.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doney moves forwards but Camacho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dave Doney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho doesn't manage to clinch there - Doney circles away.

Doney gets tackled into the cage by Camacho. Camacho maintains the clinch.
Doney trying to land knees to the body.

Doney lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Camacho has one foot on Doney's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Camacho.
Doney shapes to counter with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Camacho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Doney is trying to defend but Camacho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Doney tries to get to full guard but Camacho has control of the leg.
Camacho prevents Doney from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Camacho there.

Camacho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doney moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camacho is looking to work some ground and pound but Doney has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Camacho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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.
Doney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Doney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camacho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Camacho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Doney!